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Modern consumer wi-fi router on table representing target of FCC ban on all foreign made routers

The FCC Banned Foreign Consumer Network Routers. Here’s Everything Integrators Should Know

The ban, which was announced March 23, 2026, covers all foreign-made, consumer-grade routers, placing major router brands like Eero and Ubiquiti in the crosshairs.

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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.

News May 11

Savant integrators will be able to choose from six unique USAI lighting product families, encompassing hundreds of color tunable fixture options.

Savant and USAI Lighting Team Up to Bring Easy Control to Color-Changing Light Fixtures

Savant controls tie into USAI lighting fixtures, providing customers easy regulation of lighting color and temperature.

News May 10

Bowers & Wilkins R&D Center Fuels Company’s Next Generation of Products

Bowers & Wilkins new U.K.-based R&D facility is called Southwater Research & Engineering (SRE). The new building extends the legacy for product development from its outgrown Steyning Research Establishment.

News May 10

Amazon Introduces Smart-Home ‘Experience Centers’

Amazon partners with national homebuilder Lennar to create Alexa-enabled smart homes in select cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.

News May 9

Open Mesh G200 Router Enables Easy System Scaling

Open Mesh has introduced its cloud-based G200 router that offers homeowners gigabit throughput and an integrated firewall.

News May 9

Napco Reports Q3 Net Sales Increase of 7 Percent

In addition to an increase in sales, Napco reports a Q3 recurring service revenue increase of 49 percent.

News May 9

Nortek Acquires AI Corp IntelliVision; Is Deep Learning Security Tech in Our Future?

With the acquisition, Nortek aims to embed some of its key products and systems with IntelliVision's technologies.

News May 9

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.

News May 9

Denon AVRs Support Dolby Atmos, Amazon Alexa

Denon X-Series and S-Series receivers are mid-priced home entertainment products that now feature Dolby Atmos, Alexa, and increased video capabilities

News May 8