Confinement breeds creativity, and nowhere is that more obvious than the renewed interest homeowners have in residential outdoor spaces. Here are some leading trends and innovative products to look forward to this season.

Confinement breeds creativity, and nowhere is that more obvious than the renewed interest homeowners have in residential outdoor spaces. Here are some leading trends and innovative products to look forward to this season.
Savant Systems, Inc., smart home technology innovator, has acquired Racepoint Energy, an engineering-driven company known for smart electrical panel, automated power, storage and energy resiliency solutions for consumers, home builders, businesses and utility companies.
Smart home technology innovator Savant has unveiled a West Coast residential experience center in the greater Las Vegas area featuring an advanced smart living ecosystem combined with modern architecture, all with captivating views of the Las Vegas Strip.
PowerShades, provider of manual and automated window shades for residential, commercial and hospitality applications, has introduced its Mobile App for control, pairing for RF automated shades, and limit setting for its True PoE (Power over Ethernet) automated shades.
Samsung is extending its Bespoke line of appliances beyond the kitchen to the rest of the home.
Now that smart home technology is a necessity in new home builds, no longer a perk, the trend is moving swiftly toward using this technology to improve our health or manage conditions at home more easily. If your clients have not already mentioned health and wellness concerns in conversations with you just yet, they will undoubtedly be grateful if you…
Hunter Douglas, manufacturer of custom window treatments, highlights the variety of environmentally conscious styles, fabrics, and power solutions it provides. The company’s product portfolio and PowerViewⓇ Automation line are designed for homeowners who want to automate their shading while also supporting a greener planet with their smart home.
As the definition of “smart home” evolves, the importance of security increases, becoming top of mind for consumers. In fact, privacy and security concerns are among the top purchase barriers for those who don’t own smart devices, revealed Tech Journalist Andrea Smith at a CES 2021 roundtable. Participating in the discussion were Ohad Amir, CTO, Essence; Michelle Guss, director, Residential Business…
Connected Design is thrilled to announce its Brand Ambassador series. We designed this platform to celebrate our industry thought leaders as experts in their craft and to share their voices in the community.
Home automation leader Crestron has launched the Horizon® Thermostat—a touch screen smart thermostat that connects with just two wires and pairs seamlessly with home Wi-Fi networks. The Horizon Thermostat promises reliable temperature and humidity control throughout an entire home.