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The Top AV and Smart Home News Stories of 2025
CE Pro looks back at the news and announcements that helped define the custom integration industry in 2025.
News December 29
D-Tools’ Tim Bigoness on Data, Demand and a More Mature Integration Market in 2025
D-Tools' Bigoness shares how data, evolving workflows, and a focus on labor value shaped the integration channel in 2025.
News December 26
Vanco’s Mark Corbin: Minimalist Design and Strong Infrastructure Defined 2025 Projects
Vanco International President Mark Corbin on invisible tech, AVoIP growth, and why cabling still matters.
News December 25
Collaborative Lighting Design Transforms a Las Vegas Dream Home
Overlooking the Las Vegas Valley, the Vista Serena residence uses a WAC Group–powered lighting design to complement sweeping views and deliver a warm, cohesive glow throughout the home.
December 16
CEDIA’s Daryl Friedman on the Industry’s 2025 Lessons
Friedman reflects on shifting expectations, rising interest in networks and power, and how AI and design partnerships shaped the year.
News December 24
ADI’s Matt Kamp on Why Simplicity and Reliability Defined Home Technology in 2025
The executive reflects on AI’s practical evolution, resilient product categories, and why reliability is now non-negotiable.
News December 24
Leon Speakers’ Caitlin Stewart on The Growing Influence of Design
Leon Speakers at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 says it is pushing deeper into design-first thinking and A&D collaboration as it approaches 30th year.
News December 23
Crestron Home OS 4.8 Update Expands Whole-Home Shading and Remote Control Capabilities
Whole-home shading takes center stage in Crestron Home OS 4.8, adding unified shade control and expanded support for the Cevo Mini Remote.
News December 23
Crestron’s Michael Short Looks Back at a More ‘Intentional’ Homeowner and User in 2025
Crestron’s Michael Short says energy efficiency, flexibility, and interoperability defined shifting homeowner expectations in 2025.
News December 23
20 of Our Favorite AV and Smart Home Products Released in 2025
Despite being a little quieter than years prior, the AV and smart home industries had plenty of standout product releases and product announcements for 2025.
News December 23Latest Products
