Smart Home World

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has named J.C Murphy, Chief Commercial Officer at Savant Systems, to its Smart Home Division Board of Directors. CTA’s Smart Home Division brings together the broader ecosystem to drive awareness, demand, and innovation across areas like home control, entertainment, and networking. Murphy’s role at Savant spans commercial strategy across smart home, lighting, and smart energy in both pro-installed and DIY channels. Read our coverage:https://lnkd.in/dpaxptii #SmartHomeWorld #Savant #CTA #SmartHomeIndustry #CES

Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Limited has launched Co.lab Studio, a startup studio to co-create and integrate lifestyle digital services with startups through Panasonic’s connected living platform, MirAIe. Co.lab Studio is framed as a business-first incubation and integration program focused on deployable services and measurable outcomes. Panasonic is partnering with LINK Innovation as the operating partner for sourcing startups, running pilots, and supporting platform integration. Read our coverage: https://lnkd.in/dxAxzTTK #SmartHomeWorld #Panasonic #ConnectedLiving #Startups #Innovation

Deako and Josh.ai have partnered to deliver a new integration that makes connected lighting easier to access, automate, and scale across the home. For builders and integrators, the benefit is “AI-ready” lighting infrastructure using standard wiring and Deako backplates, then adding Josh.ai control when needed. The system supports fast local control, works through internet outages, and is positioned as a privacy-first approach to voice and automation. Read our coverage: https://lnkd.in/dX9bgeae #SmartHomeWorld #SmartLighting #JoshAI #Deako #HomeAutomation

Blackwire Designs has announced a new distribution partnership with eero, bringing eero’s mesh networking lineup to Blackwire’s dealer network with a focus on reliable Wi-Fi that is easier to deploy and maintain. The agreement includes pro-focused hardware like eero Max 7 (Wi-Fi 7, multi-gig support), the IP66-rated eero Outdoor 7 for larger properties, plus PoE options such as eero PoE 6 and the eero PoE Gateway for simplified installs and centralized power management. Read our coverage: https://lnkd.in/dmYS8aEf #SmartHomeWorld #eero #Networking #WiFi7 #CustomInstallation

Smarter spaces begin with intelligent presence detection. Introducing the KNX Wide Range (Ø 24m) and KNX Corridor (40m x 5m) Presence Detectors — designed to deliver precise occupancy detection across large open areas and long passageways. From expansive corporate lobbies to linear corridors, these new KNX devices ensure: ✔ Accurate motion & presence sensing ✔ Optimized lighting control ✔ Improved energy efficiency ✔ Seamless integration into smart building ecosystems Whether it’s a wide commercial hall or a high-traffic corridor, intelligent automation adapts to how people move through the space. Now available through Technovo Distribution Pvt Ltd Smart Home World #TECHNOVO #KNX #PresenceDetection #SmartBuildings #BuildingAutomation #EnergyEfficiency #CommercialSpaces #KNXIndia #NewDevices

CEDIA has opened nominations for its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising long-term leadership and impact in the smart home industry. Nominations are open until May 24, 2026, with submissions reviewed by the CEDIA Board of Directors. Read our coverage: https://lnkd.in/dKbD9Jm7 #SmartHomeWorld #CEDIA #SmartHomeIndustry #CustomInstallation #Awards

Lyngdorf Audio has launched the SB-75, a passive stereo soundbar built to deliver true left-right speaker performance in a clean on-wall format. It uses four 6.5-inch long-throw woofers and two 1.1-inch soft-dome tweeters (the same drive units as Lyngdorf’s FR-2), and is tuned for wall placement for high efficiency and strong output. Read our coverage: https://lnkd.in/dG8HiqX4 #SmartHomeWorld #LyngdorfAudio #HomeTheatre #AudioVideo #Soundbar

We recently sat down with Wendy Griffiths, Senior VP and Sanket Sawant, CTS, Regional Development Consultant -India from CEDIA for a video interview. CEDIA supports smart home professionals with education, standards, and member programs across a global network of 4,000+ members in nearly 80 countries. In India, the community has been building steady momentum for years, and CEDIA has treated India as a key growth market. Sanket also shared that membership has been growing year on year, driven by stronger education, collaboration, and local community activity. In our conversation, we spoke about what this growth means on the ground, and what CEDIA is planning next for 2026 in India. That includes continuing its Knowledge Partner role at Smart Home Expo 2026, more technician training across cities, a member-only business conference, and another Tech Summit in the second half of the year. Watch the full video interview: https://lnkd.in/epD9_wmx #SmartHomeWorld #CEDIA #CustomInstallation #SmartHome #India

A smart home can do a lot today. But what people remember is how it feels. Does it respond quickly. Does it make sense to everyone in the house. Does it stay consistent day after day. We recently did a video interview with Michael Short from Crestron Electronics, where we spoke about what is new in the residential segment. The conversation was around the latest launches and updates, and how they are changing the day to day experience for homeowners and the way integrators plan projects. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eGiB7wyt Dan Feldstein | Gagan Verma| Mohd Nadeem| Harsh Patel | Jayaprakash Chinnamuthu Farhan Walele #SmartHomeWorld #Crestron #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #ResidentialAV