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The Week in Playback: A Paradigm Shift in Home Entertainment

CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and discussions affecting the custom integration industry.

ISE 2026 Preview: A Bigger, Broader Vision for the Global AV and Smart-Spaces Market

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Sony is Handing Control of its TV Business to TCL

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CE Pro’s ISE 2026 News & Coverage Hub

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Daisy’s Hagan Kappler: Why Profitable, Service-First Integrators Will Win in 2026

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Full outdoor pavilion in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with multi-zone outdoor audio and integrated smart home systems, exemplifying architectural concealment and design-conscious outdoor technology.

Hand-Hewn Beams Hide High-Tech Entertainment in Bucks County Home Pavilion

A custom-built pergola serves as the perfect vessel for World Wide Stereo to create a design-forward smart living space in the great outdoors of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Projects January 26

Bond Expands Smart Control Integration for StruXure Motorized Pergolas

Bond has partnered with StruXure to deliver native smart control integration for the Pergola X and Evolve series motorized pergolas.

News January 23

Cherry Hills master bedroom with design-first lighting and concealed AV integration by QAV.

Automated Shades Concealed in Stone and Wood Elevate Cherry Hills Residence

The project serves as a case study in coordination and restraint where raw building materials leave no room for error.

Projects January 23

Luxury in a Southern Utah Home Where Technology Quietly Elevates Everyday Living

URC Total Control ties together indoor, outdoor, and pool house systems across this Southern Utah property.

January 14

Coastal Source to Debut New EVO Outdoor Lighting Finishes and Fixtures at Lightapalooza 2026

Coastal Source says it will debut new EVO outdoor lighting finishes and fixtures at Lightapalooza 2026, expanding customization options.

News January 22

Conceptual image showing a lighting design blueprint transitioning into a completed, illuminated space, symbolizing the value of professional lighting planning.

Light Can Help You Launches LDX Lighting Training Program for Custom Integrators

Light Can Help You launched LDX, a year-long lighting training program for custom integrators with in-person and on-demand education.

News January 22

Daisy’s Hagan Kappler on Leadership, Talent & Building a National Brand

Daisy CEO Hagan Kappler discusses leadership, workforce development, and the future of custom integration at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025.

News January 22

DCI-compliant video wall delivering cinematic-quality brightness and contrast in a wellness-focused residential media room

Wellness-Driven Media Room Integrates Cinematic AV with Health-Focused Systems

Global Wave Integration creates a multi-sensory wellness and entertainment retreat, flipping the use case of a traditional media room on its side.

Projects January 21

Tom Coffin, Founder of Simply Reliable, Has Passed

In life Coffin dedicated his work and passion to uplifting others, leaving a legacy of compassion both within the custom integration industry and among his friends and loved ones.

News January 21