The first priority of any new community is to sell homes, and according to Mike Palmer, Sales Executive for The Preserve at Mill Pond, including smart home technology in the design and buying process not only differentiates the homes from others, but also simplifies the selling process itself. “Technology is crucial to daily life today, and our buyers understand that,”…
Crestron, the global leader in home automation, today announces new LED Light Fixtures created to meet the design, intelligence, elegance, and customization that homeowners demand. The new fully tunable light fixtures add real-time personalized lighting control into the Crestron Home operating system. Through the Crestron Home platform, homeowners have full control of the color of their lights including hue, saturation,…
Following the acquisition of Nortek Control in October 2021, Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home and building automation solutions, today announced plans to form a single entity in North America by consolidating all its essential operations under Nice. Nortek Control will complete a transition to the Nice brand within the year 2022. 2GIG®, ELAN®, Linear®, Mighty Mule®, SpeakerCraft®, Proficient®, Furman®, Panamax®, Gefen®, Numera®, Intellivision®, Abode® and HySecurity® will continue to go to market as brands of Nice. The combination…
Nice/Nortek Control is set to release an extensive and unparalleled offering, created specifically for builders, at NAHB IBS 2022, February 8-10 in Orlando, FL. Nice/Nortek Control Builder Services is the only program providing builders a technology solution for every project, strengthened by award-winning support throughout their development process. Every builder, whether they are working on single/multi-family homes, production, luxury, or commercial projects, can now…
It’s hard to believe how fast 2021 came and went. Starting the year without a COVID-19 vaccine, we saw a huge spike in work-from-home engagement, then people started to travel again and then Delta and Omicron variants hit. As a result, at Josh.ai we saw a huge rise in the number of voice commands throughout the year. In an attempt…
Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of Samsung Home Hub, a new way to manage home appliances with an innovative, tablet-style touchscreen device that provides instant access to customized and connected home services. The Samsung Home Hub offers improved connectivity with a range of smart home appliances, and uses AI and SmartThings to understand users’ needs and automatically provide the…
Easy to install, control, and service, Crestron’s new Battery-Powered Shades provide a seamless Crestron Home-enabled user experience in a vast aesthetic selection
Orro, creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced the addition of WAVE Electronics to its lineup of nationwide distributors. The Houston-based company marks the fourth major provider to offer Orro One Pro, a human-centric, wellness-driven lighting and smart home control system. Orro unlocks new revenue opportunities for professionals via an easy-to-install, easy to sell, smart living system.…
Snap One is expanding the presence and availability of artificial intelligence in the home through an enhanced driver as well as an exclusive distribution agreement with Josh.ai. Josh.ai and Snap One have worked closely on new driver enhancements to create a superior experience for customers. Immediately available on the online driver database is an updated Josh.ai driver that is now Control4…
Crestron, the global leader in home automation, today announces the launch of two new cloud-connected Crestron Network Power Controllers and accompanying remote temperature sensor. Dealers who once relied upon outside manufacturers for network power controllers and conditioners can now standardize on Crestron for their power management needs. Dealers and homeowners alike have long been frustrated by the need for expensive…