In yet another signal that U.S. homebuilders are catching on to the value of technology in new homes, Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN), the second-largest homebuilder in the U.S., recently debuted a high-tech community in Orlando with standard amenities such as rooftop solar, home automation and wall-to-wall connectivity as standard features. The community, named Innovation at Storey Park, is a gated enclave of 144 new homes with prices starting from the $270,000 range. It features Lennar’s “Everything’s Included” standard amenities policy, which has quite a bit of technology."The average home in … [Read more...]
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Nokia Smart Home Solution Connects Residential Customers to the Internet of Things
Espoo, Finland, June 14, 2016 - Nokia today announced a new Smart Home solution that lets network operators quickly offer new services to residential customers seeking a digital home solution for the Internet of Things. The solution supports an array of sensors, plugs and other connected devices essential for the delivery of home security, automation and smart metering services, providing customers with a fully integrated, simple, plug-and-play experience. With the number of IoT connected devices expected to grow from 1.6 billion in 2014 to between 20 and 46 billion by 20201, network … [Read more...]
Greenwave Systems Wins 2016 Red Herring Top 100 Award
IRVINE, Calif., June 13, 2016 -- Greenwave Systems®, the global Internet of Things (IoT) software and managed services leader, announced today that it has received a 2016 Red Herring Top 100 Award for its innovative technology, strong leadership and market position in North America. This prestigious award is presented to the most exciting and promising start-ups and "scale ups" around the world and serves as a testament to Greenwave's continued success and momentum in the IoT space.Since 1996, technology industry executives, investors and strategists have valued the Red Herring 100 lists … [Read more...]
Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Named Best in Show Winner of TechVision Challenge at ESX 2016
Ft. Worth, TX, June 10, 2016 -- ESX 2016 -- Qolsys, provider of best-in-class residential security and smarthome solutions, announced today that its next generation panel, the IQ Panel 2 earned the prestigious 2016 TechVision Challenge award, a form of "Best in Show" at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX), a national trade event run by the Electronic Security Association (ESA) for dealers, integrators, and monitoring professionals in the security and smarthome industry.After previously winning a 2016 Innovation Award in the category of Controllers and Control Panels, the IQ Panel 2 was … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Alliance Executive Director Speaks Out on Smart Home Adoption for Australian Market
Smart home technology is now big business in the US, so what’s holding it back in Australia? One prominent smart home industry executive believes Australians lack the choice of products and integrated solutions that Americans have – and AU's marketing of smart home technology pales in comparison to the US. Security companies like ADT and Vivint in the US are driving the adoption of smart home technology as part of their home security offerings through heavy advertising campaigns, according to Mitchell Klein, who's head of the Z-Wave Alliance.“The adoption of what we’re calling smart home … [Read more...]
Logitech Introduces Harmony Pro Touchscreen Remote for the CI Channel
Logitech has unveiled its first product dedicated to the custom-install channel and said it will offer additional products in the coming months to meet installers’ needs. The product is the Logitech Harmony Pro touchscreen remote with included Harmony Hub. They will be available this month at $399 exclusively through commercial and residential installers. The combo adds custom-oriented features to the current Logitech Harmony Elite, which is available through such retailers as Amazon and Best Buy but also sold by some installers. The Pro will be available exclusively through U.S. distributors … [Read more...]
American Standard Wins Two ADEX Awards for Z-Wave Controllable HVAC
DAVIDSON, N.C., June 6, 2016 -- American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, a leader in home comfort products and a brand of Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR), has just received two Award for Design Excellence (ADEX) 2015 Platinum Awards. The AccuComfort™ Platinum 18 Air Conditioner and the Gold 824 Smart Control have both been recognized with ADEX awards, distinguishing them as superior products. "We are thrilled to win two Platinum ADEX awards, which are widely recognized as being among the most prestigious product awards," said Anne Morris, brand manager for American Standard Heating & … [Read more...]
Honeywell Introduces Lyric™ Home Security and Control System
Honeywell, a leader in home comfort and security for more than 125 years, is introducing the LyricTM Home Security and Control System, a next generation, highly customizable, easy-to-use, whole home system that can be conveniently controlled through a single mobile app as well as via voice commands. The new system is the latest expansion of Honeywell's Lyric connected home platform, combining an elegant design with features and components for both inside and around the home, and utilizing professional monitoring and support for additional peace of mind. Lyric offers a range of add-on home … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Labs IoT Startup Accelerator Call for 2016 Applications: Have a Chance to be Featured at CES 2017
The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, today has announced the opening of applications for the 2016 Z-Wave Labs competition. Launched in 2015, the Z-Wave IoT accelerator-style program gives winners with an innovative idea in IoT product or service design access to the large Z-Wave Alliance ecosystem, partners and resources as well as the Z-Wave IoT ready 500 series development kits. Details Interested startups or entrepreneurs can submit their product or service concept or plan aimed at IoT markets such as residential, commercial, automotive, … [Read more...]
Nortek Brands To Get A Voice Through Nuiku Acquisition
Nortek, the supplier of residential and commercial control and HVAC systems, made its second acquisition in as many months, this time purchasing a company that developed a natural-language processing platform for voice control.Nortek purchased 100 percent of Redmond, Wash.-based Nuiku, and it might not be Nortek’s last acquisition. Nortek created a technology-incubation team to acquire or internally develop emerging technologies that can be quickly adopted by multiple Nortek brands. The team will initially focus on the connected home and personal safety and will leverage technology from … [Read more...]