~ First ever Advance Hybrid Learning Classroom Setup by an Audio-Visual brand ~

~Unveils its first LED Video Wall comprising of Gold Bonding Wire~

Accentuating its commitment towards innovative technology and redefining the visual experience with best-in-class products and solutions, ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and display solutions, announced the launch of its first – ever Experience Zone in New Delhi, India. Spread across 1895 sq. ft., the experience zone aims at bringing all the products from entertainment, gaming, corporate and education solutions, all under one roof to provide an unmatched experience to the consumers and channel partners. The Experience Zone aims to provide an engaging and immersive experience, making it easier for its users to access all its AV and IT products and solutions.

With the launch of its first experience zone in India, ViewSonic has also entered a new segment of LED Video Wall and pronounced the launch of its exclusive, impressive and innovative All-In-One LD135-151 Direct View LED Display.

ViewSonic’s experience zone also provides a first-hand experience for Hybrid Learning Classroom and strengthens the company as an EdTech solution provider as the education industry is undergoing a definitive shift and hybrid mode is becoming more important with the need of the hour. Additionally, the company also unveils new range of display solutions such as ColorPro and ELITE Gaming monitors. Therefore, ViewSonic is actively seeking to develop their business and presence in India.

The company’s initial experience zone is divided into three different product ranges and solutions to provide its users with an unparalleled experience.

Mr. Eric Wei, General Manager, ViewSonic – Asia Pacific said, “We are extremely excited to launch our first-ever Experience Zone in India. Our futuristic zone will create an outstanding and compelling experience for our users, exhibiting all our products and solutions. We aim to offer our users an experience of advanced technology, innovations and features embedded in our solutions. India is a key market for us and we understand the diversified needs of our consumers and strive to provide them with our unmatchable range of solutions and services. We are positive that the Experience Zone will help our target consumers make a sound purchase decision. We plan to launch more experience zones in other key Indian market and strengthen our position in the country in the coming year.”

Corporate Zone

The corporate zone showcases all its professional products in one area. Entering a new segment, ViewSonic is creating its uniqueness by offering new innovations and technology. ViewSonic LED Video Wall Display – LD135-151 is truly one of its kind in India.

The newly released ViewSonic LD135-151 LED Video Wall is a unique All-in-One Direct View LED display that expands your vision with an amazing and smooth viewing experience. The products which are already available in the market possesses several drawbacks, from being heavy, difficult to install and transport, additionally require a support system for display, power supply, and overall thick bezels that generate fuzzy images. Understanding the limitations, ViewSonic are pioneering new trends in the presentation display markets and moving the development by implementing cutting-edge technology. Hence, the recently introduced display is a one-stop solution that addresses all of these issues by incorporating revolutionary technology, user-friendly features, and the integration of several systems into a single display.

Available in 4 different sizes (108”, 135”, 163 & 216”), the large screen display is embedded with Gold Bonding Wire, boosts easy installation, operation, and maintenance.

The zone also included wireless presentation display ViewSonic CDE20 series. This display is surrounded by wonderful features such as 4K Ultra HD resolution, high brightness, and dual speakers, giving their users distinctive attributes such as remote management, immediate content sharing and all-in-one display solution. Additionally, the product helps in reducing accessibility problems and making it simple to share content in person or remotely. These characteristics provide a diverse and exciting experience, resulting in increased efficiency in meetings or conferences.

HYBRID LEARNING CLASSROOMS

Acknowledging that Hybrid learning is the need of the hour, ViewSonic is also showcasing its first hybrid learning classrooms. ViewSonic has been leading the hybrid learning with an integrated mix of hardware and software solutions, to evolve easy learning and accessibility to teach. The hybrid learning zone will display various products from edtech categories which will help both teachers and students streamline and smoothen the teaching and learning methodology.

The hybrid learning zone will show a new series ViewSonic IFP52-A, on which the teachers will conduct the lecture and further the recording will be flashed on the student’s device at home, using a PTZ Camera. Maintaining the offline bond between the teacher and student through online mode, ViewSonic enhanced the teaching and learning methods by installing CDE6520 and TD2455 in the zone. The CDE6520 will allow students to offer their opinions and clear their doubts, whilst the TD2455 will assist teachers in controlling the view on the CDE6520 and conducting activities with students.

Educators will also make extensive use of ViewSonic’s proprietary and integrated software, myViewBoard. myViewBoard has been well received by users, reaching a milestone of over 3 million MVB subscribers. With new capabilities, the software has become more popular among educators, providing students with a live experience of the classroom.

Entertainment Zone

To bring the cinematic experience alive, ViewSonic has created an entertainment zone. The acoustic room comes with a recliner and a home theatre system, enhancing the theatre-like experience. The site will also showcase their upcoming flagship model X1000-4K+ HDR Ultra Short Throw Smart LED Soundbar Projector along with their hero model X100-4K+ Projector.

Delivering a completely immersive audiovisual experience and melding into the modern lifestyle, the new ViewSonic X1000-4K+ projector is entering the Indian market soon. Equipped with 4K UHD resolution and an integrated 40W Harman Kardon-customized soundbar, the projector delivers bright visuals and crystal clear audio.

Talking about the launch Mr. Muneer Ahmad, Vice President, Sales and Marketing – AV and EdTech at ViewSonic India said, “We are delighted to launch our first experience zone in India, this will enable us to associate with our consumers directly and closely. It not only strengthens our relationship with them but will help in building brand loyalty. We are committed to bringing high-quality products that prioritize innovation and technology. Our newly launched LED Video Wall is one of its kind equipped with best-in-class features and advanced technology, giving a perfect amalgamation of corporate viewing experience. We are also hopeful that our newly launched professional projector will be well received, and our hybrid learning solutions will create a positive impact in the Indian market.”

The experience zone will also showcase some of the brand’s latest launches in monitor’s segment such as ELITE XG270Q, a 27″ IPS G-SYNC compatible gaming monitor which is capable of achieving a true 1ms (GtG) response time. Its 165Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, makes it a groundbreaking monitor ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted gameplay for even the fastest scenarios. Additionally, ColorPro Series – VP2468a Pantone Validated, is a new upgradation offering industry standard colour accuracy, delivering true-to-life images including sRGB, Adobe RGB, calibration and uniformity. The zone also includes touchscreen monitor – TD1655 which is seamlessly designed to integrate with the workflow.

Commenting about the launch, Mr. Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Director – Sales & marketing, IT Business, ViewSonic India said, “The launch of experience zone is one of ViewSonic’s biggest accomplishment to strengthen our brand position in the Indian market. Giving first-hand experience of all our products and solutions to the users will help us establish ourselves and build a close-knit relationship with our customers. Our display solutions have gained significant momentum in the Indian market with innovative technology and unique features. Our experience zone will showcase our recent monitors, such as ColorPro and ELITE Gaming Monitors. In addition, we will also showcase a new product, ‘Pen Displays’,  inbuilt with software which eases the internal communications in the corporates. With this zone, we are expecting to see more engagement with our customers and expand our reach in other cities.”

The zone also showcased other monitors – VX3211-4K-MHD, which can be widely used in both gaming and entertainment purpose. Its premium panels, advanced features and outstanding performance is a perfect product for a home desktop. The VG2440V a professional monitor is also in display. It is a Full HD monitor designed to deliver out-of-the-box video conferencing and high-quality live streaming capability.

About ViewSonic:

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions with a presence in over 100 cities around the world. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, digital signage, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 30 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference”. To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.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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The smart home industry is on an upswing. With the advent of voice assistance like Alexa and Google Home, the awareness of home automation has increased exponentially. A better connectivity has also helped the home automation industry a great deal.  More and more homes are getting automated these days. Home automation immensely contributes to energy savings while easing out mundane task.  Speaking on smart homes, Huzefa Poonawala, GIC Theben, Pune, says, “Earlier automation was only limited to Video Door phones and security, but today the entire eco system of a home is getting integrated”.

Which segment of the economic strata or age-groups are more inclined towards setting up automated homes in India?

Earlier, home automation was limited to the top strata of society, but today even the middle class aspires to have automation at home. Young individuals are not the only ones who are looking for home automation. Home automation can also help senior citizens to ease their lives. Since quite a time, this has been very common in the western countries, but slowly this is getting accepted in India as well.

What do you think is a must-have product/service in homes to ensure utmost security these days? And why?

Basic lighting automation and HVAC control should be in the must-have list. We still have a long way to go in energy savings.

Today, in a country where there is a big gap in demand and supply of electricity, we must promote automation to save energy. A simple motion sensor can ensure savings in energy and also reduce the number of touch points in an office. All this automation can be controlled on KNX through “KNX Secure” which again ensures data security for any individual or organization using automation.

What are the perks of being a part of KNX association?

Being a part of KNX is definitely a big advantage. We can understand the needs of the customers better and then collaborate to ensure that these needs are addressed in the most suitable manner. KNX always gives flexibility to the customer on what to use.

What are the current challenges the home automation industry is facing and what steps according to you should be taken to overcome these challenges?

The biggest challenge faced today by the home automation industry is the awareness amongst users on the ease of use in home automation. Still many users think that home automation means needing a lot of technical know how to operate simple things. To spread this awareness, digital media could be a very good platform. Today most consumers have access to social media. It becomes an excellent medium to address large sections of society who would be interested in home automation.

What are your thoughts on the particular industry’s contribution towards the mass?

The home automation industry plays a key role in easing out ones tasks and automating mundane activities. It also helps with energy saving solutions.

How do you foresee the future of the smart home sector 8-10 years down the line?

10 years down the line most homes would have some or the other kind of automation. There would be standard norms in place to ensure that each and every home has automation. With the present situation of climate change / pandemics etc. automation would not be a luxury but a necessity.

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Today, people are choosing to go with more intelligent and connected systems to help them control existing and new appliances via single applications. This further enables them to choose the devices and appliances they wish to control in a more flexible manner based on the functionality needed and budget available. “I believe luxury is having control over the way we live, work, and grow. Hence Smart Homes are a part of the solution that fuels luxury”, says Abrar Ahmed, Co-founder, Aura Smart Systems, Bangalore, while speaking on the current smart home industry.

What according to you are the pillars of the smart home industry?

The key pillars of the current smart home industry would be the real value it provides through usability, flexibility, compatibility, security and service. The emergence of any industry or product takes place with a “why”. We consider experience and usability at the top of the list simply because the customer comes first. A customer-oriented R&D approach ensures trust and longevity as opposed to creating products to flood the market and earn quick revenue. This also enables a constant stream of customer feedback, ensuring a strong and stable product roadmap.

With the emergence of various applications, privacy and security have remained critical concerns for most consumers. It’s no surprise that most users opting in for smart speakers but simply stop using them after a certain period of time due to privacy concerns. I personally mute or unplug my Alexa when I talk about sensitive strategies like say patent filings or new features. Call me paranoid, but its just how human beings are built to think and perceive.

The smart industry still remains a service-oriented industry. Though there have been emerging vendors portraying themselves as DIY, there’s still a lack of general user awareness and knowledge when it comes to completing a proper installation which leads to poor user experiences. I believe both users and installers should have some basic knowledge to do away with the above mentioned inconvenience.

How would you describe your journey as a startup brand in a particular industry till now? What were the initial challenges you faced?

Even today we see manual wall switches simply being copied onto a phone via an app with no real intelligence or value being provided. This has led to poor user experiences, expensive projects, lengthy timelines and a general lack of innovation within the industry. The earliest adopters within the dealer community took up the chance to work on our platform without a second thought. The result being, dealers not only improved their own project experiences but also began taking on complex projects. We’ve been working extensively with integrators in the GCC and India with a vision of expanding towards Europe and SEA later this year and this rapid expansion has been as a result of our customer and dealer commitment.

The major challenge we have face is to create awareness. There’s a clear discrepancy and lack of awareness within the market when it comes to the products being offered, with several vendors entering the market via the white-labeling route without really innovating. This creates a lot of confusion within the dealer community, given the portfolios they have to carry.

What are the most trending smart home products in today’s market? And why?

Smart security has to be at the top of the list with most users opting for smart doorbells, smart cameras, and smart gate control to secure their premises. Next up would be the entertainment space with smart speakers as most users are drawn towards the prospect of communicating with a smart assistant. A lot of users have been opting for smart plugs as well, especially for their geysers as people find it inconvenient to wake up early just to switch the geysers on.

Where do you foresee the industry 5 years down the line?

We foresee a world where people would be able to control their spaces the way they want to, using a single window without any limitations, whether they’re at home or at work. The standardization of the industry might see the detachment of software from hardware and the emergence of instant apps for various use-cases. 

Website : www.aura-smart.com

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Somany Home Innovation Limited (SHIL), makers of ‘Hindware Appliances’, launched India’s first foldable air cooler ‘i-Fold’ and a futuristic range of IoT-enabled air coolers. The new range is in sync with the growing need of consumers for building smart homes, and the off-season storage concerns they have. The range of air coolers are available across leading e-commerce portals such as Amazon India, Flipkart, Hindware’s own portal www.evok.in, and select retail stores.

i-Fold, India’s first air cooler can be easily folded and stored in smaller spaces, in less than 5 minutes, which classically solves one of the storage issues which an Indian households faces. i-Fold is not just compact but also packed with a powerful motor that delivers faster cooling. It offers convenient features like ‘completely shut louvers’ and ‘insect & dust filters’ to stop mosquitoes and insects from entering the cooler and breeding inside. The air-cooler is designed for fashionable urban homes, has best-in-class technology and presents an artistic mix of design with soothing colours which seamlessly blend with the interiors of a home. The Hindware Snowcrest i-Fold is priced at INR 19,990.

The company has also introduced two IoT enabled air coolers i.e. Spectra i-Pro 36L, a personal air cooler, and Acura i-Pro 70L, a desert air cooler. Both coolers are equipped with Amazon Alexa, each of these smart appliances can be easily managed from anywhere at any time through the Hindware Appliances app, which assists consumers in operating, monitoring, and controlling the products remotely and auto diagnoses, troubleshoot, & register service requests at the touch of a button. The app allows consumers to turn the coolers On & Off, set cooling modes, control fan speed, and swing, and set timers among other features. The air coolers come with gesture-controlled features that enable them to sense the motion in which a person’s hand switches the air cooler ON (by moving the hand left to right), and increases the fan speed from low-med-high. The new air coolers are also equipped with Geo-fence technology, an intelligent location sensing functionality that activates the air cooler operation based on the consumer’s proximity. The Hindware Spectra i-Pro 36L air cooler is priced at INR 15,990 and Hindware Acura i-Pro 70L air cooler are priced at INR 17,490. 

Commenting on the launch, Rakesh Kaul, CEO & Whole Time Director, SHIL, said, “Our priority at SHIL has always been to give the power in the hands of the consumer, and with innovative products and technologies, we aim to deliver a delighted ‘Consumer experience’ across the country. With an observable surge in the use of IoT-based products across its households, India has emerged as a major market for connected home appliances. In light of this growing need, we are excited to launch a range of IoT Air Coolers and our breakthrough product, Hindware Snowcrest i-Fold India’s first foldable air cooler, strategically designed to make the consumer’s life easier. The new range of product is a testament to our philosophy of always keeping innovation at the heart of consumer experience.”

The futuristic range of intelligently integrated i-Pro consumer products marks Hindware Appliances’ success in the fast-emerging IoT segment and is paving the way towards building smart homes through its IoT Eco System – Hindware Konnect. The premium product range is developed for early adapters and evolved users of smart home automation. All products are designed to simplify lives with smart automation while offering unparalleled features such as Geo-fencing and Wi-Fi Direct, and Alexa-controlled features.

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Making a debut in the world of automation, GreatWhite Electricals has always strived to empower users with the idea to do more of what’s great for them. Never settling for less than great and pushing all the boundaries of innovation, GreatWhite has always aimed for more.

A true user experience practically designed for Indian households, Arcus Home Automation system caters to advanced levels of ease, entertainment and energy efficiency. This fully integrated, self-monitoring home automation system fulfils the ever-evolving desires of customers by breaking new ground to bring immense possibilities to life. Its various impeccable features come together to boost your convenience and build an environment for you in the lap of luxury.

Control and command in more ways than one with this feature-loaded system and smart technology like – Scheduler, App Control, Cloud-Enabled, Voice Control and IFTTT Compatible. Syncs easily with other products and gadgets, asking for the least of human intervention.

This home automation system befriends users in no time. Thanks to its three easy ways to command and connect. Whether it’s voice command, control app of the system or touch control through Arcus Switches, the system gives you a variety of ways to command your home. Lighting, entertainment and security system can be synced by this smart home system takes any home to the next level, unifying  various connected  devices  across the home. 

The user-friendliness of the Arcus Home Automations stands as a testament to its effectiveness that helps explore the complete potential of the system. Besides being easy to use, it also allows easy installation by retrofitting your switch space. 

More than a smart system, this Home Automation solution is a smart buddy that serves the users with ultimate comfort and convenience. At the heart of every smart home, lies GreatWhite’s Arcus Home Automation, created by well-trained system designers who share our vision and passion for excellence. The combination of their professional expertise and our award-winning solutions offer more comfort, convenience, and control for all.

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“In order to enforce our commitment to the Indian market and serve clients better the new Ekinex India company has been born.” Company spokesperson said“

Through this initiative, ekinex is aiming to provide uninterrupted service to its Indian clients: from planning to the execution of projects there will be a fully available certified and professional team.

HOW TO CONTACT EKINEX INDIA
Phone: +919731944651
sales@ekinex.in

Address
No 10, First Floor, First Main Road, Vikas nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560073, India

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Legrand India, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure today launched its new range of wiring device ‘Myrius Next Gen’, the premium product assortment. Myrius Next Gen is expected to build a value and strengthen Legrand’s presence in the premium segment with its modern technology. The product range is targeted at the residential and commercial segment with also a focus on architects, builders, electricians, consultants, contractors, developers, system integrators and retailers.

This collection is very unique as the Legrand team has developed specially curated Motif collection plates inspired by our Indian culture and heritage. One of the examples; Dark Fade plates are inspired by the dense, impenetrable jungles of South West India cocoons the mysterious spicery of pepper. Taking after the sprawling pepper plantations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Dark Fade adds zing to any mundane interior. IMD technology has been used here, which is a breakthrough as it’s the first in this category. With this technology, it adds to the finesse and durability of the products and also goes with the latest style of home décor.

This new range of products have been developed using the intelligence of IoT which includes wireless technology, controlling it remotely (even when away from home), voice control, app control, can monitor electricity usage & get alerts. With this the brand promises its customers savings, safety, convenience, and control, additionally, for comfort and peace of mind. Legrand’s IoT enabled Home/Away Wireless Master Switch lets its users switch on or off multiple things like all lights, shutters or sockets by just pressing one switch at home or by tapping the app on your phone, even when you are not home. All the products in this range are designed in such a way that it is retrofittable, now the customers don’t need to worry about changing the electrical infrastructure.

Mr. Tony Berland, CEO & Managing Director, Legrand India said, “Due to the pandemic, 2020 was a difficult year for the entire world and Indian electrical brands were no different. But despite such tough conditions we decided to launch a whole new range of wiring device which focuses on designeering & technology for our customers. New products development has been an integral part of our growth engine & we plan to stick to that philosophy. We are extremely proud to add a new range to our premium product assortment with the new brand – Myrius Next Gen.”

Mr. Sameer Saxena, Director- Marketing, Legrand India said, “Legrand strongly believes that customers are at the heart of the Innovation. Keeping in mind that customers are our priority we decided to launch Myrius Next Gen. Feedback from our customers helped us a lot to anticipate the trends and their future expectation. The idea behind this range of products was to assure comfort to our customers with the latest IOT technology. To ensure that all our customers have unique experience and choices, we specially designed our motif collection truly inspired by our Indian heritage and rich culture.”

The brand has been conceptualised and inspired by its customer’s health and hygiene being a priority, especially during the times of COVID. Powered by the silver ion’s, Legrand has created anti-bacterial feature which inhibits the growth of bacteria on frequently touched switches and plates.

Legrand is world’s leading electrical and digital building solution provider company with global turnover of 5.5 billion Euros. The company enjoys leadership in premium wiring devices as well as MCB in the Indian market. Its products are widely used in residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality industry. Legrand India takes a further leap with its Smart connected Home offerings. Through its entry in the IoT space it takes a further leap from the brand in its Smart Connected

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