LEA Professional announced its Control4 certification. Residential dealers and integrators can designate LEA amplifiers as part of a Control4 distributed audio system. The new drivers in the Control4 system can automatically detect all LEA amps. The integrator can then drag and drop the discovered amps into the system design, assign each output to specific rooms […]

CEDIA Expo along with its co-location with Commercial Integrator Expo offered a glimpse into the future of custom smart home and commercial systems installation technologies. This year’s event with its dynamic exhibits and comprehensive educational program highlighted several groundbreaking products from emerging and established industry leaders that will shape the future of home automation, energy management and […]

Grimani Systems introduced a new subwoofer, the Psi v3. With the same performance and compact form factor as its predecessors, the Psi and Psi v2, is a new design form, with recessed drivers and smoothed edges. While maintaining its original 8” depth, Psi v3 can now be concealed right behind stretched fabric and acoustically transparent […]

CEDIA launched a new tiered membership structure designed to provide members with tailored benefits and unmatched value. Effective Jan.1, 2025, integrator members will be able to join at the Starter, Professional or Premium levels. CEDIA’s membership tiers are designed to build progressively, offering increasing value at each level. The tiers include: CEDIA Starter Member: Your […]

Nice announced OS 8.9 over-the-air (OTA) update is now available through Management Cloud. Designed to unify connected devices it adds customizable themes, settings and geofencing features. Users can now manage their home’s media, climate, lighting and security with a system that supports whole-home control with new themes and for all interfaces, including the HR40 remote […]

ProSource is headed to Nashville, Tennessee, for the upcoming Summit from March 22-26, 2025, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. The 2025 Summit will introduce a new event format, welcoming all levels of ProSource membership. PRO-level members are invited to attend March 22-25, with exclusive one-on-one meetings with ProSource vendors. Power and CI […]

Snap One, now part of ADI, announced a refresh of the Episode Surroundscape Landscape speaker series that incorporates new features to improve performance, design, as well as installation ease and operation. The new Surroundscape series replaces the original Episode Landscape speakers with familiar model sizes, subwoofers and mounting hardware to suit diverse outdoor environments. Key […]

Nice announced its new Nice Video Doorbell with features like Auto Discover/Auto Configure and integration with the Nice Home Management platform to provide the homeowner with “reliable surveillance access across multiple devices.” Using Nice intelligent touch panels, HR40 remotes or mobile devices, homeowners can monitor their front door, interact with visitors and control playback from […]

Hunter Douglas expanded its PowerView Automation portfolio with the introduction of PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware. The new drapery motor offers seamless, hands-free drapery control alongside PowerView shades, blinds and shutters. Custom integrators and homeowners can now effortlessly manage all window treatments through one unified system using the PowerView App or popular smart home platforms such […]

Hi, y’all! It’s me again, here to remind you that if you missed out on LAVNCH WEEK X’s HomeAV Day, you can still watch it on demand. Although you can only get your CTS credits if you watched the event live, I assure you it’s still worth the watch! I’ll give you a few bits […]

Peerless Audio and Dirac announced a partnership aimed at both the home and pro audio markets. The collaboration merges Peerless’ acoustics and audio modules with Dirac’s room correction to enable manufacturers to leverage the Flow DSP platform to integrate Dirac Live into their audio products. The integration of Dirac’s Dirac Live Room Correction solution into […]

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) welcomes back Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta, as a keynote speaker for CES 2025. On stage at Sphere, the next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining live experiences, Bastian will take the audience on an “immersive journey highlighting Delta’s vision for using technology to enrich human experiences. This will mark the […]

Nice has appointed Danielle Karr as its new marketing director. “Our goal is to ensure partners in all sectors — whether security, gate/door automation or smart home — have the best tools to communicate the value of our products,” said Mark Owen Burson, managing director of ProAV solutions and interim chief marketing officer at Nice […]

Leon announced Edge Flex Frame, a framing solution designed to make ultra-thin TVs look more stylish. With a contemporary “shadow-box” design, Edge Flex Frame measures 2.75” in installed depth, ensuring a sleek and unobtrusive profile to provide a finished look for any space. Each Edge Flex Frame ships flat-pack with a SANUS LL11 slim-fit TV […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Modern Atomics is a new(ish) company on the block founded by three AV veterans: Paul Bryson, Tim Marshall and Michael Braithwaite. The three came together with a common goal: making your home more energy efficient. This company came, saw and conquered at CEDIA Expo last month, and I want to […]

Kwikset and ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a new smart door lock designed for the home. Halo Select will offer both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in. With the Kwikset app and built-in Wi-Fi (no hub required), Halo Select allows for control of a front door from anywhere and the lock […]

C2G, a brand of Legrand AV, announced the availability of its new range of bulk Ethernet cables, including Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a options, available in 1,000-feet (304.8-meter) spools of various colors. This category cable is compliant with TAA and meets ANSI/TIA 568.2-D standards. With the line, C2G also introduces innovative packaging that helps save space […]

As you probably know, we host a lot of virtual events. Twice a year, we bring you LAVNCH WEEK, which is actually more like “LAVNCH FOUR DAYS,” but for a good reason! The four days are packed with panels, product announcements and discussions that you can join from anywhere (and anytime, once it’s on demand). […]

Blaze Audio announced that its Ci series loudspeaker product line is now available globally. The Ci series was acquired earlier this year from Cornered Audio ApS of Denmark and make an “ideal match for use with Blaze Audio’s PowerZone amplifiers, software and controllers.” The new Ci series of products — the Ci2, Ci4, Ci4-V, Ci5, […]

Somfy and Draper have partnered to launch a pilot program for sustainable housing in Clovis, California today. The launch event was attended by Congressman Vince Fong, who has been actively involved in lowering energy costs in the state. Also in attendance were Maryellen Oswald, Somfy partnerships business development manager, one of the homeowners participating in […]

Sonos announced the new Sonos Arc Ultra, a new premium soundbar that also debuts transducer technology called Sound Motion. Sonos says Sound Motion drastically reduces the size of the transducer while supercharging the bass. Arc Ultra delivers up to double the bass of its predecessor, with 9.1.4 spatial audio experience. Sonos is also introducing Sonos […]

Crestron Electronics unveiled its new flagship experience center in New York City. Located at 200 Lexington Avenue in the New York Design Center, the Crestron Experience Center is an immersive environment where visitors can experience the full potential of Crestron’s innovative solutions firsthand. Crestron says its new Experience Center is more than just a showroom; […]

One of my most annoying traits as a child has come in handy as a grown-up: asking obvious questions. My oppositional defiance disorder notwithstanding, asking obvious questions is useful precisely because they’re so obvious that sometimes no one has asked them before. That comes in really handy when evaluating things, especially policies and processes. Like […]

The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin wireless speaker now has a higher-end version dubbed the Zeppelin Pro Edition. The speakers use Titanium Dome tweeters, which are mounted at the far edges of the enclosure, and tweeters that are paired with 90mm midrange drivers. (These utilize Bowers & Wilkins proprietary Fixed Suspension Transducer FST technology — as […]

SANUS announced the Advanced Full-Motion 4D + SHIFT mounts. Available in small, medium and large sizes to fit 19-inch to 90-inch TVs, these mounts introduce SANUS’ 4D + SHIFT technology, providing post-installation vertical height adjustment of up to four inches for 19-inch to 43-inch TVs (VSF817-B2), six inches for 32-inch to 65-inch TVs (VMF822-B2), or […]

This year’s Zoomtopia was filled with innovations and demonstrations surrounding Zoom Workplace. The panel on Zoom Workplace’s journey to an AI-first work platform focused on the upcoming launch of AI Companion 2.0, which is set to launch in late October 2024, and its potential to revolutionize the workplace. With over 100 enhancements since its launch […]

Trade Show Executive has named ISC West as the Greatest Trade Show of 2023 at the 2024 TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit. This awards program recognizes trade shows across various industries that were the largest and most innovative in 2023. The event celebrated not only the winners but also the recovery of the trade […]

CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo showcased major themes that dominated the show floor, including home theater, immersive audio, micro LED lighting, and the increasing synergy between residential and commercial technologies. “CEDIA Expo 2024 and Commercial Integrator Expo 2024 were bustling with industry professionals experiencing the newest technology and learning about trends in the residential […]

AudioControl introduced the Director Model M4800D multizone amplifier, which includes Dante, an uncompressed, multi-channel digital media networking technology that transmits data over standard IP networks with near-zero latency using CAT5e, CAT6, or fiber optic cables. The M4800D features a 100-watt/8-Ohm, 200-watt/4-Ohm 8×4 stereo audio matrix with integrated DSP, offering graphic and parametric equalization for each […]

Registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2025); returning to the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía from 4-7 February – and, the ISE team is promising the most dynamic and engaging show yet, with a host of new initiatives and features, an expanded and more easily accessible content programme, as well as the […]

LG Business Solutions USA is now accepting orders for its first Level 3 DC Charger in the U.S. The new fast charger, model LG EVD175SK-PN, is certified to UL 2594, the standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. The charger includes dynamic load management for multiple units, a 24-inch high-resolution LCD touchscreen display, and a liquid-cooled […]

Ashley and Samsung Electronics America have teamed up to launch The Connected Home Experience powered by Samsung SmartThings. Starting today, guests can visit the Ashley flagship store in Brentwood, Tenn. to experience how furnishings and smart technology work together. The showroom features on-trend furnishings where “guests can see how easy it is to connect their […]