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CEDIA Updates Technical Reference Manual
CEDIA has released the second edition of its Electronic Systems Technical Reference Manual, a comprehensive guide to the world of residential electronic systems.
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November 2012 Residential Systems Online Index
Teasers SunBriteTV Offers Signature Series Rebate Crestron Partners with Sub-Zero, Wolf Appliance URC Adds Features to iOS App Now on TWICE.com McIntosh Outlines Future...
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HTSA Recognizes Top Vendors of 2012
The Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) has revealed the winners of its 2012 HTSA Vendor Awards.
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Is AT&T Digital Life a Threat to Your Custom Install Business?
Naturally, I jumped at a personal invitation to demo AT&T Digital Life at the AT&T Unwrapped press event in New York City. Let me...
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Stampede Celebrates Anniversary at 2012 Vendor Summit
North America's largest value-added pro AV distributor reported its gross profit is up 25 percent and its core category unit count growth is up...
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Netsertive Offers Ad Plan for Smaller Manufacturers
While Netsertive’s Local Extend is focused solely on driving leads to a manufacturer’s local market dealer, Brand Extend was developed to help smaller brands...
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Former CEDIA CEO Launches ‘Disruptive’ Automation Brand
Startup Ube Management, whose founders include former CEDIA CEO Utz Baldwin, plans November availability of free Android and iOS apps that deliver Wi-Fi and...
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iPad Mounts Offer Security, Mobility and Convenience
With the market for tablets still seeing dramatic growth year after year, consumers are demanding more—and more diverse—mounting solutions to fit a variety of...
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URC Total Control Training to Hit 30 Cities
URC’s Total Control training road show that will begin in October wil hit 30 U.S. and Canadian markets in 30 days.
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5 Best Field-Ready iPhone 5 Cases
Just behind the crowds of Apple devotees collecting their iPhone 5 are the legions of new cases hitting the market. How you select one...
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G2i Brings Silicon Valley Startup to CEDIA
Not only does G2i represent a piece of the storied Silicon Valley tech community—not something I’ve seen represented in the AV industry at all—but...
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Taking a ‘Fresh Eyes’ Approach to CEDIA EXPO
I’ve learned that one best practice for onboarding new employees is to ask them to keep a “Fresh Eyes” notebook during the first few...
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September 2012 Residential Systems Online Index
TEASERS Milestone AV Helps Habitat for Humanity Sam Runco Joins WiSA Board BitWise Releases Project Editor 1.7 NOW ON TWICE.COM Schulze Sends Best Buy...
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Nortek’s AVC Group Renamed ‘Core Brands’
Nortek has completed the previously announced consolidation of its residential technology brands into one group that is now calling the Core Brands group.
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August 2012 Residential Systems Online Index
Teasers CEDIA Scholarship Targets Next Generation URC Mobile iOS App Available Crestron Opens New Design Showroom Now On TWICE.com On Meeting Mr. Matsushita Now...
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XPAND 3D Establishes New Home Theater Division
In a strategic move to address the growth of the home theater 3D market, XPAND 3D has established a new Home Theater Division to...
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Renderings of CEDIA EXPO 2012’s Future Tech Pavilion
This year’s “future home” will react and interact with the user, taking the smart home one step further by introducing CEDIA EXPO attendees to...
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Change is Hard
As a general rule, I am not one that likes change. I like to float along in the same sea of comfortable, warm and...
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Control4 System Assuages Homeowner’s Fears During Wildfire
I’m always fascinated by out-of-the-box applications for home control systems. One such example comes from a Colorado homeowner that used a Control4 system to...
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Eli Harary Readies Launch of AudioXperts
Audio industry veteran Eli Harary has revealed the upcoming launch of AudioXperts, a new luxury brand that will deliver a collection of unique audio...
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Three Tips for Managing a PR Crisis Before it Happens
Pick up any magazine, flip through any newspaper, click on any blog—there is no shortage of companies and people that are neck-deep in a...
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Intuitive Design Unveils ID-IWB-1 Mount
Intuitive Design has unveiled its first product, the ID-IWB-1 flat screen mount.
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Panamax Ships First ‘MR Series’ Solution
Panamax is now shipping its MR4000, the first product in its new "MR series" of cost-effective power management products for home theaters.
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RIDGID Introduces New View-Only Inspection Camera
RIDGID has introduced a new member of the RIDGID hand-held inspection camera family, offering a simplified view-only addition that adds sight for professionals: the...
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CEDIA Previews Future Tech for CE Week
Last week, CEDIA paid a visit to New York City for its first appearance at the annual CE Week event. Although, the trade association...
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New Rep Firm to Serve Northern CA, NV
Mark Fielder has revealed the formation of Fielder Marketing, a new manufactures’ rep firm in northern California and northern Nevada.
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The One Trick Pony vs The Trojan Horse
For years, our company – like so many other custom installation firms out there – has specified smart, universal remote controls into nearly every...
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July 2012 Residential Systems Online Index
NEWS Stewart Introduces CIMA Screen D-Tools, Dove net Create Integration Tool CEDIA Expands ROI Program NOW ON TWICE.COM Next iPhone to Drop 30-Pin Port?...
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Denon Cracks Code for CI Headphone Sales
There’s no denying that headphones have become the new “It” product for audio manufacturers. Watching most traditional loudspeaker manufacturers shift their attention, over the...
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June 2012 Landing Page
NEWS TEASERS CEDIA Launches New Mobile App Control4 Ships Single-Room Controller AMX Offers Rapid Project Maker ...
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Immsound Strives for Accurate 3D Cinema Audio
by Anthony Grimani Every so often a new film sound format comes along. Most last just long enough to generate...
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May 2012 Online Index
NEWS TEASERS Harman Upgrades Eargle Theater Facility http://residentialsystems.com/article/72538.aspx Crestron Offers Expedited Repair Service www.residentialsystems.com/article/73410.aspx Control4 Reveals Smart Appliance App www.residentialsystems.com/article/73260.aspx BLOGBITS The...
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Improving Your Call to Action
by Kyle E. Glass Although a relatively simple concept, all too often I see that marketers/companies are so excited about...
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First Impressions Actually Matter
Recently, my wife and I decided to do some home remodeling, so I set out on a search for a reputable, qualified contractor to...
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The 4th Bin Setting Standard for E-Waste Ethics
John Kirsch is the executive too green for business cards. ...
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Engage Customers by Embracing the Digital Media Evolution
by Brendan Morrissey Think back to what was happening in the digital media world of 2005 – a lifetime ago...
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April 2012 Online Index
TEASERS Cloud-managed ClareHome Ships to Dealers Acoustical Solutions Unveils Sustainable Series RTI Introduces Custom Button Engraving ...
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iRule App Plays Nice With Dealers and Other Control Systems
Writing about the next generation of home control apps for the Going Forward column in the latest print issue turned out to be...
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A Firsthand Look at Crestron’s West Coast Experience Center
by Steve Harvey Crestron celebrated the opening of the company’s latest Experience Center--its first on the West Coast--at its office...
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The Holy Grail of High Fidelity Part II
by Bob Rapoport After posting what now becomes Part I of this story a few weeks ago, I heard from...
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Friend or Foe: AT&T Ventures Into Home Control
by Lindsey Adler AT&T has announced a service dubbed Digital Life, an IP-based remote monitoring and automation platform that global...
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March 2012 Residential Systems Online Index
TEASERS Control4 Releases MyHome App for Android LaserVue TV Receives Energy Star Award Denon Offers Major...