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Sonos expands its lineup with the new Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra products, bringing immersive sound to home theater and personal listening.
Beam Ultra is a compact soundbar featuring true 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos, upward-firing drivers, and AI speech enhancement for clear dialogue.
Ace Ultra noise-canceling headphones feature rich, detailed audio, adaptive noise cancellation, spatial sound with a new driver, up to 35 hours of battery life with ANC on, and a direct connection to a Sonos system.
Kwikset is expanding its smart lock portfolio with a new lineup of SKUs designed to give integrators more flexibility, reliability, and control across projects. This line extension introduces enhanced compatibility with Zigbee 3.0, enabling seamless connectivity across ecosystems and simplifying integration with leading smart home and security platforms.
Why it matters for you:
Whether you're upgrading an existing system or designing a new deployment, Kwikset’s expanded lineup helps you deliver smarter, more connected access solutions with confidence.
Control4 X4 OS 4.3 continues the evolution of the Control4 experience with enhanced surveillance, more responsive communications, expanded Zigbee 3.0 device support, continued X4 usability improvements, and support for upcoming products including Control4 Chime Pro Video Doorbell and Control4 Smart Thermostat.
The Yale Assure Lock 2 is now smarter than ever with convenient and secure keyless access for your customers. The Assure Lock 2 now features a Zigbee radio, allowing for integration into Control4 systems. Going key-free has never been easier with hands-free Auto-Unlock, simple keypad access, and the option for a back-up key.
Features
• Built-in Wi-Fi technology
• Share and schedule access with trusted guests
• Remote access from anywhere
• Integrates with top smart home partners and voice assistants
• Let us get the door™ with hands-free auto-unlock