Are Smart Electrical Outlets, Switches & Circuit Breakers in Your Future?
Amber Solutions targets smart home integrators with its patented solid-state technology for electrical circuit breakers, light switches and outlets.
May 13, 2020
Why Electricians Should Focus More on Technology Wiring
The smart home market's growth means more electricians entering the low-voltage industry and partnering with CE pros. That's a good thing!
Nov 22, 2019
Texas Bills Require Electrical License to Pull PoE [UPDATED]
Two bills in the Texas legislature would require any wiring carrying more than 50 watts to be pulled by a licensed electrician only. UPDATE: Both bills stuck in committee as Texas legislature adjourned.
Jun 24, 2019
Leviton’s New Wi-Fi Load Center: ‘No One Else’ Integrates Breakers, Lighting, Energy, Automation
Leviton's new IoT Load Center is a circuit box with snap-in breakers (no rewiring necessary) and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring, diagnostics and control via Leviton smart-home app.
Mar 25, 2019
It’s Time to Get an Electrical License… Now!
Smart switches, energy storage, electrical vehicles, clean energy management are all intersecting in the smart home. Integrators can no longer ignore the inevitable need for a line voltage component to their business. Am I wrong?
Feb 19, 2019
Swidget Modular Outlet Turns Any Home Into a Smart Home Using Existing Wiring
The modular electrical outlet called Swidget promises compatibility with any smart-home system, along with Wi-Fi, Z-Wave and ZigBee.