1+ hour, 21+ min ago   (406+ words) Savant announced a partnership with U.S. Development, a real estate and development firm specializing in ultra-luxury condominiums and multifamily/mixed-use buildings, marking the former as the exclusive supplier of integrated smart home technology for the newly completed Salato Pompano Beach residences…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (157+ words) As luxury homeowners continue placing greater emphasis on wellness, comfort and personalized design, automated shading and drapery solutions are becoming a larger part of the smart home conversation. Rather than replacing roller shades, Qu says many luxury projects are now…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (203+ words) Automatically managing shades throughout the day sounds simple in theory, but achieving the right balance of natural light, glare reduction, comfort, energy efficiency, and homeowner convenience is a complex challenge. As the sun’s position changes from sunrise to sunset, shading…...

2+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (154+ words) Outdoor lighting has evolved far beyond pathway lights and simple on/off controls, according to FX Luminaire Regional Sales Manager Anthony Italia. Italia says integrators are uniquely positioned to capitalize on this trend because homeowners already expect seamless control experiences…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (466+ words) In luxury residential construction, one of the biggest oversights that can severely impact the final product is when lighting is treated as a finishing detail, rather than a foundational design decision. It’s a reality Atlanta-based Innovative Sight & Sound understands too…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (388+ words) Savant has announced a new strategic partnership with Timber Block, a custom homebuilder specializing in premium home design based on its patented engineering process. This new partnership will see Savant’s smart lighting, climate and energy management technologies into Timber’s Signature…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (952+ words) Howdy folks, and welcome to the week in Playback. I got a question: when was the last time you woke up in a cold sweat thinking about DIY stealing your business? I feel like it’s a topic that garners a…...

5+ mon, 46+ min ago   (368+ words) DMF Lighting’s presence at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 underscored its commitment to advancing digital lighting technology and strengthening relationships within the integrator community. The event provided a unique opportunity for DMF to engage with the professionals who specify, install, and commission…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (436+ words) Savant took to CES this week through its GE Lighting brand, and among its portfolio of products at the show, two new additions came in the form of Matter-compatible smart shades and a new sculptural lighting collection called Light + Form....

7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (231+ words) Rebranding effort brings all Draper mounting and structure solutions under the Foundation name to provide clearer options for integrators. Draper Rebrands AV Mounts & Structures To Foundation Line “When we first entered this market a few years ago, it presented a…...