IC Realtime officially launched Bunker, an edge-AI platform that aims to deliver security intelligence for residential spaces. Bunker is powered by NVIDIA Jetson edge computing technology, and processes visual information, identifies activity that departs from established patterns and learns the recurring rhythms of a specific home or property over time. Bunker’s open, device-agnostic architecture works […]

Dirac officially announced that Emotiva’s new LXR-11 AV receiver and LXP-16 surround processor will launch with Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control, and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment included and ready to use out of the box, with no additional license purchase required. The company said that the launch marks a major update […]

CEDIA Expo announced that 9,653 people visited the trade show at the Colorado Convention Center from Sept. 2-4.  Event organizers said more than 320 exhibiting brands came together with the residential integration community to reconnect with customers, build new relationships and create new business opportunities. “What stood out in Denver was the quality of the […]

By Steph Beckett and Cory Knapp This year marked my sixth CEDIA Expo. I’ve attended every year since 2021, and every year I look forward to seeing what’s new in residential AV. This year, I brought along our content specialist, Cory Knapp, for his first-ever CEDIA Expo. We thought that gave us an excellent reason […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Sonos has had a big month. At the end of August/early September, the company announced a fleet of updates, including Sonos 27, the latest version of its audio operating system. The idea is this new update will bring features that expand its open platform and adaptability. Right after that announcement, […]

Dirac today announced at CEDIA Expo 2026 that NAD Electronics’ CI SA2-120 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Module and NAD CI S2 BluOS Streaming Module have been certified to support Dirac Live Room Correction, expanding access to advanced room optimization across NAD’s custom installation portfolio. The series is designed for professional integrators, a line of flexible, high-performance […]

CEDIA officially announced the winners of the 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards Americas. The organization said that the year’s theme, “Beyond What You See” captured the outstanding achievements in innovation, technical excellence and design. The winners were revealed at CEDIA Expo in Denver, supported by headline sponsor Lutron, category sponsor AVPro Global and sponsors DMF […]

ADI announced that it is showcasing its expanding ecosystem of connected solutions at CEDIA Expo 2026, demonstrating how its distributed brands, exclusive brands and value-added services work together to help integrators design, deploy, manage and support connected living experiences. The company is highlighting its solutions under its “ADI Gives You More” mantra, presenting integrated hardware, […]

Coastal Source is showcasing its expanded portfolio of outdoor audio, lighting and design solutions at CEDIA Expo 2026. The company said it is demonstrating how professionally designed outdoor living spaces can transform residential properties while creating new opportunities for integrators. Coastal Source said it is highlighting new solutions in both the Colorado Convention Center and […]

Magnetar officially debuted ULTIMA, a luxury media transport featuring a DC power stage. The company said the solution is engineered as a pure reference source and is designed to preserve source integrity from disc to display or external processor for home cinema and high-performance audio systems. The company said ULTIMA builds on Magnetar’s MKII platform […]

Kaleidescape officially announced the Compact Terra Prime 246TB solid-state drive (SSD) movie server at CEDIA Expo 2026. The high capacity movie server is designed for luxury home cinemas. The company said the Terra Prime 246TB is housed in the same compact chassis as the Strato K movie player and is precision-crafted from black anodized aluminum […]

Shelly Group announced the integration of Shelly devices with Brilliant NextGen. The first two Shelly sensors – the Shelly Bluetooth Motion and Shelly Bluetooth Door/Window, as well as the Shelly Bluetooth-to-Wi-Fi gateway and Shelly relay lineup, are fully integrated with the Brilliant platform and available to every Brilliant user. Brilliant users can now seamlessly sync […]

The Z-Wave Alliance announced that it is highlighting the presence of its members across the CEDIA Expo 2026 show floor, giving professional integrators and other attendees opportunities to connect with companies and solutions from across the Z-Wave ecosystem. Z-Wave Alliance members will be available at the Airzone Booth (C1116), Alarm.com (4300), Alfred International (727), LifeSmart […]

Theory Audio Design is introducing the p9 pendant loudspeaker at CEDIA Expo 2026. According to Theory, the p9 unites wide bandwidth, lively dynamics, high maximum output and refined acoustic performance in a slender profile. The p9’s nine-inch coaxial driver is fitted with a carbon fiber sandwich low frequency diaphragm that leverages the company’s Theorem High […]

DMF announced it will bring its ‘Artful lighting for everyday luxury’ philosophy to CEDIA Expo 2026.  According to DMF, attendees will experience how the Artafex line of luxury lighting solutions including the new Artafex 1, offers multi-use solutions for every application, from a single room to an entire home, while integrating with popular control systems.  […]

Bluesound plans to debut its redesigned PULSE SUB wireless subwoofer  at CEDIA Expo 2026. The subwoofer is designed to work with the PULSE CINEMA and PULSE CINEMA MINI wireless soundbars and deliver deeper, more dynamic bass to movies, music, TV and gaming. The PULSE SUB combines a cylindrical form factor with a 350-watt amplifier and […]

Kaleidescape announced that it will celebrate its 25th anniversary at CEDIA Expo 2026 with the debut of its Strato K movie player and conversations shaping the future of premium home entertainment. The company previously launched Strato K – the world’s first 8K-certified movie player featuring the company’s new 4K Cinematic movie format. Kaleidescape will feature […]

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group announced that it will showcase at CEDIA Expo 2026. On Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Thursday, Sept. 3, dealers and press are invited to Meeting Room 207, where active and static displays give attendees hands-on time with the newest JBL Synthesis and ARCAM products alongside the designers and engineers who built them. […]

CEDIA announced it will reveal the findings from its 2026 U.S. Professional Smart Home Market Analysis during the CEDIA Town Hall at CEDIA Expo. Registered attendees will get a first look at the research, which CEDIA said will provide a comprehensive snapshot of technology adoption, installation trends and the factors influencing the residential technology industry. […]

ADI officially announced a redesigned Parasol experience within its 1Plan platform, aiming to provide custom integrators with a single place to design, sell, activate and manage recurring services. The company said the update represents the most significant evolution of Parasol, ADI’s 24/7 end-customer remote support and monitoring service, since its launch in 2019. It brings […]

JVC Projectors, Home Theater, part of the Visual Systems division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, is set to showcase its latest D-ILA home theater projection technologies at CEDIA 2026 in Denver, Colorado, Sept. 1st–4th, at Booth #3511. JVC said it will demonstrate how home theater performance goes beyond brightness, requiring a balanced combination of contrast, color […]

DoorBird announced that it will exhibit at CEDIA Expo 2026 in Denver from Sept. 2-4, 2026. The company will showcase its latest innovations for residential, multi-family, gated, commercial, and small business applications. The newest additions to the DoorBird portfolio, including the DoorBird D22, the upcoming D31 5G and the company’s new generation of indoor stations […]

PowerShades announced it will introduce its new full-cassette awnings at CEDIA Expo 2026, Sept. 1-4, in Denver, CO. The company said the new custom automated awning combines style, functionality, convenience and precision control. PowerShades full-cassette automated awnings aim to extend smart home living via a remote control. Adding the optional Bond Bridge Pro serves to […]

Epson announced that it will showcase its latest home projection solutions at CEDIA Expo 2026. The company said that the displays will aim to demonstrate how advancements in projection technology can deliver premium viewing experiences across dedicated home theaters and thoughtfully designed living spaces while giving integrators new ways to complement the aesthetics and functionality […]

Lumagen is set to debut the ArtisaN 8K Ready video and audio processor at CEDIA Expo 2026. ArtisaN features eight inputs, two outputs, real-time video scaling, HDR dynamic tone mapping, precise lip-sync control and low-latency game mode with a fixed 3-millisecond video delay. Lumagen also offers an ArtisaN upgrade path to 4K120 and 8K processing. […]

CEDIA has announced three of its individual award recipients for 2026, celebrating outstanding careers that have been defined by innovation, leadership, and long-standing service. Peter Lyngdorf has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award (LTA), and Dave Tkachuk and Gordon van Zuiden have been named this year’s Fellows. The company said that these awards recognize individuals […]

K-Array USA is set to showcase its residential-focused product lineup at CEDIA Expo 2026, taking place Sept. 2-4 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The company said the show marks the next stop for a range of products that were presented at InfoComm 2026 with K-array USA now turning its attention to the residential […]

I catch up with Jason McGraw to preview CEDIA Expo 2026, highlighting the technologies, education and networking opportunities awaiting attendees in Denver. From AI and energy management to lighting, cybersecurity and whole-home integration, we discuss the biggest trends driving the residential AV market and why this year’s show is designed to help integrators grow their […]

Wisdom Audio announced the launch of the Insight P3m Product Series loudspeaker. According to Wisdom Audio, the new series consists of passive models in vertical (mono), horizontal (mono), L&R (stereo) and LCR configurations. All configurations can be customized in length and height up to 100 inches, as well as in color. The P3m models use […]

NextLevel Acoustics announced the debut of “Beyond the Room”, produced by Nick Matzke from Bayview Audio, an all-new immersive audio demonstration created to showcase the movement, dynamics, impact and scale of today’s high-performance home cinema systems. “Beyond the Room” will begin the first day of CEDIA Expo 2026 on Sept. 2. The company said that […]

Vanco International LLC announced that it has expanded the Beale Street Audio lineup with two new indoor/outdoor surface-mount speakers. The 6.5-inch W65V-BSC and 8-inch W80V-BSC feature a weatherproof design with flexible power configurations in an effort to provide integrators with a versatile solution for commercial and residential spaces. The new speakers feature an IP66-rated enclosure […]

DreamWall is set to debut its latest generation of Outdoor CooLED Ultra-Bright, Weatherproof COB MicroLED Video Wall solutions at CEDIA Expo 2026. The solutions are designed for luxury residential, commercial AV and digital signage applications. DreamWall’s Outdoor CooLED Pixel Pitch displays are available in sizes from 115 inches to 317 inches and aim to deliver […]