BluOS announced support for Qobuz Connect, enabling users to stream directly from the Qobuz app to any BluOS-enabled device. The integration expands functionality for products from Bluesound, NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Cyrus Audio, DALI Speakers and Monitor Audio. Users can browse and control music in the Qobuz app while maintaining playback on BluOS devices at […]

CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals, announced the winners of the 2025 Smart Home Awards Americas during a ceremony at the Colorado Convention Center, held in conjunction with CEDIA Expo. The event, themed “The Enchanting World of Smart Living,” recognized achievements in design, innovation and technical excellence across the smart home sector. “Our entire […]

Stealth Acoustics is shipping its invisible speaker technology, the LineaRadiance lineup, the 8th-generation evolution of Stealth’s invisible audio speakers for walls or ceilings. LineaRadiance speakers feature new drivers, reengineered crossovers, integrated back boxes and a beveled face with EasyTape installation. The latest additions, including new 24-inch models, expand the range and mark a significant evolution, […]

SKYWORTH is shipping its Clarus Outdoor TV line, featuring brightness levels up to 3,000 nits and weather-resistant construction. SKYWORTH’S Outdoor TV line offers a great value proposition for custom integrators seeking outdoor entertainment solutions. SKYWORTH’s Clarus Outdoor lineup includes the Clarus “Full Sun” S1, available in 65-inch (MAP: $4,999) and 75-inch (MAP: $6,999) models. The […]

Coastal Source announced the launch of the Ovation In-Ceiling Speaker; using a patented elliptical design, the speaker allows a driver nearly twice the size of a standard 6-inch speaker to fit through a grille that’s 15% smaller. With a circular ribbon tweeter and an oversized driver it creates the illusion of a hidden subwoofer while […]

Theory Audio Design announced its ic5 high-output in-ceiling loudspeaker. Little brother to the ic6 (6.5” in-ceiling loudspeaker), the ic5 (5” in-ceiling loudspeaker) offers sound performance from a smaller aperture. The ic5 is aimed at both residential and commercial installations and, due to its sealed design and optional all-weather grille, it offers specifiers and installers a […]

KGEAR announced the launch of GH4 Marine and GH8 Marine, new IP-rated versions of its popular ultra-compact point source, arrayable satellite loudspeakers, purposely designed for the marine market and other demanding outdoor environments. Building on the acoustic quality and sleek design of the original GH4, the GH4 Marine and GH8 Marine introduce new levels of […]

AVer Information announced ProAV cameras will come with Dante Ready licensing. Dante Ready is a licensing program that allows manufacturers to ship their professional AV products with Dante installed but not activated, so that Dante functionality, such as a channel of Dante AV-H video, can be activated on site whenever it’s needed, offering flexibility and […]

Josh.ai says it’s reimagining control through integration and elegant user experiences across the smart home. Launching AI X OS today, its AI-powered home automation, while expanding upon its hardware products with a larger 10” Josh Touchscreen and showcasing its forthcoming Josh Edge remote in action. With AI X OS, Josh.ai has expanded AI across its […]

Chowmainsoft announced the release of its UniFi driver for Control4, introducing the first-ever third-party solution to deliver recorded video playback directly on Control4 touchscreens and mobile apps. This enables users to review UniFi Protect recordings seamlessly within Control4, marking a significant milestone in home automation and surveillance integration. The UniFi driver provides deep integration between […]

On-Q, the structured wiring and connectivity company from Legrand, today announced the launch of a new line of unmanaged network switches designed to simplify residential networking installations. Engineered for plug-and-play deployment and seamless integration with On-Q’s structured wiring enclosures, these switches offer reliable performance and installer-friendly features for residential and light commercial environments. The new […]

Nightscaping makes its channel debut with the Locklin Series of modular outdoor lighting comprised of an adaptable fixture that works with an assortment of Locklin Power Bases featuring a custom, patent-pending Locklin Twist-Lock assembly system. This utilizes through-power transmission with gold-plated connections for long-term performance and corrosion resistance. The connections provide a secure fit; no […]

Origin Acoustics announced the availability of its BLENDS Invisible Speakers, invisible loudspeakers for walls and ceilings. BLENDS, which stands for Boundaryless Listening Experience with Natural Depth Sound, are engineered and manufactured in the USA. A Complete Line of High-Performance Invisible Speakers: BLENDS803 – 8” 3-Way Full Range: Flagship model with deep 40Hz–20kHz response, dynamic bass, […]

Origin Acoustics introduced the Ambisonic Marquee Dedicated Home Theater Systems, purpose-built solutions that redefines cinematic immersion At the heart of the Ambisonic Marquee speakers is proprietary planar magnetic ribbon tweeter with exclusive waveguide, a transducer platform unlike anything else in the category. This ultra-sensitive aluminum diaphragm, energized by a neodymium motor, delivers lightning-fast response, pristine […]

Origin Acoustics launched the Ambisonic Systems Hexagonal Landscape Speaker collection. Now available to Origin Acoustics partners, this new line delivers a new architectural design for both residential and commercial environments as it’s hexagonal design offers a bold architectural statement while delivering acoustically optimized performance. Available in Midnight Black, Stargazing Silver, and Champagne finishes, the speakers […]

Legrand | AV returns to CEDIA Expo 2025, taking place Sept. 4-6 in Denver, with a powerful lineup of ten standout products at booth #3707. Featuring innovations from SANUS, Chief,  Da-Lite, Middle Atlantic, On-Q, Vaddio, Luxul, and C2G, the showcase highlights solutions engineered to support luxury home theaters, scalable multi-dwelling unit (MDU) deployments, and resimercial […]

Peerless-AV announced a new partnership with Global Solutions, a sales and channel development firm dedicated to supporting the custom installation (CI) distribution channel across residential and resimmercial markets. This alliance strengthens Global Solutions’ ability to support CI distributors with Peerless-AV products and reach in the growing residential market. As part of this agreement, Global Solutions […]

At this year’s CEDIA Expo, Leon (Booth #1923) invites integrators to Leave Nothing Unfinished—showcasing the transformative power of thoughtful design in AV integration. From handcrafted frames and custom sound solutions to groundbreaking innovations and new collaborations, Leon’s latest lineup shows how easily design can elevate technology into an integral part of a room’s overall vision. […]

D-Tools will go to CEDIA Expo 2025 in Denver, September 4 – 6. Under the theme Ignite Growth, D-Tools will unveil powerful new software innovations for its Cloud and System Integrator (SI) platforms, while also hosting engaging activities, educational sessions, and networking events in Booth #3133. These announcements follow D-Tools’ recent $12 million Series C […]

Bond announced the launch of Mate Pro, a universal 15-channel hand-held remote control for multiple motorized pergola, awning, shutter, and screen brands. Outdoor residential and commercial living spaces often include some variety of pergolas, shutters, awnings, and screens – each from a different brand with different motors and remotes that use different proprietary RF control […]

They say good help is hard to find. Great help is even harder, but it’s worth the effort. A rubric I was taught early in my career was to evaluate people for a role based on three axes: attitude, skills and knowledge. That makes for an easy-to-remember acronym: ASK. And hey, it even forms a […]

Theory Audio Design announced the PLC Series, a new line of amplified loudspeaker controllers built with Powersoft amplification and DSP technology. The series includes four models: two 8-channel units and two 4-channel units, each designed for residential, commercial, large-venue and live sound applications. The PLC-4K8 delivers 8×500 watts per channel, the PLC-8K8 provides 8×1,000 watts […]

Plugable introduced three new USB-C cables designed for high-wattage charging and enhanced security by physically blocking all data lines. The USBC-CC1M (1 meter), USBC-CC2M (2 meters) and USBC-CCS5X (6-inch 5-pack) support the USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) standard, delivering up to 240 watts (48V/5A) for laptops, tablets, smartphones and other high-powered […]

EnGenius announced the ECW510, an indoor Wi-Fi 7 access point designed for small offices, retail shops, motels, apartments and cafés. Priced at $129, the ECW510 is the company’s lowest-cost Wi-Fi 7 product to date. The ECW510 is powered by the Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220 platform and delivers dual-band 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 performance with aggregated speeds […]

Extron announced it is shipping two new 8K HDMI distribution amplifiers designed for professional AV environments requiring high-resolution video and flexible audio management. The DA2 HD 8K AE is a two-output 8K distribution amplifier that extracts two-channel LPCM audio from the HDMI input signal and converts it to analog audio. The analog output can be […]

Tickets remain on sale for the CEDIA Smart Home Awards Americas 2025, scheduled for Sept. 5 at the Colorado Convention Center, home of CEDIA Expo. Hosted by designer Toni Sabatino, owner of Toni Sabatino Style, the ceremony will take place in the Mile High Ballroom and will celebrate achievements in design, innovation and technical excellence […]

Dirac announced that its Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART), along with Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control, will be available in AudioControl’s new Hyperion line of home theater processors and receivers. The first model to support Dirac Live ART is the APR-16, a 16-channel preamp processor scheduled for release in Q4 […]

Magnetar has launched the MKII Series of universal media players, the UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII, designed to support a wide range of physical and digital formats including 4K UHD, Blu-ray, SACD, networked and stored media. The company said the updated players provide reference-level video processing and high-performance audio for premium residential applications. Both models include an […]

Crestron Electronics announced new additions to its residential lighting control lineup, introducing a next generation of Cameo keypads, dimmers, and switches, along with expanded finish options for the Horizon series. The updated Cameo line features up to 138 customizable button layouts, three button types, and field-replaceable buttons. Installers can configure the devices with Crestron Impress […]

Savant announced that its latest software release, SavantOS 11.1, enables Virtual Power Plant (VPP) capabilities for Savant Power Storage systems. The update, developed in partnership with Virtual Peaker, allows Savant systems to dispatch stored energy during peak demand periods, supporting utilities while giving homeowners access to new rebate opportunities. A VPP aggregates decentralized energy sources […]

Vanco International has introduced the SCAT6A Slim CAT6A Patch Cable series, designed to provide high performance in UHD and next-generation AV environments. The cables are rated to 1 GHz and feature a 28 AWG stranded UTP design with a flexible PVC jacket measuring 3.5 millimeters in diameter. Each is equipped with snag-less strain relief ends […]

The Z-Wave Alliance has launched a Z-Wave Certified Product Guide, an online resource designed to help manufacturers, integrators, developers and consumers explore the ecosystem of certified Z-Wave devices. The database includes more than 4,500 certified devices across categories such as lighting, locks, sensors, controllers and gateways. Each product has undergone independent Z-Wave certification, which is […]