URC, a global smart home automation and control for residential and commercial applications manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new website (www.urc-automation.com) to engage consumers and continue to serve its exclusive dealer network. Celebrating a tradition of innovation and a future of growth, URC highlights the evolution of its brand. Focusing on the future of home automation, the new…
As a resident of Southern California, having a pool is essential to keeping cool during the many hot months of the year. With a husband, four kids, and a close-knit neighborhood, we spend a tremendous amount of quality time outside together, grilling, swimming, listening to music and enjoying the odd refreshment (or two) in the sunshine. I was recently contacted…
Leveraging the company’s heritage in enterprise workplace technology, Crestron is announcing Crestron HomeTime in collaboration with Logitech and Zoom to deliver a premier video conferencing, home control, and unified communications (UC) experience engineered for socializing, remote learning, and working from home. Meeting the needs of our new remote reality, Crestron HomeTime is a unification of the Logitech® MeetUp conference camera with the Crestron UC Engine that…
Josh.ai continues expanding the power of artificial intelligence in the home through a partnership with Steinway Lyngdorf, an industry leader in stereo and surround sound systems. Integration with Steinway Lyngdorf enables the convenience of Josh.ai’s natural voice control and privacy-focused approach to home automation to fit into the design of the most refined projects. As part of the Josh.ai Distributed…
August Home, Inc , a manufacturer of smart and secure front door solutions, has announced that the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is now available for purchase. The retrofit smart lock comes equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi connection and a brand new compact design the size of a standard doorknob, courtesy of August co-founder and renowned designer Yves Béhar. This new flagship smart…
Acoustic Design Systems (ADS) a commercial and residential home automation and security solutions company, has partnered with Parasol, a 24/7 remote support company, to launch a monthly service plan to proactively maintain smart home technology systems in mid-market homes, high-scale custom homes and commercial facilities in the Southern Nevada area. Offering remote monitoring and service plans has been a priority for ADS…
YI Technology (YI), a maker of advanced artificial intelligence (AI), Edge Computing cameras and software, has announced the launch of the YI Home Camera 1080p now featuring advanced AI technology. The new smart security camera has been upgraded to offer human detection. Powered by YI’s proprietary integrated SensLab chip, YI Home Camera 1080p can detect humans in motion at up to 20 frames per…
Almost all custom integration, renovations, interior designing, etc. has come to a screeching halt but before the world was flipped upside down, a North Carolina couple was able to breathe some new life into their home with a fully integrated NSC Flagship system backed by an ELAN control system. Having never experienced the possibilities of a connected home, the pair…
Roborock, developer of ultra-intelligent vacuum cleaners, has introduced its latest product innovation, the Roborock S6 MaxV. This premium addition to the company’s S-Series lineup is the first Roborock vacuum to include a stereo camera, allowing advanced obstacle avoidance technology called ReactiveAI. In addition, it’s the first product to be powered by a Qualcomm APQ8053 processor chip from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. –…
Pet-tech company Pluto Electronics has launched a smart, zero-odor, designer litter box: Circle Zero. It is sleek, safe and quiet and can easily blend into any home environment. Its automatic cleaning process and patented scooping technology save time and hassle, plus clean up is just minutes after the cat leaves. This button-less designer piece is fully functional right after the…