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Everything You May Have Missed from Lightapalooza 2026

More than just a lighting show, Lightapalooza has grown to highlight the core demands integrators are now facing on a regular basis, from complex installs to more discerning clients.

CE Pro Power & Energy Management Deep Dive

The Power Imperative: A New Foundation for Custom Integration

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Savant on Why Power Is Becoming the New Foundation of the Luxury Smart Home

SurgeX: Why Power Problems Are Still Undermining Smart Home Reliability

Stop Blaming the Brain: Why Power is the Real Culprit Behind Unreliable Smart Home Systems

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The Week in Playback: A Paradigm Shift in Home Entertainment

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

News January 25

Bond Expands Smart Control Integration for StruXure Motorized Pergolas

Bond has partnered with StruXure to deliver native smart control integration for the Pergola X and Evolve series motorized pergolas.

News January 23

Cherry Hills master bedroom with design-first lighting and concealed AV integration by QAV.

Automated Shades Concealed in Stone and Wood Elevate Cherry Hills Residence

The project serves as a case study in coordination and restraint where raw building materials leave no room for error.

Projects January 23

Coastal Source to Debut New EVO Outdoor Lighting Finishes and Fixtures at Lightapalooza 2026

Coastal Source says it will debut new EVO outdoor lighting finishes and fixtures at Lightapalooza 2026, expanding customization options.

News January 22

Conceptual image showing a lighting design blueprint transitioning into a completed, illuminated space, symbolizing the value of professional lighting planning.

Light Can Help You Launches LDX Lighting Training Program for Custom Integrators

Light Can Help You launched LDX, a year-long lighting training program for custom integrators with in-person and on-demand education.

News January 22

ISE 2026 Preview: A Bigger, Broader Vision for the Global AV and Smart-Spaces Market

ISE 2026 returns to Barcelona with expanded scale, global reach, and growing relevance for residential and smart-space integrators.

News January 22

Inside Buzz Ep. 10: Daisy’s Hagan Kappler on Leadership, Talent & Building a National Brand

Daisy CEO Hagan Kappler discusses leadership, workforce development, and the future of custom integration at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025.

News January 22

DCI-compliant video wall delivering cinematic-quality brightness and contrast in a wellness-focused residential media room

Wellness-Driven Media Room Integrates Cinematic AV with Health-Focused Systems

Global Wave Integration creates a multi-sensory wellness and entertainment retreat, flipping the use case of a traditional media room on its side.

Projects January 21

Tom Coffin, Founder of Simply Reliable, Has Passed

In life Coffin dedicated his work and passion to uplifting others, leaving a legacy of compassion both within the custom integration industry and among his friends and loved ones.

News January 21