Hunter Douglas has added support for Matter, the smart home connectivity standard, to its PowerView Gen 3 Automation platform, the company announced Tuesday. The update allows users to control PowerView shades through platforms such as Apple Home and Google Home. Matter support is enabled through a firmware upgrade to the PowerView Gateway or Gateway Pro, […]
Shelly Group has announced the availability of its new Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) product line, with nine devices now shipping. The ZWLR protocol is designed for extended wireless coverage, offering up to 1.5 miles of range in ideal conditions and support for up to 4,000 devices on a single network. It is also backward-compatible with […]
CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) 2025 will take place Sept. 3-6 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Registration is now open for AV professionals across the residential and commercial sectors. The combined show will feature more than 300 exhibitors showcasing technologies across smart home, commercial AV, home theater, luxury audio, lighting, outdoor […]
Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) announced that tickets are now available for its 17th Annual Networking Reception and Legacy Awards Luncheon, to be held Friday, Sept. 5, at the Mile High Ballroom in the Colorado Convention Center during CEDIA Expo 2025. For the first time, the annual event will take place as part of the […]
Dynaudio updated Symphony Opus One immersive sound bar design. The high-design solution has a 73-inch wingspan, so it integrates with 83-inch TVs. It houses Dynaudio sound technology for music, movies and gaming. Symphony Opus One has 72 motorized wooden fins that move independently to display the current listening mode. Behind these fins are 24 drive […]
CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals, announced the CEDIA Foundation, a new 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to nurturing the smart home workforce and shaping the future of the smart home industry. “We are very lucky to work in a fast-paced industry that is constantly advancing with new technology and innovations,” said Daryl Friedman, CEDIA global […]
