Forget the hub; at CEDIA Expo 2019 Leviton Manufacturing shows why it builds in intelligence and employs Wi-Fi to create powerful new Decora Smart receptacle, in-wall keypad, fan controller and dimmer products, the latter of which includes Amazon Alexa.
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CEDIA Expo Preview: LG on Big OLEDs, Short Throw Projectors, CI Focus
More OLED and NanoCell LCD offerings, including its first 8K models in both categories, plus latest short-throw projection highlight LG’s booth. The company will also underscore its latest integrator-focused features.
CEDIA Expo Preview: URC Expands Control Options, Unveils ‘Truly Tool-less’ Speakers
Profitability and value to customers are at the core of URC’s CEDIA Expo 2019 messaging and new products, which include a new TRC-1480 touchscreen remote with voice capabilities as well as an architectural loudspeaker lineup.
Takeover Talent: How N.J. Integrator Cleaned Up 3 Messy Rack Closets
Integrator frayednot has a motto of “Never left stranded!” The company made sure these customers could once again enjoy home automation and A/V systems, and the work even earned some repeat business.
Learn the ABCDs of OLED to Drive Video Displays Business
How perfect angle, black level, colors and, importantly in today’s market, design aspects delivered by LG’s OLED family of TV offerings give integrators multiple advantages appealing to discerning customers.
Hands On: NAD C 558 Turntable, PSB Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speakers Stand Tall
Integrators can take advantage of Lenbrook’s family of products and technologies to put together a cost-effective, streamlined, versatile stereo system with NAD and PSB products; add Bluesound to go multiroom.
CEDIA Expo 2019 to Debut ‘Shark Tank’ Style TechStarter FIVE Program
The new program for this year’s Expo at the Colorado Convention Center will judge company business models of exhibitors on the show floor’s Innovation Alley, with five winners chosen to be highlighted on the SmartStage.
Klipsch Names SnapAV Exclusive National Distributor for Custom CI Speaker Line
As Klipsch’s exclusive national distributor for custom installation (CI) speakers and subwoofers, SnapAV will offer iconic brand through 22 local distribution branches and online portal for the home-tech channel.
Sound United Touts Audiophile Quality, Integration Features at Dealer Conference
Following news of its pending acquisition of Onkyo Corp.’s consumer audio division, Sound United engaged custom integrators, resellers and reps at its 1st North American Dealer Conference, held in New Orleans.
CE Pro 100 in 2019: Lighting, Recurring Revenue, AI, and Efficiencies
Members of the CE Pro 100 share thoughts on which new technology categories and markets they plan on expanding into, shoring up operations efficiencies, hiring and retaining talent, customer service and RMR strategies.
Texas Integrator Uses Telguard Communication Upgrades to Expand Smart Home Sales
Smith Thompson Home Security in Texas relies on Telguard’s TG-1 Express not only for reliable LTE and 3G/4G panel signal transmissions, but for seamless upgrades and setting up new and existing customers with the HC Flex smartphone app for automation and security controls.
Marantz, Denon Each Roll Out Pair of New A/V Receivers
Sound United brands Marantz and Denon announced two new models for their respective slimline and X-Series AVRs. Marantz’s NR1510 and NR1710, and Denon’s AVR-X1600H and AVR-X2600H all come with sub-$1,000 price tags.