ResiWeek

Welcome to the new year! We had our reminiscing last week about 2024. This time we do a little bit of looking back at what shaped our industry for the year, but also discuss what might be in store for 2025 for the residential space. Joining us this week is Katye McGregor-Bennett from KMB Communications and Mark Feinberg from Home Theater Advisors.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications
• Mark Feinberg – Home Theater Advisors

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We've had quite the interesting year in the residential space. 2024 has been full of news and stories surrounding the AV industry, and we are here to recap everything that happened. Yes, it's a clip show. But full of the things to consider as we head into the new year!

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Eric Smith – OliverIQ
• Jeremy Glowacki – Residential Tech Today
• Joe Whitaker – Origin Acoustics
• Seth Johnson – BlackWire Designs
• Bryan Koutsky – OliverIQ
• Jason Knott – D-Tools
• Mark Feinberg – Home Theater Advisors
• Todd Anthony Puma – Source Home Theater

Links to sources:

• ResiWeek 416 – Layoffs In The Tech Industry
• ResiWeek 420 – AT&T Outage Across Nation
• ResiWeek 427 – Resideo To Acquires Snap One
• ResiWeek 432 – Dissatisfaction With Sonos Update

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Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Gary Usher – Powerhouse Alliance
• John Henkel – NETGEAR AV
• Rachel Bradshaw – Caster Communications

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Samsung Leads in Smart TV Market
• Residential Tech Today – Daisy Acquires Integrator Hermary's 
• Residential System – 8K Association Certification for Projectors

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As the year closes, we look at the companies within the residential space to watch out for. What's coming up in AV for 2025? Looking at what determines a 'VIP' client, and if that deserves different attention than other customers. CEDIA launches the aptly named CEDIA Foundation to shape the future of the smart home space. What can associations like this do to help our industry thrive?

Every week we look at the biggest stories surrounding the AV industry and gather experts in the residential space to talk about what integrators need to know. Joining us this week is Avi Rosenthal from Bluesalve, Michael Libman from DMF Lighting and Arlen Schweiger from CE Pro.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Avi Rosenthal – Bluesalve
• Arlen Schweiger – CE Pro
• Michael Libman – DMF Lighting

Links to sources:

• Residential Systems – Companies to Watch In 2025
• Residential Systems – What's A VIP Customer?
• CE Pro – CEDIA establishes CEDIA Foundation
• Twitter – Tweet by Patrick Bet-David

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What does a "content agnostic" smart TV look like? We delve into the design of interfaces for displays. We also look at CEDIA's online education offerings and what integrators should be looking at to enhance their knowledge in the field. DirecTV pulls away from their proposed acquisition of Dish. What the future of dish and other services might look like moving forward.

Every week, we find the biggest news and stories for the residential AV space and discuss how they impact integrators with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Jeremy Glowacki from Residential Tech Today and Patrick Norton of CTI.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jeremy Glowacki – Residential Tech Today
• Patrick Norton – CTI

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Trade Desk plans "Content Agnostic" Smart TV
• Residenital Tech Today – CEDIA's Online Education Courses
• CE Pro – DirecTV cancels Acquisition of Dish

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The McIntosh group has been sold to Bose. What does this mean for the luxury audio space? Speaking of audio, we look at the lessons learned from the supply chain shortages and what integrators need to know. Apple might have a new Smart TV on the way... Stop us if you've heard that one. Is this a case of the company who cried display or is there something substantial on the horizon?

Every week we find the latest news and information for the residential AV space. We discuss the topics integrators need to know with a panel of experts in the industry. Joining us this week is Jason Knott from D-Tools and Dave Pedigo from Trinnov Audio.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Dave Pedigo – Trinnov
• Jason Knott – D-Tools

Links to sources:

• Residential Systems – McIntosh Sold To Bose Corporation
• CE Pro – Learning from Supply Chain Shortages
• CE Pro – Apple Smart TV Might Be Coming

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Sonos is launching their new Era 100 Pro in January. Is this what they need to bolster customer confidence? Looking at CEDIA's integrator advocacy and what members can do to support the industry. Discussing where AI tools can be used to better your business... And where it might just be better to leave it to human hands.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Joe Whitaker – Origin Acoustics
• Mitchell Klein – CEDIA

Links to sources:

• Residential Systems – Sonos Era 100 Pro launches in January
• Residential Tech Today – CEDIA's Advocacy for Residential Industry
• CE Pro – How To Use AI for Business

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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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