SnapAV names former Autonomic CEO and founder Michael de Nigris as vice president, Audio following the acquisition of Autonomic.

Integrators were peeved when Sonos implemented its new API for smart-home integration, stripping certain functionality from unsanctioned drivers, which will all be blocked soon. Control4, Sonos and dealers respond.

SnapAV is on a tear, acquiring four companies in one year to dominate the home-technology integration channel. Autonomic puts Snap in the high-performance multiroom audio business.

Integrated Concepts knows less is more. In its Conn. showroom, Autonomic MMS-5A and Crestron SmartObject Technology let A/V, security and the connected home shine without overwhelming clients.

The CES exhibit will showcase studio quality music and advanced features for premium streaming services.

CE Pro Product Editor Bob Archer picks the 12 products that stood out to him most at CEDIA 2016, from 4K and HDR to audio and monitoring services.