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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

8 hours ago Smart Home Stephanie M. Adamow

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

4 days ago 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…

Vivint Now Z-Wave Alliance’s Latest Principal Member

February 3, 2021 Smart Home Nancy Klosek

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The Z-Wave Alliance has added Vivint Smart Home as its latest principal member.

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.

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PowerHouse Alliance Releases White Paper on the CI Business

January 26, 2021 Smart Home Connected Design Staff

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The white paper outlines key product trends, emerging technologies, and predictions for 2021.

Having a firm grasp on manufacturers' security guidelines plus earning the trust of homeowners will spell success in the new smart home market.

Building Consumer Trust as the Smart Home Evolves

January 14, 2021 Smart Home Stephanie M. Adamow

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Today’s smart home is evolving into an intelligent home. With more control, comes the release of private data. Ensuring your customers are protected and supported is the key to growing this market.

At CES 2021, Manish Pant, CEO & Executive VP for Home and Distribution Business, and Richard Korthauer, VP, Home and Distribution Business for Schneider Electric, discuss how the Square D Energy Center makes a home smart and sustainable.

Schneider Electric’s Aim: Creating Smart, Sustainable Homes

January 13, 2021 Smart Home Stephanie M. Adamow

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Schneider Electric introduced the Square D Energy Center, which helps users monitor and control power usage.

New Year’s Resolutions May Spark Home Gym Updates

December 29, 2020 Smart Home Jessica Guyon

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January has long been known as a time when gyms are their most crowded, but this year might be a little different for obvious reasons.

Trove connects wirelessly via WiFi, Bluetooth.

Trova Home Hides Things in Plain Sight

December 28, 2020 Smart Home Connected Design Staff

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Truly an IoT high-tech product, Trova is precisely manufactured out of CNC finished Aluminum Alloy, unlocking via our app and your phone’s native biometric authentication.

Smart Security Product Buyers Increasingly Female, Over 45

December 22, 2020 Smart Home Connected Design Staff

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Buyers of standalone smart home products for security look quite different from buyers of traditional, professionally monitored security systems, according to new research from Interpret.