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Welcome To Savant’s Daylight Mode

Savant, in partnership with architectural lighting manufacturer, USAI Lighting, has introduced lighting control functionality called Daylight Mode that can ali...

Habitech Intros Ruckus Networks R750 Wi-Fi 6 AP At Techfest 10G

To be unveiled at Habitech’s upcoming 10G networking event, the UK’s first 802.11ax AP marks a dramatic leap in capability from gigabit to multi-gigabit Wi-Fi ...

Select Onkyo Models Get Amazon Alexa Voice Control

Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation has released a firmware update for select Onkyo network AV components that enables voice control for compatible AV components v...

Face Recognition-Enabled Intercom Makes UK Debut

CIE has announced the UK launch of the R29C from Akuvox. In place of a traditional keypad, the R29C has a large, 7” full colour touchscreen and incorporates a ...

OneAV To Distribute Hero Labs’ Sonic Smart Water Monitor

Hero Labs has announced its partnership with OneAV to distribute Sonic, a smart water monitor with integrated shut-off. The partnership will see OneAV offer it...

Gary Sinise Foundation Honors Marine Corps Corporal With ELAN Smart Home

In recognition of Watson’s sacrifice and determination throughout his difficult recovery, the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence, Suppor...

New Smart Home Technician Apprenticeship Standard

Thanks to the support of CEDIA members, the Institute For Apprenticeships and Technical Education has developed and approved a brand-new Smart Home Technician ...

Neeo Remote For Control4 Delivers Touchscreen Smart Home Control

SnapAV has launched the Neeo Remote for Control4 - a touchscreen remote that delivers control of home entertainment experiences through the Control4 Smart Home...

HDANYWHERE MHUB PRO 2.0 Offers Next Level Matrixing

First introduced at ISE, HDANYWHERE’s new MHUB PRO 2.0 HDBaseT 2.0 complete mega-matrix packages have begun shipping to customers. With features like auto-vide...

Luxury Berkshire Residence Gets ELAN Control System

Steve Itoje of Link It Solutions Ltd recently integrated ELAN control technologies into a luxury home in Ascot, Berkshire, with the customer requesting an auto...

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