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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?

Dealers dish on how lighting a shading fit into their business from talking profit margins, upsell opportunities, and how much of a project’s budget these behemoths occupy.

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Nighttime view of a luxury residential pool illuminated by FX Luminaire landscape lighting, with architectural pathway lights and ambient uplighting by Innovative Sight & Sound, Cumming Georgia

Innovative Sight & Sound Helped Build this Georgia Home Around Its Lighting System

Early entry into the build process allowed the integration firm to shape the architectural details of the home around the proposed lighting plan.

Projects May 7

Individuals testing electronic equipment for cybersecurity metrics meant to represent a China-based lab part of the FCC recent ban on all Chinese-based testing

The FCC is Banning Chinese Labs for Testing. Here’s How It Could Impact Supply Chains

The ruling is still subject to a 60 to 90 day public comment period and, if enacted, will offer a two-year grace period for manufacturers to accommodate.

News May 7

WAC Group Expands Modern Forms Smart Fan Line With New Designs, Lighting Features

WAC Group introduces new Modern Forms smart ceiling fans featuring tunable LED lighting, premium materials, smart controls, and home automation integration.

News May 7

Oasys Summit 2026 peer learning sessions

Oasys Summit Convenes in Coronado, Debuting First-Ever Awards Program

Taking place across three days, the annual summit tackled topics of building confidence and go-to-market strategies, while offering hands-on looks at new member partner products.

News May 6

CEDIA Establishes Research Division to Bolster Industry Insight

The new division, headed by Ryan Bardach, will present its debut findings at CEDIA Expo 2026 during the CEDIA Town Hall.

News May 6

Gramophone innovation hub complex Baltimore Maryland

Gramophone Purchases 70,000-Square-Foot Campus as New HQ, ‘Innovation Hub’

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the complex is planned to host large-scale events while also housing multiple immersive showrooms for the general public to explore.

News May 6

JL Audio’s Primacy is a Dante-Powered, Auto-Optimizing Home Audio System

The full system, according to parent company Garmin, consists of a series of active tower or stand-mount loudspeakers connected via a networked streamer/preamplifier.

News May 5

Claude coding interface for vibe coding concept in smart home integrations

AI-Generated Code Seen as Posing Several Risks to Smart Home Systems

Smart home enthusiasts and security experts are beginning to identify how AI-generated code may impact a smart home's cybersecurity profile and overall performance.

News May 5