AVNation Staff

LG Electronics USA received the Vacation Rental Technology Innovation Award at the 2024 DARM Conference for its Pro:Centric Stay smart TV platform. This platform integrates premium TV experiences with property management and guest engagement tools, streamlining operations, boosting brand visibility, and creating revenue growth opportunities.

Blackwire Designs has added Island routers (Island and Island Pro) to its product lineup. These high-performance, secure routers are tailored for complex AV networks in residential and commercial applications.

Vanco International LLC has launched a new product page highlighting their extensive portfolio of TAA-compliant solutions, including products from their popular lines such as Evolution, Pulse Audio, and Beale Street.

Shelly Group is expanding its U.S. smart home portfolio with the introduction of upgraded Shelly Wave devices that support Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) technology. This includes new products and upgrades to existing devices, providing enhanced range, scalability, and energy efficiency.

Microsoft's Build and Ignite events in 2024 utilized a Cohesion PA system by ATK Audiotek, providing clear audio coverage across large spaces with complex setups, despite challenges like low ceilings and limited rigging points.

Madame Loyal Marseille, an indoor festival featuring theatrical performances and electronic music, utilized advanced Funktion-One audio systems. Developed in collaboration with Concept Group, Alive, and Funktion-One distributor Solution One, the event utilized Vero VX and Evo 7T systems, delivering an exceptional audio-visual experience.

Just Add Power's Advanced Matrix Programmer (AMP) software now supports Luxul's SW Series Managed PoE+ AV switches, streamlining setup and control for AVoIP systems using MaxColor™ 4K60, 3G Ultra, and 2G Omega devices. The Luxul SW Series introduces an updated UI and PoE+ budgets, simplifying installation and improving performance.

Sonnet Technologies unveiled the RackMac mini (2024+), DuoModo Mac mini Module (2024+), and MacCuff mini (2024+), offering innovative rackmount and mounting solutions for the M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini computers.

Shelly Group has certified nine additional Shelly Wave devices within the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem, bringing the total to ten certified products. These devices, using Z-Wave technology, offer enhanced interoperability, energy efficiency, and user-friendly automation within smart home networks.

Snap One, now part of ADI, has expanded its product portfolio to include office communication and collaboration solutions from Yealink and Audio-Technica. This addition brings a wide range of conferencing products, including video bars, microphones, and interactive displays, to meet growing demand in commercial AV.