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.

Dealers cite home control products from Savant and URC, speakers from KEF and Paradigm, and Sony's Z Series 4K televisions, among others, as top products of the year.

CEDIA: Lenbrook showcased 24 new products from NAD, PSB and Bluesound including hybrid DAC amplifiers, speakers, and an expansion of the BluOS wireless operating system.

CEDIA 2016: After trying to incorporate third-party wireless solutions into its premium audio products, Lenbrook and brands Bluesound and NAD developed their own wireless solution and BluOS music-management platform.

Bluesound networked multiroom hi-res audio operating system, BluOS, enxtended to all audio categories. NAD AV receivers, stereo and multizone amplifiers will be compatible and interoperable under the same operating system. See it at CEDIA 2016.

Using technologies from its sister brand Bluesound, A/V manufacturer NAD provides installers with a new range of rack-friendly networked whole-house audio solutions.