Smart Home - Articles - Page 62

Exploring the Resources of the All-New CEDIA.net for Your Business

As the global association for the home technology industry, CEDIA works to provide you with tools and content that will help you to take on those residential projects.

Olivia Sellke

February 17, 2014

At this time, we would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to a new resource that can help you learn more about all of those residential topics, our new and improved website. The new cedia.net delivers robust content and tools aimed to help home technology professionals in every aspect of their business.

New Year, New App: 11 Home Security Apps

January 16, 2014

Smartphones and homes go together like peanut butter and jelly. Or, if you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution, maybe green drinks and the gym. With the New Year, here are new or refreshed home security app features available to dealers — that offer home owners new levels of control wherever they are.

Nest Snapped up By Google

January 16, 2014

Google Inc., Mountain View, Calif., announced that it entered into an agreement to buy Nest Labs Inc. for $3.2 billion in cash.

Crestron Introduces New Intelligent Power Supply for Motorized Shades

January 16, 2014

Crestron, Rockleigh, N.J., announced the launch of its new intelligent power supply (CSA-PWS10S-HUB), which can power up to 10 Crestron shade motors of any kind, each with its own replaceable fuse.

Smart Lighting Takes the Guesswork Out of the Transition from Incandescent Bulbs

January 16, 2014

As 40- and 60-watt incandescent light bulbs are set to disappear from store shelves in 2014, the transition to more energy efficient forms of lighting is top-of-mind among consumers.

Court Dismisses Alarm.com’s Lawsuit Against Telular

January 16, 2014

A court has dismissed, with prejudice, a lawsuit filed by Alarm.com against cellular alarm communications Telular Corp., according to Telular, which provides products and security services through its Telguard division.

Alarm.com and iControl End Patent Disputes

January 16, 2014

Alarm.com and iControl Networks have settled all patent disputes between the two companies and have come to terms on licensing arrangements.

ADT Announces Strategic Shift; Offers Products and Services Beyond the Traditional

Maggie Shein

January 16, 2014

ADT announced several new and innovative product features, partnerships, and industry firsts at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that continue to push the company beyond the bounds of traditional alarm systems.

Wellness from Alarm.com Provides New Options for Healthy, Independent Living

January 16, 2014

Alarm.com, Vienna, Va., a provider of connected home and interactive services, announced its new Wellness solution, an offering that combines sensors, mobile notifications and home automation to provide a secure and cost-effective option for independent living.

Montronics to Support 2 New Security Products

January 16, 2014

Monitronics supports two new products and services for its authorized dealer program: LiftMaster’s MyQ® technology for remote garage door control and Encore Controls’ FireFighter™ device.