Smart Home

Kwikset Smart Lock Features Latest Technology

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:58:00 -0400

The Home Connect 620 is Kwikset’s newest Z-Wave connected smart lock.

NorthStar Approves Qolsys Products for Affiliate Funding Program

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:40:00 -0400

NorthStar, a provider of security and smartphone technology, recently announced that Qolsys products, including the IQ Panel 2 Plus, IQ Remote and encrypted PowerG and S-Line intrusion sensors, have been approved for dealers participating in its affiliate funding program.

Consumer Electronics Distributors Inc. Boasts Largest Fall Ball Attendance Yet

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:30:00 -0400

Consumers Electronics Distributors Inc. saw a record number of people in attendance at their annual Fall Ball.

Startup Aims to Revolutionize Industry With DIY Home Security Systems

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:15:00 -0400

Utah-based startup offering DIY home security, entered the marketplace recently with the goal of revolutionizing the security industry with do-it-yourself installation, home monitoring for as little as $15 a month and no contracts.

Why Sell Smart Locks

joanengebretson@cs.com (Joan Engebretson) — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Advances in technology have put smart home capability within the reach of most security systems buyers, greatly enhancing security’s consumer appeal — and one of the most appealing smart devices is the smart lock.

Leviton Opens Innovation Center in Historic New Orleans Warehouse District

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Leviton recently opened its new, state-of-the-art Innovation Center in the heart of New Orleans to enable and inspire advanced engineering in the city’s up-and-coming tech hub.

Clare Controls Partners with Security Buying Group

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 02:45:00 -0400

Clare Controls announced its partnership with security buying group SS&Si to deliver Clare’s Smart, Secure, and Simple platform to SS&Si’s members.

The Scope of CEDIA Expo 2016 Reflects the Expanding Smart Home Industry

helen@bedrocklearning.com (Helen M. Heneveld) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:18:00 -0400

Having participated in 25 CEDIA Expos in a variety of roles — attendee, installation business owner, instructor, exhibitor and press, I have many stories to tell. What began as small get-togethers in the early years with fewer than 1,000 attendees eventually grew to the extravagant events, awards banquet and late-night parties we now see. With amazing new technologies, CEDIA Expos never disappoint.

Middle Atlantic Celebrates AV Month With Online Training

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:16:00 -0400

Middle Atlantic Products has announced a full month of online training opportunities throughout October in celebration of AV Month 2016.

Monitronics Announces Partnership with Icontrol Networks

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 11:53:00 -0400

Monitronics, Dallas, the nation’s second-largest residential security provider, announced today that it has selected Redwood City, Calif-based Icontrol Networks, for a partnership that will add powerful new products and services for Monitronics’ network of more than 600 authorized dealers.

Frank White Named 2014 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Fri, 08 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has named Frank White, founding partner of StayTuned, as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. White will be recognized at the annual Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Celebration at CEDIA EXPO on September 13, 2014.

CEDIA Launches New Comprehensive Industry Training Website

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA), Indianapolis, launched a new website and online learning portal that will serve as the go-to resource for home technology professionals, with exclusive content for CEDIA members.

iControl Sues Alarm.com, FrontPoint Security

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400

iControl Networks, a provider of connected home technology and innovation, announced that it filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Alarm.com and FrontPoint Security, an Alarm.com customer, in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Virginia.

ADI Hosts Skills Challenge, Customer Event, and Camaro Giveaway

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:35:00 -0400

At CEDIA 2012, ADI gives booth visitors a chance to participate in the ADI Skills Challenge competition. ADI will also host a special customer appreciation event and give attendees the opportunity to enter for a chance to win two Chevy Camaros.

Win $5,400 in Free Training at CEDIA Expo 2012

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:29:17 -0400

Bedrock Learning is offering three lucky attendees to CEDIA Expo 2012 the chance to win free online training for an entire year. Learn how.

Win $5,400 in Free Training at CEDIA Expo 2012

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:27:03 -0400

Bedrock Learning is offering three lucky attendees to CEDIA Expo 2012 the chance to win free online training for an entire year. Learn how.

AVAD Announces Week-Long Open House at All North American Locations in September

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

To celebrate recent upgrades to more than half its locations, AVAD is hosting a week-long open house at all of its United States and Canada branch locations.

Win $5,400 in Free Training at CEDIA Expo 2012

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Bedrock Learning is offering three lucky attendees to CEDIA Expo 2012 the chance to win free online training for an entire year. Learn how.

CEDIA’s 10 Steps to a Robust Wireless Environment

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

As homeowners’ dependency on IP networks and the number of mobile devices per location continues to grow, the modern home is faced with a constant need for increased wireless bandwidth, which CEDIA addresses in its newest white paper.

How Technology Integrators Can Help People ‘Age in Place’

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:07:00 -0400

“Aging in Place” means remaining safe and independent at home. The digital home health technology industry has become a vehicle to ensure a more comfortable aging-in-place experience, without the fear of isolation or loneliness. New technology tools make it possible to receive the virtual care, socialization and support needed to remain in familiar surroundings. The massive aging of the population promises a strong potential opportunity for home care and technology solution providers.

Low-Voltage Work in 2016

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:50:00 -0400

Lion, ice cream sandwich, iOS, Android smartphone, tablet, mobility, the cloud, streaming services, and so on and so on. The amount of innovation and change over the last few years is incredible, and to many — including me — it can feel overwhelming. Less comforting is knowing that the pace at which these products come out will only speed up in the coming years.

March 2011: smartHOME Marketplace

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

smartHOME marketplace contains profiles of new products for the digital home. Check out all the products from audio-video receivers and digital locks, to the latest in remote controls.

Emerging Trends in Residential Technology Presented by smartHOME magazine

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Take a peak inside CEDIA’ residential training courses for FREE. Security, SDM and smartHOME magazines are once again bringing you iSecurity, the virtual event for the security industry on March 2, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, and this year’s smartHOME webinar, Emerging Trends in Residential Technology, features Steve Rissi, technical training manager of Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA).