Press Releases

Arrow Electronics, Synaptics and NXP team to accelerate the development of Amazon Alexa-enabled smart home products

Arrow ElectronicsSynaptics Incorporated and NXP Semiconductors launched a variant of the Synaptics AudioSmart 2-Mic Development Kit for Amazon AVS that is supported by a commercially available NXP system-on-chip (SoC) application processor.

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October 27, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Consumers say in-person service is essential to create the connected home

CSG International, has announced results of its market survey The Future of the Digital Experience: Connected Service Edition. Through an independent research firm, CSG polled 2,000 consumers across five countries to learn how consumers will prefer to connect home automation and other smart devices (more…)

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October 24, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Global smart home market worth US $6bn by end of 2017 and rising fast, says Futuresource Consulting

Smart home devices are shaking off their novelty image and moving mainstream to become one of the fastest growing consumer electronics categories of 2017. That’s according to a new smart home report from Futuresource Consulting, which reveals that the devices will achieve a retail value of $6bn (€5.10bn) worldwide this year, with revenues expected to triple by 2021. (more…)

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October 10, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Global smart home market worth US$6bn by end of 2017 and rising fast, says Futuresource Consulting

Smart home devices are shaking off their novelty image and moving mainstream to become one of the fastest growing consumer electronics categories of 2017. That’s according to a new smart home report from Futuresource Consulting, which reveals that the devices will achieve a retail value of $6 billion (€5.11 billion) worldwide this year, (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

devolo launches new Home Control app update

Home networking provider devolo is adding new updates to the iOS app used to control its smart home system, Home Control. devolo Home Control offers a DIY solution for those looking to take advantage of the comfort, ease, security and energy savings home automation offers. (more…)

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September 29, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

ByteSnap Design becomes first UK-based approved engineering consultant for NXP Semiconductors

Award-winning embedded electronics consultancy, ByteSnap Design, has become the first and only UK-based Approved Engineering Consultant for global embedded systems provider NXP Semiconductors. (more…)

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September 28, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

British-based Geo receives queen’s award from Lord-lieutenant of Cambridgeshire

Geo, the Cambridge based developer of smarter home energy products has celebrated the formal presentation of the 2017 Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation.

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September 26, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Startupbootcamp IoT cohort of nine firms mirrors global trend in industrial IoT innovation and investment

Startupbootcamp IoT announced the nine startups selected to join the second cohort of its London-based accelerator program kicking off in October. These nine startups, from all around the world, are developing Internet of Things (IoT) devices that tackle problems in diverse applications from factory automation and smart farming to driver safety and cybersecurity. (more…)

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September 21, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Huawei joins Z-wave Alliance board of directors

The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of global companies deploying the Z-Wave smart home standard, announces the addition of ICT solutions provider, Huawei, to the Alliance board of directors. (more…)

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September 11, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

LightwaveRF agrees expanded UK distribution of smart home accessories

LightwaveRF plc. A smart home solutions provider, has announced an expanded UK distribution agreement with Deta Electrical Co Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of wiring and electrical accessories. The agreement will target the wholesale and electrical contractor markets in the UK. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil