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New Control4 Device - Relay & Contact Sensor

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Axxess’s Relay & Contact Sensor shares the same form as the Multi Function Repeater. It also includes all the same functions (repeater, 3 contact sensor inputs, temperature sensor) with the addition of 3 Relay outputs. This allows you to wirelessly trigger motors to open/close garage doors and gates, raise/lower blinds or projector screens, and control many other devices that can be activated by relay output.
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Lutron RadioRa2 Remote System Access

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Now you can have the added convenience of controlling your RadioRA 2 system from anywhere internet access is available. Set up is easy and you don't need a VPN. Simply download the Lutron Home Control+ app, available on the App Store and in the Android Market, to get started.

New Elegant Control4 Lighting User Interface

Wait 'til You See The Advanced Scenes Lighting Agent

Released with Control4® OS 2.3, is our stunning, sleek, new User Interface for Lighting including at-a-glance intuitive navigation, with at-a-touch responsiveness, easy personalization, and the brand-new Control4 Advanced Lighting Scenes Agent to save you time in programming and integration.


The era of hands-free home control has arrived!

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HouseLogix is launching VoicePod®, a groundbreaking new device designed to speech-enable any home. Incorporating both speech recognition and speech output in a single wireless device, VoicePod is positioned as an exciting alternative to traditional keypads, remotes and touchpanels.

Each VoicePod provides both lightning-fast speech recognition and speech synthesis within a small tabletop unit that wirelessly communicates using Zigbee®. VoicePod’s patent-pending technology offers totally hands free control in any room. Users simply speak a wakeup phrase, such as “Hello VoicePod” and the unit comes to life. VoicePod’s dual processors instantly recognize and respond to commands such as “watch TV”, “make the lights bright”, “lower the temperature” and “lock the doors”. Users can also ask questions such as “what is the house status” and receive spoken responses from their homes.
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Control4 and Sony Introduce New ES Receivers with Control4 Automation Built-In

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Together Control4 and Sony launch the world’s first AV receivers with built-in home automation.
Indianapolis, IN – CEDIA Expo Booth 4949 – September 5, 2012 at 5:00PM ET – Control4, a leading innovator in residential and light commercial automation systems, announced that Sony has integrated Control4® automation technology into its new ES receivers (introduced at CEDIA Expo) – delivering best-in-class AV performance and home automation within one easy-to-install and easy-to-use product. The ES receivers with Control4 automation are available for order now through authorized Control4 and Sony ES dealers.

This is a powerful partnership redefining the AVR category by delivering an unprecedented integrated AV and automation experience in a single device. Consumers will enjoy top AVR performance, unmatched 4K content and a stunning selection of streaming media services, plus the added lifestyle benefits of personalized automation that can transform a house into a smart home. With companies like Sony embracing and marketing the benefits of home automation, the custom installation industry benefits as a whole. Together, Sony and Control4 have created an exciting new avenue to drive consumer awareness for the category.
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Introducing the Stealth Acoustics StingRay Weatherproof Speaker

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Stealth Acoustics, a US manufacturer of invisible speakers, amplifiers and artistic AV solutions announces the debut of the Stealth StingRay™ environmental speaker at CEDIA Expo.

Creating a true environmental speaker that can take on nature’s toughest elements is no easy task. Nature is persistent and traditional speakers with open grills and exposed drivers can break down, corrode and fail over time.

Stealth Acoustics has taken on Mother Nature’s challenge and created the world’s first completely sealed, high-fidelity, wide dispersion outdoor speaker.
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HX-0808HA/16 – 8×8 HDMI w/ 16×16 Analog & Digital Audio Matrix (Now Shipping)

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he HX-0808HA/16 gives you 8 HDMI I/O's, plus 16 independently routable analog & digital (coax) audio I/O's with volume control. This 3RU matrix solves many of the audio issues that present themselves when trying to distribute HDMI. This unit adheres to the strict quality standards AVocation has set forth, and thus ships with a 5-year advanced replacement warranty and a 100% money back guarantee.
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New Chordette Index Network Music Player

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The Index is a high-quality compact music streamer and internet radio source component that offers exceptional sound quality at a real-world price. The Index will find and play stored music, whether on NAS, a network computer or a USB drive and is compatible with almost any format.

Exceptional sound quality has been achieved by Chord's engineering team, thanks to their world-renowned expertise with D/A conversion and DAC production. The unit's internal DAC chipset has been optimized for sublime sound quality and benefits from its own highly accurate discrete crystal clock generator. Value priced at $1,795.
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New Chordette QuteHD Ultra-High Resolution DAC

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State-of-the-art DAC with 384kHz and DSD Capability The QuteHD is a 384kHz-capable, multiple-input, asynchronous USB DAC which offers a range of proprietary technologies taken from Chord's acclaimed reference DAC the QBD76. The QuteHD boasts a groundbreaking sonic performance, custom DA conversion technology and cutting-edge DSD-over-USB functionality.
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