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Custom lighting installation inside fancy luxury walk-in closet with shades

Lighting and Shading Are the Darlings of the CI Channel. Do They Have Any Downside?

Dealers dish on how lighting a shading fit into their business from talking profit margins, upsell opportunities, and how much of a project’s budget these behemoths occupy.

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Meze Audio Unveils a New Set of High-End Headphones at HIGH END Vienna

The ARTA is a collaboration between Meze and Rinaro Isodynamics introducing the company’s highest-impedance driver to date with an Art Nouveau design.

News June 9

CE Pro Podcast #174: Sonance CEO Ari Supran and How the Custom Integration Channel is Using AI

Sonance CEO Ari Supran discusses how integrators can use AI, agents and custom-built tools to boost efficiency, automate workflows and transform business operations.

Podcasts June 9

Apple Intelligence Brings Smarter Cameras, Home App Updates to Apple Ecosystem

Apple adds AI-powered camera search, smarter Home app alerts, Siri AI features, and HomePod updates.

News June 9

Lutron on the Future of Luxury Shading, Drapery & Smart Home Design

Lutron’s Sheng Qu previews new drapery solutions and fabric offerings while discussing growing demand for automated shading in luxury homes.

June 4

Man using Apple TV app in example of how he might use the new IC Realtime TV app

IC Realtime Just Launched an App That Turns Every Apple TV into a Security Station

The IC Realtime TV app works over a home’s existing network by turning every Apple TV into a live security and monitoring station when in use.

News June 9

CI Veteran Doug Greenwald to Start Podcast on Running an Integration Business

The Integrator Playbook will focus on practical education and discussion delivered from the perspective of an active operator within the custom integration channel.

News June 8

CEDIA Mourns Passing of Ponch Wildman

CEDIA and the custom integration community are mourning the passing of TruMedia co-owner Ponch Wildman, husband of CEDIA Board Chair Amanda Wildman.

News June 8

Lighting and Shading Are the Darlings of the CI Channel. Do They Have Any Downside?

Dealers dish on how lighting a shading fit into their business from talking profit margins, upsell opportunities, and how much of a project’s budget these behemoths occupy.

News June 8

The Week in Playback: ZION’s NA Debut, LG Rumors

Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest developments.

News June 7

Creating a Backyard Oasis with PureEdge Lighting

Utilizing a variety of PureEdge TruColor™ RGBTW architectural lighting systems, Technology Integrator Chase Goodman, owner of Cactus Sight & Sound, designed a vibrant space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.