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Home Technology Specialists of America Adds Two New Members

March 20, 2014

The HomeTechnology Specialists of America (HTSA), Barrington, Ill., added two new members, Epic Audio Video and Hanson Audio Video.

Linear’s PERS-4200 Provides Remote Voice Communication in Multiple Areas

March 20, 2014

Linear LLC, Carlsbad, Calif., a provider of residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, introduced two new modules for the PERS-4200 emergency reporting system.

More than Half-a-Billion Wireless Smart Home Monitoring Devices to be Installed Worldwide by 2018

March 20, 2014

The smart home concept is increasingly moving center stage and demand for wireless devices continues to grow. In 2013, sales of wireless embedded smart home monitoring devices, including contact and motion sensors, smart thermostats and smart plugs, grew to 17.23 million, almost double shipments in 2012.

Creston, Lutron Lawsuit Reaches a Settlement

March 20, 2014

Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., Coopersburg, Pa., maker of energy-saving, wireless light and shade control, announced settlement of its lawsuit against Crestron Corporation of Rockleigh, N.J.

A Professional Helps Integrators Get Started With Lighting Controls

Are you selling lighting control as part of your overall security package?

Ric Johnson

March 18, 2014

In this edition of Home Technology Now, Ric shares his ideas and experiences about the lighting market, including how integrators can get involved in it.

Lights, Shades, Action!

Great opportunities await security dealers that quickly get comfortable selling lighting and shade controls.

Annie Lindstrom

March 18, 2014

The concept of security and convenience merging together has been discussed for many years, but in 2014 the concept is being realized on a grand scale. As a result, now is the perfect time for security dealers to transform their businesses by embracing interactive home control applications such as lighting and shade controls and proceeding to sell them with gusto.

AT&T Digital Life Launches in 4 U.S. Markets

March 13, 2014

AT&T announced that it will launch new Digital Life markets in Albany, N.Y., Dayton, Ohio, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Wichita, Kan. AT&T’s Digital Life service began in 2013 and, with these new markets, it will now reach customers in 63 U.S. markets.

Vivint Announces CMO & New Social Marketing Strategies

March 13, 2014

Home technology services provider Vivint, Provo, Utah, recently announced the promotion of Jeff Lyman to chief marketing officer (CMO). Before being promoted to CMO, Lyman served as Vivint’s vice president of consumer experience, and spent nearly a decade at Nike before that.

AiN Group Convenes Solo, Announces National Builder Program

Laura Stepanek

February 27, 2014

The AiN Group announced at its 2014 Live & Learn Conference that it is rolling out a new national program that gives its dealers the opportunity to install security and consumer electronic systems in homes built by some of the largest home builders in the country.

Leveraging Windows and Light

Helen M. Heneveld

February 20, 2014

Just like the cowardly lion in The Wizard of Oz, when it comes to lighting control so many things out there can be intimidating. But don’t falter, it’s time to be brave and embrace the connected world of control.