New Heise Connect App Goes Live for Smart Devices
Mar 20, 2023
Holly Hill, Fla. – Heise LED® by Metra Electronics® has designed an all-new Heise Connect app that is now available for download on smartphones and tablets. The app allows users to remotely control Heise LED automotive lighting accessories from the palm of their hand. This app works cohesively with all Heise LED lighting, which will now be known as the Heise Connect Universe (HCU) of products. An intuitive user interface automatically connects via Bluetooth® and detects the type of control box connected to the app; RGB, RGBW, or Chasing. Groups of all products can be used and controlled within the same mobile app, including three new Heise Connect controllers that debuted at SEMA: the HE-RGB-CB, HE-RGBW-CB, and HE-CHASE-CB.
Metra Electronics® Serializes Key Products to Improve Supply Chain and Retail Price Monitoring
Jan 18, 2023
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is excited to announce the launch of a serialization program for some of the manufacturer's most popular product lines. Individual batches of products will be tracked using a unique serialization process, allowing better supply chain control. The company is now serializing its popular Heise Pro Series replacement LED bulbs and will expand this process to include additional products in the near future. This is an effort to enforce the minimum advertised price (MAP) - the lowest price designated by Metra allowed to be publicly displayed for a product on sale by all distribution channels.
Metra Electronics® to Host Training Sessions at KnowledgeFest™ in Las Vegas, NV
Jan 17, 2023
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is heading to Las Vegas, Nevada to host new training sessions at KnowledgeFest™ and showcase their latest aftermarket installation products. At the booth will also be a Ford F-150 Lightning, built by Professional Car Audio of Visalia, CA, and customized with Metra products. Metra’s training sessions will cover new products launched at The 2022 SEMA Show. This includes new Shuriken Lithium Series batteries, dash kits, Axxess® integration products and DSPs, lighting and audio upgrades for Harley-Davidson® and Can-AM Ryker, aftermarket accessories that fit Jeep® and Bronco, and more. Metra is proud to once again support the industry by providing in-depth training sessions for installers at the event, hosted February 3-5. Training sessions include:
See New UTV and Golf Cart LEDs from Metra PowerSports® at SEMA
Oct 28, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra PowerSports® by Metra Electronics® will showcase a new Chasing LED Underglow Lighting Kit and a 3ft Chasing LED Whip Light designed to add brilliant lighting to UTVs and golf carts at SEMA 2022. These products install easily to provide fast and durable lighting solutions. They work with the Heise Connect Chasing Controller to allow users to control their LEDs from the palm of their hand when paired with the Heise Connect smartphone app.
Saddle Tramp® Debuts Lighting and Audio Products at SEMA
Oct 27, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics® is introducing new products designed to fit select Harley-Davidson®, Indian, and Can-AM Rykers at the 2022 SEMA Show. The manufacturer has designed new accent lighting, driving lights, audio accessories, and a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery from Shuriken's new Lithium Series. New products launching at SEMA will include:
Metra Electronics® Showcases New Products for Jeep® at SEMA
Oct 26, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra PowerSports® by Metra Electronics® is introducing new lighting and aftermarket accessories designed to fit select Jeep® Gladiator and Wrangler models at the 2022 SEMA Show. Metra's Jeep® Accessories product line has expanded to offer new Chasing LED Headlights, Smoked Turn Signal Lights, a Fender Light Harness, Smoked Taillights, an Overhead Soundbar Adapter, an Under Seat Amp Rack, and a Fuse Holder Bracket. These new accessories are designed for popular Jeep models and for those who want to make their vehicle unique while remaining durable enough to stand up to off-roading wear and tear. New products launching at SEMA will include:
Heise LED Introduces New Lighting at SEMA 2022
Oct 25, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Heise LED Lighting Systems® by Metra Electronics® is bringing an assortment of new RGB, RGBW, and Chasing LED vehicle lighting to SEMA 2022. On display will be innovative Expandable Wheel Rings, newly designed Cube Lights, Sequential Tailgate Bars, Wide Angle Rock Lights, a 5-Meter Chasing LED Strip Light Kit, and more. These products will be showcased November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center and feature:
Heise LED Debuts Lighting Control Solutions at SEMA 2022
Oct 24, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Heise LED® by Metra Electronics® is excited to present three new Heise Connect controllers for their popular RGB, RGBW, and Chasing automotive lighting products that pair with an all-new, free downloadable app that will soon be available for smartphones and tablets. These new products will be on display at Metra's two booths at the 2022 SEMA Show, November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. These new solutions make it easy to customize and control LEDs and work with all pre-existing Heise LED lighting products. Metra's main booth, #11139, will be located in the North Hall, and its off-roading and powersports products will be on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall.
Metra Electronics® Launches New Products for Ford Bronco at SEMA
Oct 19, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is introducing new products designed to fit select Ford Broncos at the 2022 SEMA Show. The manufacturer has launched its collection of Bronco accessories by adding Lighting Brackets with features such as a corrosion-resistant black powder-coated finish and plastic covers that conceal the mounting hardware. Metra will also showcase new aftermarket audio accessories such as a Dash-Mount Tweeter Plate, Speaker Harnesses, and a Kick Panel Speaker Adapter Plate. In addition, they will introduce patent-pending Rear Speaker Pods that allow installers to easily upgrade the 4" factory rear pods to considerably larger 6.5” or 6.75” speakers.
Metra Electronics® to Unveil Over 100 Products at SEMA 2022
Oct 4, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® announces that it will have two booths at the 2022 SEMA Show, November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center; booth #11139 in the North Hall and its off-roading and powersports products on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall. Metra has supported SEMA throughout its virtual events and other safety protocols because the trade show is so vital to 12 volt and other industries. This year will mark a return to pre-pandemic attendance for the SEMA show, and the manufacturer is looking forward to welcoming a larger number of 12 volt enthusiasts to their booths than they've seen in the past two years.