Bringing joy with Sonos, Lutron, Kaleidescape and more: Some of the latest home-technology products to ring in a happier new year. Don't forget the power protection.

AMETEK acquires cellular-communications and IoT provider Telular for $525M, including Telguard SHaaS (smart home as a service) platform for integrating home automation with professionally monitored security.

Suppliers in niche categories, including Luxul, Bluesound, Logitech and others, recognized for their tech support, customer service and marketing assistance.

Senior editor Bob Archer highlights 12 products from companies like Sony, Origin Acoustics, Triad, Dish and Just Add Power that stood out on the CEDIA 2017 show floor.

New 30-amp version of SurgeX enVision diagnoses power problems in large installations in real time. See it at CEDIA 2017.

Backed by SnapAV’s OvrC platform, WattBox comes in as top brand in power conditioning/surge protection, followed by the BlueBolt-enabled product lines from Panamax and Furman.