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InstallerNet Contractors Will Install Brilliant Home Automation Systems Nationwide

Consumers who buy Brilliant Smart Home Control switches can access professional installation services through InstallerNet's integrator network.

News January 14
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8K, Smart Home Set to Dominate at CES 2019

Smart home is taking center stage at CES 2019, along with 8K. New CTA data predicts 23% growth…

News January 8
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Research: 46% of U.S. Households Have No Plans to Purchase Smart Home Devices

Smart-home tech might be hot, but almost half of broadband households don't want it ... unless it helps…

News January 4
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Secret to Home-Tech Showroom Success: ‘We Picked Beautiful Things’

The Audiohouse in Vero Beach, Fla., treats clients and trade partners to a beautiful and functional space, rather…

News January 3
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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
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