What Happens When Amazon Acquires a ‘Real’ Security Company Like Vivint, Guardian or Brink’s?
Acquiring a national alarm company could help Amazon increase recurring monthly revenue (RMR), but also pave the way…
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Polk Smart Speaker Features Google Assistant, Chromecast
Built on the Android Things platform, the $199 Polk Assist smart speaker uses Google's learning algorithms and Android…
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How to Cash in on Shower Technology
Think beyond mirror TVs and dimmable lighting for the master bath; customizable shower systems offer another stream of…
Sponsored May 16
Optoma UHD51A 4K Projector Controllable by Amazon Alexa
One of the first Amazon Alexa-controlled projectors, the Optoma UHD51A has a TI chipset to deliver 4K home…
News May 15
Avnet and Molex Double Down on Commitment to the Smart Home
For two decades Avnet has served as Molex's global distributor, and today the partnership helps the smart home…
Briefs May 11
8 Reasons Why Chromecast Products Are Worth Installing
Chromecast with Google Home voice control is gaining ground as an option to other streaming audio platforms such…
News May 11
Noon Home Disrupts Lighting with ‘Floating’ Switch, Bulb-Detection Technology
Noon Home light switches perform built-in lighting design using patented ‘automatic bulb detection’ technology.
News May 11
Savant and USAI Lighting Team Up to Bring Easy Control to Color-Changing Light Fixtures
Savant controls tie into USAI lighting fixtures, providing customers easy regulation of lighting color and temperature.
News May 10
Amazon Introduces Smart-Home ‘Experience Centers’
Amazon partners with national homebuilder Lennar to create Alexa-enabled smart homes in select cities including Los Angeles, San…
News May 9
140 Control4 ‘Certified’ Smart-Home Showrooms Debut – UPDATED
About 140 of the first 250 “Control4 Certified Showrooms" opened their doors today, showcasing smart-home technologies including lighting…
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