Music to Your Fingertips
Polish brand Fibaro is bringing its extensive home automation product line to the U.S., but one of the most interactive devices is one you won’t even see. Swipe is the maker’s wireless gesture control pad, which lets users operate lighting, audio, and other home control systems without touching the device. Mount the gesture pad in a frame, or install it under material up to 1 inch thick to create interactive countertops or other surfaces.
OnControls’ new Onlink Pro gateways function differently from other black box devices. The gateways translate other devices’ languages into IP, making them readable by smartphones and tablets. The result is home automation systems that can operate with the the device already in your pocket, rather than with separate remotes or touchscreens. Each gateway can communicate with up to 40 devices simultaneously, and OnControls integrates with numerous popular smart home brands.
MantelMount, a specialized bracket for wall-mounted flat-screen TVs that are mounted above a mantel, sets the screen TV at a 9-degree downward angle for viewing and has an extension arm that can lower the TV up to 24 inches for eye-level viewing. The easy-install unit accommodates TVs from 48 to 80 inches, and includes paintable bracket covers for seamless installation. and a heat-sensing handle that changes color when its temperature exceeds 110°F.
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