With the news that the first professionals have earned the Commercial Lighting Controls CLC-C Crestron certification, smartHOME grabbed some information on that firm’s DigitalMedia certification programs, closer to home electronic system contractors.
The Indianapolis-based Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) released a new white paper titled HDMI Troubleshooting. It introduces troubleshooting principles for HDMI systems, helping electronic system contractors identify and resolve possible causes of malfunction by inspection or by using test equipment.
Honeywell released the IPCAM-WO Outdoor IP Camera, an easy-to-install low light outdoor IP camera compatible with the company’s Total Connect video services.
Mobile handsets have become full-featured media servers capable of connecting automatically to other consumer devices such as TVs, picture frames, security systems, home automation systems, game consoles, and audio systems.
While services such as Facebook can make a great movie and a good stock buy, at least so far, they can also be a way electronic systems contractors can connect with customers and potential clients, and a way to be “Liked.” On the other hand, there is the growing concern over the alleged manipulation of these sites, especially in reviews and so-called user ratings, and a growing business in restoring reputation by specialists when bad words are posted.
A yearlong experiment with America's electric grid starting this summer could mess up traffic lights, security and home automation systems and some computers, as first reported by the Associated Press.
New technology is enabling residents to see who is at their apartment complex or front door from anywhere in the world. Video door phones that can be connected to a network are allowing homeowners who have a smartphone or Internet access to remotely view visitors and grant access to either communal or residential areas.
Carlsbad, Calif.-based Xantech presented Bensalem, Pa.-based APA Music & Pictures with a plaque commemorating the two-millionth installation of Xantech products.
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