In 2017, CEDIA announced the Amazon Home Technology Pro Engagement Program, but it appears that integrators have been hesitant to embrace the program.
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CEDIA Chair Outlines Post-Expo Roadmap
In an exclusive Q&A, chairperson David Humphries outlines the industry association’s goals for expanded regional education and its new headquarters.
Noon Home Disrupts Lighting with ‘Floating’ Switch, Bulb-Detection Technology
Noon Home light switches perform built-in lighting design using patented ‘automatic bulb detection’ technology.
Stacking Monitor Speakers to Create Line Array Soundstage
Integrator Bill Bryan of Sound Video Automation stacks TruAudio Select Series monitor-style speakers to build dynamic listening area soundstage for home theater.
CE Pro 100: Biggest Opportunities for Home-Technology Integrators in 2018
For the highest-revenue home-technology installers, the biggest opportunities in 2018 are lighting fixtures/control, motorized shades, security/surveillance systems, increased home automation demand, and RMR opportunities.
CE Pro 100: Biggest Challenges Facing Home-Technology Integrators in 2018
Among the highest-revenue home-technology installers, the biggest challenges for 2018 will be finding employees, tight product margins, maintaining efficiency, and supporting a profitable service/RMR business.
Should You Buy or Lease Your Showroom?
Integrator Residential Systems Inc. stops leasing and buys an office/showroom to contribute to a future exit strategy. Results include wealth creation, boost in employee morale, and tax benefits. Let’s do the math.
Control4 Q1 Revenues Up 18%; More Acquisitions to Come
Control4’s Q1 revenues reach $59.1 million and are tracking to hit $275M for the year, CEO Martin Plaehn hints at more acquisitions to come.
The 43 Metrics You Need to Track to Measure Success in the A/V Industry
Use these 43 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – from labor profit to project backlog – to check if your custom installation business is on track… or off-track.