In recent years, the awareness of connected devices, smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly increased. It is estimated that global deployment of connected devices will reach nearly 26 billion by 2020, forecasted by Gartner Research. Followed by this trend, smart building or smart home solutions are increasingly popular as consumers are desire for convenience and expect for more effective and efficient ways to enable an increase in comfort, energy management and enhanced home security. IoT market seems to be in a period of huge growth, and three are increasing number of … [Read more...]

Alpha Networks, a leading manufacturer and supplier of networking equipment, announced today the latest Homekit / Z-Wave integrated IoT gateway. With the advantages of broad range of APPLE HomeKit IoT peripheral, now integrated with Z-Wave S2 secured interoperability products, users are flexible to use their familiar HomeKit user interface to enrich their IoT home experience. In addition, Alpha Networks brings a new concept of IoT/IPCAM gateway with intelligent video analytics features, home sensing is no longer stays signal triggering and notifications, now we know type of event, at the … [Read more...]

Cartersville, GA, March 26, 2018: Forest Group is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high quality curtain track systems, offering quick, easy installation for residential and commercial applications. Our range includes manual and corded curtain tracks, roman blinds and motorized systems. A very unique aspect is the 10-year warranty on our systems. Architects, specifiers, architects and contractors worldwide have already recognised the quality and reliability of our systems. Forest Group Nederland BV supplies its products in over 100 countries and has branches in the United States, Dubai, … [Read more...]

Sorel presents Caleon Z Smart Thermostat at Light & Building Frankfurt, HR – Light + Building 2018 – Hall 9.1, Booth E46 – March 18-23, 2018 — The launch of the new Caleon room thermostats marks Sorel’s growth from the HVAC industry into the home automation market. “Given that Caleon was designed for installation in people’s living rooms, it emphasizes two key aspects: a classy look and ease of use”, explains CEO Jonas Bicher. For this purpose, Sorel relies on a capacitive TFT color touch display, covered by a front glass plate and inserted into a white designer housing to give it an … [Read more...]

Frankfurt, HR – Light + Building 2018 – Hall 9.1, Booth E46 – March 18-23, 2018 — Guangzhou, China: MCOHome, professional manufacturer of Z-Wave devices releases a new powerful hardware platform, which can open for developers to design their own software according to the actual needs for home automation. Meanwhile, end customers can install with suitable Z-Wave APP to use it as a main control panel in a Z-Wave network. MCOHome is committing to development of the IoT market, and its product line includes power switches, thermostats, air quality monitors and even custom hardware. OCPad is a … [Read more...]

Frankfurt, HR – Light + Building 2018 – Hall 9.1, Booth E46 – March 18-23, 2018 — At Light + Building 2018, Connection Technology Systems (CTS) will showcase a brand-new IoT smart gateway called S1, which is an open, secured and user-friendly platform. The S1 Gateway is ideal for smart building applications ranging from security, safety, and comfort. CTS will also provide live demonstrations at the show via APPs to provide all visitors the chance to explore and experience the interactive and simple to use SiMPNiC IoT solutions. Live demos will be held in the Z-Wave Pavilion, Hall 9.1 Booth … [Read more...]

Frankfurt, HR – Light + Building 2018 – Hall 9.1, Booth E46 – March 18-23, 2018 — Contec will be hosting live demonstrations of their last smart home and smart building products in the Z-Wave Pavilion. Contec’s Z-Wave Glass touch switch combined with frame sockets is suitable for any 4x4 Italian inner box. They will also debut a new line of touch glass design made of concrete and stone. With all products, customers can choose the size of glass and design. Live demonstrations from Contec will include a variation of designs of their Z-Wave glass touch switch. Also on display will be there … [Read more...]

Frankfurt, HR – Light + Building 2018 – Hall 9.1, Booth E46 – March 18-23, 2018 — CBCC Domotique SAS is a French company which was created in April 2013 to design, develop, manufacture and market home automation ("HA") peripheral devices, i.e. connected devices for the command and control of devices in the home ranging from heating/AC to alarm systems, to shutters, windows, doors, garage doors, gates and other points of entry, to lights and power outlets, to presence, flooding and smoke detectors, to sirens and doorbells, to audio-video systems, etc. To do this, CBCC Domotique opted to use … [Read more...]

Novi Sad, Serbia – February 6, 2018 – OBLO Living, a company specialized in home automation (HA) solutions, is pleased to announce the integration of world’s leading voice services Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant with their Z-Wave Plus-compliant end-to-end software solution for home automation. The new achievements will be presented at ISE 2018 in Amsterdam, in the Z-Wave Alliance Pavilion, Booth 9-F170. Both of the voice assistants allow verbal interaction with OBLO Living smart home system. By using them, users can give voice commands for turning the lights on and off, checking a room’s … [Read more...]