To celebrate its 25th year in CEDIA and its 55th year in business, lighting control manufacturer Lutron asks technologists to share their favorite experiences and products as part of its #Lutron5525 campaign.

CE Pro spoke to David Weinstein, Vice President, Residential Sales, for Lutron about the company's plans for CEDIA 2016 and what dealers can expect from booth #5100.

What does the news of Sonos' official integration with third-party home control systems mean for integrators currently installing Crestron, Control4 or Lutron ... or an unsanctioned, reverse-engineered third-party system?

Z-Wave technology owner Sigma Designs (SIGM) opens up the interoperability layer of the home automation spec, allowing third parties to integrate with Z-Wave without signing NDAs and paying fees.

Lighting control provider Vantage will yield system design, programming and installation benefits for inclusion of QMotion motorized shade within automation projects as one of the perks from last year's acquisition.

After years of shunning integration with third-party home automation systems, Sonos has created an API for integration and named its first partners: Control4, Crestron, Deutsche Telekom’s QIVICON, iPort, Lutron, and Savant. Plus: How Crestron does