ABB recently announced the acquisition of Eve Systems GmbH, a Munich-based leader in smart home products with operations in Europe and the United States. The transaction will make ABB a leader in smart home products based on Matter and Thread, the new interoperating standard and wireless connectivity technology. The combined offer will accelerate ABB’s delivery of safe, smart and energy-efficient homes and buildings through Eve’s extended complementary range of consumer-facing products tailored to the retrofit market.

The acquisition comes as demand for smart home technology grows in response to increased consumer interest in energy efficiency, and with authorities looking to incentivize retrofitting of existing building stock, as buildings account for almost 40 percent of global carbon emissions.

Established in 1999, Eve Systems has developed a leading reputation for the user experience and quality of their smart home products, which include an extensive range of home automation, energy management, security, and appliance monitoring devices. With its approximately 50 employees, Eve is a pioneer in the new Matter connectivity standard which enables smart home products to be fully interoperable, irrespective of the manufacturer and user operating system, via Thread wireless technology. Meeting the growing consumer demand for products that support energy efficiency, over half of Eve’s consumer products help households with aspects of energy management.

ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division President, Mike Mustapha said: “Our focus is on being the best and most comprehensive provider of smart technology and innovation for our global customers. Matter and Thread, in which Eve is a leader, is a game-changing development for the uptake of smart home technology. It allows different devices and services to integrate flawlessly, intuitively, and securely, making it possible for people to manage their energy, and their surroundings conveniently and safely. It is an exciting point of growth for the industry and this acquisition brings our smart buildings commitment directly to the consumer.”

Eve’s CEO Jerome Gackel said: “Building on our heritage, the pace of innovation and brand, we will now be combining our passion, agility and experience with ABB’s international caliber, reputation, and expertise to keep growing Eve as a global leader. The journey to making buildings even smarter has only just started, and I am as excited as anyone to see its potential fully realized.”

Eve’s Founder Markus Fest said: “Our teams at Eve Systems have worked hard to earn our status as innovators in smart home technology by solving key challenges with a first mover advantage. We have collaborated closely with the technology community to develop and harness Matter and Thread technology and protocols. This acquisition is a validation of our achievements so far.”

The acquisition by ABB is a significant advance in the fast-growing smart home technology market as demand increases for building stock retrofitting to address needs for greater comfort, convenience, and increased energy efficiency. The acquisition is effective immediately with Eve Systems becoming an independently operated brand in the Building and Home Automation Solutions portfolio within ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division.

For More Information: https://new.abb.com

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According to a study by Parks Associates, 75 percent of consumers who planned to buy a new smart home device said it was essential that their new device be interoperable with their existing devices.
With consumers buying from various brand ecosystems, the demand for product interoperability carries significant importance. The rapid increase in consumer adoption of smart home products is further driving expectations that these devices work together seamlessly.

Most homes in the Western world now count over 500 connected devices, replacing all traditional electronic items, previously used in homes. The creation of a software-based framework  for integration presented a challenge.

While a typical smart home will house various devices from multiple brands. Each having its own specific apps for controlling the respective device. Filling this gap in the market, called for an app that offers universal smart controls, it would have a radical effect on how consumers invest in smart home devices.

What is a Smart Home Management System?

A consumer-focused device management platform, enabling its user to monitor and manage all IoT devices. Allowing smart devices to communicate and exchange data while being governed by third-party software.

What does this mean for the consumer?

The end-users are provided with a simple and consistent interface through which multiple smart devices can be operated.

  “Smart home trends are headed strongly in the direction of multi-tasking home automation systems with a single point of control.” says Shuba Sridhar, Vice President – Strategic Initiatives at Torry Harris.“This is where Torry Harris’ specialization in integration solutions and its product IoT Glue® can help.”

In Bangalore, India, and Bristol, England, on April 16, 2021, Torry Harris Integration Solutions (THIS), launched its smart home management-in-a-box solution,IoT Glue®.

Offering a reasonably priced redistribution license model so customers can package it as their own branded solution. While also bringing DigitMarket to the table, a digital marketplace and framework, to assemblage support for a smart home ecosystem.

This is a mobile-enabled IoT integration platform, it lets enterprises mold IoT investments by binding disparate items. Building an ecosystem of vendors in the smart home industry is now possible using IoT Glue®.

With maximum value provided to the customer, this ecosystem will ensure an integrated end-user experience, while maximizing the adoption of the respective enterprise’s brand.

“IoT Glue® provides an API Gateway to integrate devices from multiple manufacturers. You can add new smart devices to IoT Glue® based on their published APIs. Because of its API-first approach, IoT Glue® has excellent potential to integrate with all smart home devices,” 

Vice President – Strategic Initiatives at Torry Harris.

About Torry Harris

Torry Harris is a multinational provider of business, technology, and IT consulting services. For over two decades, it is focused on providing solutions in the areas of Integration for digital enablement, digital marketplace services, full life-cycle API management, IoT, and digital ecosystem enablement. 

To know more, visit https://www.torryharris.com

SOURCE –

https://www.torryharris.com/solutions/smart-home-management-in-a-box-using-iot-glue

https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/torry-harris-launches-fully-integrated-plug-amp-play-smart-home-automation-solutions-835530896.html

https://www.parksassociates.com/blog/article/pr-06052018

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~ The interactive flat panel displays (IFPs) is ideal for education and corporate settings~

New Delhi, 22^nd April, 2021:Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of large image display products, today announced its Creative Touch 5-Series Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs), available in 65″, 75″ and 86″ sizes. The new 5-Series Interactive Flat Panels offer stunning 4K UHD resolution, multiple easy-to-use annotation tools and extensive connectivity features for enhanced learning, sharing and collaboration in classrooms, lecture halls, boardrooms and other professional environments.

Optoma Creative Touch 5-Series IFPs feature a bright, fingerprint resistant panel with an ultra-slim bezel, & anti-glare glass. It has an incredible 178-degree wide-viewing angle and cTUVus Eye Comfort Certification for Low Blue Light and Flicker Free operation, allowing audiences to comfortably view content from every seat in the room. These IFP’s offer up to 20-point multi-touch capabilities and lightning fast response times, as well as a built-in whiteboard with a floating toolbar and annotation tools to work with any video input, the 5-Series IFPs bring collaborative thinking and idea-sharing to life.

Compatible with all major platforms, software and peripheral hardware, Optoma’s 5-Series IFPs are the perfect cornerstones of hybrid or distance learning environments. With easy connectivity to popular USB webcams and Google ChromeBox, the Creative Touch 5-Series Interactive Flat Panels are easy to deploy, intuitive to use and an affordable solution to the modern challenges facing educators and schools.

Engineered for simplified collaboration, Optoma’s 5-Series IFPs offer wireless content sharing with the TapCast app, and the integrated AirShare feature inspires audience engagement through immediate results analysis from quizzes, polls and surveys. The integrated Joan meeting widget and app simplifies meeting room scheduling to increase efficiency and time management, allowing users to sync with popular calendars such as iCal and Google to quickly find and book meeting rooms.

Optoma Creative Touch 5-Series Interactive Flat Panel features:

• Native 4K UHD panel with 4000:1 contrast in DC (Dynamic Contrast) mode
• Built-in Android system and compatible with popular operating systems, including Windows, Mac and Chrome
• Precise dual-tip and dual-color pens instantly trigger the Team Share app once removed from the penholder, producing a quick and seamless experience that mimics a real whiteboard for easy annotation
• Optoma’s Team Share app strengthens collaboration and efficiency through features such as a floating whiteboard, quick-access toolbar and built-in templates
• Live screen recording across all inputs enable easy saving of meetings, lessons or notes for later viewing or sharing – without additional hardware
• TapCast app enables simultaneous image, document and screen sharing from up to four devices

Mr. Bhavesh Mehta, Director and Chief Operating Officer at Compuage Infocom Ltd., National Distributor for IFP business of Optoma commented “Association with Optoma will help Compuage make its presence felt in one of the fastest growing display segment “Interactive Flat Panel”. This association will help us in leveraging the existing channel network of System Integrators by offering additional products. We are very excited about this association since it will complete our exposure of display segment.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vijay Sharma, Country Head India, Optoma Corporation, said, “We are very optimistic about this association, leveraging the strengths of partners is key to growth for any brand. We are sure that this handshake will be mutually productive. This year as the corporate and education sectors are opening up, we are ready to cater our customers with our futuristic products. The newly launched Optoma’s Creative Touch 5 series of interactive flat panel displays offer the best technology to maximise the learning experience and performance. These IFPs have innovative tools for remote collaboration, distance learning, wireless content sharing and meeting room scheduling, as well as, superior 4K UHD picture quality and a new sleek design, offering a significant value to our customers.”

Mr. Gordon Wu, Head of Optoma APAC, added “Recognizing that the education and corporate environments have changed drastically over this past year, our new Creative Touch 5-Series Interactive Flat Panels are built with intuitive features to provide flexible solutions for these market segments.”

Optoma’s Creative Touch 5-Series Interactive Flat Panels are available now for Rs. 350000, 550000 and900000 for 65″, 75″ and 86″ sizes respectively across India. For more information, please visit:www.optoma.com/in

About Optoma

Optoma is a world leading designer and manufacturer of projection and audio products for business, education, professional audio/video and home entertainment. With our business philosophy of dedication, professionalism and efficiency which bring synergy to corporate vision, comprehensive product categories and flexible marketing strategy, Optoma has received global recognition from customers and media.

Vertically-integrated from its parent company, Coretronic Group, Optoma has focused on projection system development and marketing since it was established. With full competency of resource distributing and controlling in the value added chain, Optoma is the true pioneer in the world of projection technology.

The extensive product range includes projectors for portable, fixed installation and home theatre projectors. Committed to fully serve the business/education, home, mobile/entertainment, Optoma is devoted to make your business more efficient, learning more attractive, and life more enjoyable. The Optoma Group has continental headquarters in Asia, Europe, and USA.

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Control4 has recently launched chime, a video doorbell designed and built for the control4 smart home. It delivers everything you’d expect from a video doorbell plus it leverages the power of Control4 to provide greater security and keep you connected and in control like never before.

Chime is a convenient way to keep homes safe. 

• One can answer a guest’s ring and disarm the alarm, turn on lights or open the garage for them to enter just through an app on your phone. 
• With motion detection, be instantly notified that a package has been delivered, even if the bell is not pressed. 
• Video snapshots can be delivered directly to your mobile device or Control4 Touchscreen when someone rings Chime, whether you’re inside or on the go.
• Missed a notification? No problem. Access the snapshots and video recordings history of seven days.

The device showcases a perfect blend of engineering and elegance. Chime is available in beautiful black and nickel finishes for a luxurious appearance. Its two-way audio and HD video quality provides user-friendly communication. Also, Chime features a night mode that helps capture a clear picture in low-light settings as well and a sprawling 180-degree field view that allows you to monitor more than just the porch.

A Control4 4Sight subscription provides hands-on personalization, voice control, remote access and control of your Control4 Smart Home. Also, 4Sight enables cloud storage of 7 days of snapshots and video recordings from Chime.

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Something new is happening with SpeakerCraft. The loudspeaker brand name that has been synonymous with highest quality and purest audio fidelity for decades worldwide has found an all-new way to rock the room.

SDSi floor standing Subwoofers. Just wait until you feel them.

And there’s a secret hiding inside the new SpeakerCraft SDSi Subwoofer. The most astute dealers and listeners may hear the unmistakable thump of Sunfire design. And for good reason. The spirit and the design that drove Sunfire to the top is now on stage inside new SpeakerCraft SDSi Subwoofers. Not to be a name-dropper, but you’ll also find the fingerprints of Bob Carver himself, the “ground-up” innovator of the modern home subwoofer. Wrap it all together, and this .Sub shakes the world.

Little. Low. And Proud.

Yes, that legacy lives on – and now moves sound innovation and technology forward with the new SpeakerCraft SDSi Subwoofer. This little one takes all our decades of bass innovation and patents and packs them into one powerful new subwoofer that’s made to rock today’s world in a whole new way.

All Subwoofers are Not Created Equal

From the moment these are installed, you’ll understand exactly why not all subwoofers are created equal. With premium performance and no-compromise on sound quality, you’ll definitely hear – and feel – the best bass experience of your life. Boom.

While you’ve been listening to our great sound, we’ve been developing new ways to make it better & better. Even better innovation, nuance and now value too.

5 Fast Facts about SDSi Floor Standing Subwoofers

1. Triple the Drive! Configuration that is. Single Active with Dual Passive Powerful triple drivers make for deep bass. The SDSi Subwoofer features one active driver paired with dual passive radiators. And yes, this is the only sub on the on the market with this feature.
2. Ultra-Compact. With included passive radiators, the SpeakerCraft SDSi Subwoofer maintains a super small design profile that allows it to be tucked away. This is where you’ll notice our Sunfire patents area also applied. Little, Low and Loud – is now proud under our SpeakerCraft brand.
3. Flexible and Fluid. With the simple optional wireless kit, the SpeakerCraft SDSi Subwoofer can be located anywhere in a room to create the best possible sound experience.
4. A Beautiful Look for Every Application. With a matte black finish cabinet, you will not only complement any room or setting, you’ll elevate it.
5. Thoughtful Details Across the Board and the Boom. With high traction, anti-slip rubber feet, and built-in 5v USB with integrated mount for wireless audio kit, every detail has been carefully designed by our speaker experts.

The Rolling Thunder Rocks On!

From the heart-pounding power and ground-shaking sound quality of Sunfire, to our decades of passion and innovation, these are just the first steps in our journey toward a revolution in sound. SpeakerCraft is behind-the-curtain working on taking our Century of Sound across our brands and across the country soon, creating new, rich audio experiences starting with the SpeakerCraft SDSi Subwoofers.

For more details of these amazing subwoofers visit: www.speakercraft.com/subwoofers

For further information please contact: info@miantic.com  | www.miantic.com  

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How do you play your songs or call a Cab ? by talking to the Virtual assistant on your smartphone or calling out the virtual assistant on your smart speaker at home.

Imagine the same virtual assistant also helping you convert your existing home to state of art “Smart Home” where all your home appliances, lights, the fan can be switched on or off as per your preference by simple voice command.

Presenting Hohm- smart automation solution from the house of Polycab India Ltd – Leaders in Wires and Cables and having a diverse range of FMEG Product portfolio. Polycab India has 25 in-house manufacturing facilities with strong Backward Integration and PAN India distribution.

With Hohm smart automation solutions, you can design a living space that obeys your every command. Now control your comfort, convenience and entertainment from any room in your house or any place on the planet.

Hohm’s competence in automation spans products like Fans, Lighting, Switches, Water Heaters and other evolving solutions. Using state-of-the-art mobile app and voice control, you can enjoy your home experience to the fullest and make your life more comfortable, more efficient, and more secure.

Hohm Switchboard and Vivere Smart integrated panel designs blends with your interior and are available in various designs and finishes like Concrete, Brick, Marble, Glass, Corean & Wooden. These can be customized to match your floor, preferred colour or design. Hohm smart product range includes the following

• Hohm Lanre Smart Plug
• Hohm Zuerst Smart Water Heater
• Hohm Lusiant Smart Panel
• Hohm Avenir Smart Batten
• Hohm Avance Smart Bulb
• Hohm Stolz & Stolz-i Smart Fan
• Hohm Krasa Smart BLDC Fan

Hohm Lighting product is your perfect companion and uplifts your mood with its various colours like warm white, cool white of colour of your choice. Your existing home appliances with Remote control can be converted to a smart device by HOHM Mirai IR Blaster which has compatibility with different types of Remote controls across the world. Conversion to a Smart home doesn’t require any alteration in the existing set of wiring.

You can also reduce your carbon footprint by analysing the electricity spent with Hohm Smart Plug. Now stay aware of the electricity being used by your appliances through your smartphone. The geo-fencing feature turns off your devices when you leave your home and helps you save energy. Your smart home is ready with your desired preset and ambience when you are about to reach your home.

All HOHM products can communicate with each other and can be controlled via HOHM Mobile App. With a standard warranty of 12 months, HOHM gives you complete peace of mind with our dedicated customer service team providing service within 24 hours. Visit us on https://polycab.com/Hohm or call our helpline 1800-267-008 (From 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday to Saturday) or email us at customercare

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Haier Smart Home the world’s leading home appliance brand and smart home ecosystem builder, has unveiled a five-stage roadmap for the next phase of smart home development at AWE 2021, held from March 23-25 in Shanghai. Demonstrating its leadership in smart home scenarios, solutions and technologies, Haier’s plan will deliver a revolutionary experience for users across clothing, food, housing, entertainment and transportation.

The plan is a vast departure from the platform and device ecosystem adopted by industry players; instead, cultivating an ecosystem built upon scenarios. Haier breaks boundaries across hardware, software, technology and service to build an unbounded ecosystem that incorporates products for more than 300 scenarios in seven spaces. The connected Internet of Clothing, Food, Air, Water, Heating, Security, Lighting, Networking and Entertainment has united nearly 10,000 ecosystems and parties to become the world’s largest smart home scenario-based ecosystem.

Haier’s five-stage smart home development roadmap encompasses single-machine intelligence, collaborative intelligence between categories and spaces, decision-making intelligence, autonomous intelligence and ubiquitous intelligence at the home, community and city level, of which Haier has already reached stage three.

“At Haier, we have amassed over 36 years of knowledge from serving more than 180 million households, and gathered observations from tens of millions of connected devices. Our roadmap draws upon this insight and experience into the needs of household users, in order to usher in the future of connected smart home appliances,” said Wang Ye, VP and GM of Smart Home of Haier Home Appliance Industry Group.

Haier’s decision-making intelligent strategy incorporates full product customization across Haier’s brands and includes a vast library spanning more than 3,000 products. Haier Smart Home provides full-scenario living with 10 common living space scenarios and 7 whole-house scenarios, and all appliances and resources are integrated in a full closed-loop ecosystem to deliver truly customized and interconnected services.

For example, Haier’s air conditioner will automatically activate the sterilizing function based on the detected level of air pollution to remove seven types of common air pollutants, while releasing ten thousand negative ions to provide a healthy and comfortable air environment for the family.

On the eve of AWE 2021, Haier launched Smart Home OS 3.0, paving the way for a new era of industrial development. Haier’s latest operating system is built with the Haier Smart Home Brain and an open platform at its core. The ‘brain’, which is the key to making the smart home truly ‘smart’, harnesses 15 key technologies to achieve five key characteristics: ubiquitous, natural interaction, active adaptation, safety and security, and continuous learning.

Built specifically for developers, Haier Smart Home’s open platform is the largest of its kind centered around IoT products, applications and scenarios. The platform has one online channel, Haigeek.com, 10 research and development centers, hundreds of open capabilities, six types of services for scenario applications, and a wealth of network equipment categories. These enable partners to quickly innovate and promote services, applications and devices to the market; leverage Haier’s sales channels, and complete approval in under ten days.

In order to further support developers, Haier has also launched a developer empowerment program and established an alliance with leading companies such as Tencent, iFLYTEK and Allwinner. Haier is transforming to become a huge smart home ecological system though co-constructing a scenario-based network with ecological partners, and opening the platform that ensures more independent developers bring creative smart home service to the customers.

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