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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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Sale of GoldenEar Technology to AudioQuest Announced by Sandy Gross

GoldenEar Technology has been acquired by The Quest Group, which is owned by AudioQuest's Bill Low.

News January 3

Custom-Built Tiny House ‘Stage’ at Music Festival Impresses Audiences with Big Sound

Fans attending the 2019 Mile of Music festival were treated to several performances on a tiny house music stage equipped with the latest Bose speakers.

News January 3

8K Association Rolls out 8K Certified TV Program

The 8K Association is introducing a certification program that features third-party verification to ensure 8K specification compliance.

News January 2

Take 5 Audio Sold; Founder Ralph Cortigiano Retires

Longtime New Haven, Conn.-based audio retailer and custom installation company Take 5 Audio to become part of Middlebury Furniture & Home Design store.

News January 2

9 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business

Checking on insurance and licensing, as well as reviewing your suppliers is good advice for 2020. Also, adding services around DIY solutions.

News January 2

Smart Home Stocks Compile 29% Gains in 2019

50 public companies engaged in the smart home industry average a stock price increase of 29% in 2019. UEI, Napco Security are biggest winners.

News January 2

T10 and T5 Wireless Smart Earphones

At CES 2020 Klipsch will introduce several new headphones that include the T10 and T5 Wireless Smart Earphones. Klipsch says the T10 is powered by EAR Micro to help make…

Products January 2

Wyze DIY Surveillance Cameras Breached: Are Pro Devices More Secure?

DIY surveillance cameras (and other smart home devices) get hacked all the time. Today, Ring/Amazon is being sued for weak cybersecurity provisions, and just a few days ago Wyze notified…

News December 31

Amazon, Ring Sued Over Weak Camera Security

A lawsuit targeting both Amazon and Ring has been filed in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California, alleging the companies of negligence related to security practices.

News December 31