Smart Home

Legrand AV Intros On-Q Wi-Fi-Ready Plastic Enclosures

Legrand AV has introduced new On-Q enhanced plastic structured wiring media enclosures for wired and wireless low-voltage systems. Now made in the USA, the plastic enclosures feature a reversible hinged door with tool-less installation, a free integrated trim ring, added structural rigidity, and other design enhancements that help residential installers save time and money while providing a clean, centralized location…

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D-Link’s New Line of Smart WiFi Routers

Global WiFi solutions company D-Link has announced the availability of four new models in its SMART line of WiFi Routers. In addition to a robust set of features, the D-Link WiFi Mesh routers work seamlessly with D-Link Mesh Extenders to make overall home WiFi performance more efficient.* Each router comes equipped with MU-MIMO technology, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa integration…

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Smart Home Devices Continue to Penetrate Outdoor Settings

As smart home devices have become more commonplace, these technologies have increasingly penetrated outdoor settings, a trend aided by expanded offerings of “smart” outdoor living options. Such products include: grills and other cooking appliances that allow users to control temperatures, timers, and other features from tablets or smartphones; automated and programmable lighting; audio equipment, televisions, and backyard theater systems; security…

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Nationwide Launches Complete Home Tech Support Program with Tech Smart USA

For all of the excitement and innovation in the connected home space, it’s those very products that tend to cause the most headaches for consumers over time. A simple network hiccup could result in dozens of products failing, and homeowners searching for answers. And now, thanks to a new partnership between Nationwide Marketing Group and Tech Smart USA, Nationwide members can…

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Global Smart Home Market Projected to Reach $158B by 2024

The global smart home market revenue is expected to reach $158 billion in the next four years, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%, according to data gathered by precisesecurity.com, a computer security website. The global smart home ecosystem is set to continue its rapid expansion, mostly due to the speed of 5G implementation. Recent IoT investments…

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Google-Enabled Smart Mirror Has Myriad Voice, Touch Screen Capabilities

Capstone Connected, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of consumer inspired products dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and everyday life, has announced the Google-enabled Smart Mirror. The Capstone Connected Smart Mirror performs and functions just like a tablet with both touchscreen and voice interfaces, internet access and Android’s operating system that allows users to download apps and use Google…

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Control4 Welcomes Essential Lighting Line as Entry-Level Option

Control4 is expanding its Wireless Lighting line to incorporate more affordable options for those looking to add more smart lighting to their home. The Essential Lighting model allows customers to build out their home’s smart lighting in less common areas like the laundry room, bathroom, and garage. And with options to mix-and-match with existing Control4 Wireless Lighting and Centralized Lighting,…

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Connected Living Room Rising: Smart Speakers, Online Streaming Driving Growth

The connected living room market is on the rise. The scope of the global connected living room market was priced at $38.02 billion (USD) back in 2019 and is expected to increase by the 8.6% CAGR during the period of forecast by Million Insights to touch $70.67 billion (USD) by 2025. Market Drivers The propagation of connected devices, for example…

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Compact DoorBird IP Video Intercom Released

Berlin-based manufacturer Bird Home Automation has announced the worldwide release of its DoorBird D1101V, its latest IP video intercom. The D1101V, with one call button, combines compact design with DoorBird’s IP technology and comes in both surface-mounted and flush-mounted versions. The smart intercom sends push notifications when the call button is pressed and allows the homeowner to talk to visitors…

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URC Announces Total Control Integration with Home Connect Appliances

At the ISE 2020 show, URC announced a two-way IP module for seamless integration with Home Connect appliances with its Total Control system. End users can enjoy conveniences that automate morning routines – for example, coffee brewed by Home Connect appliances can be ready simultaneously with a wake-up alarm sounding, thanks to seamless integration of URC’s smart automation technology with…

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