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COVID and climate change mark core contributors to a surge in sustainable sentiment.

Whoever introduced hurdles to the sports world might have been a masochist. The history books say that in 1830 someone decided it would be a fun idea to take an already challenging running race and…

Publicly traded companies engaged in the smart home market finished with another strong year in 2020. The average smart home stock price rose a solid 34.5% with winners outpacing losers by more than two to one.

The smart home stock growth was led by five companies that saw their stock prices more than double.

Overall, 38 companies had stock price increases for the year, while…

Modern homeowners are looking for more than basic home protection, and solutions such as paid car crash detection and emergency response products show RMR potential for integrators.

TrueMotion, a smartphone-only driving data platform, has released a report on home security owners&r…

By Margot Douaihy, Ph.D. (Systems Contractor News) 12 days ago

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Through initiatives such as its partnership with Delos and Mayo Clinic, KB Home is providing its customers with state-of-the-art options for this emerging trend.

Testing of the lithium-ion phosphate battery technology used by sonnenBatterie ecoLinx reveals its higher safety level compared to cobalt-based batteries used by Tesla Powerwall and others.

Jason Knott  • July 26, 2019

The power company Sonnen has announced the expansion of its product line with the introduction of its ecoLinx 30 battery system.

Sonnen states that its new, larger capacity ecoLinx 30 is designed like its other products to integrate into solar and automation systems to deliver clean energy to homes.

According to Sonnen, the new…

Samsung's The Terrace outdoor TV is IP55 rated, produces 2,000 nites of brightness, and has an anti-glare coating.

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Allows customers to more accurately determine which TV size is right for their space.

Sony Electronics Inc. has launched the Envision TV AR app, which…

Shared platforms, standardization, and system interoperability will bring big opportunities in 2020.

YANN MORVAN, DIRECTOR OF IOT STRATEGY, LEGRAND NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA ⋅ …

Veteran lighting designer Peter Romaniello, IALD, has some sage advice for AV integrators getting into the game.

ANTHONY SAVONA ⋅ MAR 26, 2020

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Amid the coronavirus outbreak’s work- and school-from-home orders, Wi-Fi measurement, placement and bandwidth efficiency need prioritizing by integrators.

With the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, everyone around the world has been…

Humans are hardwired to relish nature and thrive in a 24-hour circadian cycle. Smart-home pros can fake-believe nature through smart lighting, indoor air quality, beneficial sounds, visuals and other wellness-related stimuli.

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When Control4 acquired scrappy remote control manufacturer Neeo back in February 2019 for $11 million, many in the industry wondered why? Now we know.

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According to a massive report from Coldwell Banker, the inclusion of wellness products in homes is one of the most-desired features among luxury buyers. For integrators, the message is clear: it’s time to get with the program and embrace the category and learn how to take advantage…

The home of the future has arrived, thanks in large part to state-of-the-art automation accessories. These “smart” devices can transform an ordinary house into one with improved energy efficiency, safety, and privacy (while making daily tasks a lot more convenient and fun). From controlling your home’s temperature, lighting, and security system, to making it all work together…