Amazon Adds $4.99/Month Alexa Guard Plus Security Monitoring Service
Amazon Alexa Guard Plus is $49 per year alarm monitoring service. Amazon also adds free Energy Dashboard service.
Jason Knott · January 26, 2021
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FBI Issues Warning on Increased ‘Swatting’ Attacks Using Smart Home Devices
The FBI has released a public service announcement detailing the the harms of ‘swatting’ and its impact on smart home owners.
Jason Knott · January 04, 2021
Hands On: LG HU85LA 4K UST Projector Turns Any Room into a Home Theater
The ultra-short-throw LG CineBeam produces a 90- to 120-inch image sitting roughly 7 inches from a surface; webOS platform wireless streaming access, superb images, instant on/off and more enhance appeal.
Arlen Schweiger · December 24, 2020
Top 10 Voice Commands of 2020
Smart home control functions top the list of the most-used voice commands by users with Josh.ai systems in 2020.
Jason Knott · December 21, 2020
Canadian Dealer Uses SI Zen Shades to Create All-Season Space
Installed by Unlimited Home Theatre, motorized outdoor Screen Innovations Zen shading system transforms 1,400-square-foot deck with easy operation by Google voice control.
CE Pro Editors · November 13, 2020
Supporting Minimalism, Josh.ai Announces Nano and Core
The A.I-based voice control company Josh.ai has launched its Nano architectural microphone and Core processor units to help dealers integrate advanced voice control into minimalist interior designs.
Robert Archer · November 10, 2020
Samsung SmartThings to Drive ‘Hey Mercedes’ Smart Home Functionality
Custom integrators might need to partner with automakers such as Mercedes-Benz to gain access to vehicles to test smart-home connectivity.
Jason Knott · October 28, 2020
Amazon ‘Alexa for Residential’ Targets Apartment Renters
New Alexa for Residential service enables property managers to offer residents a move-in ready Alexa-enabled smart apartment with no setup.
Jason Knott · September 03, 2020
Regional Accents Affect Voice Control Experience
A story from the website Gear Hungry states that St. Louis residents have the most understandable accent for voice control platforms, while Maine residents have the least understandable accent.
Robert Archer · July 23, 2020
New Google Nest Smart Speaker Reportedly on the Way
Fully wrapped fabric treatment, roughly 9 x 6-inch dimensions, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support among details in Google Nest regulatory filings and photos.
Arlen Schweiger · July 13, 2020
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