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Crestron Home OS 4.8 Update Expands Whole-Home Shading and Remote Control Capabilities

Whole-home shading takes center stage in Crestron Home OS 4.8, adding unified shade control and expanded support for…

News December 23
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Crestron’s Michael Short Looks Back at a More ‘Intentional’ Homeowner and User in 2025

Crestronโ€™s Michael Short says energy efficiency, flexibility, and interoperability defined shifting homeowner expectations in 2025.

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20 of Our Favorite AV and Smart Home Products Released in 2025

Despite being a little quieter than years prior, the AV and smart home industries had plenty of standout…

News December 23
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Josh.aiโ€™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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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
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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
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American Homes Declare Energy Independence in 2026

How advancements in smart energy solutions and design are redefining American homeowner relationships with their utility companies.

News December 18
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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
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iRobot Bankruptcy Sees Ownership of Robotics Pioneer Handed Over to Supplier

Upon release of the Roomba iRobot was one of the most future-forward companies out there. Its bankruptcy is…

News December 15
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Scott Geltz of Audio Video Outfitters with Reflections on CI in 2025

A look at the trends and technologies that defined 2025, through the lens of Audio Video Outfitters' Scott…

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