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Google's getting their Gemini AI into smart home solutions. Is this the push for them to make an impact on the market? Looking at Lightapalooza 2025 and other upcoming shows for integrators to watch out for. Bravas polls their consumers to find out what they're looking for when it comes to smart home integration.

Every week, ResiWeek brings you the latest news and stories for the residential AV space. We have a panel of experts to discuss what's going on and what integrators need to know. Joining us this week is Chad Russell from Ametek and Katye McGregor-Bennett from KMB Communications.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Chad Russell – Ametek
• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Google's Gemini & Amazon's Alexa AI
• Residential Systems – Getting Ready for Lightapalooza 2025
• Residential Tech Today – Bravas Surveys Consumers About Integration

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Looking at the potential growth for the AV industry. Could it come in the form of trade shows like CEDIA Expo? Speaking of shows, ISE 2025 is coming up, and Brian Solis is expected to present the opening keynote. we also look at company culture and those Sunday Blues that come with it.

Every week, we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential space. Everything that the working integrator needs to know about, with a panel of experts to discuss. Joining us on this episode is Alex Capecelatro from Josh.ai and Ian Bryany of IES Communications.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Alex Capecelatro – Josh.ai
• Ian Bryant – IES Communications

Links to sources:

• Residential Systems – Brian Solis to speak at ISE 2025 Keynote
• CE Pro – Company Culture and Employee Morale
• Residential Tech Today – Power Needs In Residential
• CE Pro - Growth in AV Industry

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The HTSA says that lighting is one of the biggest potential growth spots for integrators. How do we pitch lighting to our clients? Airzone's integration with KNX could revolutionize HVAC systems. We look at what this means as it comes to the North American market. And how to market your business through content. Can we make AV exciting material?

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Ron Callis – OneFirefly
• Victoria Garcia Massimo – Airzone

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – HTSA & Home Lighting
• CE Pro – Airzone Integration with KNX solutions
• Residential Systems – Creating Content for Integrators

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Crestron opens a new experience center in New York. We continue the eternal discussion about if show rooms are necessary. OliverIQ offers a new "smart home as a service" alongside their app. What's the state of control (devices) in residential? Building the ultimate smart home space and how integrators can help their clients achieve that dream.

Host: Mitchell Toolen

Guests:

• Jason Knott – D-Tools
• Mark Feinberg – Home Theater Advisors
• Brad Cook – Alfred

Links to sources:

• Residential Tech Today – Creston's Experience Center
• Residential Tech Today – OliverIQ Smart Home as a Service
• Residential Systems – Building the Home Office

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Sonos wants to earn the trust of their customers again. What's their plan to win them back? Ring's got a new AI-enabled video searching tool for their doorbell solutions. Is it a must-have or just another AI waste? And navigating luxury clientele and what really counts as 'the best' in a project. 

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A look at the last six months for Daisy, and the transition from their acquisition. The peril of too many choices and what integrators can do to help their clients. Apple might be getting into the smart home space with a new OS and solutions.

Every week we take a look at the latest news from the residential space and discuss it with a panel of experts. Joining us is Rich Fregosa from Fregosa Design and AV entrepreneur Chris Oram.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Rich Fregosa – Fregosa Design
• Chris Oram – YouTube Channel & Podcast

Links to sources:

• Residential Systems – From Cybermanor to Daisy
• Residential Systems – Too Many Choices
• CE Pro – Apple Smart Home Potential

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THX is back in residential, no longer just destroying your ears in the theaters. We're still finding cool things from CEDIA Expo 2024 like PowerShade's smart lighting and Snap One's wi-fi solutions. Does AV need to make their own chips?

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While Matt is on location, we have Tim to look at the latest news and stories for the residential space. We're also joined by an expert panel consisting of Seth Johnson from Blackwire Designs and Katye McGregor-Bennett from KMB Communications. 

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications
• Seth Johnson – Blackwire Designs

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – THX Returns to Residential Space
• Residential Systems – PowerShades Smart Lighting
• CE Pro – More from CEDIA Expo 2024
• AVNation – AV Needs Their Own Chips!

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Apple adds some smart home features to their latest update. Are they getting into the race? Snap One & Control4 introduce their new X4 at CEDIA Expo 2024. What this means for automation and integrators. We also discuss client retention and how to make lasting relationships with your customer base.

ResiWeek takes a look at all the latest news and stories surrounding the residential AV space. We bring in experts in the field like Paul Williams of Nice and Jason Knott of D-Tools to look at the biggest stories for AV.

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – New Smart Home Features in Apple Update
• Residential Systems – Retaining Clients
• Residential Tech Today – Snap One's new Control X4 OS

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How important is a power plan for your customers' AV systems? Utilizing AI for a better audio experience for shows. What Cosm is doing for sports entertainment and the potential of a streaming AV experience.

On this episode of ResiWeek we are joined by Alex Capecelatro from Josh.ai and Steve Greenblatt from Control Concepts. Our panel of experts take a look at the latest news and stories for the residential AV space and what integrators need to know.

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Wrapping up CEDIA Expo 2024 and the highlights of the show. Nice has a new software for their smart home automation, including a voice assistant. Josh.ai launches the AI OS and a new iteration of JoshGPT. Daisy acquires SaaviHome and expands their franchise.

Plenty of us are still recovering from CEDIA Expo, but the news never stops! Thankfully we're joined by Arlen Schweiger of CE Pro to talk about all the latest stories from the residential side of the AV industry.

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