How Centralized Control is Increasing Integrator Lighting Revenue
How Centralized Control is Increasing Integrator Lighting Revenue Lighting’s rich revenue opportunities sees “light-adjacent systems” receiving newfound interest as scale-drivers and essential add-ons for projects. New data from D-Tools hints that integrators are seeing significant revenue growth opportunities in lighting thanks in no small part to lighting fixtures and motorized window treatments, as well as the adoption […]
The Week in Playback: For When AI Finally Comes to the Smart Home
The Week in Playback: For When AI Finally Comes to the Smart Home CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and discussions affecting the custom integration industry. Salutations everyone. The week in Playback is here and just in time as well. CES 2026 has been thoroughly […]
All the AV Innovations and Trends from CES 2026 That Matter Most to Integrators
All the AV Innovations and Trends from CES 2026 That Matter Most to Integrators A look at the most important CES 2026 announcements shaping AV integration, wireless home theater and next-gen TV technology. Despite being a predominantly consumer-focused tradeshow, CES 2026 had some big announcements that are helping to paint a better picture of evolving homeowner trends […]
CEDIA Welcomes New Board Members, Officers
CEDIA Welcomes New Board Members, Officers Amanda Wildman becomes the first woman to hold the Chairperson role in CEDIA’s history. CEDIA has announced its latest additions to its Global Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term, including integrators Rich Green of Rich Green Design, Jennifer Mallett of Level Up Automation, and James Ratcliffe of Homeplay Ltd, who […]
CES 2026: Shapiro, Fabrizio Discuss Gov’ts Impeding AI, Innovation Agenda
CES 2026: Shapiro, Fabrizio Discuss Gov’ts Impeding AI, Innovation Agenda The executives focused on how AI is to the 21st century as electricity was to the 20th during their CES 2026 kickoff keynote. CTA Executive Chair & CEO Gary Shapiro and CTA President Kinsey Fabrizio focused on how AI is to the 21st century as […]
What Is the Value of Luxury?
What Is the Value of Luxury? A guide for the distinguished integrator, designer, and private cinema consultant to defining, delivering, and articulating value. In our industry, we often find ourselves negotiating a precipice between cost and perceived worth. As integrators, designers, and private cinema consultants, we may look at a proposal and see line items, […]
Humanizing AI
Humanizing AI Smart tech alone isn’t enough; discover why 2026 belongs to integrators who blend digital tools with human judgment, culture, and creativity. If I had a dollar for every brand, integration firm, trade pro, or association representative who’s quietly confided to me in some form or another, “We want to adopt AI tools, but […]
Designed to Work Together
Designed to Work Together As homeowners demand more connected experiences, CEDIA and NKBA | KBIS show how collaboration delivers better results for every client. A new joint report from CEDIA and NKBA | KBIS provides one of the most comprehensive looks yet at how technology is reshaping home design, and how closer collaboration between design and integration professionals is becoming essential. […]
Sonance’s Ari Supran on Design-Forward Technology and the Power of Disappearing AV in 2025
Sonance’s Ari Supran on Design-Forward Technology and the Power of Disappearing AV in 2025 Sonance’s Supran reflects on the rise of invisible technology, growing designer influence, and why simplicity and efficiency defined 2025. Ari Supran, CEO of Sonance says 2025 underscored the growing demand for design-forward, architectural technology that blends seamlessly into the home. He points to […]
Time is Running Out: CEDIA Expo/CIX PitchFest Debuts Next Week with $1,200 in Savings and Breakout New Brands
Time is Running Out: CEDIA Expo/CIX PitchFest Debuts Next Week with $1,200 in Savings and Breakout New Brands Commercial Integrator, CE Pro and CEDIA Expo/CIX are continuing final preparations for next week’s two-day webinar event: CEDIA Expo/CIX PitchFest: New Exhibitors Take the Stage. Scheduled for Dec. 16 and 17 at 2pm ET, PitchFest is designed to give integrators, […]