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The Evolving Home
The Caseta Smart Lighting System by Lutron plugs into any outlet or replaces wall switches to give the homeowner full control of lights, shades and temperature from a smart phone. Lights can also be scheduled to turn on and off remotely, giving the impression that someone is at home.
Tresco Lighting’s New Smart Receiver utilizes smart home automation “Z-Wave” technology to connect with “Z-Wave” compatible smart hubs like Wink or SmartThings. Now, turning Tresco lights on/off, dimming and setting automated schedules is easy with Z-Wave Smart Hub apps and compatible voice recognition devices like Google Home and Alexa.
The Broan Ventilation Fan with Sensonic Stereo Speakers features a powerful, yet quiet operating ventilation fan with built-in dual high-fidelity speakers that deliver high-end stereo performance while concealed behind the fan grille. The fan’s housing depth and metal construction help deliver enhanced acoustics that mimic a concert hall experience while offering a powerful, yet quiet operating ventilation fan.
WhisperFresh Select from Panasonic is a high-performance ventilation fan designed around an intelligent ECM motor – a motor that uses electronic controls to vary its speed. The motor also includes SmartFlow technology and features a Pick-A-Flow Speed Selector with nine speed options. It also operates as a stand-alone filtered fresh air supply solution and can communicate with Panasonic’s WhisperGreen Select to provide a balanced ventilation solution.
The Perlick 24-in. Column Refrigerator includes advanced electronic monitoring of humidity levels to add real moisture into compartments that need it and filter out gasses emitted by fruits and vegetables to prevent premature wilting. There is also a touch-screen control panel that provides access to smart temperature settings for the interior compartments.
Brizo’s Litze SmartTouch Articulating Faucet with a knurled handle in Brilliance Luxe Gold allows users to activate water flow with a simple touch to the faucet body, spout or handle. This technology makes it easy to activate water only when needed, helping reduce water usage and increase motion efficiency. The touch-sensitive operation can also distinguish between a tap to activate water flow and a grasp to maneuver the faucet position.
With a built-in meat probe, the new warming drawer from Viking Range keeps temperatures up to 250 degrees. The drawer also boasts a digital control with a timer, which contains preset temperature settings as well as a manual temperature toggle.
Hunter Douglas has combined the Palm Beach Polysatin Shutters with PowerView Motorization, allowing users to tilt the louvers of the shutters with a simple voice command. The PowerView app also enables users to schedule adjustments throughout the day for different lighting and privacy needs in their kitchen or bath.
The Ecobee Switch+ is the first-available light switch to come equipped with built-in Amazon Alexa and a suite of smart features. Ecobee Switch+ also lets the user rely on motion and daylight sensors or a mobile device for smarter lighting control in the kitchen or bath. Plus, when paired with an Ecobee thermostat, the smart light switch will function as a room sensor to manage hot or cold spots.
The Brilliant Control replaces an existing light switch to give the user touch and voice control over all smart home systems, such as light, music, climate, doorbells and locks. There’s also a built-in video camera that can be used for things like room-to-room calling or as a baby cam.
Thanks to its innovative touch technology, Sentido from Basalte allows the user to easily control lights, shades, temperature and music from one source to set the scene. This switch comes in a variety of finishes, including aluminum, brass and glass, and it additionally hosts a temperature sensor to automatically control HVAC.
The Radiant by Legrand Wireless Charger holds and charges a wireless phone in a sleek cradle backed by a Qi-certified charging pad. The device replaces a standard, single gang outlet and creates the look of a two-gang outlet, allowing more options for charging devices in a smaller space. This charging unit offers simultaneous charging via multiple access points, including two AC receptacles, one wireless charging pad and one USB port.