News
Atlantic Technology Adds Two More Rep Firms
New York’s Digital Sales Group Metro and Texas’ Total Marketing at Home now represent...
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News
Kaleidescape Names The Watershed Group as Exclusive Canadian Distributor
Kaleidescape and The Watershed Group bring streamlined customer experience to Canada.
News
11 Trading Company Becomes Exclusive US Distributor of Teac and Esoteric Audio
Brands join others represented by the firm, including Onkyo, Pioneer, and Integra.
News
Kaleidescape Announces Promotion with Sony Projectors
Kaleidescape to offer discount to customers who purchase its system alongside select Sony projectors.
Behind the Business
Finding the Right Smart Security Partner
It’s good business to add this product category — which has shown to be a gateway to expansive smart home systems — to your lineup.
Lighting & Shades
Marvin and Halio Inc Bring Smart-Tinting Glass to Residential Market
Smart-tinting glass addresses homeowner demand for design, comfort, flexibility, privacy, and control, plus energy...
Audio
Five New PulseAudio Products from Vanco International
New lineup includes an indoor/outdoor line of speakers, amplifier, and audio accessories.
Automation
Crestron Introduces Design-Forward Smart Thermostat
With its two-wire design, Crestron’s Horizon Thermostat eliminates the need for battery replacement.
Audio
HARMAN Debuts JBL 4309 Compact Bookshelf Speakers
Smaller bookshelf version of the recently released 4349 12-inch two-way monitor loudspeakers.
Technology
New GUI and Enhancements for the MSolutions MS-TestPro
Online simulator allows installers to evaluate and compare HDBaseT, AVoIP, DC Resistance, and HDMI...
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Blogs
From Thermostats to Microgrids
A recap of the first two days of Parks Associates’ “Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer.”
Blogs
Case Study: Luxury London Apartment
The theater, bowling alley, and billiards room feature Control4 automation and Triad speakers.
Blogs
Gilding the Corners
Buc-ee’s stores reminds us that first impressions can make all the difference in the world.
Blogs
What to Do if Logitech Discontinues Harmony
It pays to plan ahead and have a back-up plan — and product — ready to go.
Blogs
No Stopping JBL’s Diamond Jubilee
The brand celebrates its 75th anniversary with a host of new products that defy pandemic-related supply issues.
Integration Guides
The Integration Guide to Projection Screens
Provides advice from leading CI professionals about selling and installing projection screens.
Need to Know
Need to Know: Home Mesh Networks
The hows, whys, and when-to-uses of the popular networking system.
Business Book Club
Business Book Club: ‘Think Again’ By Adam Grant
The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
Features
Always Plan for the Worst-Case Scenario
If we’ve learned anything in the past year of the pandemic, it’s that contingency planning is absolutely critical.
Features
Holistic Approach to Integrated Residential Technology Solutions
The custom integrator is the only professional who can ensure the long-term, reliable success of the smart home experience.
Features
How Integrators Can Be Ready for Anything in 2021
Tips on adding new product categories, training staff, and increasing business.
Events
HTA Launches ‘Mind Share’ Series of Webinars
First event on April 21 is open to all integrators and focuses on sales...
Events
Spring 2021 Exertis Virtual Big Book of AV Dealer Show Kicks Off March 11
Includes six “virtual stops” in the United States and Canada, as well as one...
Events
CEDIA Offers New Hybrid Learning for Entry-Level Technicians
Cabling and Infrastructure Technician School opens to skill up newcomers, career-changers, and certification-seekers.
Awards
Azione Unlimited Announces Plans for 2021
Including dealer awards, updated conference roadmap, and more.