Smart Home Archives - Page 36 of 106

Indigo Distribution Pushes ELAN, Niles, Sunfire, Xantech, Furman With New Rewards Program

Dealers could earn some cash back on their purchases with Indigo Distribution, provided they hit a certain target on quarterly sales... ...

Amazon Debuts Alexa Intercom Function, But Only In North America

Those with an Amazon Echo will soon be able to use the device to broadcast messages around the home – perfect for mum’s dinner announcements, or getting someone’s attention...

Control4 Recognises New Pinnacle Status Dealers

Automation platform Control4 has announced that 84 authorised dealers worldwide will be distinguished with the Pinnacle achievement in 2018. This exclusive stat...

Smart Thermostats Winning Over UK Consumers

UK consumers may be dipping their toes into the world of the smart home through speakers like the Amazon Echo and Google Home, but it seems that smart thermosta...

UK Housebuilder Creates Ultimate Energy-Efficient Smart Home Using HomeKit

In the heart of Milton Keynes is a new development of 56 homes, all of which are designed to be as energy-efficient and as smart as humanly possible...

Google Home Can Now Control Just About Any Speaker

The Google Home goes a step further than the Amazon Echo's Bluetooth-control functionality, as it will allow multi-room audio support over Bluetooth...

Foxconn’s Acquisition Of Belkin Could Signal A Smart Home Expansion

Having announced the acquisition of electronics manufacturer Sharp, Foxconn has now announced that it has bought Belkin and its Linksys networking division...

Deutsche Telekom Targets Smart Home Market With Home Connect Partnership

Home Connect, the intelligent platform created by BSH Home Appliances to connect customers to their appliances over the internet, has picked up another importan...

John Lewis Showcasing Apple’s HomeKit Tech At Westfield London

John Lewis is set to help Apple push its home automation standard, HomeKit. The high-end department store has opened its first HomeKit showcase at its Westfield London store. ...

IKEA’s Place App Shows Off AR Tech That Custom Install Industry Should Embrace

AR technology has the chance to revolutionise the way users look at their homes. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the new IKEA Place app......