Amulet - Voice recognition and control applications within the Connected Home
Mar 1 - Tom Abell
The Amulet Remote is another example of the increasing trend of interacting with your TV, Home Theater, and even Home, not just by giving commands…but by receiving answers in return as well.  Amulet is creating the sense of absolute control…by using our voices.

Undersea View from St Louis
Feb 22 - Integration Controls
Our client sought to enjoy a similar experience from a local boutique-style movie theater inside his home on somewhat of a limited budget and with keen aesthetic concerns. He wanted to be immersed in the movie, which required a performance level, both sonically and visually, that pleased the musicians ears with as much detail that would be placed in the mural itself.

Outdoor Entertainment Systems
Feb 22 - Leonardo ENERGY
A key aspect of outdoor entertainment systems is the wiring that is required for both power and audio distribution.  Outdoor wiring requires a better quality of wire coating and insulation than indoor wiring.  Typically, outdoor wiring is run through conduit, either rigid PVC or metal conduit.

RedEye: Control for the Whole Family
Feb 22 - ThinkFlood
Anyone in your house with an iPhone, iPad, iPad touch or computer can control your home theater. RedEye connects simultaneously to multiple iPhone, iPad or iPad touch devices – separately or all at once.

Read More Articles in the Current eMagazine

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced the finalists for the 2011 Mark of Excellence Awards. Presented by CEA’s TechHome Division to honor outstanding achievement in custom home electronics, winners will be announced at an awards reception on Friday, March 18, 2011, during the 12th annual Electronic House Expo (EHX). EHX 2011 returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, March 17-19, 2011. CEA’s Mark of Excellence Awards honor the most innovative custom home electronics products, services and installation technologies. Entries are submitted in Supplier and Systems Integrator categories, and reviewed by a panel of independent industry experts. Each category features Platinum and Gold awards for outstanding industry achievement. The Mark of Excellence Awards Reception will be held at the Orange County Convention Center, Room W221, on Friday, March 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $49 and can be purchased online. Click to view the finalists for the 2011 Mark of Excellence Awards.

Read More - Hot Stories

You might say that the world simply doesn't need another streaming media device. And you could be right. But could we use another streaming media device that actually does something different and unique? Yeah, we could get into that. JetStream HD might be that device. Rather than being a software solution, this is actually a software + hardware combination. The product launched this week at DEMO Spring 2011, with a $199 box promising to change the way iPad users think about streamed content. In time, the product will be able to stream to iPhones, iPod touches and maybe even Android phones. The $199 box accepts an Ethernet cable, which is used to link it to a PC/media storage system in your home. From there, it can be connected to a wireless router. Than, any content on a home PC or server can be streamed to the iPad on-the-go, over the Internet. JetStream HD requires that users are authenticated via an iOS app, which ensures that only they can view the media. This enables remote access viewing of the content, and it works well with both Wi-Fi or 3G connections. Of course, 3G viewing will look a bit softer, but that's the nature of the beast.

Read More - The Media Stream

RTI - A full line of professional grade handheld remotes

From waterproof to wireless Ethernet, customizable display to color graphics, our remote controls will expand the range of integration options available to you. While our product line grows to meet your needs, our commitment remains the same - RTI products will continue to be available exclusively through custom installation professionals.

We are pleased to introduce the following new or renewing Partners

• IntraSonic Technology, Inc.
• Atlantic Technology
• RTI (Remote Technologies Inc)
• Viking Electronics

>>> Find Out More Here >>>
or send email to sales@hometoys.com