Stephanie M. Adamow

Legrand | AV has signed an agreement with nationwide homebuilder Taylor Morrison Homes for Luxul, On-Q, and Pass & Seymour brands.

Legrand | AV, Teams Up With National Homebuilder

March 3, 2021 Audio/Video Stephanie M. Adamow

Legrand | AV and national homebuilder and developer Taylor Morrison Home Corp. have have signed an agreement allowing Taylor Morrison customers the ability to customize their future residences with products from Legrand | AV’s Luxul, On-Q, and Pass & Seymour brands. Taylor Morrison customers, either in-person or online, now have the ability to upgrade their home’s standard switches, receptacles, dimmers, GFCI outlets, USB chargers, etc., with Pass & Seymour devices. Customers may choose products from the radiant® and adorne® collections, with a new GFCI USB outlet soon to be released.

The Custom Integrator Program from Hunter Douglas supports integrators in specifying automated window treatment solutions such as the new PowerView+™ hardwired automated shade.

Milestone Achieved for Hunter Douglas CI Program

March 2, 2021 Smart Home Stephanie M. Adamow

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Hunter Douglas is celebrating the milestone of 300 home technology integration professionals as part of its Custom Integrator Program. Integrators in the CIP receive technical training and sales support to help drive new business in the custom window treatment category. Members also have access to design options and shade styles compatible with PowerView Automation and the new PowerView+, including the Designer Roller Shades, Silhouette® Window Shadings, Duette® Honeycomb Shades, plus to other products.

The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 includes Head to Toe video, 1536p HD video, and an array microphone.

Ring Intros Enhanced Features in Video Doorbell Pro 2

February 26, 2021 Smart Home Stephanie M. Adamow

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Ring has introduced its Video Doorbell Pro 2, which features 3D Motion Detection with radar, enhanced audio capabilities with an array microphone, and customizable privacy features. With this new version, users have access to features, including Head to Toe video, 3D Motion Detection and Bird’s Eye View. With radar, the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 allows users to customize which…

Frank Marengo is appointed Southeast District Manager for ProSource Buying Group

ProSource Taps Frank Marengo for Southeast District Manager

February 25, 2021 Buying Groups Stephanie M. Adamow

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Audio, video and integration buying group ProSource has appointed Frank Marengo as its Southeast District Manager. No stranger to the loudspeaker industry, Marengo has held positions, including direct account management and sales management, with Klipsch and Dynaudio. Marengo is known for building long-term business relationships, executing business plans and adapting quickly to shifts in the market, states ProSource. He will…

DoorBird Driver Certified, Integrated Into Control4 Systems

February 25, 2021 Control Stephanie M. Adamow

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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.

Access Networks announces promotions and leaderships changes.

Access Networks Kicks Off 2021 With Positive Changes

February 23, 2021 Control Stephanie M. Adamow

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Access Networks’ Hagai Feiner has stepped down as CEO. He is succeeded by Bryce Nordstrand, who previously held the role of Chief Sales Officer. Feiner says Nordstrand has bold plans for the company’s future and shows strong leadership. Ben Jurow has been promoted to Vice President of Sales, after holding several sales leaderships roles with the company. He will work with manufacturers and dealers while also contributing to the development of new networking solutions.

Savant’s new feature called Daylight Mode can align lighting schemes to match the natural circadian progression based on the time of day.

ProSource to Feature Savant, USAI Lighting in New Lighting Technology and Learning Center

February 10, 2021 Buying Groups Stephanie M. Adamow

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ProSource, an audio, video, and integration buying group, has announced that Savant and USAI Lighting will showcase luxury lighting fixtures paired with an advanced, intuitive smart home user experience at its Lighting Technology and Learning Center.

Wall-Smart offers aesthetically pleasing mount designs for everything from touchscreens and switches, like this one from Savant.

Wall-Smart Releases Design-Conscious Mounting Solutions

February 5, 2021 Design/Build Stephanie M. Adamow

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A happy marriage between technology and design isn’t always the easiest to pull off. Pleasing the client, the interior designer, and the builder can sometimes feel as difficult as walking a tightrope. There are solutions available that have made this process run more smoothly for all parties involved. Wall-Smart, designer and manufacturer of mounting hardware that conceals technology products within…

The Signature Kitchen Suite's PowerSteam Dishwasher disappears into the kitchen's design.

Signature Kitchen Suite: Luxury Tech for the Home Chef

February 5, 2021 Appliances Stephanie M. Adamow

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LG’s Signature Kitchen Suite line of products brings the luxury of restaurant meals to the home, with a focus on a new generations of cooks, or Technicureans.

Savant has introduced an integration with Zoom’s audio/video conferencing platform, Zoom Rooms.

Savant Unveils Zoom Rooms Integration

February 3, 2021 Smart Home Stephanie M. Adamow

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Savant has introduced Zoom Rooms integration as part of its smart living ecosystem. Users now have access to a more productive video conferencing environment with meeting personalizations options.