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Voice Control

Bond Bridge and Josh.ai Join Forces in Bringing Voice Control to Control4

The result of a strategic alliance between Bond Bridge and Josh.ai, home technology professionals can now marry the two in their client’s Control4 environments. The pairing provides Josh.ai’s natural voice control of motorized window shades, ceiling fans, and fireplaces that are managed by the Bond Bridge RF-to-WiFi home control platform. The Bond Bridge RF-to-WiFi hub along with the Bond Home…

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 Azione Unlimited Leadership Symposiums Offer Education for “Next Wave of Management” 

Expanding the pillars of its Accelerator Program, Azione Unlimited, The Smart Home Association, is proud to unveil the Azione Leadership Symposiums. The Azione Leadership Symposiums are a reinvigorated variation on the well-received and influential Key Leader Meetings, with an intense focus on developing practical in-person training, building dynamic conversations, and imparting long-lasting knowledge for the next wave of leaders in…

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New Zealand Restaurant Achieves Chic Ambiance through Smart Control

At The Fine Lion restaurant and bar in Ashburton, New Zealand, guests are treated to a luxurious, upscale atmosphere that features imported mosaic tiles, brass detailing, lush greenery and contrasting color schemes. It’s what they don’t see, however, that sets the eatery apart from its competition and makes daily operations simpler for staff. With the help of ElectraServe, a local…

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Origin Acoustic New Hire

Origin Acoustics Expands Its Leadership Team With Industry Veteran  

Origin Acoustics, a leading manufacturer of architectural loudspeakers and electronics, announces the expansion of the company’s executive leadership team with the hiring of Gordon Isaac as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer (CMSO).  With nearly 30 years in the CI Channel market, Isaac brings longstanding industry relationships, knowledge, and marketing experience with him.  Diverse in various facets of the CI industry –…

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smart shades

Three Unexpected Uses for Smart Shades 

Automated shades have really begun to hit their stride with the integrator community. As home automation systems advance and homeowners become ever more aware of the benefits of a fully connected home, smart shades are gaining popularity among homeowners, designers and integrators alike. Customized with styles, colors, fabrics, and integrations for any level of smart home, there’s a window treatment…

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McIntosh MCD12000

McIntosh Introduces New Reference Level CD Player With 8-Channel DAC

McIntosh is thrilled to introduce the MCD12000 SACD/CD Player. While classified as a CD player, the MCD12000 serves as a reference level digital-to-analog convertor (DAC) that includes reference level SACD/CD playback capabilities. Music played through MCD12000’s digital inputs or compact discs is processed by professional grade 8-channel DACs, designed for premium audiophile performance. The MCD12000 offers both balanced and unbalanced…

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Echo Systems is Now DENIZEN

Echo Systems has initiated a large-scale brand refresh including a name change. Echo Systems’ acquisition of Integrated Electronics in 2019 and Dallas Sight and Sound in 2021 led to major expansion of territory, talent and offerings, and owner John Palser feels it is time to reimagine the company as one unified team under the new name of Denizen.   “Who…

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Lighting Up the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel worked with LS Group and USAI fixtures to create a transformative space where guests feel like they are in present day during the daylight hours and are transported back in time at night, reminiscent of the movie “Midnight in Paris.” According to Kristen Kordecki, Commercial Projects Director at LS Group, “We knew that quality of light and color temperature were going…

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