ResiWeek

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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OLED and extra-large TVs are leading the charge in display sales according to Omdia surveys. What do integrators need to do to prepare for projects that need TVs like this? Henry Clifford writes to ask, "are you losing sales to monolouging?" When do we need to just let the product speak for itself? Amazon announces their new Alexa+, their own AI assistant. What this means for AI and voice control in the residential space.

Every week we take a look at the news and information integrators need to know about the residential AV industry. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts in our space. Joining us this week is Jason Knott from D-Tools and Ian Bryant of IES Communications.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests

• :Ian Bryant – IES Communications
• Jason Knott – D-Tools

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – OLED & Extra-Large TVs leading TV sales
• Residential Systems – Letting Tech Speak For Itself
• Amazon – Alexa+ Announcement

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With the dust settled, we can finally see just how much Integrated Systems Europe has grown with their recent 2025 outing in Barcelona. Do these numbers mean good things for our industry? Talking about HDR (High Dynamic Range) and other options within displays that integrators should be talking to their clients about. And after our previous discussion about (blank) Blu-rays going the way of the dodo, we discuss what that means for physical media.

Every week we look at the residential side of the AV industry and find the stories that integrators need to know about. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts in our channel. Joining us this week is Jeremy Glowacki from Projector Central and Rob Jones of Mangetar.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central
• Rob Jones – Magnetar

Links to sources:

• HiddenWires – ISE 2025 Final Numbers
• CE Pro – HDR10+ White paper
• PC World – Blu-ray discs and Physical Media

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InfoComm 2025 registration is open! Yes, we just finished ISE. Yes, the ride never ends. We look at emerging trends in the home video space. Which streaming options are customers looking for? An anecdotal lesson in customer experience. And finally, robots. Robots specifically in your household. Is it smarter living, or the next nightmare?

Every week we look at the topics that surround the residential AV space and what integrators need to know. Joining our expert panel this week is Taft Stricklin from Just Add Power and Mitchell Klein of CEDIA.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Mitchell Klein – CEDIA
• Taft Stricklin – Just Add Power

Links to sources

• :CE Pro – InfoComm 2025 Registration Opens
• CE Pro – Emerging Trends in Home Streaming
• Residential Systems – Enhancing Customer Experience
• Residential Tech Today – Home Robotics

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For this ResiWeek it's a battle of highs and lows- We're coming off the biggest AV trade show, Integrated Systems Europe 2025! And all of the important news that came from it. We're also on the heels of a major restructuring from Sonos after a particularly difficult year. What lies ahead for the residential space? That's we're going to discuss with Avi Rosenthal from BlueConnect Partners and Joe Whitaker of Origin Acoustics.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Avi Rosenthal – BlueConnect Partners
• Joe Whitaker – Origin Acoustics

Links to sources

• :AVNation – Integrated Systems Europe 2025
• CE Pro – Z-Wave Alliance New Tier
• Sonos – Sonos Announces Layoffs & Restructuring

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Oh, no. Current topics! Yes, we have to talk about tariffs and their impact on tech industries like AV. Is it the time to overreact? Reminding everyone that we recorded this on Monday. ISE 2025 is ongoing! But how important is an international trade show to the residential space? What integrators might be looking for from the show. 8 smart home trends to watch out for in multiroom audio.

Every week, we find the biggest news stories for the residential space and the impact they will have on our space. We discuss these topics with a panel of industry experts. This week we are joined by Mark Feinberg from Home Theater Advisors and Todd Anthony Puma from The Source Home Theater.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

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

Links to sources:

• The Verge – Tariff effects on tech
• CE Pro – ISE 2025 coverage
• Hidden Wires – Multiroom Audio trends

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Sony is discontinuing (blank) blu-ray discs! It's the end of the world for physical media... Probably not. What is going strong is Lightapalooza, and we break down the biggest innovations for lighting in the residential space. WiSA is leading the charge in wireless audio, and what they've got in store for CEDIA Expo in the coming year.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications
• Patrick Norton – CTI

Links to sources:

• What Hi-Fi? – Sony discontinuing blank blu-rays
• CE Pro – Lightapalooza 2025 Recap
• Residential Tech Today – WiSA for CEDIA Expo 2025

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Voice control grows ever more advanced with AI and integrated systems, but what's the balance between comfort and discretion? Looking at the evolution of voice assistants in the smart home space. Lightapalooza 2025 is here, showing the spectacle of lighting for residential. What other verticals could garner their own '-palooza' style event. Integrated Systems Europe is almost upon us. Though it's primarily a commercial show, what should integators be on the lookout for in Barcelona?

Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential space and discuss what integrators need to know about our industry. Our expert panel this week is helmed by Bob Archer of CE Pro and Brandon White from Vanco.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Bob Archer – CE Pro
• Brandon White – Vanco

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Smart Home Voice Control
• Residential Tech Today – Lightapalooza 2025 Highlights
• Residential Systems – Integrated Systems Europe 2025 for Residential

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Sonos CEO, Patrick Spence is stepping down after a troublesome app launch. What does this mean for the company moving forward? Nice has thrown their hat into the voice assistant ring with Mylo at CES. What sets it apart from their competitors? Speaking of CES, we talk about what most interested us from the show and what technology we might actually get our hands on in the coming year.

Every week we look at the biggest stories coming from the residential side of the AV industry and talk about their impact with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Ian Bryant from IES Communications and Jeremy Glowacki of Projector Central.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central
• Ian Bryant – IES Communications

Links to sources:

• The Verge – Sonos CEO Stepping Down
• Residential Systems – Nice Introduces Voice Assistant
• Residential Tech Today – CES 2025 Coverage

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Apple is rumored to have a smart lock in the works. Is this the next step in their take on the smart home space, or is it too little too late? How smart solutions are being utilized to maximize utility in small spaces. And Henry Clifford writes about curiosity and its use in catching interest for customers.

Every week we look at what integrators need to know about the residential industry around them. We gather the biggest news and discuss it with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Scotty Allen from Josh.ai and Jason Knott from D-Tools.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jason Knott – D-Tools
• Scotty Allen – Josh.ai

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Apple's Smart Doorbell Might Be In Production
• Residential Tech Today – Maximizing Small Spaces Through AV
• Residential Systems – Utilizing Curiosity For Your Business

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