3 Big Trends in Security & Home Automation
The security and home-automation industries grapple with new technologies and business models today and in the near future…
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Amazon’s New Custom Smart-Home Service: Who Cares if They’re ‘Sincere’?
Countering the Amazon-bashing, Julie Jacobson says new CEDIA program may or may not work, but don't dismiss it…
News October 16Amazon Details ‘Custom Home Service’ Featuring CEDIA Smart Home Pros
Amazon brings vast consumer awareness to smart home automation, along with a lead referral program and open API.
News October 12Z-Wave’s New ‘SmartStart’ Dramatically Simplifies Home Automation Installs
SmartStart allows dealers and vendors to easily provision Z-Wave home automation devices off-site, so the entire system is…
News October 11Google Home Max, Nest Home Automation, Machine Learning: Can Anyone Beat Google?
The theme of Google's big press event last week was: Stuff just happens. No downloads. No "skills." New…
News October 104 IoT Prophecies That Could Kill Your Custom Installation Business
Dealers who ignore the Internet of Things and DIY trends, and cut labor rates to fit perceived new…
News October 9Best Buy Lays Out Massive Smart Home Service Expansion Plan
Aiming to hit $43B in revenue by 2021, Best Buy will expand Smart Home Powered by Vivint home…
News October 2Best of DIY and Pro: UL-Listed Security Hub with SmartThings Inside, Monitored by ADT, Built on 2GIG
Best Buy to sell new 2GIG-based security panel with Samsung SmartThings home-automation hub inside, including ZigBee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi,…
News October 2Key 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…
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