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Smart Home, Consumer Electronics Stock Prices Tank in 2018

Stock prices for public companies in the smart home, consumer electronics, IoT and custom integration markets drop 19%…

News January 2
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6 Key Features Consumers Want in Smart Appliances

Whirlpool consumer study reveals improved efficiency and reduction in water usage, electrical usage, and waste are the most…

News December 28
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Home Tech Pros Should Get Hyperlocal With Nextdoor.com, Other Neighborhood Networks

Security dealers and home-tech integrators should try Nextdoor.com to generate hyperlocal business, referrals and repeat customers in a…

News December 28
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Top 50 Cities for Amazon Package Theft

Research: San Francisco and Seattle are most frequent cities for Amazon package theft by 'porch pirates' and offer…

News December 26
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Graphic depicting a clock saying it is time for a lunch break, the topic of many a company policy.

Do You Have a Lunch Break Policy for Technicians?

Integrators cannot force employees to work through lunch, nor can employees opt to waive their lunch break.

News December 26

Business Meals Are Still 50% Deductible, IRS Says

According to the IRS, business entertainment expenses will still be deductible, but the meal must be on a…

News December 20
People and Places

People & Places: FIBBR Joins PVA; Legrand Acquires Kenall; StormAudio Joins Azione; Lau Wyrestorm

The latest in hirings and other notable movement within the custom electronics industry. Check back daily for updated…

News December 20
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Research: 28% of U.S Households Use Smart Speakers to Control Smart Home Products

According to Parks Associates, U.S broadband households are starting to prefer using a smart speaker with built-in voice…

News December 19
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PowerHouse Alliance Adds Security Distributor KOA CCTV

The West Coast-based KOA CCTV specializes in video surveillance cameras, DVRs, and home automation, and now joins a…

News December 19
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Is It Illegal to Install a ‘Hidden’ Smart Speaker?

Certain state laws prohibit audio recording in covert applications, so can you disguise an Amazon Echo or Google…

News December 18
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