The Top AV and Smart Home News Stories of 2025
CE Pro looks back at the news and announcements that helped define the custom integration industry in 2025.
News December 29
Latest In: Apple
Aqara Brings Siri to its Smart Home Control Panels in the U.K.
Native Siri support on Aqara’s smart home panel signals a shift toward more open, flexible smart home ecosystems.
News December 3
AI in the Smart Home: Inside the Pro Channel’s Quiet Revolution
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the smart home, but the pro channel is taking a more intentional path.
News November 26
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December 16
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…
News October 17
Apple’s Smart Home Bet Sees Manufacturing Shift to Vietnam as Hub
Experts see the shift as Apple establishing a new base of operations in manufacturing for what could be…
News October 16
Unified Control and Cinematic Audio Define 10,000-Square-Foot Smart Condo in India
MACBEE PVT LTD brings refined smart living to an expansive condominium in one of India’s most prestigious high-rises.
Projects July 31
CE Pro Weekly Rewind: InfoComm, Apple, and the Splitting of an Industry Titan
CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and…
News June 13
Apple Unveils Liquid Glass in Vibrant Shake-Up to Its TV Tech
Apple’s tvOS 26 update adds a new Liquid Glass UI, enhanced Sing features, improved FaceTime, and default AirPlay…
News June 10
CE Pro Weekly Rewind: Tariffs, Theaters, and the Death of Streaming(?)
CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and…
News June 6Latest Products
