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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The Week in Playback: Unwrapping the Smart Home Experience
CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and…
News December 21
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
Nice’s Latest Surveillance Cameras Benefit from Their ELAN OS 9 Integrations
Leveraging improvements in analytics and motion detection, among other features, the cameras represent many of the gains made…
News December 17
August Founders Launch Doma’s Intelligent, Hardwired Doors and Windows
Experts behind August Home introduces a hardwired sensing and automation platform built directly into doors and windows.
News December 15
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
2K Sharp. Gemini Smarts. Welcome to a New Era in Nest Home Security.
Meet the most pro-friendly lineup we’ve ever launched: the Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen), Nest Cam Indoor…
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Vivint Introduces HomeProtect and HomeProtect Pro as New Professionally Installed Security and Smart Home Platforms
Vivint expands its professional smart home portfolio with new HomeProtect systems designed to bridge DIY pricing and full-service…
News November 17
Shelly’s Flood Gen4 Sets the Stage for Leak and Weather-Based Automations
Shelly’s Flood Gen4 adds smart automation to leak detection, letting integrators protect homes (and systems) before water damage…
News November 17
An Open Letter to Firewall Manufacturers Looking to Enter the Home Integration Market
As home networks grow more connected and more exposed, WhyReboot’s Bjørn Jensen calls on manufacturers to simplify security…
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