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The 7 Deadly Sins of Home Networks
According to CTA members, poor documentation, not using strong passwords, and bad wiring are some of the biggest mistakes to avoid during home network installs.
Office Depot Launches Smart Home Installation Service
Office Depot’s Workonomy Tech Services division and CompuCom subsidiary will install and connect Google and Nest products to other smart devices in home out of its 1,400 retail locations and website.
How Osbee Conquers Complicated, High-End, Super-Custom, Home-Tech Integration Biz
While many high-end home-automation firms pivot to more predictable business models, NYC-based Osbee Industries clings to complicated super-custom, high-touch business.
Hands On Review: Brilliant Packs Whole-House Control Into a Super Smart Light Switch
Brilliant’s new smart switches with built-in voice control can automate the dumb old lights … and virtually every other connected device in the house.
27 Business Processes Every Integrator Should Document…in Writing
Writing down step-by-step processes for sales, installation, scheduling/delivery, service, remote service communication, proposal generation and more will boost profits.
4K TVs Now Represent 44% of All Displays Sold
IHS Markit data shows 4K TVs now represent over 70% of display sales revenue, led by 60-inch+ screen sizes.
CTA Award Winner David Kaplan Advises Industry to ‘Show Up’
David Kaplan, 44-year home-technology veteran, receives CTA 2019 TechHome Leadership Award; challenges integrators to fight apathy and get involved; laments retail apocalypse.
Life After Expo: CEDIA Reveals Revenues, Initiatives, New Dealer Designations
CEDIA presents 2018 State of the Association, revealing financials, workforce-development initiatives, educational programs, and new ‘Member of Excellence’ designation for accomplished integrators.