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Pyng Sonos

Crestron Overhauls Studio, Makes Home Automation and A/V Much Simpler to Program

Crestron Studio v1.6 makes it simple to program complex audio/video systems, coupled with home automation through Pyng; reduces…

News January 23
Sonos

Integrator on Sonos: We Push Customers to Manufacturers that Support CEDIA Channel

Home-technology integrator writes, "It is now time for our industry to demand that manufacturers who want our support…

News January 23

Crestron Sonos Integration from LODE Audio

A quick demonstration of the Lode Control4 driver.

News January 20
Echo Play-Fi

How Dish is Winning by Cannibalizing Itself: AirTV, Dish-on-a-Stick, Native Alexa Voice

Demonstrated at CES 2017, Dish Networks's new AirTV box and Dish-on-a-Fire-TV-Stick could cut into its traditional satellite service;…

News January 20
Sonos

Sonos Doesn’t Hate Home-Automation Channel; They Just Don’t Communicate Well

(UPDATE: new Sonos CEO responds) When Sonos surprised home-automation dealers with an auto-update that crippled some functionality, they…

News January 20
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New Sonos API Disrupts Home Automation Integration, But Lays Solid Foundation

Integrators were peeved when Sonos implemented its new API for smart-home integration, stripping certain functionality from unsanctioned drivers,…

News January 18
Josh Voice Control

Listen Up! Josh.ai Is Not Just Voice Control; Changes Its Pricing Structure

Josh.ai alters pricing structure for its whole-house control system to permit 25% down with 5-year monthly software license…

News January 17
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Inside NFL Green Bay Packers Hall-of-Famer Nick Collins’ Smart Home

Photos: After retiring from the NFL's Green Bay Packers, Nick Collins turned his attention to his new 10,000-square…

News January 17
Artificial Intelligence

Ahead of its Time: Destiny Networks Redefines Hands-free Home Automation, Introduces AI (2002)

A look back at a company that pioneered hands-free home automation 15 years ago, introducing artificial intelligence to…

News January 16
DIY

Interlogix UltraSync SmartHome Adds New Devices, Features, Compatibility

Select devices and controllers from Aeon Labs, an in-home automation products company, are now compatible with UltraSync.

News January 16
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