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Amazon’s New Custom Smart-Home Service: Who Cares if They’re ‘Sincere’?

Countering the Amazon-bashing, Julie Jacobson says new CEDIA program may or may not work, but don't dismiss it…

News October 16
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CEDIA Dealers Shouldn’t Trust Amazon as Smart-Home Partner, Says Industry Veteran

Smart-home pros would be 'foolhardy' to trust Amazon's intentions in launching 'Custom Home Services' for CEDIA-certified installers.

News October 13
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Amazon Details ‘Custom Home Service’ Featuring CEDIA Smart Home Pros

Amazon brings vast consumer awareness to smart home automation, along with a lead referral program and open API.

News October 12
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Sonos One with Alexa and Google Assistant, Plus ‘More Open’ API

New Sonos One speaker becomes home-automation hub with six-mic array and Alexa voice control; Google Assistant comes in…

News October 4
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Key Home Automation Takeaways from Amazon Echo Plus & New Alexa Services

Amazon's new home-automation play includes ZigBee-enabled Echo Plus (not Z-Wave?) and Alexa services such as Routines, enabling macros…

News September 29
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Kohl’s Puts Amazon Smart-Home Hardware, Staff in Stores Ahead of Holiday Season

Kohl's customers in 10 stores across Los Angeles and Chicago will have a chance to test out and…

News September 13
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Amazon to Put CEDIA-Certified Smart Home Installers on the Map

Amazon will help consumers find CEDIA-certified integrators for home-technology installations to go beyond what Amazon Smart Home Services…

News September 8
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Cheap Echo Dot Meets Premium Multiroom Audio: The Genius of Origin Acoustics’ Valet Amp

Debuting at CEDIA 2017, Valet Amp from Origin Acoustics delivers premium whole-house audio, Alexa voice control, and a…

News August 30
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Deja Vu? Best Buy Takes on Amazon with In-Home Consultation Program

Best Buy CEO says new home advisor program is one way the company plans to open up 'lately'…

News August 30
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