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Power and energy management system concept showcasing criticality of proper integration with lighting and shading systems.

Power and Energy Systems Remain Sparse on Lighting Projects (Despite Their Importance)

CE Pro’s 2026 Lighting & Shading Deep Dive unveils underrepresented technologies on lighting projects, and why integrators may yet have come to adopt them.

Lighting & Shading Deep Dive 2026

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Custom lighting installation inside fancy luxury walk-in closet with shades

Lighting and Shading Are the Darlings of the CI Channel. Do They Have Any Downside?

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Man shopping for lighting fixtures as a metaphor for price pressure and value proposition when selling lighting and shading

Are Feelings of Price Pressure in Lighting & Shading Really Just an Education Issue?

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Custom kitchen with decorative pendant lights showcasing the intersection of design and technology

Designers, Architects More Frequently Turn to CEDIA Expo/CIX for Understanding CI

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This Enormous Calgary Smart Home Features Glowing Home Theater, Luxury Car Collection

We cover a lot of big, beautiful smart homes on CE Pro, but this 22,000-square-foot residence is a winner with Elan entertainment and control, home theater, Lutron lighting, Elk security…

News July 19

Cable to Connector Compatibility Is a Challenge

A new system for terminating larger CAT6/6A cables now shipping.

Acoustic Transparency Done the Right Way

Stewart Filmscreen Acoustically transparent screens deliver the best image and sound quality. Learn why the science behind the screen is important and how to deliver the BEST viewing experience possible.

Enter the BEST Awards @ CEDIA Today! Final Deadline: August 7

2017 CE Pro BEST Awards @ CEDIA includes new product categories for voice control, fiber optic cabling and video doorbells.

News July 18

Electro-Harmonix Cuts Ties with Amazon, Will CE Manufacturers Follow Suit?

Musical Instrument brand Electro-Harmonix (EHX) has announced it has severed its relationship with the retail giant Amazon.

News July 18

Review: SnapAV Demos Exclusive BenQ LED Projector with Dragonfly Screens

CE Pro heads down to SnapAV headquarters to check out how BenQ's HT9050 LED projector plus the latest Dragonfly screens can create a turnkey multimedia system.

News July 18

New Website Features AV Programming Courses, Free Webinars

Patrick Murray, who saw the evolution of the network as owner of AV GUI, has launched a course-based training website called LearnAVProgramming.com to teach programming to integrators.

News July 18

Harman Acquires Arcam for Undisclosed Sum

Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung, rounds out its already-deep amplifier, AVR brands with purchase of Arcam for undisclosed sum.

News July 17

Integrators Debate Wired vs. Wireless Audio Systems

Integrators prefer hardwired audio systems for performance and reliability, but wireless is king due to flexibility, lower cost and reduced disruption during installation process.

News July 17