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.
Winners’ products and technologies, as well as all entries, will be featured in the November issue of CE Pro magazine.
PHOTO GALLERY: See all 2018 BEST Award Winners 
 PHOTO GALLERY: See all 2018 BEST Award Entries 
 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 OnePointâ„¢ 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
 
            













