All of residential lighting can apparently be put into three phrases: Smaller, better, and more colorful. Lighting is a major part of the home space, so we break down what integrators are doing right and what we could be working on. Josh.ai and JVC are partnering for more moden home theater control. But what's the balance between overly complicated voice commands and just assigning some buttons? Finally, we enter the cave of pain... Whatever that means. It's an article from our friend Henry Clifford, talking about how to talk to your clients about being ready if things go wrong with solutions.

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Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential space. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts across our industry. Joining us this week is Kat Wheeler from OneFirefly and Avi Rosenthal of BlueConnect Partners.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Avi Rosenthal – BlueConnect Partners
• Kat Wheeler – OneFirefly

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Lighting Keywords for Integrators
• Residential Tech Today – Josh.ai & JVC Partnership for Home Theater
• Residential Systems – The Cave of Pain

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Theory Audio Design extends the warranty for their DLC loudspeakers, effective immediately. With this five-year extension, looking at other facets of residential technology and where warranty might need an update for the smart home. Jetbuilt partners with Sean Wargo and Lee Dodson for market intelligence initiatives. What integrators should take from these insights. D-Tools adds Interconnect Diagrams to their cloud services. What this means for projects and the people making them.

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Every week we bring 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 industry. Joining us this week is Mitchell Klein from CEDIA and Jason Knott of D-Tools.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

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

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Theory Extends DLC Warranty
• Residential Systems – Jetbuilt Partners with Apogee for Market Insight
• CE Pro – D-Tools Adds Interconnect Diagrams to Cloud

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The most use that artificial intelligence gets in businesses is a glorified search engine. How are the ways you can actually utilize AI to bolster your company? Just how many extra fingers and warped features can help you? Matt Bernath tells us plainly, "Your Business Isn't That Special." But it's not meant to be a put-down. How to adapt your business and escape just being a niche. IKEA announces new Matter-compatible smart home devices. What this means as more solutions make a smarter home.

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Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. Joining us this week is Amanda Wildman from TruMedia Home, Jason Griffing of OneVision Resources and Gary Usher from the Powerhouse Alliance.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Amanda Wildman – TruMedia Home
• Gary Usher – Powerhouse Alliance
• Jason Griffing – OneVision Resources

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Practical Uses of AI
• Residential Systems – Your Business Isn't That Special
• Engadget – IKEA has new Matter Solutions

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CEDIA is bringing their Smart Home Technology Conference back to ISE 2026. What seminars integrators should be on the lookout for and what else to find in Barcelona in Feburary. NETGEAR reports that smart home users face at least 29 attacks on their network every single day. How do we keep our clients safe? HDR10+ Technologies announces a new audio certification proogram for immersive solutions. What all this means for integrators and distributors.

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Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts to know just what's going on in custom integration. On this episode we are joined by Jeremy Glowacki from ProjectorCentral and Arlen Schweiger from RISE Media Strategy.

Host: Matt Scott

• Guests:Arlen Schweiger – RISE Media Strategy
• Jeremy Glowacki – ProjectorCentral
• Links to sources:Residential Systems – CEDIA's Smart Home Technology Conference at ISE 2026
• CE Pro – Daily Cyberattacks for smart homes
• Residential Tech Today – HDR10+ launches Eclipsa audio certification

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Amazon Web Services suffered a massive outage last week, affecting many different systems. This is probably what Monopoly was warning us about. Or is this a matter of relying too much on the cloud? OneVision and Sonos partner up to bolster customer service, with a premium 24/7 offer. Discussing who benefits most from this initiative and the value for custom integrators. Looking at power management in the home. We already talked about one potentially catastrophic infrastructure, now we have to think about power?

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Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss these topics with a group of experts in the space. Joining Tim this week is Todd Anthony Puma from The Source Home Theater and Mark Feinberg of Home Theater Advisors.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

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

Links to sources:

• Residential Tech Today – Major AWS Outage
• Residential Systems – Sonos & OneVision Partner for Service Support
• CE Pro – Power Management in Homes

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The home security market is growing. What integrators need to know to help their clients and projects. Integrated Systems Europe 2026 has opened registration, and announced their opening keynote from Sol Rashidi. What does an 'AI Reality Check' look like for an industry already soo mired in those two letters? An industry perspective about focusing on training, RMR and more. We might have some questions on the actual writing of the article... But the notes inside make for an interesting discussion about where the AV space is heading.

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Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts about our ever-changing profession. Joining us this week is Joe Whitaker from Origin Acoustics and Katye McGregor-Bennett of KMB Communications.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Joe Whitaker – Origin Acoustics
• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Home Security Solutions Increase
• Residential Systems – ISE 2026 Keynote: Reality Check on AI
• Ce Pro – Industry on RMR, Training

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Amazon is going in on the AI race, adding 'smarter' features to their Blink and Ring camera series. What could possibly go wrong? In a series about troubleshooting HDMI systems, CE Pro looks at dynamic range and potential problems for clients. What integrators need to know about these issues and help projects succeed... Outside of looking forward to GPMI. What happened to that, anyway? We look at alternatives to cold calls and other outreach techniques for your business. We'll do our best to avoid any Glengarry Glen Ross comparisons, unless they slide into 30 Rock.

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Thanks to the still-dubious invention of Canadian Thanksgiving, Matt Scott is out enjoying time with his family. But the news doesn't take a holiday, especially the fast-moving residential AV market. We've still gathered the latest topics and stories to discuss with a panel of experts in the space. Joining pinch-hitter-host Uncle Richie this week is Patrick Norton from CTI and Brad Hintze of Crestron.

Host: Rich Fregosa

Guests:

• Brad Hintze – Crestron
• Patrick Norton – CTI

Links to sources:

• Residential Tech Today – New Features for Amazon Cameras
• CE Pro – High Dynamic Range and HDMI
• Residential Systems – The Alternative to Cold Calls

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Headphones are making a comeback to the audio space, after way too many lost earbuds. Why integrators should be keeping up with the latest in audio to keep their customers educated. Looking at the experience of a project and designing outcomes for the home. And finally, starting the month off right by embracing the darkness! That is to say, shading and lighting control. The importance of motorized shades not just for technology's sake, but better living.

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Every week we bring 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 Jason Knott from D-Tools and Avi Rosenthal of BlueConnect Partners.

Host: Matt Scott

• Guests:Jason Knott – D-Tools
• Avi Rosenthal – BlueConnect Partners
• Links to sources:Residential Systems – Consumers Switching to Headphones
• Residential Tech Today – Smart Home AV as An Experience
• CE Pro – Hello Darkness My Old Friend

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During CEDIA Expo 2025, there was a "State of the Industry" panel talking about the future of residential AV. Expectations are good, but is this a matter of rose-tinted goggles or an actual positive outlook for the space? Why Cybersecurity compliance matters for smart home integrations. What needs to happen to secure the network as more systems go online. HARMAN finalizes their acquisition of Sound United. What this means for both companies moving forward.

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Every week we bring 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 to break down what integrators need to know. Joining us this week is Jeremy Glowacki from Projector Central and Kat Wheeler of OneFirefly.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central
• Kat Wheeler – OneFirefly

Links to sources:

• Residential Systems – 'State of the Industry' At CEDIA Expo 2025
• CE Pro – Cybersecurity Compliance and Smart Homes
• Residential Tech Today – HARMAN finalizes acquisition of Sound United

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We now return to your regularly scheduled residential news program. CEDIA Expo numbers are out, with 14,000 registered attendees for 2025. Since both of our guests went to the show, we ask them about their experiences and the general vibes for the industry. Speaking of the show, Crestron showed off some innovative new solutions at their booth. What integrators should be looking for in their next projects. Kat Wheeler writes about the AV elevator pitch- not literally elevators, though there's probably some absurdly expensive house... How to tell your potential clients what you do without scaring them away with the complicated tech stuff.

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Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We do so with a panel of experts and discuss what integrators need to know about and best practices to keep their clients happy. This week we are joined by Ian Bryant from IES Communications and Jason Griffing of OneVision Resources.

Host: Matt Scott

• Guests:Ian Bryant – IES Communications
• Jason Griffing – OneVision Resources

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – CEDIA Expo 2025 Statistics
• Residential Systems – Crestron's New Solutions
• Residential Tech Today – Perfecting the AV Pitch

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