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Thursday, September 02, 2010

From my Control4 App Wish List: Grocery Shopping

Not long after I published a wish list of Control4 apps, a Belgian firm delivers an app for managing shopping lists.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 09/02 at 05:37 AM
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010

HomeSeer Exploits Rise of Android, Fall of Charmed Quark

The demise of Charmed Quark reminded us that integrators want hardware with their home automation software; HomeSeer delivers with new HomeTroller S3, soon with Android supportView this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 09/01 at 08:51 AM
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Elan G Finally Gets a Sleek Handheld Remote

Elan delivers first handheld remote control, the new Elan G HR2 ($760) with 802.11g for control and metadata feedback; touchscreen controls media, security, temperature, lighting, moreView this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/31 at 08:02 AM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Universal Remotes, Events, CEDIA, (0) Comments, Permalink

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Why Home Automation Still Isn’t Mainstream

Automation lacks that screaming benefit and social acceptance.View this story

Posted by Stuart Lipoff on 08/25 at 07:36 AM
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

So Many Networked TVs, So Little IP Control

Big CE manufacturers already have Ethernet ports on their TVs, so why not add a little open-source code for IP control? Philips takes a good first step.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/24 at 04:50 AM
News, Blogs, Displays, TVs, Home Automation and Control, Universal Remotes, (10) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, August 19, 2010

New Security Dealer Program Launches

Security Solutions and Services Inc. helps A/V integrators break into security, offering marketing assistance and product discounts.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 08/19 at 12:01 PM
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Integrator Uses Automation to Help Autistic Son

A Control4 automation system delivers visual cues that help create stability and reduce stress for the two-year-old son of integrator Mark Buzzard from Liberty Bell in Sacramento, Calif.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/19 at 08:49 AM
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Inside Envisage Software for Crestron Prodigy Programming

Why is software necessary for simplifying programming of a simple-to-program automation line? The developer explains.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 08/19 at 06:22 AM
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Friday, August 13, 2010

PanTech’s Envisage Software Simplifies Crestron Prodigy Programming

New customized software application enables integrators to easily modify Crestron Prodigy systems.View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 08/13 at 10:23 AM
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First Look: Crestron TPMC-3X Handheld in White

WiFi touchpanel has shiny nickel buttons.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/13 at 10:17 AM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Universal Remotes, Events, CEDIA, (9) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, August 12, 2010

NetStreams Exits AVAD, Promises ‘Compelling’ Programs

As with Lifeware, NetStreams is parting ways with AVAD and going back to a dealer-direct model for its streaming media and home control solutions.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/12 at 09:07 AM
News, Audio, Multiroom Audio, Home Automation and Control, Distributors, (7) Comments, Permalink

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Lifeware Pulls out of AVAD, Sells Direct to Dealer

AVAD is pushing home control lines like Crestron, which is more familiar to integrators than Windows Media Center solutions such as Lifeware's.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/11 at 05:45 AM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Distributors, Media Center, (15) Comments, Permalink

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Control4 InfinityEdge Priced, Designed Like iPad

With a sleek capacitive, multitouch screen and a $599 starting price, Control4's InfinityEdge gives users a reason to buy dedicated home automation touchscreens again.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/10 at 07:57 AM
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Monday, August 09, 2010

Best Buy/Magnolia Staff Up for Commercial Integration

Magnolia Audio Video seeks A/V professionals for commercial integration account managers -- CEDIA certification preferred.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/09 at 01:42 PM
News, Home Automation and Control, Big-Box Retailers, Commercial, Hybrid Dealers, (7) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, August 05, 2010

AMX Programming ‘Made Easy’

Spire Integrated Systems shaves project time with efficient approach to AMX programming.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 08/05 at 09:30 AM
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