On Thursday, September 5, Daryl Friedman, global CEO and president of CEDIA, and legendary filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld delivered a powerful message about the future of smart home technology and the evolving world of home cinema during CEDIA Expo 2024. Friedman introduced industry icon Sonnenfeld, who has worked on popular films like “When Harry Met Sally,” […]

Séura announced the Smart TV Mirrors using 4K UHD Smart TVs and a 70% increase in brightness the TV’s now have apps. They also include a new remote control with Air Mouse Technology, allowing you to use as both a cursor and remote control for the ultimate customization. The new Smart TV Mirrors are available […]

  Russound announced the Cinema Bar 3.0, a passive soundbar designed for use with wall-mounted TVs 65″ and larger with 100W RMS power handling per channel. Three full-range 4-inch drivers, three 1-inch tweeters, and three 4-inch passive radiators provide the audio. The Russound Cinema Bar 3.0 features a reinforced MDF body with isolated audio chambers […]

SKYWORTH launched its 4K QLED Canvas Art TV; a native 4K QLED TV designed digital showcase for works of art and photos. The Canvas also features IP controls for Crestron and Control4, providing custom integrators with more flexibility. One of the features of Canvas is its all-in-one “flush mount” design without an external connection box. […]

Savant just debuted a new “professional residential” version of its GE-branded Proseo lighting and shading products.
 This offering of premium smart GE residential lighting, custom shades and controllers can be controlled by Savant’s app as a standalone option or as part of a larger Savant whole home solution. Proseo lighting solutions will run on Savant’s […]

Sony announced two new native 4K laser home cinema projectors, powered by BRAVIA XR Processor for Projector. The new projectors are the first models that make up part of Sony’s comprehensive BRAVIA home cinema line-up, made available alongside the BRAVIA 9, 8 and 7 series TVs and BRAVIA The two new native 4K HDR laser […]

Lutron Electronics entered the color LED tape market with the Lumaris tape light family: a new RGB + Tunable White tape, and a new 5-channel controller that’s native to Lutron control systems. Lumaris tape light solutions make it easy for pros to install and program layers of light in popular tape applications like undercabinet, cove, […]

Lutron Electronics unveiled enhancements to its shading portfolio including the introduction of the Natural Light Optimization (NLO) feature for Roller Shades, a Recessed System for Drapery Tracks, and Palladiom Bracket Finish in Aged Bronze. Lutron’s NLO for roller shades simplifies programming by automatically adjusting shades throughout the day and across seasons based on precise solar […]

Digital Projection has launched a new single-chip DLP laser projector dubbed the E-Vision 10000i using Texas Instruments’ 0.8” HEP (high-efficiency pixel) DMD (digital micromirror device) chip. The single-chip 4K design us native 4K+ resolution, 10,000 lumens and HDR-compliant without brightness decay; it also achieves REC 2020 color space, and a contrast ratio between 2,400:1 and […]

Nice today announced its NiceOS 8.9 software upgrade that adds a voice assistant and the company also introduced new hardware for the Nice Home Management platform. NiceOS 8.9: With this latest software upgrade, Nice gives home automation a more personalized approach. With NiceOS 8.9 comes the Nice voice assistant, which allows users to control their […]

LED Experts Group (also known as Crimson AV) has partnered with NovaStar to distribute their products throughout North America. “We see the direct-view LED market growing rapidly, and with that growth comes confusion. If you don’t know, ‘LED work with someone who does,’ is not only our tagline, but it aligns with our mission statement. […]

Hunter Douglas debuted its Solar Charger Kit today; using low-light harvesting capabilities, the Solar Charger offers charging for PowerView Automation shades. Hunter Douglas engineered its Solar Charger to work even in suboptimal lighting conditions. The charger works well even in low-light, north-facing windows — meaning most rechargeable PowerView shades connected to a Solar Charger will […]

Onkyo announced the TX-RZ30 Channel A/V Receiver, as it expands its premium RZ Series lineup. This 9.2-channel, 100 watt-per-channel SMART AV Receiver delivers immersive sound featuring Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Dirac Live Room Correction, Dolby Atmos 3D Sound, THX Certification, IMAX Enhanced, Klipsch Optimize Mode and more. The TX-RZ30 A/V Receiver offers Class A/B amplification, HDMI 2.1a, 8K/4K […]

Quantum Media Systems announced the XDR Pro Cinema Video Wall. The XDR Pro Cinema Video Wall is specifically designed for residential use and includes processing for HDMI 2.1 sources, a 120Hz refresh rate, 100% coverage of the P3 color space, and up to 8K resolutions. The XDR Pro Cinema Video Wall automatically adjusts its viewing […]

WiiM and Origin Acoustics co-introduce the MOD S streamer and MOD A80 amplifier for residential and commercial custom installations. The WiiM MOD S is a dedicated streamer featuring an AKM AK4493SEQ DAC, Hi-res Audio support up to 24bit/192kHz and versatile connectivity for various installations. Also, debuting is the WiiM MOD A80, which combines an ESS […]

Everyone who has ever taken a sales training course has been taught this: Don’t pre-judge anyone. Get to know them, and without making assumptions learn who they are (and what they need and want), then sell to them accordingly. We’ve all heard it; yet it still happens. It still happens because people are people, and […]

Theory Audio Design has added a line of landscape loudspeakers in the form of the ic6-Bollard, a 6.5” full-range landscape loudspeaker and the iws12-Bollard, a 12” landscape subwoofer. Building on Theory’s ic6 Acoustic Core platform, the new ic6-Bollard is the ic6 loudspeaker installed into an elegant dark chocolate (and paintable) stainless steel Bollard housing. Once […]

MirageVision TV will exhibit at CEDIA Expo 2024, taking place from September 5-7 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. As the premier event for residential technology, CEDIA Expo provides the perfect platform for MirageVision TV to unveil its latest innovations and demonstrate why it remains at the forefront of the Outdoor TV market, […]

MirageVisionTV has appointed Michael Campagna as the company’s new president and CEO. Since 2004, MirageVisionTV has been at the forefront of converting brand-name indoor TVs into high-performance outdoor TVs. The company’s weatherization system and picture enhancement technology are meticulously applied to each TV and display at its Las Vegas facility. According to the company, this […]

WALL-SMART announced partnerships and product offerings designed for the Josh.ai Touchscreen, RTI touch panels and Vantage keypads. Earlier this year, Josh.ai expanded its voice-control platform with the release of the Josh Touchscreen, an 8-inch device that adds a physical interface to its ecosystem. Now, through a partnership with WALL-SMART, this touch screen can be recessed […]

Russound is now shipping the D1675 16-channel Digital Amplifier. The 16-channel D1675 is 2RU high and delivers 75 watts per channel. Other models include the eight-channel D890 and the 12-channel D1290 (now available), both 1RU in height. The D-Series amplifiers include new audio filter options that allow installers to tailor sound output for specific applications. […]

Epson announced the Q-Series 4K 3LCD Laser Projectors for home theaters and home cinema applications. The new QL7000 isa 10,000 lumens of Color Brightness (IDMS Rated) and up to 6,000 lumens of White Brightness (ISO Rated) in a 3LCD projection package – it represents the flagship of the new S-series. The QL3000 model delivers up […]

WALL-SMART unveiled its latest flush mounts designed specifically for Apple’s newest generation of iPads. These mounts integrate Apple’s latest 11- and 13-inch iPad Pro and iPad Air models into smart homes and commercial spaces and offer an optional Ethernet adapter on both new and legacy iPad mounts.
Recessed flush with the wall surface and powered by […]

Somfy announced the debut of the Sonesse 40 PoE motor range. The new Sonesse 40 PoE motor offers systems integrators the installation flexibility of Power over Ethernet technology. By delivering power and data signals to the motor on a single Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable, PoE reduces the amount of time and cabling required, which results in […]

Dirac announced the appointment of Anders Storm as chief executive officer, effective immediately, according to Dirac Chairman Johan Sedihn. Storm’s appointment as CEO comes at a time when the company is experiencing “record-breaking growth in the automotive and home audio markets,” driven by new and expanded commercial partnerships with some of the industry’s biggest players […]

ASCENDO Immersive Audio announced two new subwoofers — The28 SUB SQUARED PRO PASSIVE ($30,000) and The16 SUB PRO PASSIVE ($5,800). ASCENDO developed a 28-inch composite sandwich cone from multiple layers of rohacell and advanced composite materials. With the cone area equivalent to a 32-inch subwoofer, The16 SUB PRO PASSIVE is designed using a rohacell carbon […]

Level Home announced the release of professional installer editions of its smart locks, Level Bolt and Level Lock+ including new Zigbee native configuration options. Curated for the professional install market, Level Bolt Pro Pack and Level Lock+ Pro Pack offer special add-ons and integration opportunities for installers to offer their customers the convenience of smart […]

Vanco International announced the launch of the PAEXWIR wireless audio extender. This solution transmits stereo audio and subwoofer signals up to 164 feet (50m) with line of sight, or 50 feet (15m) through walls, ceilings and floors. PAEXWIR sends uncompressed, lossless audio using adaptive frequency hopping and selectable 5.2 GHz or 5.8 GHz frequency ranges […]

Bond announced compatibility between their Bond Bridge Pro and the Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 line of automated window shades. The Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-Wi-Fi bridge brings unified control of up to 50 motorized window shades/screens, awnings, pergola louvers, ceiling fans and more. Compatible with many motor brands, users manage these appliances via the Bond […]

BenQ announced the BenQ Ace golf sim projector for $1,899. The BenQ Ace’s short throw lens allows for 1:1 aspect ratio screens and handles 95% Rec. 709 color accuracy. Like all projectors in the BenQ’s golf-sim lineup, it features an IP5X-rated, sealed dust-proof laser engine that eliminates the need for lamp replacements and filter cleaning. […]

Snap One, now part of ADI, announced an integration partnership with Apple Music. Control4 Partners now have the ability to infuse Apple Music into scenes, routines and automations with the touch of a button, voice command, automatically via schedule, wake up and more. Using the intuitive Control4 interface, customers can browse through the curated mixes, […]

Extron announced the DA4 HD 8K L and the DA6 HD 8K L, four- and six-output distribution amplifiers for HDMI 2.1 signals. They support resolutions up to 8K/30 at 4:4:4, including 5K applications such as Microsoft Teams 21:9 in Front Row installations. Each distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color […]