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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Normally, ResiWeek is all about bringing you the latest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We've been doing that with a panel of experts for a decade. This is in fact, the 500th episode of the show. So in lieu of that, we're taking the time to look back at how the industry has evolved at the expense of our dear host Matt Scott.

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Per Matt Scott himself, “ I want to thank everyone who joined us to surprise me for the 500th episode, but also every guest who has joined us every monday for the last 10 years. Your generosity to join the conversation is what makes this show special! Thanks to the team at AVNation including Tim and specifically Mitchell for producing every week. Lastly, this show wouldn’t exist without the listeners, who tune in every week to engage in the conversation! Here’s to the next 500 episodes! ~MDS

PS. Tim… Tim… Tim… calm down!"

This week is jam-packed with amazing people across the industry. That includes Tim Albright of AVNation, Bradford Benn from Advisist, Rachel Bradshaw from Caster Communications, Joe Whitaker of Origin Acoustics, Amanda Wildman from TruMedia Home, Bob Archer of CE Pro, Jason Knott from D-Tools, Rich Fregosa of Fregosa Design, Jeremy Glowacki from Projector Central, and Mark Feinberg from Home Theater Advisors.

Host: Matt Scott

• Guests:Tim Albright – AVNation
• Amanda Wildman – TruMedia Home
• Bradford Benn – Advisist
• Jason Knott – D-Tools
• Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central
• Joe Whitaker - Origin Acoustics
• Mark Feinberg - Home Theater Advisors
• Richard Fregosa - Fregosa Design
• Robert Archer - CE Pro

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We're back from Denver to bring you the latest news out of CEDIA Expo 2025. What innovative technology are we going to see integrators put into the home? It might be artificial intelligence, since Google is getting Gemini involved with Nest and other Home products. Where AI can benefit the smart home space.

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Every week, we bring you the biggest 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 Tim Albright this week is Alex Capecelatro from Josh.ai and Arlen Schweiger of RISE Media Strategy.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Alex Capecelatro – Josh.ai
• Arlen Schweiger – RISE Media Strategy

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – CEDIA Expo 2025
• The Verge – Google's Gemini for Home
• CE Pro – CEDIA & KBIS Smart Home Insights

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CEDIA Expo 2025 is nearly here, with lots of exciting content including HDMI 2.2. What does this next step mean for integrators? Is bigger always better? We're talking displays, of course. The race to cover a wall in a screen seems to ramp up yearly, but what's the difference to the consumer? Global Wave Integration has announced a launch of a wellness monitoring app for smart home control. Why our panelists are earnestly excited about this new endeavor.

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Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential space. We discuss these topics alongside a panel of experts to get the information integrators need. Joining us this week is Jason Knott from D-Tools and Avi Rosenthal of BlueConnect Partners.

Host: Matt Scott

• Guests:Avi Rosenthal – BlueConnect Partners
• Jason Knott – D-Tools

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – HDMI 2.2 at CEDIA Expo
• Residential Tech Today – Importance of Size in Screens
• Residential Systems – New Wellness App for Smart Home Management

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The climate of custom integration is changing within the modern luxury home space. At least according to Jason McGraw, though being part of CEDIA he might have an outstanding opinion. We discuss the evolving role of integrators in a home that's smarter every day. Qualcomm says Wi-Fi 8 could be coming in 2028. What happened to 7? Discussing the power of the network when it comes to the smart home.

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Every week we gather the most important stories for the residential side of the AV industry and discuss these topics with a panel of experts. Joining Patrick Norton this week is Cody Crossland from Blackwire Designs and Katye McGregor-Bennett from KMB Communications.

Host: Patrick Norton

Guests:

• Cody Crossland – Blackwire Designs
• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications

Links to sources:

• Residential Tech Today – Integrated AV for Luxury Homes
• CE Pro – Wi-Fi 8 Expected by 2028

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CEDIA discusses a refined education experience for the upcoming CEDIA Expo and other features for the industry. What can we expect for a shift like this? Resideo is splitting ADI into separate companies. What this move means for the home security space and integrators working with these systems.

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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 Gary Usher of the Powerhouse Alliance and Jeremy Glowacki from Projector Central.

Host: Matt Scott

• Guests:Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central
• Gary Usher – Powerhouse Alliance
• Links to sources:CE Pro – CEDIA's Advocacy in CEDIA Expo Plans
• Residential Tech Today – Resideo to Split ADI in Two Companies

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Epson has announced an addition to their professional projector lineup, and a new partnership with Bose. Do these moves make a bigger wedge in the middle market space between budgets? Friend of the show Katye McGregor-Bennett writes about guiding your customers in a project. The importance of educating clients for the solutions and prioritizing teaching over selling.

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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 field. Joining Tim Albright this week is Dave Pedigo from Trinnov and Arlen Schweiger of RISE Media.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Arlen Schweiger – RISE Media
• Dave Pedigo – Trinnov Audio

Links to sources:

• Residential Tech Today – Epson Unveils New Projector, Partnership With Bose
• Residential Systems – Be The Guide, Not The Guru
• CE Pro – Building on Snap One

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Mergers and acquisitions continue to reshape the AV industry, but what does it really mean for integrators? With consolidation on the rise, how are these changes impacting product offerings, innovation, and competition? This week, we discussed the effects of these market shifts and the rise of generative AI in design processes, including its potential and current limitations.

Every week, we break down the latest news and trends from the residential AV industry, bringing insights from the experts. Joining us this week is Alex Capecelatro from Josh.AI and Ian Bryant from IES Communications.

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