AVWeek Episode 110: X-10 Is Dead

What is the deal with Crestron’s new App Market? Nest has an API; how long until AV manufacturers embrace this IT-centric idea. Revolabs says “analog is dead”. Are they right? Plus, should integrators refuse clients based on ethical concerns.

Host: Tim Albright Founder

Guests: Brad Grimes from InfoComm International, Chris Neto of AVHelpdesk, Dan Fulmer from Fultech Solutions, and Joshua Stackhouse of AMS.

Record Date: 9/20/2013

Running Time: 1:03:23

Topics Covered: Crestron’s new App market – 2:00 The Nest API – 16:00 Is Analog Dead? – 36:00 Refusing work based on ethical concerns – 45:00

Story Links The new Crestron App Market Nest unveils their API Staples enters home automation Savant’s self-configuring remote control InfoComm India is a huge success Revolabs says the analog era is over Should integrators refuse jobs for ethical reasons

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