Jasco Blog

For most of the aughts, Apple’s sleek design aesthetic focused on bright white minimalist finishes. This approach dominated the way tech giants designed and marketed products.  But recently, more and more companies are realizing that consumers are clamoring for more personalized tech gadgets. Consumers want their devices to not only stand out, but to also reflect their own styles and sensibilities. Here are some of today’s most popular color trends in tech.

As environmental awareness continues to rise, we want you to know most of our packaging is recyclable – and by purchasing from us, you play a role in making the world a cleaner place for all who call it home. Jasco's very own sustainability definition means our packaging, sourcing and recycling practices have been carefully crafted to advance our goal of environmental responsibility. As an industry leader in home electronics, lighting and power products, we are constantly striving to do our part in being a sustainable brand. Here's your first inside look at the steps we've taken and how you too can help reduce your carbon footprint.

We're proud to announce that we have been selected as a CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree for the Philips 4-Device Universal Companion Remote with Flip & Slide™ Cradle. The remote includes a patent-pending Flip & Slide™ Cradle that securely houses compatible Roku streaming devices or Amazon Fire TV devices to provide complete functionality and ultimate control while consolidating multiple remotes into one. 

It can be tough to keep up with all of the new content that is published and what's new on the market, especially those of you that are within the tech industry and its ever-evolving ways. It is through our blog that we connect you with highlights and exciting news along the way. This year has been a big year for Jasco as we debuted a whole new line of Z-Wave Smart Switches, introduced more characters to our Projectables family, launched a new website and much more. We've recapped below some of Jasco's best news and helpful information from this year with our most popular blog posts you never meant to miss.

We're excited to announce the launch of our redesigned website and new checkout experience that allows consumers to shop thousands of products, ranging from smart home to LED lighting, and choose a cause that matters most to them at checkout. Shoppers on byjasco.com can now be a part of the solution to help people around the world by selecting a humanitarian cause after their purchase. Our new website is more than an improved design or mobile-friendly checkout experience, it’s about purchases that help save lives and impact communities around the world by donating 50% of net profits to causes that matter.

Anticipation for the sequel to Disney’s modern animated classic Frozen is at an all-time high. Following the next movie release, kids will be once again be belting out the verses of “Let it Go” or “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”. Fans young of age and of heart will be clambering for the wave of exciting new Frozen toys and merchandise that will inevitably wash over the marketplace. And rightfully so! When it comes down to it, who can resist the loveable charms of Olaf or the heroic spirit of Anna?

What no one can resist is the smile on the face of a child when they get to bring home an aspect of a story that has inspired them to embrace their own voice; the magic of their own personality. When the first film released, we at Jasco Products were excited to be able to release a unique lineup of items officially licensed by Disney. And with the sequel just around the corner we are very proud to introduce our brand new Frozen II night lights!

We are proud to announce a new line of Honeywell-branded Under Cabinet Lighting. Each product comes with a limited-lifetime warranty to provide peace of mind. Ideal for under cabinets and over cabinet lighting, this line of products uses long-lasting, energy efficient LED technology to eliminate the need for replacement bulbs. New product offerings now include premium LED light fixtures and accent lighting featuring linkable, dimmable, and flexible installation of stylish and modern lighting options. 

We're pleased to announce that Jasco recently increased the minimum hourly wage from $13 to $15. This starting pay more than doubles the current federal and state of Oklahoma minimum wage of $7.25. 

In addition to the starting pay of $15 per hour, a monthly profit-sharing program is offered to all team members, which averages around 15 percent additional pay each month. With the profit-sharing program and the increased wage, this typically translates to a starting wage of $17.25 per hour. 

If you’re one of the 33 million cord-cutters and you rely on a TV antenna for local programming, or if you simply use an antenna as a backup for potential cable or satellite outages, then you should plan to rescan. Antenna users typically have access to more than 30 free over-the-air channels. Larger metro areas could have up to 100!

As channels change frequencies or are added to the airwaves, a quick channel scan can easily capture those updates and keep you from missing out on the best in free TV.

Although summer brings with it exciting adventures, time with family and friends and more, it also brings thunderstorms. Nothing can ruin a great day outside like a thunderstorm, especially if lightning is involved. That is why the National Weather Service conducts an annual campaign called Lightning Safety Week that has run through the first week of summer every year since 2001. The goal of Lightning Safety Week is to bring awareness to one of the most frequent, yet underrated, storm-related killers — lightning.

Each day of Lightning Safety Week shines a light on a different aspect of lightning safety. Knowledge is power, and a greater understanding of what lightning is and why it is so dangerous is key to protecting yourself and your home against it.