Thanks to 9 Amazon Echo Dots and customized voice-controlled sequences, one Florida couple can now treat their friends to a seamless movie-watching experience.

At ISE 2019, Nortek introduced its SpeakerCraft Profile CRS6 ZERO Six-Pack, combining six in-ceiling bezel-less CRS6 speakers featuring a 6.5-inch polypropylene woofer.

Spectacular Portuguese home serves as Sparks Custom Electronics showroom, with automated Tesla power-storage system, infinity pool, koi pond, audio, video and more, controlled with an Elan home automation system.

Beyond MicroLED TVs and stunning sound systems, CEDIA Expo 2018 showcased other smart-home trends including robotic patio umbrellas, multipurpose IoT sensors, and smart leak detection systems.

Retired MLB star pitcher Matt Cain's new home features ELAN security and automation, audio from SpeakerCraft and Sunfire, and custom combination home theater and game room.

Long the domain of commercial spaces, 70-volt audio systems are making their way into residential applications, with popular home-tech vendors delivering 70v speakers, amps and peripherals.