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DCI: The Next Era of High-Performance Home Theaters

Once reserved for the “Bel Air circuit” of private cinema owners, reference, Hollywood level of home theater is becoming more attainable for luxury homeowners.

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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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

Jobs of the Week December 30: Lead Installer, Branch Manager, More

Looking for work in AV? Check out the latest listings for AV jobs: Sales Specialist, Magnolia Custom Home Installer, and Car Install Tech.

News December 31

Definition Technologies ArchiTechKnowlogy living room

Design, Tech Collaborators Conquer Poured-Concrete Construction Hurdles

ArchiTechKnowlogy Design Group and Definition Technologies overcame poured-in-place concrete walls to outfit an ultramodern Calif. home with Crestron-based automation, extensive AV.

Projects December 30

VAVA Joins UST Projector Fray with 4K Laser

Showing at CES, VAVA’s ultra short throw projector can produce an image up to 150 inches and includes Android TV platform, Bluetooth connectivity.

News December 30

LG Teams with Meridian on New Premium Soundbar Lineup

LG Electronics premium soundbar line features Google Assistant voice control, AI Room Calibration with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

News December 30

10K Is Here! Metra to Debut Fiber HDMI 8K/10K Cables

Debuting at CES 2020, new Metra Home Theater Group Velox brand fiber 100-meter HDMI cables can handle 48Gbps for 8K and 10K content.

News December 26

10,000-Square-Foot Minnesota Home Gets Fully Automated

Thanks to an 18-month install window, integrator J. Belcher & Assoc. were able to install a full home automation package from Elan as well as a few extras.

Projects December 26

9 Misconceptions About Designers

Clearing up some common perceptions integrators have about interior designers can help forge relationships. Tech budgets between $15 and $35 per square foot are a good range to quote.

News December 26