The dog days of Summer have come and gone. But while temperatures may be cooling, the home technology scene is heating up in preparation for another CEDIA Expo. This years' show, dubbed "Hello, Future" is being held in Dallas, TX. Whether you're a professional integrator, an end-user, or a hometech hobbyist the smart home industry's largest stateside event promises plenty of products and services to get excited about.

Think of this week's episode as your comprehensive audio guide to the show floor. With so much in the offing the biggest challenge for anyone paying attention is choosing what to focus on. Our preview special breaks the Expo down into a handful of the most important themes we expect from this year's show. Our conversations cover the increasingly competitive world of wireless audio, the growing complexity of HDMI distribution, the continued blurring of lines between DIY and professionally installed products, and much more.

We hope you enjoy this special episode! Be sure to tune in next week when we'll bookend the CEDIA Expo with our wrap-up special, including audio clips from the show floor. For live updates during the show be sure to follow us on Twitter, and also check the hashtag #CEDIA15 where we'll be participating in the conversation.

Thanks for listening! Talk to you next week!

Show Notes

• Bud Light Fridge
• Budwiser Red Lights
• CEDIA Expo 2015 Website
• Rumor: Sonos to debut an API at CEDIA
• DTS PlayFi
• Russound Xtreme
• Vizio Launching $130,000 TV
• TiVo Bolt Released
• Overcast Podcast Player
• TiVo FireTV App
• Nortek Security & Control Expands DIY Home Automation Presence
• AV Shop Talk - E21 - Managed Services & RMR
• Rukus Ditches the ZoneDirector for smaller jobs
• Vanco Concealer for Sonos