Networking specialist Devolo has announced it will launch its Home Control range of smart home technology in Switzerland at the end of July, itreseller.ch reports. The Z-Wave based system includes components for adjusting light settings, monitoring temperatures and providing automated home security. The system can be set up and controlled through the 'My devolo' interface, which allows users to programme a range of options based on the environment and selected inputs. Once programmed through the web browser version, users can also monitor and control their smart home set-up through the 'My … [Read more...]
International Releases
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More Than Nine Million Smart Home Controllers to be Sold in Western Europe in 2020
July 04, 2016 -- Parks Associates today announced new NUMBERS™ research showing a significant spike worldwide in the adoption of smart home controllers starting in 2016. The annual installation of smart home controllers in Western Europe will grow from just over 100,000 in 2015 to more than nine million in 2020. The firm will host the 11th-annual CONNECTIONS™ Europe: Smart Home, IoT, and the Connected Consumer, 2-3 November 2016 at the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam. “The security industry is the leading channel for the smart home market in Europe,” said Tom Kerber, Director, … [Read more...]
Zonoff Partners With UK-Based Connected World Services For IoT Push Across Europe
LONDON & MALVERN, Pa., June 21 -- Connected World Services (a division of Dixons Carphone plc.), and Zonoff, Inc. today announced a partnership to offer an innovative IoT-enabled home management and services platform to companies throughout Europe. Zonoff's leading Consumer IoT technology combined with Connected World Services’ (CWS) honeyBee platform creates a smart end-to-end platform that companies can use to provide consumers with technology support within their homes. In the combined offering, Zonoff’s protocol-agnostic consumer IoT technology can monitor the condition of various … [Read more...]
Aeon Labs To Showcase New Devices at ISC West
With a decade’s experience in designing and manufacturing connected-home accessories, Aeon Labs continues to set its sights on responding to evolving industry needs. This year the company will use its presence at ISC West 2016, April 6-8 in Las Vegas to highlight 4 new Z-Wave devices each crafted to cater to distinct, emerging consumer trends. Nano Dimmer; make any switch a smart switch. Connected home lighting technology typically means replacing either a light bulb or a wall switch. Neither is perfect in every home. Nano Dimmer is. Designed to be wired in behind an existing light fitting … [Read more...]
CABA to Host Startup Pitch Fest
The Continental Automated Buildings Association is pleased to announce that its next Intelligent Buildings & Digital Home Forum will be held April 26-28, 2016 in San Diego. A call for start-ups at the Pitch Fest at our Forum has recently been issued. CABA’s "Start-up Pitch Fest" will give new companies an opportunity to showcase their respective products and services to key industry stakeholders in a “Shark Tank” format. Forum attendees will be able to vote on their smartphones and tablets to rank the best product and service offerings. Attendees and others will be able to follow along on … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Europe to Present New Products at CeBIT and Light & Building Expo
Z-Wave Europe will be conducting parallel presentations at upcoming trade shows CeBIT and Light & Building. While Z-Wave Europe will attend Light & Building show in Frankfurt on the Main (13 - 18 March) with its own booth, the company will also exhibit at CeBIT in Hannover (14 - 18 March) at a joint booth with Fibaro Group. Fibaro produces devices for home automation that are distributed through Z-Wave Europe. Z-Waves points to three new products from manufacturer Popp as highlights of the shows. These are: A 10-year smoke sensor, a CO detector as well as an electronic door opener. … [Read more...]
Finnish Telco Lounea Picks Viva Labs Smart Home Platform
(Oslo, NO, March 7, 2016) -- Innovative Finnish telecom/ICT operator Lounea Oy has selected Viva Labs to power their move into the smart home market. Together they'll provide Z-Wave-based plug-and-play solutions for comfort and security based on Viva's AI platform for homes. The smart home market has been growing significantly over recent years, driven by a consumer need for more secure and energy efficient homes. In the USA, Telcos have already taken a strong position, and now the European players are making their move. The Viva platform makes it possible for them to compete with companies … [Read more...]
Flex Automation, a Pioneer in Z-Wave Products, Launches Smart Plug-In Module During ISC Brazil For Security Applications
Sao Paulo, Brazil - February 26, 2016 - A leader in the home automation market, Flex Automation innovates again at ISC Brazil with first line of Plug-In Z-Wave modules fully compatible with Brazilian’s new standard plugs. The company is launching initially 2 versions: a Dimmable and an ON/OFF Plug In version. The Dimmer version is designed for adjusting the brightness of dimming lamps (up to 300W) so as to create different moods in the ambience, reduce power consumption and increase bulbs lifetime. The Smart Energy ON/OFF version is intended to control other kind of loads, like … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Europe Extends Capabilities of Z-Way Smart Home Software
Z-Wave Europe has announced that “Z-Way”, a smart home software developed by Z-Wave.Me, will be extended with many practical applications. Z-Way for home automation is already frequently used on Raspberry Pi computers. Storage expert Western Digital also uses the Z-Wave.Me software for its products, with the Z-Wave USB stick WD My Cloud devices can be turned into Smart Home Systems. As of now Z-Way has an own app store to ease setup and operation for smart home users. Similar to smartphones, ready-to-use applications take over defined functions within the intelligent home and can be … [Read more...]
Smart Home Market in India to Record 30 Percent Growth Year-On-Year
The smart home market is expected to grow at a rate of 30 per cent year-on-year, thereby ensuring that the market will double in revenue every three years, according to a survey by Schneider Electric. The survey revealed high awareness among respondents about Smart Homes, which was almost universal in metros and upper-end segments. As per the survey, security, convenience and energy efficiency were the largest drivers for smart homes. “Almost 75 per cent respondents were aware of Smart Homes, which was almost universal among the upper-end segment. But awareness was low among the lower end, … [Read more...]