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Graphic highlighting mergers and acquisitions otherwise known as M&A activity among major manufacturers in the custom integration (CI) industry such as Lutron and Snap One.

Despite Economic Doldrums, M&A Activity Paints Bullish Picture for CI Industry

Major brands are merging to expand capabilities and streamline offerings. From AVPro and RTI to Resideo and Snap One, these deals signal a maturing industry—and big changes for integrators.

2025 Home Entertainment Deep Dive

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34 High-End Home Theater Projects to Impress and Inspire

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Vibrant colorful lighting in modern sophisticated home theater as part of a smart home.

Opinion: Smart Lighting and AV Integration Remain Must-Haves for the Modern Smart Home

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Multipurpose Media Rooms Surge on Projects in 2025, Per CE Pro Home Entertainment Market Research

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Patents: Home Automation Leader Crestron Invents a Smarter Smart Bulb

Crestron patent application describes a smart bulb with an integrated on/off mechanism, so users can turn the lamp "off" locally but still control via app or home automation. Is it…

News June 16

CE Pro 100 Names Top Smart Door Locks/Dead Bolt Brands

A new category for 2017, Yale leads the Smart Door Locks/Dead Bolt category in a tight race with Kwikset.

News June 16

CE Pro 100 Names Top Video Doorbell Brands

Arguably the most recognizable name in the video doorbells category, Ring, leads the way with 37 dealers. Following close behind is DoorBird before a steep dropoff to Skybell, Channel Vision…

News June 16

CE Pro 100 Names Top Security Camera Brands

IC Realtime leads the way for the sixth year straight. Lilin and Vivotek fall out of the top five, with Alarm.com and Hikvision taking their places.

News June 16

Ce Pro 100 Names Top Access Control Brands

The access control category has exploded. Control4 nearly triples its total, while Savant does triple its tally.

News June 16

Observables Launches IOBOT Configurable Router with RMR Potential for Dealers

With Observables' patent-pending IOBOT software as a service (SaaS) and AlwaysON platform, dealers have a cross-market offering that brings in subscription-based recurring revenue.

News June 15

7 Speaker Design Trends Shaping the Market

KEF, Meridian and Leon Speakers weigh in on the most pervasive speaker design trends of today.

News June 15

CE Pro 100 Names Top Furniture Brands

Salamander, along with CinemaTech and Fortress, increased their respective dealer totals from the previous year, while BDI and Sanus held still in the furniture category.

News June 15