IFA will host four stand-alone events: the IFA Global Press Conference for brands’ keynotes and press conferences; the sourcing show IFA Global Markets; the innovation platform IFA NEXT meets IFA SHIFT Mobility; and the IFA Business, Retail and Meeting Lounges. IFA has been given the go-ahead to take place in 2020 as a real-life event in Berlin, based on a…
Panasonic has announced its newest addition to the HomeHawk family, the HomeHawk WINDOW. This solution takes home monitoring beyond your front door by recording outdoor activity through any window in your home, eliminating the need for cumbersome outdoor systems or repurposed indoor monitoring cameras. Many home monitoring solutions require modifications, often resulting in damage, to the exterior of your home,…
URC, a smart automation and control for residential and commercial applications company, has launched a two-way IP module for integration of its Total Control system with Russound MBX Streaming Audio Solutions. The module is available now to authorized URC installers via URC’s dealer portal. “We’re excited to be adding two-way integration of Russound’s MBX streaming audio solutions to our portfolio…
CEDIA’s latest white paper release, “Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): High Efficiency Wi-Fi,” dives into the new WiFi 6 standard that has been designed to address some of the most prevalent wireless networking issues and provide high efficiency Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi 6 is the latest wireless networking standard and brings with it far more than just a new naming convention. Fundamentally different to…
Crestron Electronics has announced an addition to its Crestron Home software. Through an alliance with Lutron Electronics, Crestron Home will integrate seamlessly with Lutron lighting and shading control, specifically, RA2 Select, RadioRA 2, and HomeWorks with QS and QSX control systems. “Our top priority is to help our dealers deliver the best user experience in the industry to their clients, regardless of…
Screen and shade manufacturer Screen Innovations (SI) has brought out a new mounting system that accommodates the lightweight, compact form factor of its Solo and Solo Pro motorized screens. The Solo Suspended Ceiling Mount System preserves a room’s aesthetic through a design-focused mounting solution that eliminates visible technology and mounting hardware. The Solo Suspended Ceiling Mount System follows the latest…
URC, a company that specializes in smart automation and control for residential and commercial applications and Fusion Research, a manufacturer of media servers have jointly announced a new URC direct dealer sales agreement and Total Control 2.0 integration of Fusion Research Solo and Duet Music servers. Authorized URC direct dealers in the US can now purchase Fusion Research Solo and…
Expanding on their popular Tonecase line of technology concealment products, Leon has announced the introduction of a new model to the line, the patent-pending TcFIT-U, a universal mounting solution that mounts any Sonos soundbar to the TV, including the new Sonos Arc. The TcFIT-U system includes a signature Leon custom grille built to match the exact width of the TV, blending the…
While the cancellation of April’s High Point Market dealt a blow to furniture and bedding retailers across the country, members of Nationwide Marketing Group got to experience their own mini-Market by taking part in Nationwide’s first-ever Furniture Market Live online event. Held April 28-30 during what would have been High Point Market, Furniture Market Live featured 45-minute online sessions from…
Seymour-Screen Excellence, a manufacturer of reference-grade front projection screens for home entertainment, has announced that the company has joined the Home Technology Association (HTA) as a sponsor. The HTA is resource for homeowners and design/build professionals to find the most qualified home technology installation companies for their home construction projects. The HTA educates homeowners and design/build professionals through educational articles, their technology…