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This week we are proud to present the second, and final, part of our CEDIA 2015 Wrap-Up Special. With so much to talk about following this year's Expo we almost had to extend to part 3, but somehow we managed to fit it all into one doozy of show.

In a similar approach to both our CEDIA Preview Special and our CEDIA Wrap-Up Part 1, we take a macro-approach, focusing on the key broad themes we were paying attention to in Dallas. With these themes providing context we zoom in to give you the lowdown on all the specific products and services that we believe made 2015 another significant year for the CEDIA Expo. Packed with insights, analysis, and live audio from the show floor this episode, in conjunction last week's show, is the definitive summary for the CEDIA channel's most important annual event.

As always we hope you enjoy! If you'd like to support our efforts to bring you more episodes like this one you could leave us a review on iTunes, or consider becoming a patron of HomeTech by visiting our Patreon page.

Show Notes

• Sonos API Rumor
• Home: On Podcast
• Smart Kitchen Summit
• More Than 300 Products Added to Crestron Pyng
• OnVIF
• Crestron Corner Bracket
• Control4 CEDIA 2015 Updates
• Seth's Control4 Controller Chart
• Lutron Connect Bridge
• SnapAV Purchase Sunbrite
• Ihiji ServiceManager
• Oomi
• Atlona AMS
• Miravue Video Distribution
• Milson CinemaFrame
• TiVo Bolt
• Electric Mirror Medicine Cabinet

This week we are proud to present the second, and final, part of our CEDIA 2015 Wrap-Up Special. With so much to talk about following this year's Expo we almost had to extend to part 3, but somehow we managed to fit it all into one doozy of show. In a similar approach to both our CEDIA Preview Special and our CEDIA Wrap-Up Part 1, we take a macro-approach, focusing on the key broad themes we were paying attention to in Dallas. With these themes providing context we zoom in to give you the lowdown on all the specific products and services that we believe made 2015 another significant year for the CEDIA Expo. Packed with insights, analysis, and live audio from the show floor this episode, in conjunction last week's show, is the definitive summary for the CEDIA channel's most important annual event. As always we hope you enjoy! If you'd like to support our efforts to bring you more episodes like this one you could leave us a review on iTunes, or consider becoming a patron of HomeTech by visiting our Patreon page.

This week we are proud to present the second, and final, part of our CEDIA 2015 Wrap-Up Special. With so much to talk about following this year's Expo we almost had to extend to part 3, but somehow we managed to fit it all into one doozy of show. In a similar approach to both our CEDIA Preview Special and our CEDIA Wrap-Up Part 1, we take a macro-approach, focusing on the key broad themes we were paying attention to in Dallas. With these themes providing context we zoom in to give you the lowdown on all the specific products and services that we believe made 2015 another significant year for the CEDIA Expo. Packed with insights, analysis, and live audio from the show floor this episode, in conjunction last week's show, is the definitive summary for the CEDIA channel's most important annual event. As always we hope you enjoy! If you'd like to support our efforts to bring you more episodes like this one you could leave us a review on iTunes, or consider becoming a patron of HomeTech by visiting our Patreon page.

The dust is settling in Dallas after another busy CEDIA Expo. With the housing market at its strongest in years, and exciting new technologies continuing to gain traction, the show floor was buzzing. Three solid days spent canvasing the exhibits turned up far more interesting news than we could cover in a single episode. So this year we have decided to break up our post-show special into two parts!

Part 1 includes conversations about the biggest CEDIA story that didn't even happen at CEDIA, the increasingly divergent strategies of the largest home control players, thoughts about the growing penetration of DIY technology into the CEDIA channel, and the expanding multi-room wireless audio category. This comprehensive episode also includes live audio interviews from the Savant and Sonos booths.

Much more CEDIA 2015 coverage to come on next week's show so be sure to tune in! As always we hope you enjoy! If you'd like to support our efforts to bring you more episodes like this one you could leave us a review on iTunes, or consider becoming a patron of HomeTech by visiting our Patreon page.

Show Notes

• Via Ceases Operations
• Savant Introduces $499 DIY Remote
• PureLink HDMI Matrix Switchers
• Denon HEOS Drive
• Denon HEOS Home Cinema Soundbar
• Control4 Audio Updates include Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, & Airplay
• Polk Omni 6 WiFi speaker
• Harman Omni
• Zektor Pro Audio Products
• Bluesound

The dust is settling in Dallas after another busy CEDIA Expo. With the housing market at its strongest in years, and exciting new technologies continuing to gain traction, the show floor was buzzing. Three solid days spent canvasing the exhibits turned up far more interesting news than we could cover in a single episode. So this year we have decided to break up our post-show special into two parts!

The dust is settling in Dallas after another busy CEDIA Expo. With the housing market at its strongest in years, and exciting new technologies continuing to gain traction, the show floor was buzzing. Three solid days spent canvasing the exhibits turned up far more interesting news than we could cover in a single episode. So this year we have decided to break up our post-show special into two parts!

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

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.

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.

A proliferation of entry-level and DIY smart home products has integrators and manufacturers alike grappling for ways to maintain market share. Providing down-market solutions without cannibalizing existing business is, after all, a very difficult balancing act. The good news for those trying to crack the code is that it can be done. For proof look no further than Lutron.

If you've listened to our show at all over the last year you'll know that we've been keeping a close eye on the news coming out of Coopersburg. To that end we were very excited to sit down this week with David Weinstein, Lutron's VP of Residential Sales, and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to lighting control. While we did spend a portion of the show discussing various technical aspects of lighting, the bulk of our focus was on Lutron's apparent mastery of multiple market strategies. Focusing on various aspects of their main lighting lines (Caseta, RadioRa2, and Homeworks QS), we discuss what it takes to establish and maintain relevance in numerous segments of the rapidly evolving smart home market.

As always we hope you enjoy the show! If you'd like to support our efforts to bring you more episodes like this one you could leave us a review on iTunes, or consider becoming a patron of HomeTech by visiting our Patreon page.

Talk to you next week! Be sure to tune in! It will be our last episode prior to CEDIA and we look forward to sharing what we are expecting (and hoping) to see at this year's EXPO.

Show Notes

• Google Announces Chromecast Audio
• Chromecast Audio enables wireless music streaming for your old-school speakers
• New Sonos Play:5
• CePro has more info on the Play:5
• VIDEO: Sonos Trueplay
• Lutron
• Lutron Homeworks QS
• Lutron RadioRa 2
• Lutron Caséta
• Lutron Pico
• Lutron Shading Overview