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The Week in Playback: Apple Finds a New Home for Its Smart Home

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 CE Pro Shade Controls Deep Dive Report

From Add-On to Anchor Category: Shading Solidifies as Custom Integration’s Growth Engine in 2025

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Rocket taking off signifying the explosive growth and popularity of motorized shading as part of the CE Pro Editor's Note

Ed Note: It’s Not in Your Head, Shading Systems Have Become Explosively Popular

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Hello Darkness My Old Friend: Giving Credit to Shading’s Other Half

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St. Regis Penthouse by Wicked Smart Homes meant to symbolize integrated lighting design

Designing for Atmosphere: How Integrated Design Defines Success in Lighting Collabs

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Yamaha WXAD-10 or Google Chromecast Audio: Which Works Better?

Yamaha's WXAD-10 offers wireless music playback with Bluetooth and Airplay, but how does it measure up against Google's Chromecast Audio?

News April 12

9 Creative Uses for Central Vacuum Systems

How central vacuum systems can be used non-traditionally by clients to clean up wax or gum, eliminate stains, and remove dust from drapes, books, and more.

News April 12

Expert Tips for Installing an Outdoor Landscape System

Frank Giuffre of Coastal AV has four expert tips for installing an outdoor landscape system, especially if you're just breaking into the market.

News April 12

How To Get $79,486 In Recurring IT Service Revenue Without Installing Any Equipment

View the recording of this previously live webcast if you're serious about wanting to generate recurring revenue without investing a lot of money up front, and we'll show you the…

News April 11

Ikea Takes on Philips Hue with Smart-Home Lighting Collection

Ikea's smart lighting range includes LED bulbs, a gateway kit with app-based control that connects to the Internet, dimming lights, and a unique remote control.

News April 11

Barco Schools CEDIA Community on Niche Marketing: Embrace Art Lovers

With 4K 'digital art canvases,' Barco brings faithful reproductions to the art world, and shows A/V integrators how to engage with wealthy individuals in niche markets.

News April 11

Dolby Atmos Home Theater Finds a Home in Basement Bar

This swanky basement-bar-meets-home-theater incorporates Dolby Atmos sound, Control4 home control and automation, Lutron lighting and a Sony 4K projector.

News April 11

pHin Monitors pH, Chlorine, Alkalinity of Pools and Hot Tubs

New from ConnectedYard, the pHin Smart Monitor sends data on the chemical makeup of swimming pools and hot tubs to a mobile app.

News April 11

Cary Audio’s All-in-One-System (AiOS) Is Designed for New Generation of Audiophiles

The All-in-One-System (AiOS) from Cary Audio incorporates 150 watts of amplification, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and MQA compatibility for a music system for the new generation.

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