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Swann is the next company to offer a residential security product-- the Smart Security Camera, featuring 1080p video, night vision and IP65-rated weatherproofing for use both indoors and outside.

The camera has a 120-degree wide-angle lens, allowing customers to capture faces and license plates from multiple angles. True Detect heat-sensing technology prevents false-alarm triggers of the pet movement or tree blowing variety, while heat-based PIR (Passive Infrared) motion detection distinguishes the heat of larger objects, including people and cars.

While industry press was still under embargo, the Spanish newspapers broke the news this morning:  ISE is moving to Barcelona in 2021.

According to a subsequent ISE press release, the local newspapers wrongly claim the move is scheduled for 2020. It is a 2021 move. And the new venue, according to ISE, will become the permanent location for the world’s largest AV and systems integration show.

It, is of course, all about getting more exhibition space to continue ISE growth. ISE 2018 attracted 80,923 attendees-- 22,000 were visiting the show for the first time while 1296 exhibitors filled 53,000 net sqm of floor space in 15 halls. ISE 2019 is expected to increase these record-breaking figures.

The decision to relocate the ISE exhibition comes after 18 months of research into the viability of remaining at the RAI Amsterdam. With annual growth in ISE exhibitors and attendees approaching 10%, and the international AV market forecast to grow by 5% per annum through to 2021, it was concluded that ISE was outgrowing its popular Amsterdam location. ISE, for good reasons, has been reluctant to leave Amsterdam, a city where ISE has thrived.

Customers get an interesting option for a smart lighting control product-- the Velux Active smart roof windows/skylights use Netatmo intelligence to monitor sunlight, humidity, temperature and CO2 levels.

First announced back at CES 2017, the Velux Active skylights automatically adjust open/close levels, as well as motorised shades. The solution includes a wifi gateway and controls for Velux Integra roof windows and sunscreen products, plus an iOS/Android control app. As for sensors, the company offers weather gauges, rain gauges, wind gauges, security cameras and indoor air quality monitors, and the "with Netatmo" program allows integration into smart home systems.

Revolution Acoustics announces the RevNet series of audiophile Class D amplifiers, available in standard or Dante versions all occupying a half rack unit of space, ideal for both consumer and professional markets.

Each amplifer delivers 2 channels of 140W RMS (or 1 channel at 280W in 70/100V mode) with frequency response of 20Hz - 20kHz and 26dB gain. A built-in DSP provides 31 band EQ with an Auto EQ function accessible through an Android/iOS companion app. Also included is an on-board sound masking generator.

James Loudspeaker unveils two smaller versions of the W-Series wedge form factor boundary speakers-- the unobtrusive 42Qw and 43Qw, both built out of aircraft-grade aluminium for strength and sonic performance.

Designed for integration where walls and ceilings converge, the two speakers are ideal for multi-zone audio audio, height channels for theatre systems (Atmos, Auro3D and DTS:X) and outdoor audio applications. Inside is a new version of the 4-inch woofer originally used in the 42AT landscape loudspeaker, designed using a Santoprene surround and aluminium cone.