Nationwide Dazzles with Intelligent Luxury at PrimeTime
The debut of luxury appliances as a focus at this week's Virtual PrimeTime show offered new insights to Nationwide members that cater to smart home consumers.
Kwikset Introduces Entry-Level Smart Lock, the Home Connect 620
The first in the Home Connect line, the Home Connect 620 offers: one-touch locking; a 10-button keypad; and 250 unique user codes all powered by the latest Z-Wave 700 chip technology.
Hampton Products Names Greg Gluchowski President and CEO
Leading provider of security and hardware solutions, Hampton Products International, has appointed Gregory J. Gluchowski, Jr. as President and CEO of the company.
Swidget Receives NAHB Global Innovation Award
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently announced its 2020 Global Innovation Awards. Among the winners is Swidget, a manufacturer of modular smart devices.
The Household Companion of the Future
Neato robotic vacuums have been given top ratings from international testing organizations. The flagship D10 robot features a HEPA filter, which captures 99.97 percent of allergens and dust particles.
DoorBird Driver Certified, Integrated Into Control4 Systems
DoorBird, the IP video door intercoms from Berlin, Germany-based Bird Home Automation Group, and Control4, manufacturer of smart home automation systems, have partnered. Control4 has certified the DoorBird driver, allowing for the company’s IP door stations to be integrated into Control4 systems.
CHIPing Away at the Fragmented Smart Home Market
Amazon, Google, and Apple headline Project CHIP and look to undo the mistakes they influenced. A fragmented smart home market is saturated with limited innovation. Now, they're looking to define smart devices beyond just setting timers and checking the weather.
UNBOXED: Reviewing the LG CordZero A9 Kompressor Stick Vacuum with Power...
In these unusual times of home schooling and home office work, household appliances are being tasked to perform above and beyond their normal use cycles to meet changing consumer requirements. Quick cleanups, in between all that needs to be taken care of in these times, are rather impractical with a corded vacuum cleaner. A great solution: a cord-free vacuum to bridge the gap between a portable handheld and traditional tethered vacuums.
Vivint Now Z-Wave Alliance’s Latest Principal Member
The Z-Wave Alliance has added Vivint Smart Home as its latest principal member.
PowerHouse Alliance Releases White Paper on the CI Business
The report outlines key product trends, emerging technologies, and predictions for 2021 as reported by the 11 distributor members.
KONKA Brand Building Moves Forward with KONKASmart Lineup
The KONKASmart lineup represents the TV brand's launch into the Smart Home category.
Parks Research: Perceived Costs Inhibit Smart Home Device Adoption
More than 20 million U.S. broadband households do not plan to buy a smart home device due to perceived high prices, Parks Associates has reported.
Bosch Highlights Climate Action & AIoT for Sustainable Solutions at CES...
Bosch unveils its offerings related to AIoT, health & wellness, climate action and mobility at CES 2021.
Eye on the Consumer: Help Consumers Outsmart Their Smart Homes
Before the pandemic, the average number of connected devices in the home was projected to grow from 14 in 2019 to 34 by 2025 according to Strategy Analytics.
Access Networks Raising Money to Donate 1,000 Pairs of Nike Shoes...
Positioned as an industry-wide fundraiser, the Access Networks’ Nike Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive invites fellow vendors, integrators, and friends to contribute from Nov. 2 until the end of the year; Access Networks will match each pair of shoes donated.
Hunter Douglas New Roll Design for Sonnette Cellular Roller Shades
Hunter Douglas is bringing automated shades even closer to the window, which reduces light leakage, increases privacy, and supports energy efficiency.
Smart Display Market Worth $6.1 billion by 2025
According to the new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets, the global Smart Display Market size was valued at $ 1.1 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $6.1 billion by 2025.
Kwikset’s SC1 Keyway Smartkey Security
The new SC1 Keyway, compatible with most Kwikset locks, brings significant benefits to both the consumer and B2B markets, which includes security dealers as well as professionals who purchase and utilize a large volume of mechanical locks.
Josh.ai Unveils Josh Nano, Powered by Josh Core, Lifting Smart Home...
At a press briefing keynote, Josh.ai unveiled their continuing effort to expand the power of artificial intelligence in the home with the launch of Josh Nano and Josh Core, the company’s new product ecosystem that works together to provide an integrated voice automation experience.