Features
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The future of multi-room audio
Gary Lewis, director at CEDIA member company Cornflake, looks at challenges and opportunities within today’s whole-room audio system sector. Multi-room audio has become a ‘must have’ ... -
Throwing some serious shade: smart shades as the next big thing
Looking for a new source of revenue? You may have it made in the shade, writes Jason Turner. Once you begin to understand the astronomical growth ... -
‘ISP’ it really a problem?
In this article, Geoff Meads looks at the downside – and potential upside – of free ISP-supplied routers. Premium or ‘enterprise’ networking equipment usually offers more ... -
Fundamentals of the network
A stable network is the new heart of every smart home, writes integrator Indigozest’s managing director, Nicolai Landschultz. On a very basic level networking is everything ... -
From DIY to DIFM
DIY smart home products are flooding the market. Savvy electricians would be wise to learn home to use these devices as the foundation of a truly ... -
The boys light up: the rise of contractor-grade lighting control systems
Lighting control systems used to be upmarket, but with recent advances they are more accessible and affordable. Sean Carroll looks into the business opportunities for electricians. ... -
Controlling opportunities for electricians
Home automation is powering growth for electrical contractors, particularly when it comes to control, writes Nortek Security and Control senior director of marketing Bill Hensley. Technology ... -
Laying the foundations: electricians working with smart home technology
As home automation technologies grow in prominence, electricians need to be aware of what these systems offer as they will likely be the first port of ... -
Fetching the facts on dogs on site
Man’s best friend will follow its owner to the end of the Earth. But are there some places that they shouldn’t go? Anna Hayes investigates the ... -
Frequent flyer points: keeping small-business costs down
Collecting frequent flyer points is an effective way of keeping small-business costs down. Paul Skelton reports. Managing the cost of doing business is one of the ...
