Z-Wave Home Automation Leader Nortek Gets into ZigBee Biz to Court Utilities, MSOs
One of the largest worldwide providers of Z-Wave home automation devices, Nortek Security & Control plans to launch ZigBee products for the first time to grab MSO and utility business.
Jul 29, 2016
The Marketing Challenges of Remote Controls and Home Automation
Lessons from Logitech Harmony, Savant Remote and others: Are they universal remote controls or home automation hubs?
Jun 29, 2016
Latest QMotion Shades Feature ZigBee Connectivity
QMotion's new Qadvanced Motorized Roller Shades with ZigBee Home Automation 1.2 meet all the ZigBee specifications.
Apr 27, 2016
ISE 2016: QMotion Adds FM Communications to Motorized Window Treatments
At ISE 2016, QMotion updated its line of motorized window coverings adding frequency modulation to improve battery life and increase remote control range.
Feb 10, 2016
Lutron Embraces ZigBee with Remote Control for Smart Bulbs & Hubs
Famous for its proprietary ClearConnect RF technology, Lutron is entering the ZigBee home automation fray with the Connected Bulb Remote Control for smart bulbs. Is there a connection to Philips Hue?
Dec 28, 2015
When is a ‘Standard’ Really a ‘Standard’?
All the recent talk about Thread Group, Z-Wave, ZigBee, HDBaseT and other smart-home protocols has Derek Flickinger dying to set us straight on the subject of “standards.”