| Issue Date: August 27, 2015 |  | » CEDIA Awards 'Top Installation' Finalists
Renamed 'Home Technology Professional Awards' honor the best projects completed in the past year.
» Nest Reveals Higher Res, Slimmer Thermostat
The third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat from Nest Labs features a slimmer profile, a high-resolution screen that's 40 percent larger, and an updated user interface to make it easier to read temperatures, alerts, and messages. |  | » Atlona Shipping 4K/UHD HDMI Matrix Switchers
Created with integrators in mind, both switchers also support multiple modes of remote control and can be configured via a web browser.
» Harman's Revel Adds Extreme Climate Loudspeakers
The flush-mount speakers are designed to deliver high performance in a range of wet and humid environments. |  | » Bluesound Platform Enhances Music Streaming
Bluesound Gen 2 features BluOS, a proprietary, purpose-built operating system that connects, organizes, and controls all the ways to enjoy music whether it is streamed from the cloud, stored on a smart device or computer, or stored on CDs.
» Yamaha Preamp Delivers Wireless 3D Surround
The AVENTAGE CX-A5100, the second generation of its AV preamplifier, builds on the foundation laid by its predecessor, the CX-A5000, by adding compatibility with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, dual XLR subwoofer outlets, built-in wi-fi and Bluetooth, and full support of 4K video with HDCP 2.2 compatible HDMI. |  | » Epson Adds Lower Priced 1080p Projectors
The new Home Cinema 1040 and Home Cinema 1440 bring up to 4,400 lumens of color brightness and 4,400 lumens of white brightness to its Home Cinema projector lineup.
» TiO Offers Reward to 'Yellow Belt Ninjas'
Anuva Automation, manufacturer of TiO (Turn it On) automation products, will credit $100 to the personal accommodation accounts of the first 500 "ninjas" to earn Yellow Belt certification from the company. |  | » CEDIA Names 2015 Fellow Recipient
Bill Skaer, dedicated CEDIA volunteer, past board member, and recipient of CEDIA's Lifetime Achievement award will be inducted into its prestigious Fellows program.
» CEDIA Tech Teasers
Excitement is building with EXPO 2015 just weeks away, so Residential Systems sat down with several of the industry's most high-profile manufacturers to find out what they will be showcasing in Dallas. |  | » Vanguard Dynamics Expands Amplifier Line
The DaVinci Group has added two audio amplifiers to its Vanguard Dynamics line, the DA-2125 and the DA-2050, which are now in stock and shipping.
» Fibaro Shipping Home Center 2 in U.S.
Based on Z-Wave wireless technology, the Home Center 2 uses Fibaro and other Z-Wave sensors to provide complete control over hundreds of home automation devices and scenarios. |  | » ClareVue Lighting Now Shipping
The Clare Controls ClareVue Lighting line is designed for easy customization across all lighting types, including dimmable LED/CFL, incandescent, halogen, magnetic low-voltage, and electronic low-voltage loads.
» URC Adds Two-Way Control Module for KNX
The KNX module works with most URC Interfaces when using two-way commands, two-way queries, device events, and macro control, and is fully compatible with current versions of URC Mobile for iOS and URC Mobile for Android. | | ©2015 NewBay Media, LLC | | |
