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 Bird Home Automation   is hosting free webinars for electricians, real estate developers and architects in autumn and winter 2022. The company develops and manufactures   DoorBird   IP video door intercoms, access control systems, indoor stations and accessory products in Berlin, Germany. The webinar topics include various use cases in single-family houses, multi-tenant, and commercial buildings, customizing options in the 3D configurator, and integration in SIP telephone systems or building and  home automation  systems. Each online event focuses on secure and flexible access control, options for individual installation conditions, hassle-free upgrading and retrofitting, and compatibility with other smart home systems. THE WEBINAR SERIES WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: September 8, 2022, 10:00 am (PST) : Door Bird with access control for apartment buildings and office complexes September 21, 2022, 10:00 am (CET) : Introduction webinar – This is Do...

The challenge to please a client in   technology integration   is always stepped up whenever that client is technologically knowledgeable. That challenge was met with great expertise by New York-based integrator   Inner Space Electronics . President Barry Reiner describes the client for this installation as “mechanical, a visionary – someone who had a lot of input about the kinds of things he wanted the system to do and be for him.”   And that meant installing an integrated Savant control system operable by smartphones and tablets that could master audio, video, and a host of other functions throughout the property. Thirty-two zones of audio and 10 TVs filled the entertainment bill. A full-scale Lutron QS lighting control system and 41 Lutron Sivoia roller shades were installed, as well as an advanced HVAC system.   The home includes an extensive area of manicured property including two ponds, and it backs up against a wildlife pres...

 Hunter Douglas , the world’s leading manufacturer of custom window treatments, bolsters its commitment to the   custom integrator channel   with an expanded library of control drivers. Designed for fast, straightforward integration of PowerView® Gen 3 Automation into popular home control systems, the new drivers maximize the possibilities for adding automated window treatments to a broad range of projects. The growing list of Hunter Douglas third-party drivers allows integrators to incorporate PowerView shades into new or existing Control4, Crestron Home, Crestron, Clare Controls, Elan, RTI and URC systems. Drivers for Savant and Brilliant are also in development and set to be available soon. Each of the drivers enables individual shade and scene control with reliable performance and accurate two-way feedback. The drivers, coupled with the enhanced features and improved setup process of PowerView Gen 3, make quoting, specifying and installing smart shading more versatile...

CEDIA , the global association for the   home technology industry , today announces the finalists for the 2022 CEDIA Awards in the Americas region. Judged by a panel of esteemed industry experts, the CEDIA Awards celebrate projects, products, and individuals exemplifying innovation and excellence in the residential electronics systems industry. The 2022 Home Technology finalists in the Americas region are: Admit One Home Systems (Edina, Minn., U.S.) Audio Images (Tustin, Calif., U.S.) Cantara (Costa Mesa, Calif., U.S.) DSI Luxury Technology (Van Nuys, Calif., U.S.) ETC (Palm Beach, Fla., U.S.) La Scala (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) Premium Digital Control & Automation (Hollywood, Fla., U.S.) Smartlab (Naucalpan, Mexico) SmartTouchUSA (Columbia, Md., U.S.) Wallscreen Skylounges (Miami, Fla., U.S.) The 2022 Hardware finalists are: Access Networks – Access Networks Core System C SEED Entertainment Systems GmbH – 201 HLR Outdoor Unfolding TV Dali A/S – PHANTOM K-6...

It is well documented that spaces without windows affect more than mood. Windowless areas are known to negatively influence a person’s health, effect productivity, sleep patterns and energy levels. There are also logistical and structural reasons that a window is not possible for a building or home leading to the advent of the   virtual window . A quick internet search for “windows without a view” brings up article after article of how to remedy this situation with a virtual window. There are virtual windows currently on the market, but the offerings are limited. The options are typically inexpensive panels in a simple frame that mount on the wall like a tv. A couple have 15 to 120 minutes of curated video content that play in a loop, while others are no more than a flat image with LED lighting behind it Enter LiquidView LiquidView has taken the idea of a virtual window and turned it into something utterly unique. More than just a looping video on a panel, the LiquidView LV wi...

Savant , a leader in   smart home   and smart power, recently announced the winning integrators of their annual dealer awards. Award announcements came as part of the company’s summer conference series, with winners recognized in San Diego, CA. During the awards presentation, the following integration firms were acknowledged for their 2021 performance: Platinum Elite Savant Ambassadors Recognizing the Savant Ambassadors who best grew the Savant brand by selling the most product from Savant and bringing the Savant experience to the largest number of homeowners. • Acoustic Architects, FL • Audio Video Systems, Inc., NY • Audio Video Systems, Inc., UT • Blue Vision Home LLC, GA • Cyber Technology Group, Inc., AZ • Electronic Concepts, NJ • EMT, IL • Fuzion3 Audio Video Inc., CA • Bravas DFW, TX • Simply A/V, SC • Metro Eighteen, CA • Paragon Systems Integration, LLC, CO • Premiere Systems, IL • Eagle Sentry, NV • eInteractive Homes, Inc., NJ Here You can see useful links:- ...

 Hall Technologies , a global AV company specializing in end-to-end solutions, has announced a global distribution partnership with leading   AV/IT distributor ,   TD SYNNEX   whose mission is to empower partners to achieve great outcomes with technology. Halls seeks representation through their global expansion to assist their clients globally. “We specifically chose TD SYNNEX for their capabilities to grow and expand as Hall Technologies continues to broaden our product line around the globe,” said Hal Truax, VP of Sales and Marketing at Hall. “With our strong stock status position, this partnership allows us to quickly deliver products. Having a global presence and penetration is significant as we ramp up our end-to-end solutions internationally. We’re thrilled to partner with TD SYNNEX and look forward to our mutual growth opportunities.” “TD SYNNEX distributes for some of the best AV companies in the world, and we’re pleased to add Hall Technologies to our roste...

 HARMAN Luxury Audio Group   today announced that the company will be exhibiting at Audio Advice Live, a premier   audio and video   experience presented by Carolinas-based home technology specialist Audio Advice. At the event — taking place Aug. 19-21 at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina — attendees will experience demonstrations of HARMAN’s latest solutions from its   ARCAM ,   JBL ,   Mark Levinson , and   Revel   brands, including a complete JBL HDI 7.2 home theater system and limited-edition Mark Levinson ML-50 amplifiers. “We couldn’t be more excited to attend Audio Advice Live, which provides audio enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to see the top AV brands reveal their latest and greatest, while building long-term relationships and learning best practices from industry experts,” said Jim Garrett, Senior Director, Product Strategy and Planning, HARMAN Luxury Audio. “On display in the Sheraton’s Governor’s Room wi...

Key Digital , an award-winning developer and manufacturer of leading-edge digital video processing, video signal distribution, collaboration and communications solutions, announces the appointment of   A/V industry   sales veteran Robert Taylor to the position Director of Distribution Channel Sales. The announcement was made by DeWayne Rains, Key Digital Vice President of Sales, and underscores the company’s ongoing growth. In his new position, Taylor will be responsible for leading and growing Key Digital’s distribution business, both domestically and abroad. Previously, Taylor held sales positions with manufacturers BIAMP Systems and TOA Electronics; served as regional manager for manufacturer’s rep firm Southeastern Communications (SECOM); and ran his own design/installation firm, Audio Concepts. Taylor remarks, “I have followed Key Digital for many years, and I am honored to work with Mike Tsinberg, Father of the DVD and holder of over 40 high-definition video patents. And...

Purchasing new kitchen appliances can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to refrigerators. The fridge is the central piece in the kitchen, allowing all other appliances to perform at their maximum capabilities. When the time comes to start shopping for  smart appliances , check out the  Samsung Bespoke  refrigerator range. Bespoke carries a unique customizable  french door refrigerator  that has a wide range of features. Design with Inspiration Unlike any other refrigerator on the market, The Bespoke Fridge can change over time with you thanks to the interchangeable door panels. Maybe you remodeled your kitchen and the colors or material of your fridge no longer match; you can simply switch the panels instead of buying a new fridge. They have steel and glass finishes available in 12 different shades. You can even mix and match different colored panels on your door and freezer drawer. Since it changes with you and your changing decor tastes, this effective...

Optoma , a world-leading manufacturer of large display products and the #1 DLP® brand worldwide and in EMEA/ the Americas,* introduced the Optoma ZH507, a 1080p laser projector with 5,500 lumens of brightness designed for large venues, museums, houses of worship, and professional environments. This mid-range powerhouse projector is an ideal display solution for a wide variety of settings and professional applications, offering razor-sharp image quality, flexible   installation   features, and reliable performance in a compact, lightweight form factor.  The Optoma ZH507 features a 300,000:1 contrast ratio and displays more than 1 billion colors to produce lifelike images with incredibly rich detail. With up to 30,000 hours of operation and several built-in features, including vertical lens shift, four corner correction, auto keystone, and 360-degree and portrait mode performance, the ZH507 offers unrivaled flexibility to accommodate even the most complex installation proje...