CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards Competition Now Open

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association’s (CEDIA’s) annual Electronic Lifestyles Awards competition is officially open online at http://www.cedia.net/awards. CEDIA members interested in entering may view guidelines and begin the entry process; early bird deadline is April 12. CEDIA has added a new category to the Designer Awards competition for Integrated Home Projects that cost under […]

CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards Competition Now Open

Keep Planning for Tomorrow

We live in busy times. It’s exciting. It’s exhausting. It’s exhilarating. Sometimes it’s hard to plan what you are going to have for dinner when you have what seems to be a never-ending to-do list with only more to add. But you love it. Why? Because it challenges you. Because you love the industry, the […]

Keep Planning for Tomorrow

CEDIA to Host Annual Membership Meeting Webinar

CEDIA Executive Committee members Gordon van Zuiden (treasurer) and Buzz Delano (secretary) will host CEDIA’s Annual Membership Meeting on Dec. 12, 2012 at 12 p.m. ET via a webinar. This year’s 30-minute meeting will cover key highlights and accomplishments of 2012 as well as the initiatives that have been established for 2013. The webinar is […]

CEDIA to Host Annual Membership Meeting Webinar

Notes from the Road: The Post-Election Legislative Outlook

While the dust has begun to settle from the election season, work continues for the upcoming 2013 legislative sessions, which promise to be active. Continuing to build upon CEDIA’s legislative resources is more important than ever. How CEDIA is Working for You Following the elections, CEDIA staff have begun to analyze the political landscape of […]

Notes from the Road: The Post-Election Legislative Outlook

Update: CEDIA App Can Help Make Life Easier

The CEDIA App was launched in March of this year with one goal in mind, to help make life easier when out in the field. We all know things can get pretty hectic before the truck rolls, and once you are out in the field…it’s fair game to what can happen. Since launching the app, […]

Update: CEDIA App Can Help Make Life Easier

CEDIA Releases New White Paper About Mobile Devices in Residential Systems Integration

CEDIA has released the third white paper in its Mobile Devices in Residential Systems Integration series. The new white paper, Using Mobile Devices as a Control Platform, discusses the current landscape of using mobile devices for integrated system control applications and provides system designers and technicians with guidance on design considerations in integration and automation […]

CEDIA Releases New White Paper About Mobile Devices in Residential Systems Integration

The Way I See It: Train the Trainer

By Ray Estrada I had the opportunity to participate in CEDIA’s Registered Outreach Instructor (ROI) “Train the Trainer” class at the 2012 CEDIA EXPO. The class was led by Peggy Ward, CEDIA’s industry relations manager, and was focused on helping CEDIA members, mainly Electronic Systems Contractors (ESCs) with learning best practices when approaching architects, builders, […]

The Way I See It: Train the Trainer

CEDIA Releases Second Edition of Technical Reference Manual

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has released the second edition of its Electronic Systems Technical Reference Manual, a comprehensive guide to the world of residential electronic systems. In order to ensure this revision was accurate and current, CEDIA recruited more than 30 subject matter experts, and incorporated applicable standards, white papers and […]

CEDIA Releases Second Edition of Technical Reference Manual

Cast Your Vote for the CEDIA Board of Directors

This month CEDIA will wrap up elections for the CEDIA Board of Directors. There are five open positions on the Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 term. This year CEDIA refined the nomination process, asking for candidates that not only embrace CEDIA’s mission but possess some of the key skills and experience necessary to help […]

Cast Your Vote for the CEDIA Board of Directors

CEDIA Unveils New Business Benefits for Members

The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) has partnered with Global Warranty Group and Pay Anywhere to provide CEDIA members with new and valuable business benefits. Global Warranty Group is a registered warranty administration company that has created a comprehensive customized service plan program to meet the specific needs of CEDIA member businesses. The RepairGuardian Service Plan offers members […]

CEDIA Unveils New Business Benefits for Members

Two To-Do Items to Check-Off in 2012

It seems like yesterday when we were saying goodbye to 2011 and ushering in 2012 with new business goals, training opportunities, and clients. But trust us; you are not alone when you feel like there are so many more items on your list to be checked-off before the year closes out. If you are looking […]

Two To-Do Items to Check-Off in 2012

CEDIA Claims 17 Percent Growth in HomeAV Market

CEDIA has released key findings from CEDIA’s annual market research report – Size and Scope of the Residential Electronic Systems Market in the USA. The report is a part of CEDIA’s research offerings, which are designed to provide CEDIA members, industry businesses, and other key stakeholders with market data that will enable them to make […]

CEDIA Claims 17 Percent Growth in HomeAV Market

CEDIA Wants Tour Guides

CEDIA sent a letter to its members asking them to volunteer to be show tour guides to first-time attendees. The letter, written by Seth D. Rubenstein, a CEDIA board member and the membership chair, said, “We want to pair small groups (5-8) of first-time EXPO attendees with a tour guide. Your role would be to […]

CEDIA Wants Tour Guides

WiSA Gears Up for Strong CEDIA Showing

We’ve been fans of the WiSA technology for just about a year now — in fact, we think it’s the best wireless audio technology out there and that it should easily become the standard in HomeAV by 2015. Sharp, Klipsch, Pioneer, Aperion and a handful of other manufacturers have already adopted the WiSA standard. What […]

WiSA Gears Up for Strong CEDIA Showing

Brannon Young and Shawn Lemay Named CEDIA’s 2012 Volunteers of the Year

CEDIA has named the 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award recipients. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes individuals who have exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative and visionary leadership to the growth and advancement of CEDIA. CEDIA awards an individual from the Associate Member category and the Electronic Systems Contractor Member category. These distinguished volunteers will […]

Brannon Young and Shawn Lemay Named CEDIA’s 2012 Volunteers of the Year

CEDIA Announces New Fellows

The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced the 2012 inductees into its prestigious Fellows program, which honors longtime CEDIA members and volunteers who have contributed significantly to the association’s success. The 2012 honorees join a group of 16 fellows inducted over the last three years. The 2012 inductees will be recognized at […]

CEDIA Announces New Fellows

What’s Sam Runco Doing?

The Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association today announced that Sam Runco, an AV industry veteran and founding member of CEDIA has joined the WiSA Advisory Board to support the promotion and broad adoption of wireless audio speaker technology in the home. Fellow Advisory Board members include Aperion Audio, DEI Holdings, Inc. (parent company to […]

What’s Sam Runco Doing?

Ken Erdmann Named 2012 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

CEDIA has named Ken Erdmann the recipient of the 2012 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award. Erdmann, co-founder and president of Erdmann Electric, Inc. will be recognized at the annual Electronic Lifestyles Awards Celebration at CEDIA EXPO on Sept. 8, 2012. CEDIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative and visionary leadership […]

Ken Erdmann Named 2012 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

CEDIA to Hold Exhibition and Training Event in South Africa in July

On July 23 – 27, CEDIA will hold an exhibition and training event in at the Helderfontein Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fifteen courses will be offered, which can be booked individually or as a package. Classes include Maths, Science & Engineering forTecnicians, IP for Integrators, Embracing the Cloud and more. International presenters include Rich Green and Geoff Meads. […]

CEDIA to Hold Exhibition and Training Event in South Africa in July

The Intuitive Home Is Coming to CEDIA EXPO in Full Force

The concept of the “Smart Home” is not a new one. This term has bounced around the industry for years. But what happens next? What comes after the “Smart Home?”  Dr. Michio Kaku asserts that most smart homes are not smart, but well-designed homes installed by smart electronic systems contractors (ESCs). Can some of us […]

The Intuitive Home Is Coming to CEDIA EXPO in Full Force

CEDIA Future Technology Pavilion to Showcase Next Generation of the Smart Home

CEDIA has unveiled key details surrounding the CEDIA EXPO 2012 Future Technology Pavilion. This future home environment will feature technology solutions that will be integrated to create the next generation of the smart home, the fully intuitive home, set to arrive in the next four years. This year’s Future Technology Pavilion will showcase four distinct […]

CEDIA Future Technology Pavilion to Showcase Next Generation of the Smart Home

How Does 40 Percent Off Sound?

40 percent off sounds pretty awesome right? Especially when we’re talking about that kind of massive savings on your CEDIA EXPO registration. It’s true CEDIA has adjusted the pricing structure for CEDIA EXPO 2012, if you register before July 13 you will be eligible for 40 percent off tradeshow access, a la carte education,  and […]

How Does 40 Percent Off Sound?

AT&T Enters Home Control Market

When you see the logo for AT&T’s new Digital Life system, it might be at CEDIA — or at least, it should be. Digital Life is AT&T’s newest offering that basically allows the company to help you control your entire home via a Web browser, your cell phone or even via RFID. Sounds a lot […]

AT&T Enters Home Control Market

CEDIA Announces CEDIA EXPO 2012 Opening Keynote

CEDIA has announced that Dr. Michio Kaku will give the Opening Keynote Presentation at CEDIA EXPO 2012. Dr. Kaku is an internationally recognized authority on physics and predicting trends based on the latest research in science. His book Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year […]

CEDIA Announces CEDIA EXPO 2012 Opening Keynote

Are Your Employees Overpaid? Underpaid? How About You?

One of the questions that we get the most from CEDIA members is on the topic of industry compensation levels. ESC company owners want to make sure they are paying their staff in a way that is competitive, but also fair to the company. Also, when the time comes to expand operations to include a […]

Are Your Employees Overpaid? Underpaid? How About You?

The Business Case for an Enterprise-Grade Wireless Infrastructure Strategy

As more wireless devices are used to control and interact with automation systems, electronic systems contractors (ESCs) face a substantial challenge: selling and supporting a robust wireless platform that can service the client’s automation system and general wireless computing needs. Providing reliable, consistent wireless access requires a keen understanding of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi technology. ESCs must […]

The Business Case for an Enterprise-Grade Wireless Infrastructure Strategy

ISE 2012 – The Best AV Trade Show I’ve Been To

I just returned from what I think was the best trade show I’ve ever attended in my life. Seriously. I’ve been to over 20 InfoComm’s, 18 CEDIA’s, 10 COMDEX’s, at least 10 CES’s, a half dozen InfoComm Asia’s, five Photokina shows, at least three DSE shows and a dozen or so other random shows over […]

ISE 2012 – The Best AV Trade Show I’ve Been To

CEDIA Now Accepting Entries for Lifestyles Award Competition

CEDIA’s annual Electronic Lifestyles Awards competition is now underway, with the online entry system officially open. CEDIA members interested in entering may view guidelines and begin the entry process now at http://www.cedia.org/awards. CEDIA has made some changes to the Awards program to make it easier for members to enter. Entrants no longer need to mail […]

CEDIA Now Accepting Entries for Lifestyles Award Competition

CEDIA Forecasts Future of HomeAV to 2016

CEDIA has identified major changes in the industry that will drive CEDIA dealers in 2016. These changes, both technological and market-based are accelerating rapidly and will impact many CEDIA members’ business models. As profit margins are aggressively reduced and service costs skyrocket, the electronic systems contractor (ESC) of 2016 must become an IP-focused business that […]

CEDIA Forecasts Future of HomeAV to 2016

Get Your Best Projects Recognized ? Enter the CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Competition

Have you completed a stellar media room, integrated home, or sustainable lifestyle installation recently? CEDIA’s Electronic Lifestyles® Awards competition is a great platform for getting your hard work in front of homeowners, architects, builders, interior designers, and other key audiences. The entry system for the 2011 Electronic Lifestyles® Awards competition is now open at www.cedia.org/awards. […]

Get Your Best Projects Recognized ? Enter the CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Competition

A Review of ISE

Sure, 80 percent of the attendees of this year’s ISE show in Amsterdam are European, but, it’s the sheer numbers of them that astounded me — and many others here at Integrated Systems Europe in February 2011. Literally almost 35,000 attendees scanned their badges as they walked into the 10 massive halls of AV exhibits […]

A Review of ISE

CEDIA Releases HDMI Design and Initialization White Paper

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has published a new whitepaper on the topic of HDMI titled HDMI Design and Initialization Sequence. The document discusses the basic design of HDMI devices, the HDMI initialization sequence, and features in the HDMI 1.4a specification. HDMI Design and Initialization Sequence is the second in CEDIA’s series […]

CEDIA Releases HDMI Design and Initialization White Paper