Acquisition of Terra Speakers gives Leon a big boost in custom audio for commercial and outdoor applications; made-in-America companies plan to ‘create a brand new category’ in lighting and sound.
Julie Jacobson · May 01, 2018
Lutron takes its first-ever step into light source/bulb manufacturing with agreement to buy Ketra’s ‘natural light’ solutions that emulate daylight in interior spaces.
Jason Knott · April 17, 2018
Way beyond a “distribution deal,” the partnership between Lutron and SnapAV is an ambitious effort to expand the lighting-control universe, and to extend the ecosystem of OvrC-enabled managed services for the home-technology channel.
Julie Jacobson · April 05, 2018
Low-voltage lighting fixture manufacturer LumaStream sees ‘exponential’ growth in CE pro channel for margin-laden LED lighting fixtures, design service.
Jason Knott · February 19, 2018
At ISE 2018, Lutron shows “two-channel” lighting to control both color temperature and intensity for optimal daylight simulation.
Julie Jacobson · February 06, 2018
At ISE 2018, Control4 introduces most affordable smart-home controller yet: CA-1 with Wi-Fi, ZigBee, optional Z-Wave targets production-home builders.
Julie Jacobson · February 05, 2018
CES 2018: Ring reportedly settles with ADT in Zonoff lawsuit for $25 million, plans to launch super-cheap ‘Ring Alarm’ security system soon, adds Z-Wave sensors, acquires Mr. Beams (Wireless Environment, LLC).
Julie Jacobson · January 18, 2018
Crestron systems can now integrate Google Assistant to activate lighting controls, and Crestron is working with Google on the second phase of voice control for complete smart-home systems.
Arlen Schweiger · January 11, 2018
Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) plans to disrupt ‘convoluted and almost crooked’ lighting design and fixture business; buying group picks up Ketra, Q-Tran, Lightology, DMF Lighting.
Jason Knott · October 27, 2017
Or in short: How to become a lighting expert within 1 hour.
Advertorial · May 24, 2017
