Celebrating the most noteworthy new products and technologies of 2018, CE Pro is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s CE Pro BEST (Best Electronic Systems Technologies) Awards.
“The BEST Awards offer an incredible glimpse into the future for the entire residential integration industry,” says Jason Knott, editor-in-chief, CE Pro.
“Some of the products and technologies that integrators now consider mainstays to their businesses made their first appearance in the market via the BEST Awards. These entries truly represent the cutting edge of technology.”
All entries were judged on innovation, functionality, competitive advantages and benefits to the installer by a dozen credible industry leaders, along with the editors of CE Pro.
CE Pro is honoring the BEST Award winners tonight at a special presentation taking place on the Smart Stage in Hall A. All are welcome. The ceremony begins at 5:00 PST.
Measuring Supply Chain Impacts on Home Entertainment
The home entertainment category is especially susceptible to the supply chain crisis because there are so many individual components required. Despite that ongoing problem, the once-forgotten “home theater” category continued its strong comeback in 2021 likely driven by the ongoing house-bound public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Download your copy today!Winners’ products and technologies, as well as all entries, will be featured in the November issue of CE Pro magazine.
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Business Operations
Business and Software Design Tools
D-Tools, Inc.
Cloud
Control and Automation
Energy Management
Sonnen, Inc.
ecoLinx
Integrated Security System/Module/Device/Surveillance Cameras (TIE!)
TELGUARD/NETGEAR
Arlo Go LTE Mobile HD Security Camera
Kwikset
Obsidian Touchscreen Smart Lock with Home Connect technology
Alula
Alula Connect+ Platform
Lighting Controls and Accessories
NOON Home, Inc.
The NOON Home Smart Lighting System
Motorized Shade Controls & Accessories
Lutron Electronics
Palladiom Shading System
User Interface Devices: Touchscreens, Keypads, Remotes, Voice Control (TIE!)
Loxone
Touch Surface
DISH Network L.L.C.
DISH OnePoint™ App
Whole House Control (TIE!)
Brilliant
Brilliant
Crestron Electronics Inc.
Crestron Pyng OS 2
Home Theater/Multi-Room Audio/Video
A/V Switchers
Crestron Electronics Inc.
DigitalMedia 4K60 4:4:4 HDR Network AV Encoder/Decoder
Flat Panel TV/Ultra HD
Séura
Séura SMART Mirror
HDMI/HD-BaseT Extenders
Inneos
InvisiCable
Home Theater A/V Receivers and Source Components
Denon
AVR-X8500H
Media Servers/Streaming Media/DVRs
Modulus Media Systems
Modulus
Mount/Lift/Media Concealment
Nexus 21
Transcend Pro Motorized Over-Mantel Mount
Multi-room A/V Components (Amplifiers, Receivers, Source Components and Preamplifiers) (TIE!)
MSE Audio
Phase Technology Weatherproof Smart Amp OS-440
Vanco International
Spot for Dot
Power Management, Generation, Surge Suppression and Storage/Remote Services
Arlington Industries
TV BRIDGE KIT III
Projection Screen
EPV Projection Screens
DarkStar UST eFinity
Projector
Barco Residential
Prometheus III
Racks, Furniture, Seating and Acoustical Treatments
Salamander Designs
Ultra Short Throw Projector Cabinets
Wireless A/V Solution (Amps, Source Components, Signal Distribution Solutions)
ProVideoInstruments
MiniMod-2
Household Enhancements/Installation Accessories
Cables and Cabling Products
Metra Home Theater Group
HDM-GA2 Gigabit Accelerator
Communications Products
HiBoost
Home 10K Plus
Home Networking Device
Open Mesh
A62 Cloud-Managed WiFi Access Point
Outdoor A/V (TIE!)
Peerless-AV
Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor Soundbar (SPK-080)
GoVision
GoTV
Loudspeakers
Architectural Speakers (TIE!)
SONANCE
VP52R Ultra Thin-Line
JBL Synthesis
JBL Synthesis SCL-2 In-Wall Loudspeaker
SAVANT
Artison IP Speakers
Floor-standing/Book Shelf Speakers (TIE!)
DALI
Callisto
Bowers & Wilkins
603
Soundbars/On-Wall/Single-Chassis Surround Loudspeaker
SAVANT
Artison IP Sound Bar
Subwoofer
Starke Sound Inc.
Sub45
Most Promising
Samsung
The Wall
Object-Based Surround Components
Theory
ALC-1809B Amplified Loudspeaker Controller Theory Audio Design
Peripherals and Enhancements
ConnectedYard Inc.
pHin
Tools, Testing and Calibration
EnGenius Technologies
ezWiFi Planner
