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The 2GIG EDGE Security and Automation Panel's design is thin, “modern and sleek” with a bright, high resolution. Itl has been upgraded to a new “intuitive” user interface and a secure platform that not only supports encrypted sensors, which help eliminate system hacks and prevent account take-overs, but provides a hands-free disarm for added convenience.

Nortek Control Reveals Anticipated 2GIG EDGE Panel

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.”

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Crestron Electronics and Origin Acoustics have partnered to produce a lineup of in-wall, in-ceiling, and landscape speakers.

Crestron, Origin Acoustics Partner for New Product Line

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™.

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Access Networks announces promotions and leaderships changes.

Access Networks Kicks Off 2021 With Positive Changes

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.

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Clare Controls

Clare Controls Software Update Integrates Control4 Systems, Smart Garage Doors and Thermostats

Clare Controls, maker of the ClareOne wireless security and smart home automation systems and an exclusive brand of SnapAV, today released a ClareOne v1.2.3/9.1.2 software update that adds new drivers for select smart garage doors and climate control solutions, enhances and simplifies partners’ remote access and control capabilities and provides a robust Control4 driver update that simplifies security integration with the ClareOne platform.

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