| Today's Top Product Story - 07.18.16 |
Nest Revamps Security Cam Line
With a brand new, completely weatherproof industrial design created for permanent outdoor use, Nest Cam Outdoor extends security outside the home. Customers can keep an eye on their homes 24/7 with 1080p video quality anytime, anywhere, and in any weather. Customers also get all the great features Nest Cam Indoor is known for, including activity alerts and Talk and Listen.
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| Blog of the Day |
Nest Cam Outdoor: On the Fence Between CI, DIY
By Jason Griffing
Its been awhile since weve seen anything new from Nest. Last week that all changed when the company threw back the curtain to unveil its brand-new Nest Cam Outdoor. A quick rundown of the features reveals exactly what youd expect from an outdoor camera. But there is one feature that will likely cause a double take from every home tech pro: the power cord.
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The Integration Guide to Touchpanels, Remotes, and Apps
By Llanor Alleyne
Whether proprietary or built on an open platform, current home automation control interfaces have had to adapt to rapid changes in how end users interact with their home systems. Consumer familiarity with touchpanels, remotes, and mobile apps means that these control devices continue to be key to smart home adoption, while newer developments like voice controlcurrently the leading engineering focus of corporations like Google, Amazon, and Applehighlight how significant home automation will be in calculating quality of life over the next 10 years.
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| Quote of the Day |
"Customers no longer have to settle for a less-than-cinema-grade experience and can enjoy excellent video quality and accurate colors just as the director intended right in the comfort of their own home and at an affordable price point compared to models that cost two to three times more."J.Y. Hu, vice president at BenQ America Corp
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| Today's Other News |
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Resi's CEDIA Best of Show Awards Opens
NewBay Media is now accepting submissions for its annual Best of Show Awards, honoring outstanding products exhibited at CEDIA. Awards will be given by NewBay Media publications TWICE and Residential Systems magazines.
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