There’s a reason why more seniors are opting to “age-in-place” – to stay in their homes rather than moving to a healthcare community or assisted living facility: because they can. Home automation technology is at the forefront of making aging-in-place a possibility for the current generation of seniors. Smart connected devices that are ideal for the aging-in-place home include everything…
CyberLink Corp., an AI and facial recognition technologies company, has announced a strategic partnership with VIVOTEK, an IP surveillance solution provider, adding CyberLink’s FaceMe® AI facial recognition engine to VIVOTEK’s IP surveillance solutions. CyberLink’s FaceMe AI Facial Recognition Engine will be integrated into VIVOTEK’s network cameras and back-end video management software, enabling security operators to receive accurate facial recognition alerts based on both…
The Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow (LHFT) competition presents manufacturers the opportunity to distinguish their products and services from other connected home devices and platforms in the market. To realize the CEE Integrated Home vision, Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow is designed to help drive the adoption of efficient, connected products that demonstrate interoperability, reliability, and simplicity. In 2020, the competition addresses residential connected…
Deako, a smart lighting manufacturer, has expanded its suite of modular and scalable home lighting products and solutions, announcing the launch of the Deako Simple Rocker Switch, Simple Dimmer, Simple Motion Sensor, Smart Switch and Smart Dimmer. The new products paired with their existing backplate can be quickly installed into a standard junction box, enabling builders to offer homes pre-wired…
Nortek Security & Control (NSC) brand ELAN will introduce a range of new surveillance cameras, a network video recorder (NVR) and an assortment of compatible accessories. The products, tailored for ease of installation by integrators, offer features including auto-configuration and ELAN’s advanced Intellivision analytics, as well as multiple form factors to accommodate a variety of installation scenarios, says the company.…
The WaterSwitch, a Smart Home, whole house water management system, was recognized as ‘Product of the Year’ from Tech Today-TV at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This unique smart home, whole house water management system identifies and quantifies leaks in any plumbing systems as small as a teaspoon of water. This technology can potentially save consumers as much as…
Home Connect, a digital ecosystem created to connect home appliances to the Internet of Things, has announced an impressive new lineup of devices and services for 2020 that give users more ways to simplify and customize their connected experience in the kitchen, around the home and beyond. New services, such as the Google Assistant and Crestron, highlight Home Connect’s ever-strengthening…
Racepoint Energy, a home and business energy solutions provider, has announced the acquisition of the technology and team of NOON Home, including residential lighting control innovations developed by the NOON team based out of Campbell, CA. This acquisition will enable Racepoint Energy and sister-company Savant to deliver the most comprehensive and intuitive lighting and intelligent control solutions. NOON entered the…
To provide more consumers with enhanced smart home options, GE Lighting is adding several new C by GE technologies to its ever-expanding portfolio of smart home products. Advanced lighting switch and dimmer technologies, as well as new comfort, safety and security solutions, have been designed to integrate and interact with existing C by GE products to provide an easy-to-use, improved…
With more Americans cooking at home than ever, LG Electronics USA is helping provide meal inspiration and faster, more convenient prep with the introduction of the industry’s first line of smart ranges to offer the exclusive LG InstaView™ “knock on” technology plus Air Fry. With four new models starting at $1,099, LG InstaView Ranges with Air Fry help families break…