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Home security camera meant to represent the overarching themes and takeaways found in a recent trends report

Home Security on the Rise: Americans Prioritizing Cameras and Smart Features

Evolving from defense measure to core lifestyle components, Americans no longer need the direct threat of a break-in to think they might benefit from a home security system.

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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Latest Posts

New Lutron Connect Bridge and App Bring IoT to RadioRA, HomeWorks QS Lighting & Shades

Introduced at CEDIA Expo 2015, Connect Bridge is Lutron’s third IoT gateway, but first for its pro-oriented lighting controls HomeWorks QS and Radio Ra 2; adds geo-fencing, cloud-based home automation…

News November 17

Hands On: Startup Next Level Acoustics Bows Sonos Play:Bar Enclosure for Pros

With many consumers opting to choose soundbar products, Next Level Acoustics' Fusion LCR soundbar and SW8P powered subwoofer provide dealers with a customizable solution that fits in with today's product…

News November 16

Inside Nexus 21: An Uplifting Experience

Motorized TV lift company Nexus21 uses a refreshing team-building atmosphere to foster camaraderie and generate creativity.

News November 15

Tom Cruise, Jimmy Fallon Discuss 2-Channel Vinyl Listening Rooms

A-list celeb and audiophile nerd Tom Cruise talks about how he referred Jimmy Fallon to build a 2-channel vinyl listening room with Synergistic Research cables, Magico speakers and McIntosh separates.

News November 12

Thread’s New Certification Mark for Home Automation is Bad for Consumers

Soon we should see 'Thread-certified' home automation products marketed to consumers, even though Thread says nothing about IoT interoperability. Bad idea.

News November 12

Sony Draws from Cinematic Expertise to Deliver 4K Benchmark VPL-VW5000ES Projector

Covering a range of price points, Sony has introduced several new projectors into the custom installation market, including the VPL-VW665, which provides HDR compatibility at lower price points.

News November 11

Thread’s New Certification Mark for Home Automation is Bad for Consumers

Soon we should see 'Thread-certified' home automation products marketed to consumers, even though Thread says nothing about IoT interoperability. Bad idea.

News November 11

Yamaha Claims to Have First-Ever Soundbar with Dolby Atmos Technology

In addition to its inclusion of Dolby Atmos, Yamaha's YSP-5600 soundbar also incorporates HDMI with HDCP 2.2 to support 4K at 60fps.

News November 10

NY Integrator Opens 15,000-Square-Foot Sports Mecca and Showroom

SIMPLAY is a retail showroom that features 8 separate sports simulators and is ‘the ultimate functional showroom’ for SEAL Solutions in Hauppauge, N.Y.

News November 10