Blogs
“The Cleaning Lady Did It”
Alternatives to dealing with an IR emitter that has been knocked off the TV.
It’s All About the Bass
How Beale Street’s Sonic Vortex technology gets big low-end sound into smaller cabinets — plus other subwoofer tips.
Case Study: Service as a Differentiator
By partnering with OneVision Resources to run its customer service department, Smart Home Systems boosts its service revenue by 15 percent and out-delivers its...
Sound with Style
Leon Speakers' Noah Kaplan on how speakers contribute to the art of the home theater.
Three Tools to Boost Your Productivity
Get a grip on your to-do lists with these products and tips.
Hands-On: JBL Synthesis HDI-1600 Bookshelf Loudspeakers
Harman goes small with its home theater powerhouse.
CEDIA Shares 2020: D-Tools
D-Tools shares why home technology professionals should visit its booth at CEDIA Expo 2020.
CEDIA Shares 2020: Planar
Planar shares why home technology professionals should visit its booth at CEDIA Expo 2020.
Case Study: Outdoor Rooftop Theater
Motorized screens and shades set the stage for outdoor theaters.
Case Study: Hot in Alaska
Legrand’s QMotion shades cool down an Alaskan home while maintaining stunning views.
Mesh Networking Is Here to Stay
Convenience and features make it appropriate for many installations.
Hands On: ClareOne Panel
Find out if this product, a security solution designed specifically for the CI channel, delivers on its intentions.
CEDIA Shares 2020: Vanco International
Vanco shares why home technology professionals should visit its booth at CEDIA Expo 2020.
CEDIA Shares 2020: Crestron
Crestron shares why home technology professionals should visit its booth at CEDIA Expo 2020.
Rapid Improvement Plan: Recurring Monthly Revenue Attachment
How we were able to raise our RMR rate across all our jobs.
Case Study: Finding a Better, Scalable Service Solution
OneVision inspires Integration Controls to sell the “fast pass” to customer service.
Hands On: FLO by Moen
The unapologetic DIFM product offers some good concepts for the CI industry.
The All-New CEDIA.net: Digital Delights
CEDIA’s new website is designed for a multitude of users.
Luma Surveillance Review From a Camera Newbie
Looking to venture into the smart security space? Here is how an integrator’s first install went.
Prepare for the “Zoomification”
The next stage of distance working and learning is about to begin. What part will you play in it?
How Writing Improves Our Thinking
Writing doesn’t just help us communicate ideas, it helps us shape our thinking to begin with. Here’s how.
Working on Your Builder Base
How to build a relationship with builders and keep them as a partner.
Why Sonos Needs a Referral Program
Dealers get cut out when the company reaches out directly to clients.
Don’t Throw Away Your Shot
Hamilton is like a Super Bowl for the summer — are your clients ready?
Savant’s Plans for GE Lighting
A discussion with Savant president JC Murphy on the company’s latest lighting acquisition.
Client Share: The Pajama-Clad Workforce
Five must-haves to increase productivity at the home office.
Stressing the Network
California-based Modern Home Systems doesn’t let the coronavirus keep them from upgrading their clients’ systems.
Mark and Todd’s Excellent OvrC Adventure
Two Beta testers provide insights into the big update to the remote management and monitoring platform.
Harman Luxury Audio: One Year In
David Tovissi weighs in on his first year at the helm and his expectations moving forward.
Business During the Coronavirus: Applying for the Paycheck Protection Program Part 3
The voyage into the abyss concludes — or does it?
What I Learned from Canadian TV
Show catches service professionals taking advantage of customers.
Striving for Normal During a Pandemic
Open for business, Crestron is supporting dealers as the residential technology industry navigates unprecedented business times.
Business During the Coronavirus: Applying For The Paycheck Protection Program Part 2
The voyage into the abyss continues…