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
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Crestron’s Michael Short Looks Back at a More ‘Intentional’ Homeowner and User in 2025
Crestron’s Michael Short says energy efficiency, flexibility, and interoperability defined shifting homeowner expectations in 2025.
News December 23
Josh.ai’s Alex Capecelatro on How AI and User Expectations Shaped the Smart Home in 2025
Josh.ai's Alex Capecelatro breaks down how AI, design collaboration and changing user behavior are reshaping the custom-integration channel.
News December 22
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December 16
How Do People Use Their Smart Homes? Josh.ai Offers a Glimpse from Its Corner
Josh.ai's annual recap gives a rare bit of insight into how smart homes are being used today, albeit…
News December 19
AT&T Introduces Smart Home Offering Connected Life
AT&T Connected Life combines Google Home devices, Abode monitoring, and AT&T connectivity into a single smart home security…
News December 12
Adam Zell of Boston Automations on What Shaped the CI Industry in 2025
A look at the trends and technologies that defined 2025, through the lens of Boston Automation's Adam Zell.
News December 10
OpenAI Reveals Progress on Minimal, Context-Aware Device With Potential Industry Implications
OpenAI hardware prototype discourse hints at new interaction models relevant to connected home experiences.
News December 1
The Art of Collaboration: Where Design Meets Technology in Luxury Home Automation
How shared expectations between designers, integrators, and manufacturers are redefining the design process in high-end smart homes.
News November 28
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.
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