Residential AV
Snap One adds Qolsys and DSC to strengthen security portfolio
Portfolio expansion, a result of the Snap One and ADI integration, strengthens Snap One's security offerings with the addition of Qolsys and DSC PowerG...
smart homes
Residential AV
Apple to release smart home tablet in 2025, reports say
According to Bloomberg, the 6in iPad-like wall-mounted display could appear as early as March, and will be able to control appliances, handle videoconferencing and...
Residential AV
LG acquires 80 percent stake in Athom smart home platform
This move allows LG to enhance the scalability required for implementing AI by integrating the LG ThinQ platform’s smart home tech with Athom’s open...
Thought Leadership
Exclusive: Going smarter for a greener future
Holly Bonnett, head of the department for trade at SaveMoneyCutCarbon on why installing smart products in homes and businesses can help save money and...
CEDIA
UK integrated home market “performing well”, says CEDIA
Organisation's UK Integrated Home Market Analysis report identifies the "size, shape, trends and services" of the sector during the latter half of 2021, with...
Control systems
Smart home installers to benefit from new KNX training course
Bemco has added to its extensive range of KNX training courses with the introduction of a new Panel Building course
Video & Lighting
Lighting centre stage: Lutron to demonstrate at Situ Live
The concept store will provide homeowners and electricians with the first smart home retail experience
Residential AV
Gira by INTALITE UK set to re-open in London next week
Flagship intelligent buildings showroom opening from April 12 by appointment only
Residential AV
Exertis goes Mobile to take AVoRV on the road
Exertis Mobile Living will focus on the evolving motorhome market where the demand for communications and entertainment technology installations is growing
Residential AV
The long read: Home comforts for commercial integrators?
The temptation for commercial integrators to move into residential CI is strong, but just how close are these installation stablemates? Steve May talks to...
Residential AV
Residential systems special report: part two
Part two of our home systems feature looks at the changes taking place and those yet to come in enabling the brave new world...
Residential AV
Special report: Residential systems
It’s only just over 100 years since electricity started to appear in the homes of the very rich, laying the foundations – if not...
Business
Opinion: the key to smart home success is thinking small
Small steps offer installers the best chance for ongoing smart home success, says Deutsche Telekom's Thomas Rockmann
Residential AV
Lutron launch brings smart home lighting control to wider audience
Lutron has released RA2 Select, a whole-home lighting and shading control system that gives homeowners smart home capabilities and personalised control
ISE Daily
Control automation systems from anywhere with HDL IntelliCenter
Making its debut at ISE, the IntelliCenter has been created through a partnership between HDL and iRidium. It uses a combination of HDL hardware...
Case Studies
CES 2018: Google challenges Amazon with smart home offering
This year at CES has seen Google move into the smart home market in a big way with its “Hey, Google” voice assistant service...
Case Studies
CES 2018: Samsung sets out plans for smart homes
Samsung is turning to AI, the Cloud and its voice-controlled Bixby virtual assistant to connect and control home entertainment products, appliances, smart home devices,...
Case Studies
CES Unveiled: A better home, a better you, and something called Blockchain
CES Unveiled is the first official event of CES and welcomed more than 1,200 press and industry analysts on Sunday night. The event’s exhibit...
Case Studies
SignStix powers Maplin ‘store of the future’ concept
Maplin commissioned SignStix to deliver a number of interactive, digital experiences for its flagship ‘store of the future’ in The Beehive Centre, Cambridge. Following...
ISE Daily
Vitrea launches glass touch thermostat unit
A new glass touch thermostat unit for HVAC systems is being debuted at ISE 2017 by Vitrea. It is compatible with the company’s wireless...
Business
Analysis: Voice control to become dominant in smart homes
While Siri and Google Now are well-established smartphone features, it is predicted the full potential of voice control systems in the smart home will...
Case Studies
Legrand smart home tech adds personal touch to luxury apartments
One Tower Bridge in London is a new luxury apartment development with 306 units each featuring Legrand Vantage home automation technology. The riverside development...
Case Studies
Opinion: the battle for the smart home
Will proprietary systems or open source solutions win with consumers, asks Deutsche Telekom’s Jon Carter? The rapidly emerging smart home market is opening up a...
Case Studies
Bosch targets smart home market with new company
Bosch has unveiled a new subsidiary called Robert Bosch Smart Home to launch on 1 January 2016 and focus on producing solutions for the smart...
Case Studies
Smart homes: how can installers add value?
Previously we considered whether the plethora of consumer technology now available is a threat or an opportunity for the custom install market. Here, Steve...
Case Studies
Smart homes: is consumer tech a threat or an opportunity?
Does the abundance of new consumer-level smart home devices spell a threat to the professional custom install market or an opportunity?
AV-IT
New IoT controller looks to break away from screen-based interfaces
A new smart home controller that aims to break away from screen-based interfaces has exceeded its Kickstarter funding target. Described as ‘a universal dial for...
Case Studies
ELAN kits out Super Bowl champ’s home
Minnesota Vikings star upgrades home to the latest ELAN g! system.
Case Studies
Grahams goes off piste in the Austrian Alps
Grahams Hi-Fi delivers stunning apres-ski services at exquisite chalet in the Austrian Alps
Case Studies
Crestron in control at stunning Surrey home
Tucked away beyond Surrey woodlands is a beautiful residential property that demonstrates how technology and interior design complement each other to create the perfect...
Case Studies
Triple recognition for Andrew Lucas at 2014 CEDIA Awards
The creative remodelling of a stunning, luxury apartment was honoured in three categories in the CEDIA 2014 awards
Case Studies
From basic abode to bespoke smart home
Just Add Popcorn and AWE create luxury property in Tunbridge Wells High-end custom install distributor, AWE, has recently been involved in a complete renovation...
AV-IT
Cloud-based home management market set for rapid growth
The number of Cloud-based home management services in operation is set to hit 45 million by 2018.
Connectivity
QIVICON smart home platform gains new partners
Philips, RheinEnergie and myScenario are the latest partners to join the QIVICON smart home platform. Philips’ customisable app-controlled lighting system hue will be integrated...
Case Studies
AWE brings history to life in Old Palace makeover
Bringing modern living into a property rich in history and tradition, a spectacular custom install has been achieved in the former Old Bishop’s Palace,...
Case Studies
Finite Solutions creates show home for automation systems
What’s said to be the UK’s most technologically advanced show home has been launched in Leeds to allow architects to road test digital systems...
Audio
Armour Home launches multi-room audio system
Armour Home has announced the launch of its new digital multi room audio system. Systemline 7 (S7) is built into the fabric of the...
Connectivity
Technology trends – smart home control
Automated electronic systems are an essential ingredient for the modern, intelligent home. TFA looks at the considerations at a refurbishment of a top-end Mayfair...
Connectivity
How to take control of smart apps for home automation
In the world of smart homes and home automation, where everything is automated to provide enhanced levels of control and functionality, individual control devices...
Case Studies
Sales of smart home devices doubles, 2012-2013
By 2018, more than half-a-billion wireless smart home monitoring devices are expected to be deployed around the world.