Longtime CEDIA integrator Kris Hogg dives into Neeo remote and home-control system, saying it's a fine product with lots of promise if you temper expectations. Bugs with Sonos, Philips Hue, Fire TV sure to be addressed.

Smart home community trend is taking off. What can manufacturers, installers and dealers do to catch the tailwind?

The newly announced Wireless Speaker Stand and Wireless Speaker Wall Mount products from Sanus support the installation of SonosOne, Sonos PLAY:1 and Sonos PLAY:3 powered speakers.

Home automation, networking and security have never been more confusing, thanks to an onslaught of DIY products like Ring Protect, Nest Secure, Amazon Echo Plus and Google Home. That's great news for smart-home pros.

The theme of Google's big press event last week was: Stuff just happens. No downloads. No "skills." New Google Home Max, potential Sonos buster, listens and learns for "smarter sound," and Nest home automation magically joins the ecosystem.

Any developer can integrate with Sonos via its open API developer program, but the 'Works with Sonos' badge is reserved for companies that have gone through a certification program, starting with Lutron, Crestron, iPort, Wink and others.