SAVI is now offering the Hanwha Vision lineup of security and video surveillance systems to its integration channel. Hanwha’s surveillance systems secure people, property, and data across diverse sectors like retail, hospitality, bars, restaurants and more. Through the partnership, SAVI will distribute select Hanwha security surveillance solutions, including IP-based cameras, video management systems, smart analytics […]
Last week, my wife told me that she needed a landline with Bluetooth capability for her work, so she could use a headset with it. That should be easy, I thought. But no, few things are ever that easy. I did some quick research and selected a dual-handset cordless phone system from a reputable brand, […]
To those of you reading this, Happy Earth Day (April 22). Every year, Earth Day reminds us to take care of the planet. After all, how long have the terms “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” been drilled into our brains? If you’re like me, you make sustainable choices as long as they don’t inconvenience you at all. […]
Voting is now CLOSED for the 2024 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards. Keep an eye out — we are counting up the votes and will announce the winners June 5. If you didn’t get nominated this year, make sure to look out for the 2025 nomination form at the beginning of Q2 2025. These are the […]
Draper At Home has promoted Tabi Quick to the newly created position of National Director of CI. In her new role, Quick will lead Draper At Home relationships with national independent rep firms and represent Draper At Home with CEDIA buying groups. Quick joined Draper in 2020 as a Regional Sales Manager serving the south-central […]
CEDIA Expo announced that registration is now open for CEDIA Expo 2024. The event is set to bring together industry professionals to engage with the leading manufacturers of audio, video, lighting, signal distribution, control systems, energy management, security and emerging market technologies. The CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will take place from September 4th to […]
CEDIA announced the appointment of Paul Dolenc as vice president of education and Mitchell Klein as vice president of business development effective April 29, 2024. The company says Dolenc and Klein join the now eight-person executive leadership team, reporting directly to global president and CEO, Daryl Friedman. “Individually, Paul and Mitch bring valuable experience from […]
Guests at more than 60 IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across North America can use AirPlay to stream content privately and securely from their iPhone or iPad directly to their in-room big-screen smart hotel TVs by LG Electronics. Guests can connect to the compatible LG hotel TV and the hotel’s Wi-Fi network by scanning an […]
PPDS announced the Philips Cast Server, a dedicated hotel TV solution designed to deliver seamless and secure casting and app streaming experiences for hoteliers and their guests. The new all-in-one Philips Cast Server has Chromecast built-in and PPDS says it was developed with feedback from customers, hotel managers and guests. PPDS says the single unit […]
Leon Speakers has an upgraded ultra-thin audio platform available, the new UX platform is part of the Horizon, Profile, and FrameBar TV speaker series. At the heart of the UX platform lies a Morel driver design with a 2.5″ driver, housed within a cast aluminum baske. Aesthetic alignment with Leon’s 33UX and 44UX options is […]
Trinnov Audio announced the launch of the WaveForming design tool. Designed for audio professionals, this online tool “simplifies the process of specifying room layouts that are scientifically sound and tailored to deliver the exceptional WaveForming audio experience,” according to the company. WaveForming claims to offer a solution to the most challenging aspect of home cinema: […]
Panasonic Connect will supply AV solutions, including professional displays, broadcast production equipment and projection systems, for the 2024 Olympic Games in France from July 26 to Aug.11, and the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. As a Worldwide Olympic Partner, Worldwide Paralympic Partner and charter member of The Olympic Partner (TOP) […]
Atomos announced Sun Dragon, 99% sun spectrum-accurate (CRI:99, TCLI:98), 5-color HDR LED production lights in LED strip form. Maintaining 2000 lumens end to end, the company says the 16ft (5m) high-density lighting system comes with wired DMX and ethernet and wireless RF, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for control and configuration. With Sun Dragon, Atomos says […]
Resideo Technologies Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions, and Snap One Holdings Corp., a provider of smart-living products, services, and software to professional integrators, announced a “definitive agreement pursuant to which Resideo has agreed to acquire Snap One for $10.75 per share in cash, for a transaction value of approximately $1.4 […]
The Acoustic Transducer Company (ATC) announced the SCM20ASL Limited Edition loudspeaker. Limited to just 150 pairs, the two-way active stand-mount design is finished in a “high gloss lacquer in the ATC company dark blue.” The front baffle is hand-upholstered in royal blue full-grain Napa leather by German leather specialist Eissmann. The exterior alloy components feature […]
BY: Joe Davies While many of us rely on our voice assistants like Siri and Alexa for things like checking the weather or setting a timer while cooking, it might not be such a good idea to rely on them in more serious situations. Here are six things you should always avoid asking voice assistants if […]
Russound just dropped the D-Series Multichannel Digital Amplifiers; the eight-channel D890, the 12-channel D1290, and the 16-channel D1675. Designed to expand an audio system into more rooms or zones, or to add increased audio output for larger rooms or outdoor areas where a higher output volume is required, Russound says the amps are distinguished by […]
Legrand‘s lighting control brand, Vantage, today announced it has partnered with Josh.ai. This partnership will ensure feature parity across Josh.ai‘s intuitive app and natural voice control interfaces. Vantage customers will be able to adjust the brightness, color, and temperature of their lights, along with precise percentage level adjustments for opening or closing shades to manage […]
AlarMax will now be distributing Yamaha audio equipment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania; Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; Bohemia, New York; Timonium, Maryland; and Beltsville, Maryland. Yamaha products are customizable and scalable to various home audio requirements, the brand’s collection is comprised of home theater systems, immersive sound bars like the True X […]
Legrand AV announced that its brands Chief and SANUS have joined Azione Unlimited, the Smart Home Association, as vendor members serving the CI channel. “We are excited to join forces with Azione Unlimited,” said Steve Baker, director of CI Sales at Legrand AV. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to empower integrators with innovative mounting […]
Legrand announced today that John Selldorff is retiring at the end of February 2024 after leading Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) for 22 years as President and CEO. Brian DiBella, current president of the Data, Power & Control division of LNCA, will step into the role March 1, 2024. “I would like to express […]
PROTON Camera Innovations just launched something called PROTON CAM and, in this case, it is, in fact, the world’s smallest broadcast-quality camera. PROTON CAM is tiny in size, measuring just 28mmx28mm and weighing only 24 grams, but also incorporates market-leading specifications compared to other comparable cameras on the market. From an image quality standpoint, it […]
Peerless-AV announced the launch of the Neptune Full Sun Outdoor Smart TVs. This new line of Outdoor TVs is the latest release from Neptune following the Partial Sun Series in 2022. The new Full Sun Series includes 55″ and 65″ outdoor TV options, equipped with a free commercial-grade Outdoor Tilting Wall Mount ($199 USD value) […]
SLS Controls is the authorized representative for Legrand’s residential lighting controls and shading brands, Vantage and Legrand Shading Systems, in the New York Metro territory. Legrand says SLS Controls’ years of experience and technical expertise in the residential lighting control and shading sector will position them for success. “We are confident that SLS Controls will […]
Legrand AV announced the appointment of Bell & McCoy Integrated Solutions as its new representative firm for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, serving dealers and distributors in the CI channel. Bell & McCoy Integrated Solutions will represent a comprehensive portfolio of Legrand AV brands, including Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic, SANUS and Vaddio. “We are […]
The meaning of words shifts over time. Today the word “masterpiece” simply means “a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship.” In the past, it was different. Under the system whereby apprentices learned their skills from a master craftsman, a “masterpiece” specifically meant a demonstration of ability, proving that the apprentice had excelled in their […]
Legrand’s Vantage Lighting Controls announced Vantage Voice. Vantage Voice adds voice control capability to the Vantage InFusion System controller through Amazon Alexa and is now available in the Design Center 4.8 software update. With Vantage Voice, Legrand says customers can enjoy the convenience of using just their voice to control the Vantage InFusion system — a […]
OneVision improved its RMR platform for integrators with the addition of ProVision Signal, the CI industry’s firsts-called dedicated on-call management solution. OneVision says Signal aims to make it easier than ever for integrators to build an incident response plan that ensures clients get the level of service they need for their technology issues, 24/7/365. Customizable […]
Bowers & Wilkins launched the new 702 S3 Signature, 705 S3 Signature and HTM71 S3 Signature speakers Wednesday morning. The larger model in the new Signature range is the 702 S3 Signature, a three-way floor-standing loudspeaker that builds on the specification of the 702 S3, the flagship model in the 700 Series range. Bowers & […]
It’s that time of year again! The 13th annual Readers’ Choice Awards nominations are now closed. We have given out our annual rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards on the InfoComm show floor every year, and 2024 in Las Vegas will be no different. Keep an eye on the key dates: Nominations Close: April 5, 2024 Voting […]
Specifi IO, the system design, proposal and project management software for custom installation dealers, announced it has entered into a data-licensing agreement with Snap One that now makes the entire Snap One product portfolio immediately available to custom integrators in the United States. An earlier agreement with Snap One made their product portfolio available to […]
Comprehensive Connectivity Company launched the VHUB-MST2HDA VersaHub USB-C/A to Dual HDMI Multi-Display 4K Universal Adapter, a USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Multi-Display Universal Adapter that “offers a solution for expanding display capabilities.” The Comprehensive VHUB-MST2HDA enables two additional displays to a computer via the USB 3.0 port. One of the HDMI ports supports resolutions up […]
