June 20, 2025 | Volume: 22 | Issue 12

rAVe HomeAV Edition

Good afternoon, #AVtweeps! I hope you’ve all had a great week! This newsletter is all about taking a breather after InfoComm. We’re back from the show and this week has been all about breathing, catching up and getting ready for rePLAY InfoComm 2025 next week! Will you join us? It’s from June 24-26 and will be at 2 p.m. ET each day. Find out our favorite highlights from the show and get the closest thing we can give you to a show experience!

Also don’t miss all our coverage at rAVePUBS.com/infocomm.

Talk soon!

Steph Beckett

Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

Hearing Isn’t the Same as Understanding [Lee Distad]

There’s an old aphorism — and readers know how much I love those — that goes: If you want to be heard, you must make yourself be understood. A big part […]

The Daily Raff: InfoComm 2025 Day 1 Thoughts [Steph Beckett]

It’s official — Day 1 of InfoComm 2025 is officially OVER. And wow. The energy is truly something else. […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Sony Expands CS Series Speaker Lineup With Four New Models

Hunter Douglas Expands Smart Shading Options With New Specialty Shapes and Installer-Friendly Features

Hunter Douglas introduced several new features across its smart shading portfolio, expanding […]

K-array USA to Unveil Bold New Live Sound Innovations at InfoComm 2025

At this year’s InfoComm Show, K-array USA is preparing to unveil a striking new booth design and a powerful lineup of professional audio solutions. With a clear […]

Acurus Drops 200 Watt M8X 8-channel and M4X 4-channel Power Amplifiers

INDUSTRY NEWS

What’s New in HomeAV.

Silicon Labs, Trident IoT Earn Z-Wave Protocol Certification

The Z-Wave Alliance has announced that Silicon Labs and Trident IoT have received the organization’s newly established Z-Wave Protocol Certification. Both […]