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The front of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) building is meant to represent its evolving policy over foreign-made routers in the U.S., as covered in CE Pro's Week in Playback review of smart home and AV news stories.

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How the FCC Policy on Foreign Routers Keeps Evolving: The Week in Playback

Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest developments.

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

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Hands On Review: Meridian 258 Eight-Channel Amplifier and 218 Zone Controller

Meridian establishes a leadership position in the whole-house, multiroom audio market with its new 258 Eight-Channel Amplifier and 218 Zone Controller. CE Pro gets a hands-on look at both.

News October 9

4 IoT Prophecies That Could Kill Your Custom Installation Business

Dealers who ignore the Internet of Things and DIY trends, and cut labor rates to fit perceived new market dynamics, will likely fail.

News October 9

Popularity of Smart Thermostats, Lighting Control on Rise Among Architects

American Institute of Architects study shows smart thermostats are the most popular product, while demand for mechanical rooms for racks wilts away.

News October 9

Veteran Rep Steve Zaboji, Balaton Marketing, Dies in Plane Crash

Steve Zaboji, president of rep firm Balaton Marketing for the past 45 years, dies in small plane crash.

News October 8

Parasound JC 3 Junior Targets Millennial Vinyl Lovers

The JC3 Junior phono preamp from Parasound provides young Millennial consumers with the performance attributes of its JC 3+ phono preamp for about half the price.

News October 6

Johnson Controls Talks about Tyco Security Merger

CE Pro sister publication Security Sales & Integration talks to Tyco execs about the merger with Johnson Controls.

News October 6

Sonos Integration Includes ‘Completely’ Open API, Works with Sonos

Any developer can integrate with Sonos via its open API developer program, but the 'Works with Sonos' badge is reserved for companies that have gone through a certification program, starting…

News October 6

ConnectWise’s Perfect Solution for Stamm Media’s ‘Organized Chaos’

With ability for real-time updates and tracking and one platform to handle myriad tasks, ConnectWise added simplicity to an increasingly complicated business model.