Amazon, Google and Apple to push for Smart Home unity
by Andy Bassett
The Smart Home sector has exploded recently as seemingly every piece of tech a consumer buys has some form of AI or digital assistant included, whether it is wanted or not. With a host of players all offering a different platform, the three biggest have come together under a white flag.
Optoma’s latest 4K UHD home projector, the UHD52ALV, packs in plenty of features with voice control, HDR compatibility, a media player and PureMotion frame interpolation to reduce blur and judder.
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Toshiba unveils 2020 range of TVs with smart home integration
by Andy Bassett
Toshiba’s 2020 range of connected TVs will feature the TRU Picture Engine and have Alexa built-in, with a promise that she’ll play nicely with Google Assistant and Android TV.
What are the network requirements for a full Smart Home setup
by AVForums
What provisions should you make to get a reliable smart home setup including voice assistant speakers, lighting, security and climate control? Come and join the discussion.
Control4 CA-1 Ethernet, WiFi, Zigbee and Z-Wave Smart Home Controller launched
by Mark Hodgkinson
Control4's new CA-1 offers a comprehensive smart home automation experience with support for devices over Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Zigbee, while you can also add a Z-Wave module for a little over the asking price which, in itself, appears to be very attractive.
What's the best way to voice control your Smart Home?
by AVForums
The rise in the use voice assistant and smart home devices means there are many ways you can now control your home using just your voice but what's the most foolproof way to implement it? Let us know.
Hive or Nest Smart Home Control – which do you prefer?
by AVForums
Which smart home heating system control would you choose between Hive and Nest or is there something else you would recommend instead? There's even a poll!
Voice Personal Assistants are now part of everyday life and a perfect opportunity to make the once humble speaker the fulcrum of the Smart Home, according to a report by Futuresource consulting.
We look at Devolo's Home Control range to bring your home into the 21st Century and ensure you can control every part of it from wherever you are in the world!