Clare Controls, maker of the ClareOne wireless security and home automation system, today announced a powerful update to the ClareHome app that delivers performance improvements, new features and the ability to use widgets on mobile device home pages to control smart home and security functions. According to Clint Choate, Snap One Sr. Director of Security Market, the new update leverages the…
Vanco International LLC, an industry leader in AV distribution and electronic accessory products, today announces the availability of two new HDMI training modules aimed to help address common questions, concerns and important considerations when working with HDMI. “The first HDMI specification was released in 2002, and since that time, there have been several updates. With each iteration, there are important…
Snap One has launched a new Control4 MultiDisplay Manager tool that adds power and value to commercial installations by allowing end-users in commercial and retail environments to control multiple digital displays, TVs and projectors from a single page, select audio sources independently of active video sources, and create presets for instant room reconfiguration. According to Snap One Commercial Director Scott Normand, Control4…
Josh.ai celebrates its seventh birthday this month. Founded in 2015, Josh.ai has proven that innovative technology can be borne by the custom electronics industry, and that voice control and AI specifically, are here to stay. In celebration of this milestone, the company has introduced a special limited-edition Josh Micro that comes in Metallic Chrome. Available now, the Metallic Chrome Josh…
Furthering its commitment to provide smart home and security integrators with the most complete platform for home control, Nice/Nortek Control today announced exclusive integration of their award-winning 2GIG EDGE security panel with its ELAN Control Platform. The ELAN Control Systems and 2GIG EDGE integration offer tactical and seamless interoperability between security and control. “We’re setting the standard for security and control all from a single platform,” said…
Orro, maker of a professional-grade Smart Living System, today announced new enhancements for its third-party lighting control capabilities, including connections to more connected switches, dimmers, plugs, outlets and lighting systems. By detecting motion, sound and light, with its powerful built-in sensors, Orro responds with the perfect amount of light, while learning and adapting lighting based on homeowners’ habits and preferences.…
Proluxe Lighting, a leading manufacturer of premium LED lighting innovations for residential and commercial applications, introduces its Art-Net™ DMX Bidirectional Converter, an Ethernet-to-DMX adapter with integrated optical DMX splitter and Ethernet switch capability for precise control of lighting and multi-media products. The Art-Net™ DMX Bidirectional Converter includes Control4® Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP) software to make integration easy and seamless. It supports the latest Art-Net™ 4…
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave technology, today proudly announces that, Ecolink, an innovative, industry-leading brand in security and home automation products from Universal Electronics, is the very first to complete Z-Wave Long Range (Z-Wave LR) certification, with the submission of the Ecolink 700 Series Garage Door Controller. Z-Wave LR ushers in a…
Savant, a leader in smart home technology, has partnered with Wilson Electronics, makers of weBoost and WilsonPro cellular booster solutions. Reliable mobile device coverage is vital to consumers and critical to integrators on the go. Cellular signal boosters from Wilson Electronics work seamlessly with service from all carriers and represent an important business opportunity for integration pros, improving communications reliability…
Nice/Nortek Control is pleased to announce the selection of Westan Australia as a distributor of Proficient- Audio products, covering the Australian sales territory. Established in 1989, Westan Australia is a highly regarded distributor of multiple cutting-edge brands for commercial and residential audio/visual products. Headquartered in Melbourne, Westan has several branches across the Australian market – including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and other major cities…