Honeywell 2019: Next-Gen Security & Home Automation is One Platform for Wired, Wireless, DIY, Pro
Arriving in 2019, new Honeywell melds Vista, Lynx, Lyric into single platform with user-replaceable batteries, cellular modules, home-automation radios, and a back-end system that enables remote monitoring and diagnostics by security pros.
May 01, 2018
Lutron to Acquire ‘Natural Light’ Maker Ketra
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.
Apr 17, 2018
Control4’s New $350 Home Automation Hub: Affordable, Powerful IoT, No A/V
At ISE 2018, Control4 introduces most affordable smart-home controller yet: CA-1 with Wi-Fi, ZigBee, optional Z-Wave targets production-home builders.
Feb 05, 2018
Now Toshiba Has Home Automation Hub: New Symbio with ZigBee, Z-Wave, Camera, Alexa
Toshiba has its turn with a home-automation hub, debuting at CES 2018, that does more than the next guy's -- ZigBee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, intercom, camera, Alexa voice control, sensors ....
Jan 07, 2018
Pros & Cons of Curated Smart-Home Ecosystems vs. Open IoT Platforms
Open smart-home ecosystems with extreme integration capabilities might look good on paper, but curated IoT solutions can improve user experience.
Dec 08, 2017
10 Reasons Why Silicon Labs’ Acquisition of Sigma is Awesome for Z-Wave
IoT chip-maker Silicon Labs (SLAB) to acquire Z-Wave technology owner Sigma Designs (SIGM), giving a big boost to the home-automation standard.