In late 2016, the company re-launched its unique solution to total home control to the CEDIA channel of dealers. for a few years, it has stayed pretty quiet. Although Loxone has been available in the U.S. Loxone (pronounced “lox-own”) is based in Austria and has had a strong presence in Europe, boasting 9,000 integrators worldwide. I believe there is a strong market opportunity for products geared toward the “X-ennial” and Millennial client who is interested in “smart home” technology that is both cool and practical, wants professional installation and support, and is willing to “trade up” for a reasonable cost to a fully integrated control solution for the home. Various startups ride the wave of IoT tech, betting on DIY consumers adopting app based control for home technology. ![]() As an industry, we’ve been on the outside looking in as “ GAFA” pushes into the market. ![]() ![]() Here's the real challenge: integrators across the industry have found their niche focusing on elite clientele - folks who can spend $100k+ on their home control systems and AV. If you read my previous article in this series, you’ll know that’s where I found myself. In my experience, most folks in the industry end up with a constantly evolving laboratory of electronics in their houses.īut what happens when you have the opportunity to start from scratch, on a normal consumer’s budget? The biggest challenge I’ve had, technology-wise, has been getting my Wi-Fi robust enough to handle all the devices we have connecting to the Internet and streaming (a handful of computers, kindles for the kids, mobile devices, and an iPad).
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