Harman acquires some serious audio companies like Bowers & Wilkins, Denon and more. What this means for the CI channel moving forward. Artificial Intelligence is becoming less sci-fi and more spam filter. How can you use it properly to help your business rather than alienate customers? And of course... Tariffs. Talking about the issue of semiconductors and trying to roll with the ever-changing world.

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Every week we bring you the biggest news and stories for the residential AV space. We take these stories and discuss them with a panel of experts to figure out what you need to know about the industry. Joining us this week is Joe Whitaker from Origin Acoustics and Ian Bryant from IES Communications.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Ian Bryant – IES Communications
• Joe Whitaker – Origin Acoustics

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz sold to Harman
• Residential Systems – Trying Not To Overuse AI
• CE Pro – Tariff Issues & Semiconductors

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Google is ending support for Gen 1 & 2 Nest thermostats. How to help clients when a product gets sunset. OneVision launches a conversation support tool for their ProVision software. How remote support for your customers can in turn support your business. Of course, can't go an episode without talking about tariffs. Jetbuilt adds Tariff price alerts to their project management tools. How integrators can work with the industry to maintain business in spite of outside forces.

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Every week, we look at the latest news and stories for the residential AV space. We pick out what integrators need to know and discuss these topics with a panels of experts in the channel. This week we are joined by Mark Feinberg from Home Theater Advisors and Todd Anthony Puma of The Source Home Theater.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Mark Feinberg – Home Theater Advisors
• Todd Anthony Puma – The Source Home Theater

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Google Sunsetting Gen 1 + 2 Nests
• Residential Systems – OneVisions Support Tool for ProVision
• CE Pro – Jetbuilt Adds Tariff Alert for Project Management Tools

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Looking at the value of smart homes in the housing market. Does smart home technology make a difference to homebuyers? We can't go a single week without some kind of tariff mention, and this time it's about the remodeling space. The National Association for the Remodeling Industry reported numbers for potential opportunities in the space. But considering their name and research, is it wishful thinking? How the remodeling market applies to the custom installation space.

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Every week we find the biggest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts so that integrators know what's going on in their field. Joining us this week is Rich Fregosa of Fregosa Design and Jeremy Glowacki of Projector Central.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central
• Rich Fregosa – Fregosa Design

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Valuing Smart Homes
• Residential Tech Today – Home Remodeling Market Research

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Yes, we have to talk about tariffs again. Be ready to have this marked in the same manner as 'new normal' or 'unprecedented times' back in 2020. Tariff back-and-forths are causing a lot of chaos in all sectors including the CI channel. What can integrators do to maintain some order amidst the chaos? Apropos of that, CEDIA went to the US Capitol for their second Smart Home on Capitol Hill event. How organizations like CEDIA are providing for the industry. BIG AV (that's a company, not a boogeyman like Big Pharma) talks about aspirations for the industry, including the future of the workforce. What can we do to foster the next generation of AV integrators?

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Every week we find the biggest stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss what integrators need to know with a panel of experts in our space. Joining us this week is Katye McGregor-Bennett from KMB Communications and Bob Archer of CE Pro.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Bob Archer – CE Pro
• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications

Links to sources:

• Residential Systems – Crestron's Statement on Tariffs
• Residential Tech Today – CEDIA's Second Annual Day At Capitol Hill
• CE Pro – BIG AV's Aspirations for AV industry

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Rolling Robots! Not just an interjection. Samsung's companion robot has Google's Gemini AI built in. Is mobility the thing that voice assistants needed in the house? Speaking of house tech, the 'dumb house' is taking off in places like LA. The main argument is levied against complicated technology that struggles to work. Basically, everything a good integrator should be able to fix. Apropos of that conversation, we discuss an anecdote about a smart toilet and how complex doesn't equate to being good.

 The video version of this podcast can be found here.

Host: Matt Scott

• Guests:Henry Clifford – Livewire
• Links to sources:CE Pro – Samsung's robots powered by Gemini
• Hollywood Reporter – Homes Going Tech-Free
• Residential Systems – Overcomplicating Tech

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Spring cleaning is not just for your basement, it could be helpful for your inventory as well. CEDIA has updates on their educational programs in store for Expo, and the opportunities for integrators. Streaming used to be an alternative to cable- But now that everything's split on multiple services, are they any different anymore? Looking at the factors that your customers will deal with in projects.

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Every week we gather the most important headlines for the residential AV space. We discuss these stories with a panel of experts and talk about what integrators need to know. Patrick Norton takes the host chair and is joined by Jason Knott of D-Tools and Mitchell Klein from CEDIA.

Host: Patrick Norton

Guests:

• Jason Knott – D-Tools
• Mitchell Klein – CEDIA

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Spring Cleaning For Your Business
• Residential Tech Today – CEDIA Expo 2025's Education
• CE Pro – Cable vs. Streaming

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Samsung's' lineup for the year includes 8K. Are we really ready for the next step in display fidelity? Talking shade solutions and the evolution of modern shade technology for the residential space. And finding the potential within the mid-market project.

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Every week we bring the latest news and stories for the residential AV industry. We discuss how these topics impact integrators in the space with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Scott Stephenson from Hunter Douglas and Brad Hintze from Crestron.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Brad Hintze – Crestron
• Scott Stephenson – Hunter Douglas

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Samsung's 2025 TV lineup
• CE Pro – Hunter Douglas & Shade Evolution
• Residential Systems – Utilizing The Mid-Market

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Yes, we're talking about Sonos once more. They are committed to improving their app after much derision. Stadia notwithstanding, discussing how cloud gaming can be a potential selling point for integrators. CEDIA unveils improved education programs in store for CEDIA Expo 2025. And a brief discussion about frequencies and the potential issues coming through the FCC that could affect our industry.

Every week we find the most important news for the residential AV space- What integrators need to know- and discuss it with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Mark Feinberg from Home Theater Advisors and Avi Rosenthal of BlueConnect Partners

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Avi Rosenthal – BlueConnect Partners
• Mark Feinberg – Home Theater Advisors

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Sonos Commits to App Improvements
• CE Pro – Using Game Streaming for Potential Interest
• Residential Tech Today – CEDIA's Revamped Education for CEDIA Expo 2025

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Last week was the annual KBIS & IBS show, being the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and the International Builders' Show. These shows are directly tied to the AV industry, but are they still worth integrators paying attention? Adapting to change and the shifting nature of the residential space. And looking at Josh.ai's Winter Launch event and what those announcements mean for voice control and more.

Every week we find the biggest news and stories for the residential AV space. We discuss these topics with a group of experts in the field and talk about what integrators need to know about their space. Joining us this week is Paul Williams from Nice, Alex Capecelatro of Josh.ai, and Arlen Schweiger from CE Pro.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Alex Capecelatro – Josh.ai
• Arlen Schweiger – CE Pro
• Paul Williams – Nice

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – KBIS & IBS 2025
• Residential Systems – Adapting to Change
• Residential Tech Today – Josh.ai's Winter Launch Event

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With security being a concern in the age of connected technology, Matter steps up to bring a secure and private smart home network. Does they have what it takes? Also, what should you using to demo your products to customers? What to consider to bring out the best in your projects. And OneVision expands their remote support. What integrators need to know about the support available for them and their clients.

Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential AV space. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts about what integrators need to know about the industry. Joining us this week is Katye McGregor-Bennett from KMB Communications and Gary Usher from the Powerhouse Alliance.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications
• Gary Usher – Powerhouse Alliance

Links to sources:

• Residential Tech Today – Matter's Security in IoT Spaces
• CE Pro – Oscar Winners & Tech Demos
• Residential Systems – OneVision Expands Remote Support

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