Midea, Electrolux to Form JV to Sell Fridges and Freezers in North America
Midea, Electrolux to Form JV to Sell Fridges and Freezers in North America Midea, Electrolux to Form JV to Sell Fridges and Freezers in North America Midea Group and Electrolux will link arms to set up a sales joint venture for refrigerators and freezers to jointly explore the North American market, while the Chinese home […]
Serta Simmons Bedding Products Selected As Good Housekeeping 2026 Bedding Award Winners
Serta Simmons Bedding Products Selected As Good Housekeeping 2026 Bedding Award Winners Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, one of the world’s leading sleep companies, today announced that the Tuft & Needle® Original Mattress, Serta® iSeries® NXG™ Hybrid Mattress, and Beautyrest® Deluxe Down Alternative Pillow were named winners in the Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Bedding Awards. The full […]
CEDIA Expo to Rotate Out of Denver Starting in 2027
CEDIA Expo to Rotate Out of Denver Starting in 2027 The new rotation of locations will extend to 2030, taking CEDIA Expo across eastern, central and western U.S. locations. Takeaways CEDIA Expo/CIX will rotate between Las Vegas, Orlando and Dallas starting in 2027. The new strategy aims to increase accessibility and attract new audiences. Denver […]
Outdoor Automated Shades Are Sprouting Up Everywhere
Outdoor Automated Shades Are Sprouting Up Everywhere The warmer weather is here, and so are opportunities for smart home dealers to sell devices and technology that put backyards front and center, including automated outdoor shades. In greater numbers, homeowners are turning to automated shades to make maximum use of their outdoor spaces and turn backyards […]
Nice Highlights Wireless Security, Perimeter Protection Portfolio at ISC West 2026
Nice Highlights Wireless Security, Perimeter Protection Portfolio at ISC West 2026 Nice to showcase new 2GIG wireless security panels and HySecurity perimeter protection solutions at ISC West 2026, highlighting integration and installer efficiency. Nice is set to showcase a broad portfolio spanning wireless security, access control and perimeter protection solutions at ISC West 2026, with […]
Manufacturers Call on Congress to Modernize 50-Year-Old Appliance and Equipment Energy Standards Law
Manufacturers Call on Congress to Modernize 50-Year-Old Appliance and Equipment Energy Standards Law A coalition of leading manufacturing associations, including the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI); the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International; the American Lighting Association (ALA), the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM); the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM); the North […]
Outdoor Tech Shifts from Upgrade to Essential Category
Outdoor Tech Shifts from Upgrade to Essential Category Outdoor technology is becoming a core business driver for integrators, with strong growth, larger projects and rising demand despite cost pressures. Takeaways 47% of respondents in CE Pro’s 2026 Outdoor Technology Deep Dive Survey saw the volume of installations featuring outdoor technology increasing last year. Integrators report […]
CEDIA Relaunches Member Of Excellence Program
CEDIA Relaunches Member Of Excellence Program New designation gives credibility through endorsement across core categories CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals, recently announced the relaunch of its Member of Excellence program, a rigorous and comprehensive designation for custom integration companies that goes beyond traditional certifications by verifying integrators in core areas. “The smart home […]
Samsung Now Shipping Latest AI Fridges, Ranges
Samsung Now Shipping Latest AI Fridges, Ranges Newest Bespoke appliances designed to work smartly via both Bixby and SmartThings to help consumers accomplish more in the kitchen with less work. Samsung has begun shipping its latest generation of Bespoke AI appliances, rolling out a connected lineup of smart refrigerators, ranges, and robo vacuums designed to […]
The Rise of the All-Electric Luxury Kitchen
The Shift Is Official A recent New York Times feature highlighted what many designers and homeowners have quietly realized:the all-electric luxury kitchen is no longer the future, it’s already here. For decades, gas ranges dominated the conversation around high-end kitchens. Flame meant power. Bigger meant better. But today, a new standard is emerging, one driven […]