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HDR10+ Technologies to License HDR10+ ADVANCED Dynamic Metadata Technology
HDR10+ dynamic metadata offers a number of benefits, including outstanding brightness and contrast, robust...
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Parks Associates and Vivint Release White Paper on the Significance of Centralized Smart Home Energy and Security
New research reveals consumers want smart home ecosystems that unify energy management and security...
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Focal Naim Releases ‘Mixed on Focal #7’
New music streaming playlist features 30 songs mixed on Focal Professional monitors.
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The Resi Weekly Top 10 – 12.05.25
The most visited stories on residentialsystems.com from November 28–December 4, 2025.
Awards
ADI Named B2B eCommerce Industry Awards Enterprise Distributor of the Year
ADI earns the award for its transformation into a truly digital-first distributor.
Features
Showroom Spotlight – World Wide Stereo
A circular building becomes an immersive showroom on Philadelphia’s popular Main Line.
Technology
LG Unveils 136-inch MAGNIT ‘Active Micro LED’ Display
LG’s Active Matrix approach provides individual pixel-level control for refined detail and ultra-high-definition picture...
Audio
SANUS Unveils New Mounting Solutions for Sony BRAVIA Theater Audio Products
Custom-engineered soundbar mount and height-adjustable speaker stands ensure precision placement and integration for Sony's...
Technology
Leon Announces the New Solé TV Frame for Sony’s BRAVIA 7
Now available with a six-month promotional subscription to the Niio digital art platform.
Security
Resideo Launches Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat
Delivers precision comfort control and seamless integration with Ring video doorbells.
Audio
REKKORD M500 Turntable Now Available in the U.S.
The M500 is a sub-chassis manual 33/45/78 turntable priced more affordably than competitive models.
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AI Hack #673: Negotiating With ChatGPT Riding Shotgun
When dealing with customer service issues from large corporations, it may be necessary to bring in the big guns.
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Selling The ‘Cave of Pain’
Don't be afraid to ask clients, “What do you expect from us when things don’t work?”
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Lightapalooza 2026 Preview
The fifth annual event moves to a new location but continues to provide a wealth of training opportunities.
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The EDGE Sales Coaching Framework
How to tell when your salesperson-in-training is ready to move on to the next phase.
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HTSA 2025 Fall Conference: “Elevate” Through AI
Event focuses on using modern solutions to improve custom installation businesses.
Integration Guides
New Tech Week: Design-Centric Tech – Meant to be Seen…Except When It’s Not
Technology can be used to enhance the design of the home by standing out...
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HDMI® Technology Delivers Hi-Res Distributed Audio for Commercial and Residential Consumers
HDMI technology continues to play a central role in how we experience sound and...
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Audio/Video Everywhere With AV Over IP
Customers may not appreciate how it gets done, but sending audio and video throughout...
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Read the Special CEDIA Expo Edition of the Residential Lighting Best Practices Guide
Includes advice from noted lighting designers and a look at some of the lighting...
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Companies to Watch 2026
Our annual look back at the wins of the past year and how they will impact the next one.
Features
Humanizing AI
Smart tech alone isn’t enough; discover why 2026 belongs to integrators who blend digital tools with human judgment, culture, and creativity.
Features
December Is Your Competitive Advantage
Four critical areas every custom integrator should focus on before the calendar flips to 2026.
Features
New Tech Week: When “Good Enough” Won’t Cut It
How professional calibration, combined with modern video processing, unlocks the full potential of today’s displays.
Awards
New Tech Week: Best of Show Awards at CEDIA Expo 2025 Winners
Get a closer look at the 53 products that impressed our judges and took home the prize.
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New Tech Week Review: Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED and BRAVIA Theater Quad
After living with the BRAVIA 8 II and watching hours of real-world movie and broadcast content, this display earns its “King of TV” crown.
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Séura Names Elissa Shatz as its 2025 Rep of the Year
Honors her leadership, strong industry relationships, and significant influence across the New England design...
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Nominations Now Open for Residential Systems 2026 ISE Best of Show Awards
Programs highlight new products debuting at ISE 2026.
Events
Forte Distribution to Preview New Shanling SACD Player at Capital Audiofest 2025
Eversolo, Shanling, and ONIX Models to be featured in the company’s CAF ’25 exhibit.
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CEDIA Announces 2025 Smart Home Awards EMEA Winners
The awards ceremony took place on Friday, November 7, at The Londoner in Leicester...