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ADI Mergers and Acquisitions Resideo

New Name for Honeywell Home Automation and Security After Spinoff: Resideo

Honeywell is spinning off its ADI distributing and ‘Honeywell Home’ automation and security units at the end of…

News July 26
Artificial Intelligence Bosch Mergers and Acquisitions Surveillance Video Analytics

Bosch-Backed AnyVision Adds AI to Surveillance, but Pixelates Faces for Privacy

In June, Bosch acquired a 9% stake in Israel-based AnyVision, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-based person- and…

News July 25
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CTA, SIA Blast Trump Tariffs as Bad for Smart-Home and Security

Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Security Industry Association (SIA) say U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will hurt the…

News July 25
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Microsoft President Wants Facial Recognition Regulated

In a blog post, Microsoft president Brad Smith emplores Congress to create a bipartisan expert commision to regulate…

News July 19
Google Mergers and Acquisitions Smart Home Thermostat Voice Control

Nest Folds into Google’s Home Division; CEO Steps Down

Google realigns Nest into its home and living room products division to leverage AI and machine learning. CEO…

News July 18
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Fibaro Home Automation Acquired for $73M by European Controls Co.

Nice Group acquires Fibaro (Fibar Group S.A.), popular maker of Z-Wave sensors and smart-home hubs, shortly after acquiring…

News July 13

NACE President Aaron Starr Discusses Hot Security Categories, Dealer Support

Aaron Starr, president of North American Cable Equipment (NACE) believes its support mechanisms and training can help CE…

News July 9
Lighting Control Security

Smart Bulb Startup BeON Home Shuts Down

BeON Home, manufacturer of Bluetooth Low Energy smart light bulbs, has closed its operation.

News July 6
Amazon DIY Hellman & Friedman IoT Mergers and Acquisitions Ring SimpliSafe Snap One

Analysis: SnapAV Owner Acquires Majority Stake of DIY Security Giant SimpliSafe

Private Equity firm Hellman & Friedman acquires controlling stake in DIY security provider SimpliSafe. CE Pro's Julie Jacobson…

News July 2
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Lutron Melds with Z-Wave in Pinball Wizard’s Playful Smart Home

Buchan Consulting integrated an old hardwired Lutron HomeWorks system with new Z-Wave lighting and controllers to create one…

News June 28
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