Releases
Amazon Echo Can Now Lock Kwikset SmartCode Locks
On Wednesday, March 1, 2017, Kwikset® announced that their Kwikset SmartCode™ 910, 912, 914 and 916 smart locks can now be locked using Amazon Echo devices and the Samsung SmartThings™ hub and skill or the Wink hub and skill. Owners can also query the skill to...
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VIZIO E-Series Displays Get HDR10 Firmware Update
On Thursday, February 9, 2017, Vizio, Inc. announced a firmware update for select VIZIO SmartCast™ E-Series™ Ultra HD Home Theater Displays. The new firmware update enables HDR10 compatibility with existing HDR Blu-ray players from Samsung (UHD-K8500) and Philips...
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Lutron Caséta Now Controls Hunter Ceiling Fans
On Friday, December 9, 2016, Lutron Electronics announced that its Lutron Caséta Wireless system is now compatible with the new Wi-Fi® and Apple® HomeKit™-enabled Hunter Symphony and Signal ceiling fans – The first Apple HomeKit-enabled ceiling fans on the market....
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TP-Link Smart Plug Mini Announced
On Thursday, December 8, 2016, TP-Link® announced its latest smart home device, the TP-Link HS 105 Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini. Joining TP-Link’s current smart home portfolio which includes smart plugs, energy monitoring smart plugs and a variety of smart bulbs, the new...
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Vizio SmartCast App Is Updated With XUMO
On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, VIZIO, Inc. announced the addition of XUMO, a video-on-demand service, to the VIZIO SmartCast app. XUMO joins the VIZIO SmartCast app’s current content collection of live and Video-On-Demand Over-The-Top channels. VIZIO SmartCast...
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NFL on TuneIn Expands with the Launch of Team Stations
On Monday, December 5, 2016, TuneIn announced that it has built on its NFL on TuneIn content offering. The audio network now offers 20 NFL Team Stations which give 24/7 access to live and on-demand content to fans. TuneIn’s partnership with the NFL is now in its next...
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Insteon Siren Announced
On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, Insteon announced their new Insteon Siren (item # 2868-222). Intended to add an additional layer of security, the Insteon Siren is part of Insteon’s line of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) home monitoring and control solutions. The siren emits two...
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Plastic Enclosure Announced By Legrand
On Monday, October 31, 2016, Legrand announced its new 30” Plastic Enclosure (ENP3050). The Plastic Enclosure is designed to integrate wireless devices into traditional structured wiring installations without interference or compromising system performance. The new...
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Yamaha R-N402 Hi-Fi Receiver Announced
On Tuesday, August 30, 2016, the Yamaha R-N402 Hi-Fi Receiver was announced. The new network receiver combines wireless connectivity with multiroom high-resolution music streaming from high-resolution audio sources and smart devices through the Yamaha MusicCast...
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