Wellness was on everyone's mind back when we were cooped up in our houses. Past the pandemic, what's the state of AV wellness solutions in the home? A bungled vacation situation can turn into a learning experience for customer support. How we can help our customers in the blurst of times. CEDIA Expo is coming up, and has over 50 new exhibitors for the show. What integrators should look out for in Denver.

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Every week we take a look at the latest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts to get what integrators need to know. Joining us this week is Joe Whitaker from Origin Acoustics and Mitchell Klein of CEDIA.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Joe Whitaker – Origin Acoustics
• Mitchell Klein – CEDIA

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Wellness AV 5 Years Post-COVID
• Residential Systems – Customer Experience Lessons in Vacation
• CE Pro – CEDIA Expo Adds 50 New Exhibitors

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CEDIA Expo (and Commercial Integrator Expo) Return to Denver in September! Why integrators should mark their calendars and maybe even dip their toes into the CiX side of things. Ikea is working with Matter for their smart home solution offerings. Where the value of professional installers lie with connected smart home appliances. D-Tools has a whole lot of data about (profoundly plosive) proactive progress payment policy practices per projects. Peaking past the alliteration, what integrators should be taking notes from for their projects.

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ResiWeek brings you the latest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts in the space. Joining us this week is Henry Clifford from Livewire and Katye McGregor-Bennett of KMB Communications.

Host: Mitchell Toolen

Guests:

• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications
• Henry Clifford – Livewire

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo
• The Verge – Ikea Moves to Matter for Smart Home Solutions
• D-Tools – Practices for Progress-based Payments

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Smart TVs might finally start earning their namesake, but that doesn't mean they're easy to use. Can we guide the customer, or can we just go back to the old days of 'dumb' TVs? CEDIA launches a consumer-facing campaign to highlight our industry. The simple question is... Is it enough? How to showcase what we do and the value of it to the public eye.

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Every week we bring you the latest news in the residential AV space. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Jason Knott of D-Tools and Patrick Norton from CTI.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jason Knott– D-Tools
• Patrick Norton – CTI

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Smart TVs Are Smart But Hard To Handle
• Residential Tech Today – CEDIA Launches Campaign To Showcase AV

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Streaming is officially more popular than traditional media avenues. What this means for integrators installing the solutions to get these services. HDMI 2.2 has been released by the HDMI forum. Are we still on the HDMI train, or is GPMI the next big thing? Canada orders China-based Hikvision to shudder Canadian operations. What this means for the industry at large.

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Every week we find the biggest news from the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts in the space. Joining us this week is Bob Archer from CE Pro and Jeremy Glowacki from Projector Central.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Bob Archer – CE Pro
• Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Streaming Higher than Cable
• Residential Systems – HDMI 2.2 Specifications
• Reuters – Canada Halts Hikvision operations in Canada

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Remembering HDMI's attempt at Cable Power and the issues inherent. With GPMI on the way, are we seeing a new generation of cable standards? As much as some detest the word resimercial, there are a lot of integrators getting 'out' of the house. What that means for the industry. 16 billion accounts have had their data and passwords leaked. You should probably change your passwords, but also consider how to help your clients during security risks like this.

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Every week we look at the latest news and stories for the residential space and report on what you need to know. We discuss these topics with experts in the space. Joining us this week is Paul Williams from Nice.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Paul Williams – Nice

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – HDMI's Failed Power Cable
• Residential Systems – Potential Business Outside Home Installations
• Forbes – 16 Billions Passwords Leaked

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Last week was InfoComm, one of the largest trade shows for the AV industry. While it definitely tilts towards the commercial side of things, it's still an important event for the AV community and seeing the latest innovations in technology.

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The problem is... Matt didn't go. We're not even sure where he is this week. So in his stead we have Tim Albright, founder of AVNation and newest addition to the Higher Ed AV hall of fame talking with our panel of Rich Fregosa from Fregosa Design and Jason Griffing from OneVision Resources. We talk about the trade show experience and what integrators need to know about events like this whether they're attending or just looking in from the outside.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Rich Fregosa – Fregosa Design
• Jason Griffing – OneVision Resources

Links to sources:

• AVNation – InfoComm 2025

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A new botnet threat may hit smart home networks. What integrators need to know to keep their clients safe. CEDIA has been proactive in legislation and awareness of the space. Is this bill a win for the industry? Friend of the show Katye McGregor-Bennett talks about making decisions easy for your clients. How integrators can simplify the path, not the products. NETGEAR acquires cybersecurity platform Exium. What this means for networks and how it ties into our first story about security.

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ResiWeek is dedicated to bringing you the latest news and stories for the residential space. Even in the midst of one of the biggest trade shows for AV, InfoComm! Even so we are joined by Dave Pedigo from Trinnov to discuss these topics and how they matter to integrators in the industry.

Host: Matt Scott

• Guests:Dave Pedigo – Trinnov Audio
• Links to sources:CE Pro – BADBOX 2.0 Potential Threat
• Residential Tech Today – CEDIA workforce legislation
• Residential Systems – Make Decisions Easy For Your Clients
• CE Pro – NETGEAR acquires Exium

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CEDIA Expo will have pickleball! Is this just a fun plug or a way for our editor to have revenge on Matt? Could be both. AV Pro Global acquires RTI Control. What this means for the industry at large. Google's Gemini could be coming to smart home functions. Will AI be the next voice control? And by that, we mean 'will it get overused and lose a lot of money?' The value of social media and how to leverage it for your company.

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Every week we find the most important topics for the residential AV space and discuss them with a panel of experts. On this episode we are joined by Jeremy Glowacki from Projector Central and Mitchell Klein of CEDIA.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central
• Mitchell Klein – CEDIA

Links to sources:

• Residential System – Pickleball Returns to CEDIA Expo
• Residential Tech Today – AVPro Global Acquires RTI Control
• CE Pro – Google's Gemini for Automation
• CE Pro – Leveraging Social Media for Integrators

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We finally have a week without a specifically T-related story! Sonance acquires Blaze Audio. What this audio expansion means for integrators. Henry Clifford writes about the art of getting a no. Specifically, working your business transactions to be yes or no oriented. Inducting some social engineering techniques into your business strategy. Generac has a smart thermostat that integrates with generators. Looking at the line of interoperability in the home.

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Every week we round up the latest news for the residential space and what integrators need to know. We discuss these topics with a roundtable of experts in or adjacent to the field. Joining us this week is Alex Capecelatro from Josh.ai, Jason Knott of D-Tools and Patrick Norton from CTI.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Alex Capecelatro – Josh.ai
• Jason Knott – D-Tools
• Patrick Norton – CTI

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Sonance Acquires Blaze Audio
• Residential Systems – Getting To A No
• CE Pro – Generac Thermostat Integrates with Generators

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Lyngdorf's new amplifier has a touchscreen interface. Is an all-digital screen a selling point or a detriment? Panasonic is cutting its global workforce by 10,000 people. What this means for our industry. LG integrates with Kardome to introduce spatial hearing AI into their devices. How spatial audio's applications in the commercial space is making its way into the home.

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Every week we bring you the latest news and information for the residential space. We break down these stories with a panel of experts to find out what integrators need to know surrounding AV. This week have Avi Rosenthal of BlueConnect Partners all to ourselves as we dive into some interesting topics and their effects on the industry.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Avi Rosenthal – BlueConnect Partners

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 Amplifier
• CE Pro – Panasonic to cut 10,000 jobs
• Residential Systems – LG Partners with Kardome for spatial audio AI

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