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Consumer Study Parks Associates Smart Homes
DIY Smartphone smart home app concept

Smart Home DIY: Nearly a Third of Homeowners Report Turning to Pros after First Attempts

According to Parks Associates research, 29% of consumers ultimately turn to professionals for help, even if they initially…

News October 7
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Russound URC Chowmainsoft integration

Russound Integrates into URC Total Control via Chowmainsoft Module

The collaboration between Chowmainsoft, URC and Russound, enables the N.H.-based audio company's SMZ-Series of controllers and streaming products…

Briefs October 7
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Google Gemini app on phone representing the new Gemini for Home release replacing Google Assistant for smart homes

Gemini for Home is Finally Here. Here’s Why Integrators Should Take Notice

Despite its product strategy largely being consumer-facing, the features and goals of Google’s overhaul reflects a consistent shift…

News October 7
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HP Series 5 Pro Conferencing Monitor

HP Series 5 Pro Conferencing Monitor Makes Work Calls More Immersive

The newly announced monitor provides a built-in audio system, as well as a 5 MP camera, and a…

Products October 7
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Planar Komodo Series of MicroLED products

Planar Komodo Series Series Offers Private Cinema Levels of Performance

The company offers its new line of COB microLED display products in a choice of 0.7, 0.9, and…

News October 6
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DALI KUPID loudspeakers

DALI KUPID Sparks Audiophile Love for Reasonable Money

The Danish manufacturer offers its new bookshelf speaker in a choice of finishes, and it says the 4-ohm…

News October 3
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PowerShades controlling darkness

Hello Darkness My Old Friend: Giving Credit to Shading’s Other Half

Often times when motorized shades are proposed to homeowners those discussions typically focus on bringing natural light into…

News October 3
Design Gramophone Smart Home
Gramophone Design Build Penn. case study

Gramophone Design Build Debunks Designer Smart Home Myths

Daniel Carr and Ashley Frush from the Gramophone Design Build team outline a recent installation the company completed…

News October 2
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Kwikset gunmetal Signature Series finish

Kwikset Introduces Gunmetal Finish for Signature Series Products

The ASSA ABLOY brand states the new finish is available for its Halifax levers, Pismo knobs, San Clemente…

Briefs October 2
4K Google TV Home Control SKYWORTH Smart Home URC
URC SKYWORTH integration

SKYWORTH, URC Partnership Drives Smart Home AV Entertainment Control

Through the partnership, URC dealers can setup the control of SKYWORTH products that include the Clarus Outdoor TV…

News October 2
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