A/V and integration buying group, ProSource, has announced that its new Lighting Technology and Learning Center will feature a Vantage end-to-end human-centric lighting (HCL) system, a winner in Connected Design’s 2020 Design Awards Program, with load control provided by the DMX-DALI-GATEWAY and InFusion Controller II for precise dimming of WAC Aether Series light fixtures.
CEDIA, long known for its strength in training the residential integration industry, and Nationwide Marketing Group, reportedly the largest buying group in the industry, which provides marketing and business support for retailers, are joining together. This partnership will provide Home Technology Specialists Nationwide (HTSN) dealers access to a well-rounded education platform.
On a sun-soaked and sea-breeze filled piece of American land, nestled between the ocean and an intercoastal highway, one young family envisioned a luxurious new estate home, brimming with beauty and intelligence. Enter Global Wave Integration (GWI) with its one-of-a-kind offerings and commitment to teamwork to make this dream a reality.
Smart home automation and control leader, URC, and Lutron, smart lighting and shading control solutions giant, have expanded integration capabilities with Total Control®, the residential and commercial automation platform from URC. With Total Control, integrators can use a new, single, unified driver from URC to control Lutron’s residential solutions, including Caséta, RA2 Select, RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QSX.
Nortek Control has launched the 2GIG® EDGE™ Security and Automation Panel, with, reportedly, the industry’s first secure face recognition touchless disarm. The 2GIG EDGE Security and Automation Panel, which was named CTA 2021 Security and Surveillance Product of the Year Mark of Excellence Award, was developed to be the “center of today’s smart home, making it compatible with a broad array of home technologies and products,” Nortek explained. The company reports that it has made the panel “seamless” to connect to other cameras in and around the home while also providing the ability to view video “in real time from up to eight different camera feeds.”
DMF Lighting, modular downlighting manufacturer for the custom home integration channel, has opened its 2021 DMF Design Awards. Submissions will be accepted through April 17. The grand prize winner will be awarded $5,000 cash. Four runners-up will earn DMF products worth $1,000. The entry categories include: Best Residential Application; Best Commercial Application; Best Installation Incorporating DCC Cylinder; Best Use of DMF Lighting for Accent or Task Lighting Application; and Best Use of Multiple DMF Lighting Products.
The company has also welcomed Chris Carboni, formerly of CET & Associates, as Sales Manager, Residential Systems, Central.
Home Automation giant, Crestron Electronics, and loudspeaker/electronics manufacturer, Origin Acoustics, have partnered to produce a line of in-wall, in-ceiling, and landscape speakers. There are two distinct performance tiers that distinguish the new line of Crestron Speakers made by Origin Acoustics: Reference and Ultimate. Crestron also is introducing the DM NAX™ matrix/amplifier and streaming music player for high-performance audio-over-IP and native integration with Crestron Home™.
Swidget serves the technology, HVAC, and home building industries. It provides solutions for health and wellness; energy savings and conservation; and safety and security, it said in a statement. The company’s outlets and switches are installed “smart ready.” They function as regular wiring devices until they are paired with a Swidget smart Inserts.Swidget was named Technology/Educational Service of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders.
Azione Unlimited unveils 2021 slogan, “Better Than Best,” which, according to the association, “signifies the Smart Home Association’s drive to stand out as thought leaders in the custom integration industry, providing deeper value for its members, and making them more profitable.”
Azione Unlimited has recognized members who, within a challenging year, were able to achieve success with “Monstrous Growth,” “Business Doubler” and “Business Tripler” awards.
Severtson Screens has updated its online price list tool. This tool now features faster search capabilities and new export options for commercial and home theater projection screens.