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Crestron will keep its foot firmly planted in the luxury high end of the custom-install market even though competitors are moving into the mass market and launching products for over-the-counter sales, marketing director Jeff Singer said during the CEDIA Expo. To underscore the point, the company launched multiple new products for the luxury market, and it stressed that new setup tools such as Pyng, launched last year, and the Home Elements tool kit, due in about a month, speed the set-up time of luxury installs and make jobs more profitable. Read more: http://www.twice.com/crestron-focuses-high-end-market/59128

If you’re fortunate enough to have very large windows in your home, Lutron’s new line of motorized roller shades can cover them. Sivoia QS Triathlon WIDR roller shades are available in sizes as large as 12 feet wide by 12 feet tall. Integrate them into a connected-home system, such as Lutron’s Caseta DIY product or its dealer-installed RadioRA 2 or HomeWorks QS lighting systems. Read more: http://www.techhive.com/article/2994435/lighting/lutron-s-new-motorized-rollup-shades-available-in-sizes-as-big-as-12-feet-wide-by-12-feet-tall.html

Home automation is touted as the next big thing and the fact that companies are coming out with a slew of interconnected and smart devices is helping to foster the ecosystem. Not very long from now, we would be seeing entire house controlled by a single device tagged along with an app that could let you do virtually control the home, remotely. Read more: http://techpp.com/2015/10/16/savant-host-hub-smart-home/

We caught up with CEO William Lynch to shed some more light on the new line extension and answer the question: Why a remote? PSFK: Savant is known for creating automated products for the 1%—why the transition from castles and yachts to a more “affordable and accessible” smart home product? We feel like there’s an opportunity to bring the incredible Savant Home experience to more and more people. Read more: http://www.psfk.com/2015/10/savant-remote-control-smart-home-sonos-apple-tv-roku.html

The Google-owned company recently updated all three of the products in its lineup: its thermostat, connected security camera and smart smoke detector. I've been using just the latter two, because the ventilation system in my house is so ancient it would be ridiculous to connect it to the thermostat. I've been impressed with both devices, although I'm much more sold on the Protect smoke detector than the camera. Read more: http://www.readingeagle.com/home-and-real-estate/article/tech-review-nests-latest-home-automation-products-offer-pricey-protection

Lutron is adding new features and new dimmer and keypad options to its RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS series of custom-installed lighting-control systems, including remote access from a smartphone or tablet. The company is also expanding the functionality of its iOS and Android control apps. Read more: http://www.twice.com/news/home-automation/lutron-adds-new-keypads-remote-access-custom-lighting-systems/59145

What’s August Access? Basically it’s a new functionality built into August smart locks that enables third party home service providers – whether that’s a Sears repairman, a dog walker or house cleaner - to enter your home with a temporary digital key. August has struck deals with a variety of home service providers for the launch of August Access, including Postmates (delivery), Wag! (dogwalking), HelloAlfred (personal assistant), BloomNation (flower delivery), Sears Home Services (Sears…duh.) and seven more. Read more: http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelwolf/2015/10/14/with-august-access-smart-locks-could-be-key-to-service-economy/