Electronic House announces the winners for the 2015 Products of the Year awards. The Products of the Year awards recognize the best technologies, products and services for the Electronic House.
The award submissions were reviewed by a judging panel of several credible industry leaders along with the editors of Electronic House and CE Pro who consider all aspects involved such as creativity, innovation, functionality, aesthetics and lifestyle benefits.
The following are the 2015 Products of the Year in the LIGHTING category with the top winners in each category identified with a 2015 Winner insignia:
fixtures, LED, & FIber optic devices
Eaton’s Cooper Lighting Business Halo RA LED Adjustable Gimbals Series
The Halo RA LED Series is a complete all-in-one Adjustable Gimbal LED Module for 4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch aperture recessed downlights, offering 35-degree tilt and up to 360-degree rotation. $56; cooperlighting.com
Epic Sky Technology :— The Epic FLARE
The New Epic Serial LED downlight system is the next advanced step in interior lighting. The FLARE has applied new serial technology and color changing capabilities to achieve a great effect. The result is smooth white tunable color temperature light output with ultra-high efficiencies, as well as color changing flexibility for ambient lighting that can be controlled by a home automation system. The Epic FLARE downlights can be initiated immediately when walking inside to have dinner or going to the living room, then color changing control to set a mood in the room, then return to normal schedule when finished. Color changing light themes can be easily triggered from the comfort of your home automation system. $899.99; epicskytech.com
lighting controllers & accessories
Crestron Pyng
It supports setup and control of wireless lighting devices, shading solutions, thermostats, and wireless door locks, as well as security systems right from the iPad using the professional Crestron products trusted for years by industry pros. Infinitely expandable, Pyng enables seamless integration with all Crestron technology, including DigitalMedia and audio distribution. Free App; crestron.com
Epic Sky Technology Epic’s CENTRO-C IP Gateway
The CENTRO 8 is a powerful automation processor enabling an integration partner the ability to create a completely customized touchscreen control system. Utilizing advanced embedded software, and programmable using Epic’s DemoPad Professional Software, the CENTRO 8 processor can become the heartbeat of any complex installation. The CENTRO 8 processor incorporates an array of connectivity ports for the integration of IR, RS-232, contact closures, VF inputs, HDMI, USB, audio, and LAN. $2,200; epicskytech.com
Lutron Electronics Caséta Wireless
Lutron Caséta Wireless products and the Lutron Smart Bridge and app is a smart, connected home mobile solution. $180; casetawireless.com
Motorized Window Treatments & Windows
Crestron Hartmann&Forbes Shades with Digital QMT motor
The Crestron Hartmann&Forbes Collection offers an exquisite assortment of artisanal hand-loomed textiles designed specifically for use with the world’s first brushless digital shade motor. Pricing varies; crestron.com
Lutron Electronics Sivoia QS Triathlon Battery-Powered Roller Shade
Sivoia QS Triathlon Battery-Powered Roller Shades are ultra-quiet, install wirelessly and can be operated via a wireless remote control, smart device or keypad. $589; casetawireless.com
QMotion Advanced Shading Systems Honeycomb Shades
QMotion Honeycomb Shades offer quiet operation, excellent insulation, are safe by design, and upgradable from manual to motorized. They can be operated via remote, smartphone, or even by hand, with our patented manual override feature. $595; QMotionShades.com
QMotion Advanced Shading Systems Motorized Drapery Rods
QMotion Motorized Drapery Rods are the industry’s first and only trackless motorized drapery rod. Eliminated are the unsightly wires and external motors, resulting in a sleek, sophisticated, battery-operated drapery rod. $1,150; QMotionShades.com
QMotion Advanced Shading Systems QAdvanced Roller Shades
QMotion’s QAdvanced Automated Roller Shades provide revolutionary advantages in window coverings. Ultra-quiet, friction-free operation. and no external wires, with batteries and motors inside the shade tube, and an exclusive manual override. $750; QMotionShades.com
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