Sonos One with Alexa and Google Assistant, Plus ‘More Open’ API
New Sonos One speaker becomes home-automation hub with six-mic array and Alexa voice control; Google Assistant comes in 2018. Plus, a more “open” API?
Oct 04, 2017
Key Home Automation Takeaways from Amazon Echo Plus & New Alexa Services
Amazon's new home-automation play includes ZigBee-enabled Echo Plus (not Z-Wave?) and Alexa services such as Routines, enabling macros to be activated by voice control or time and day.
Sep 29, 2017
Kohl’s Puts Amazon Smart-Home Hardware, Staff in Stores Ahead of Holiday Season
Kohl's customers in 10 stores across Los Angeles and Chicago will have a chance to test out and purchase Amazon Echo, Dot and Fire devices — and sign up for Amazon Smart Home Services for in-home consultations.
Sep 13, 2017
Cheap Echo Dot Meets Premium Multiroom Audio: The Genius of Origin Acoustics’ Valet Amp
Debuting at CEDIA 2017, Valet Amp from Origin Acoustics delivers premium whole-house audio, Alexa voice control, and a host of Amazon services with about $200 worth of Echo Dots.
Aug 30, 2017
10,000 Control4 Systems Use Amazon Alexa Daily
Control4 data supports the notion that Amazon Alexa voice control does not hurt, but in fact supports custom installation of smart home control systems.