RTI control system get integration with another product-- the August Smart Lock Pro, thanks to the addition of the RTI ZW-9 Z-Wave interface module and the RTiPanel app.
The ZW-9 uses the Z-Wave wireless protocol to provide communications between an RTI system and the Smart Lock Pro. Combined with an RTI XP processor, this allows users to lock and unlock the deadbolt, as well as monitor lock status and battery level, via RTI user interface, be it a handheld touchscreen controller, tabletop touch panel or smart device app.
The series consists of bookshelf and floorstanding speakers, as well as a dedicated centre and a subwoofer suitable for both two-channel and multichannel installations. Inside the speakers are the Black C-CAM dome tweeter from the company's Bronze series and smooth flowing HiVe II port technology for fast transient response and tighter bass, while high overall impedance (8 ohms) allows driving with low power amplifiers.
The S. Korean company offers a total of 10 OLED TVs for 2018, including the W8, G8, E8, C8 and B8. Each model comes in a range of form factors, such as Picture-on-Wall (model 77/65W8), One Glass Screen (model G5G8), Picture-on-Glass (model 65/55E8) and Cinema Screen (model 77/65/55C8 and 65/55B8). Screen sizes range from 55- to 77-inch, with the 9 AI-enabled SUHD sets (model SK95, SK85 and SK80) coming in sizing ranging from 49- to 75-inch.
Conducted in H2 2017 together with Futuresource, the CEDIA survey aims to conduct comprehensive research into the UK professional smart home market. It involved both members and non-members, and consisted of 76 questions covering business functions, installation types, equipment choices, workforce size and the areas installers consider most important for their businesses.
The TK800 is designed for consumer applications, with a number of pre-loaded templates including dedicated Football and Sports modes. The Football Mode claims to preserve natural skin tones while intensifying green grass. It also clarifies announcer commentary against the cheering crowd of an open-air stadium. Meanwhile the Sports Mode prioritises skin shades while enhancing wood tones, vivid reds and balanced greens and blues.
Holland is currently testing a Sharp prototype 70-inch 8K TV. In comparison with a 4K TV of the same size from the same company, he says the difference between the two TVs is "like looking at a decent fine art print versus a really good one." The test involves aerial footage Holland shot in 8K watched from around 2m away, "within the ideal viewing distance for a 70-inch screen based on THX's numbers."
