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Bilsdale Update – Delay to the planned temporary transmitter at Bilsdale

August 31, 2021 No Comments Trade News ,
Freeview

Freeview has just updated their service update on the latest information and guidance for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire. Since 11th August, engineers have been able to restore some channels to around 400,000 households by installing temporary transmitter towers at Eston Nab and Arncliffe Wood and also re-configuring relays in the area. As [...]read moreBilsdale Update – Delay to the planned temporary transmitter at Bilsdale

Upcoming changes to Now 70′ & 80’s on 25th August 2021

August 23, 2021 No Comments Trade News ,
Freeview

The following channel changes will be taking place on Freeview on Wednesday 25th August: Now 70’s & 80’s are moving home Now 80’sis moving to channel 76 Now 70’sis moving to channel 75 There will be changes to coverage for Now 70’s resulting in loss of coverage outside the Manchester area and Now 80’s resulting in [...]read moreUpcoming changes to Now 70′ & 80’s on 25th August 2021

Ring Professional Programme

August 23, 2021 No Comments Trade News ,
Ring Installer

  Have you installed a Ring Smart doorbell or looking to do so.  You may not be aware but Ring provide a Professional Programme just for installers of smart home products. The aim of the programme is to support the education of professional installers for Ring products which covers their full range of home security [...]read moreRing Professional Programme

Freeview Bilsdale Transmitter Update

August 20, 2021 No Comments Trade News , ,
Freeview

Freeview has just updated the latest advice for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire.  You can read the full update on our service update article.  The latest includes updated advice for viewers in the following areas: Viewers in and around Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar, Thornaby-on-Tees and Billingham Switch on your TV and you should [...]read moreFreeview Bilsdale Transmitter Update

Smart Home Building Awards 2021

August 19, 2021 No Comments Trade News
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Along with the EI Live! show returning this September, so does the Smart Home Building Awards which will be held the evening of the 29th September at The Village Hotel in Farnborough. The awards have always been committed to rewarding excellence and is purely for the AV and Smart Building Sectors. Due to the effects [...]read moreSmart Home Building Awards 2021

What will your customers be looking for?

August 11, 2021 No Comments Trade News , ,
Smart Heating

Smart home technology is becoming more and more widely used. Most households have at least one form of smart technology in their home but which technology is going to be the most wanted over the coming years. Energy management – this part of smart home technology is expected to grow globally by 29.9% during 2021 [...]read moreWhat will your customers be looking for?

Interesting stats about the smart home

July 26, 2021 No Comments Trade News ,
Smart Home Technology Professional 1

It is always good to know what is happening in your sector and we have pulled together some interesting and informative stats which shows that this sector is only full of opportunities. These stats are compiled from various reports from the last 18 months. 3 in 4 (74%) of people own at least one smart [...]read moreInteresting stats about the smart home

EI Live – 29-30th September!

July 26, 2021 No Comments Trade News , , , , ,
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After missing last year, it is great to see the return of EI Live! On the 29th – 30th September at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. With the exhibition space almost full of exciting companies with a range of products, it is going to be great event. The mix of exhibitors will make [...]read moreEI Live – 29-30th September!

Blustream launch new Contractor 1080p Video of IP solution

June 18, 2021 No Comments Trade News ,
IP50HD

Leaders in the sector, Blustream have announced the launch of their latest Video of IP platform – the Contractor Series IP50HD.  Providing an ultra-flexible 1080p video distribution system which can be used for a number of solutions and projects. This new product is great for the sector as it enables an unrivalled opportunity now to [...]read moreBlustream launch new Contractor 1080p Video of IP solution

Savant – announces full integration with Ring X Line

June 18, 2021 No Comments Trade News ,
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Ring and Savant have been developing their close working partnership and have now announced the release of full integration with the Ring X Line and Savant Pro App. Savant were at the forefront of partners with Ring and were in fact the first control company to announce that they would be integrating with the Ring [...]read moreSavant – announces full integration with Ring X Line