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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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Access Networks CEDIA Expo 2023 Commercial

Access Networks Officially Expands to the Commercial Market

Snap One networking brand Access Networks, which has primarily operated in the custom residential space, is expanding to the commercial market.

News February 6

ADT self setup starter pack Google Nest DIY Security

DIY Security Systems are on the Rise, According to Parks Associates Research

Nearly a third of security dealers sold DIY systems in 2023, signaling a major shift in the market toward cheaper installation options.

News February 6

Samsung QLED Trademark, Samsung Google Assistant Smart TVs

Samsung to Stop Supporting Google Assistant on All Smart TVs

Samsung will end support for Google Assistant on its older smart TVs beginning March 1 due to a Google policy issue.

News February 5

Samsung Odyssey OLED Monitors

In 2023 Samsung introduced its first OLED-based gaming monitors to the market, and in 2024 the company is following up those releases with the announcement of its latest Samsung Odyssey…

Products February 5

State-funded Chinese KV botnet news hackers run on home office devices like NETGEAR and Cisco.

U.S. Takes Down China State-Sponsored Botnet Running on Home Office Devices

U.S. authorities say they disrupted a botnet of hundreds of small office and home office (SOHO) routers hijacked by Chinese hackers.

News February 5

Just Add Power MC-TX3 MaxColor 4K60 Series Transmitter

Just Add Power’s New MC-TX3 Transmitter Adds AES67 Format to Max Color Series

The MC-TX3 MaxColor 4K60 Series Transmitter from Just Add Power supports 4K at 60Hz, AES67, and power over USB-C.

News February 5

NAPCO Security Technologies Financial Results Net Income Revenue Sales EBITDA Q2 2024

NAPCO Smashes Records on Q2 2024 Financials, Net Income up 221% YOY

Net sales for the company also rose to the highest in the company’s history alongside a significant jump in its recurring service revenues.

News February 5

‘Skate Park House’ Features Outdoor Coastal Source Lighting, Audio System

Coastal Source provided a robust outdoor lighting and audio system for this New Jersey home, including a backyard skate park.

Projects February 5

Sony Professional Super Bowl Sunday broadcast

Sony Pro Powers Super Bowl Sunday Festivities

Highlighting Sony Pro’s presence during the NFL’s championship game, the company’s Hawk-Eye platform will be providing the league its replay technologies to support on-field officials.

News February 5