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The Week in Playback: Custom Integration Scores Massive Win for Workforce Education

CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and discussions affecting the custom integration industry.

2025 Home Entertainment Deep Dive

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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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Nest Rumored to be Working on Indoor 4K Security Camera

Nest's new indoor 4K UHD home security camera will support Wi-Fi but not video streaming, according to a leaked report.

News May 25

Electronic House Names 2017 Product of the Year Award Winners

Consumer site Electronic House names the best smart-home products in audio, video, control and automation, lighting, security, thermostats and more. 2017 winners include RTI, SnapAV, Lutron, Polk Audio, Kwikset, ELK,…

News May 25

Best Buy Reports Strong Q1; Boosts Full-Year Outlook

Best Buy's stock leaps 13% in pre-market trading after reporting 1.5% domestic revenue growth in Q1. Outlook for year boosted to 2.5% growth.

News May 25

Verizon’s LTE SmartHub Goes All-Cellular for Internet and Home Automation, Unike FiOS Quantum

It's complicated: New SmartHub from Verizon Wireless is an LTE cellular router with Z-Wave home automation capabilities – completely different from the FiOS Quantum gateway powered by Greenwave.

News May 25

#TBT: Inside Walt Disney’s Home Theater

It's time for a Throwback Thursday. Perhaps this 1930's era home theater was Walt Disney's own 'happiest place on earth.'

News May 25

Distributor Pioneer Music Company Opens Fourth Location

Catalyst AV network member Pioneer Music Company opens new 7,731-square-foot distribution branch in St. Louis, Mo.

News May 24

Okay Google: Ask Alarm.com to Arm the Security System

Alarm.com customers can how use voice control with their Google Home to arm and disarm their security systems, unlock doors, change the temperature, turn the lights on and off, and…

News May 24

How to Sell More Custom Electronics to Single Woman Homeowners

All the single ladies — are buying homes. Here's how to attract female clients by bringing more women onto your staff and adjusting your marketing plan every so slightly.

News May 24