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Now you can offer customers even more solutions to help keep their homes safe. Meet the wireless doorbell with built-in smarts, the flexible new security camera lineup, and so much more – coming

The latest in advanced tilt technology, the VLT7-B2 large advanced tilt 4D mount allows for tilting in four directions; up, down, left and right. Now with 6.8” of extension, the

600 AMPLIFIER SERIES Now more versatile with improved performance, at an even greater value. The new 600 Series Amplifiers by Coastal Source are multi-zone capable, featuring a 2 input/4 output

Lutron is recognizing the world’s best projects using HomeWorks, RadioRA 2, and RA2 Select lighting control systems, Palladiom, Sivoia QS, and Triathlon shading systems, and Ketra and Ivalo intelligent lighting

Join us on Wednesday, July 28th at 11:00 AM EST, to learn about mesh networking and Luxul’s mesh solution.  We’ll be discussing our Epic Mesh advantages including ProWatch+ capabilities and

Combining Performance, Value & Easy Installation Blending precision engineering with excellent technological and design innovation, the Slim Series of architectural speakers is designed to raise the level of audio and

Crestron Home users now have access to Josh.ai’s artificial intelligence voice control platform, allowing them to control lights, shades, thermostats, locks, scenes and more with voice commands. Josh.ai has expanded its artificial

The top-selling product in the Terra line gets a sleek new makeover that includes an assortment of finish options, providing sound + style for any outdoor space. Introducing the all-new

IN-STOCK TVS SHIP FROM SÉURA IN 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS Log in with your authorized dealer account on seura.com and add any Séura Outdoor TV to your cart. FREE SHIPPING discount will automatically be applied

Super Wide Viewing Angle A wireless security camera with a 131° diagonal field of view giving oversight of an entire room. AI Human detection, and true HD 1080P footage.  

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Order Four or More Custom Seats and Save 10% Everyone is enhancing and expanding their home entertainment systems. Now, you can step up your sales and start the summer off

New, high-performance, intelligent lighting portfolio offers solutions for every size home, budget, and application Lutron Electronics has introduced an expanded lighting portfolio that allows integrators to specify, design, and integrate

The entertainment you love. With help from Google. See 700,000+ movies and TV episodes, plus live TV, all in one place.  Google TV brings your favorite content from across your

Salamander Scores as #1 for 17 Consecutive Years in CE Pro Brand Analysis Just out in June, the 2021 CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis report shows Salamander Designs is, yet

Touch Control Dimming Curate the desired atmosphere in your home with one touch. Séura’s most advanced mirrors feature a capacitive touch button to conveniently change the intensity level anywhere from

Discreet & Powerful Audio for Gardens of Any Size The Climate Garden System is comprised of high-performance, super discreet all-weather satellite speakers and subwoofers, using Monitor Audio’s proprietary driver technology.

You pay for Gigabit Internet speed, so why doesn’t your phone have a Gigabit connection? Let us break it down for you. We know through a combination of math, physics,

WAC Lighting has stepped up to launch AiSpire, a brand specifically for the custom installation industry. This new product line is available to integrators with a choice of low and

Provide your clients with the most sophisticated mounting system for the legacy  Sonos Playbar—all elegantly concealed behind a custom width grille. And with our most competitive promotion ever, you can

Jason Knott  • March 18, 2021 The Google Nest Hub display listens for the breathing of the person closest to the display to track their sleep Google Nest is moving into the wellness arena for