Rapid changes in the custom installation industry are a product of DIY, decreasing equipment margins, consumer-branded manufacturers and Millennial preference.
Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist for D-Tools. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro. He can be reached at [email protected].
Jason Knott's Latest Posts
Listen Up! Josh.ai Is Not Just Voice Control; Changes Its Pricing Structure
Josh.ai alters pricing structure for its whole-house control system to permit 25% down with 5-year monthly software license fee. Plug-and-play system is not just add-on voice control.
Hands On: Triad SlimSub Earns Family’s Design, Sound Approval
Perfect paint-matching allows Triad InWall Bronze/4 Slim Sub saves editor’s home theater bass in over-the-garage bonus room, and gets the spouse’s approval in terms of interior design.
4 Immediate Steps to Take If Your Client Suffers a Burglary, Fire … or Worse
If one of your clients’ homes has an incident and you receive a ‘claim letter’ inquiry, you need to immediately contact your insurance company, preserve all records related to that account, limit what you provide to the client’s insurer or lawyer, and don’t try to explain what happened.
B&O Play Unveils $599 Beoplay M5 Wireless Multiroom Audio System
Via its B&O Play subsidiary, Danish manufacturer Bang & Olufsen is the latest manufacturer to take on the wireless multiroom audio market with its highly designed $599 Beoplay M5. Also, Lenbrook Americas named U.S. distributor.
Sonos CEO John McFarlane Steps Down; Spence Named New CEO
Sonos founder and CEO John McFarlane has announced he will be stepping aside as CEO of the leading multiroom wireless audio juggernaut. Patrick Spence assumes CEO title.
Why Was True Home Theater ‘Missing’ at CES?
Four companies — AudioControl, Wolf Cinema, James and Vutec — combined for $196,000 home theater demo at the massive CES 2017 event, but other home theaters were noticeably missing.
CTA Fetes Dan Fulmer with 2017 TechHome Leadership Award
Dan Fulmer of Fultech Solutions in Jacksonville, Fla., was recognized by the Consumer Technology Association TechHome Division’s 2017 Mark of Excellence Leadership Award.
You Could Win $25K in FTC Contest for Best IoT Home Network Security Device
Federal Trade Commission’s ‘IoT Home Inspector Challenge’ will award $25,000 to the best technical tool to protect the security of a home IoT network.
Elite Media Solutions Named CTA Integrator of the Year
Elite Media Solutions in Wellesley, Mass., is honored with prestigious CTA TechHome 2017 Integrator of the Year award at CES. In exclusive interview with CE Pro, owner Brian Gibson shares how the company earns $446,666 in revenue per employee.
New England Integrator System 7 Merges with Large Lighting Retailer
CE Pro 100 integrator System 7, owners of The Boston Shade Company, has merged with venerable Boston-area lighting retailer Wolfers Lighting forming full-service lighting, shade and integration company.
Alarm.com To Develop ‘Learning’ Drones for Smart Home Use
Alarm.com has announced plans to develop autonomous, video-enabled drones for smart home and business security that will use the company’s new Insights Engine multi-sensor learning capability.
