Shelly Group has integrated several of its smart home devices with the Brilliant NextGen platform, giving Brilliant users access to Shelly motion and door/window sensors, a Bluetooth-to-Wi-Fi gateway and Shelly relays.
The Shelly Bluetooth Motion and Shelly Bluetooth Door/Window sensors can connect directly to Brilliant Controls via Bluetooth or through Shelly's Bluetooth-to-Wi-Fi gateway. Once connected, the sensors provide motion, entry/exit, and occupancy information that can be used with Brilliant automations.

U.S. retail sales during the critical November-December holiday shopping season are expected to reach a record high this year, surpassing $1 trillion for the first time, according to Bain & Company's annual U.S. retail holiday forecast released Thursday.

Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest ones, and for appliance retailers, installers and servicers, Flood Buzz may be a good example. A loose connection behind a dishwasher, a slow drip beneath a refrigerator or a leaking washing machine hose can start as a minor problem. If no one notices the water, however, that minor problem can quickly become an expensive one, damaging floors, cabinets, carpeting and furniture.

Yamaha has announced the availability of the new WXA-70A Compact Streaming Amplifier, as well as the WXC-70A Compact Streamer (Preamplifier). These two hi-fi components are built for modern TV connectivity with a compact form factor and integration-friendly features.

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If daylight saving time becomes permanent, it could expose an important distinction in the smart-home market: the difference between devices that simply follow a clock and systems that respond to real conditions inside and outside the home. In a way, it'll be the real test for "smart homes" vs. "scheduled homes."