Archives for January 2019

The Very First Z-Wave 700 Series Home-Automation Product

At CES 2019, Sensative shows flat “Strips” sensor with new 700 Series chipset, boasting 10-year battery life; Silicon Labs shows Z-Wave on Wireless Gecko.

Kwikset Introduces Halo Smart Locks at CES 2019

The company’s first Wi-Fi smart locks are designed to connect directly to an existing Wi-Fi router and smartphone to create a hubless security option.

Arlo Launches New Security, Home Automation Hub with Proprietary ArloRF

Arlo chases Nest Secure, Ring Alarm, Samsung SmartThings, Wink, Amazon and other IoT giants with new security system and home automation ‘SmartHub’ with proprietary RF technology. Launches at CES 2019.

Alarm.com, Wi-Charge, and Allegion Team Up to Demo Products at CES 2019

The three companies are collaborating during CES 2019 to showcase how a Schlage smart lock can be integrated into an Alarm.com system thanks to Wi-Charge’s wireless power technology.

Schlage Debuts Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt at CES 2019

The Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt features a hubless design, Ring compatibility, and Amazon Cloud Cam support.

Monster Partners with Tuya Smart to Create Line of Smart Home Products

Monster and Tuya Smart are co-creating a line of ‘Monster Smart Powered by Tuya’ smart home products, including home entertainment control and security system solutions.

Product Briefs: Roku adds Premium Subs; Como Audio Introduces Alexa

CE Pro new products—home automation, audio, video, IoT, motorized shades, lighting control, energy management, home theater, networking and more.

Luxul Managed Gigabit Switch Features Power Scheduling, Port Auto Recovery

The Utah-based networking manufacturer Luxul has begun shipping its XMS-1208P Managed Gigabit Switch, and the company says it will also begin shipping its AMX-1816P 18-port/16-PoE+ L2/L3 Managed Switch in January 2019.