Residential Systems announced the winners of its annual Best of Show awards at CEDIA Expo 2025. The products were nominated by the manufacturers and a team of judges — who are all professional integrators — was employed to read through the entries (a portion of which is presented here), visit them on the show floor, and rate the products on a number of criteria, including value, impact, and how unique they are to the market.
Congratulations to all the winners!
ADI | Snap One Control4 X4
With a refined interface, flexible personalization, and deeper Apple integration, Control4 X4 empowers users to manage their smart spaces smarter, faster, and more enjoyably. The unified home screen allows access and control to the most-used devices from one display, while customizable widgets lets operators personalize the home screen with widgets tailored to each user. With dynamic routines, after Integrator set up, end users can automate shades, lighting, thermostats, and more to fit their lifestyle. Control4 X4 works with Apple HomeKit, letting users manage lighting, climate, blinds, locks, and more with Siri voice commands, Apple Control Center Integration, and CarPlay Support.
Learn More: https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/x4
ADI | Snap One Episode Extreme Speakers
Built with marine-grade components, this speaker resists rust, corrosion, and UV wear to perform in the toughest weather. Additional functional features include an integrated rear enclosure, sealed directly from the factory to minimize water ingress, grille pines that can withstand Cat1 hurricane force wind conditions, and rust-proof, aluminum, thin-bezel, press-fit grille for high reliability. The Episode Extreme Environment Speakers are designed to thrive in the harshest conditions has a fully IP67-rated design. The speakers are also equipped with oversized dogs that ensure maximum gripping force, even in fluctuating temperatures.
Learn More: https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/architectural-speakers/es-xtr-6-ic
ADI | Snap One Luma X20 7MP IP POE Dual-lens Floodlight Camera Active Deterrence
Featuring a dual-lens design, the Luma X20 camera delivers a seamless panoramic view with minimal distortion, enabling coverage of wide outdoor areas without the need for multiple cameras. Additionally, with AI-enabled Active Deterrence capabilities, the X20 accurately detects people, vehicles, and non-motor vehicles. When a potential threat is identified, it can trigger white strobe lights, sirens, or custom voice alerts, deterring intruders before they act. The camera also features hybrid night vision, allowing switching between infrared and full-color night footage using the floodlight. With native OvrC support, integrators can deploy, configure, remotely manage and troubleshoot, check device health status, firmware updating, and more, helping cut down on support truck rolls. The new Luma Floodlight camera also integrates with Control4, enabling enhanced automation capabilities while adding real-time alerts, Active Deterrence, and live or recorded video access using Luma Insights.
Learn More: https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/luma-overview
ADI | Snap One Lux by Control4
Lux by Control4 gives Integrators a complete line of premium keypads, dimmers, switches, and outlets designed for luxury spaces. Lux combines refined design, wireless flexibility, native integration, and installer-friendly innovations. Lux offers both wired and wireless (Zigbee 3.0) options. Integrators gain the flexibility to handle remodels, retrofits, and new builds with ease. Lux is a full family of keypads, dimmers, switches, and outlets, delivering a consistent elegant aesthetic across every touchpoint—something others often lack. Because Lux is Control4, lighting doesn’t need to be “integrated.” It is inherently part of the ecosystem, with seamless compatibility across 33,000+ drivers. Dealer-friendly innovations — magnetic faceplates, screw terminals, and single-ground mounting plates — cut install time, reduce wiring hassles, and deliver a clean, professional finish. Finally, patent-pending Dual Dimming Technology (MOSFET + TRIAC curves) ensures smooth, flicker-free dimming up to 600 watts.
Learn More: https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/lux-lighting
ADI | Snap One SunBrite Solis
The SunBrite Solis series features a bright, 1500-nit 4K HDR screen with TruVision anti-glare technology and an RGB-W panel for a brighter picture on the brightest days. It offers High TNI Eco-Bright Outdoor Technology on the RGB-W paneled screen, providing a brighter picture that uses less power and generates less heat to ensure a long-lasting entertainment experience without blackouts. Customize content through the built-in webOS smart platform or by connecting a streaming device via the powered media bay. Engineered for all weather conditions, its IP55 rating and conformal coating on internal components safeguard against humidity and harsh environmental conditions. The Solis offers integration with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (BT 5.0), and voice control. Solis offers compatibility with third-party drivers, discreet IR and IR Control, RS-232 SDDP, and IP Control, as well as OvrC Pro integration for diagnostic troubleshooting, plus base spec, mute state, volume, current app, and IP control state. It is designed to perform in any weather, from scorching 122 degrees F (50 degrees C) to freezing 32 degrees F (0 degrees C).
Learn More: https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/sb-fs-49-bl
AiSPIRE, A WAC Group Company QUARTUS Recessed Lighting Collection
The AiSPIRE QUARTUS Recessed Collection is a family of luminaires that delivers four Experiences of Light in one unified design. Choose the right combination of beam angle, output, and style to match your design intent. With a consistent aesthetic across all options, integrators are offered flexibility without compromising visual unity. Choose from multiple power levels and a full range of round, square, trimmed, and trimless options to match your preference.
Learn More: www.aispire.com
Apex Technologies Apex Cinema Hub
The Apex Cinema Hub delivers a single, unified control solution that is purpose-built for luxury home cinema, including those designed for DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) content playback. The Apex Cinema Hub natively supports Barco projectors, Quantum Media Systems LED video walls, StormAudio processors, Dolby decoders, Kaleidescape players, TPI amplifiers, and Lutron lighting. This deep compatibility ensures that home technology professionals can specify a complete ecosystem of premium components without worrying about interoperability issues or operational difficulties experienced by end users. The Cinema Hub’s consistent interface that works across all devices affords end users a seamless, simple control experience. They can start a movie, adjust lighting, or manage audio settings from a tablet, remote, or smartphone with the same intuitive experience. At the heart of the Apex Cinema Hub is a compact, rack-friendly hardware design combined with a web-based control platform that requires no proprietary processors or complicated coding. Developed in collaboration with Control Envy, the Hub is powered by an HTML5-based architecture, offering universal access from smartphones, tablets, AVA remotes, and Crestron touch panels (no processor required). With its web-based architecture, the Apex Cinema Hub simplifies setup and reduces installation time.
Learn More: https://www.apex-tech.us/
Aqara Edge Hub M300
The Aqara Edge Hub M300 and Aqara Studio Connect hardware-software solution is plug-and-play and is tailored to serve residential, multi-family homes, and light commercial projects. The Edge Hub M300, paired with Aqara Studio Connect, offers native interoperability across devices, systems, and protocols from both consumer and professional markets, making it a centralized home management solution for unifying HVAC, lighting, security systems, and more. Aqara Studio Connect is a lightweight version of Aqara Studio and runs exclusively on the M300. Supporting Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth, the Edge Hub M300 consolidates Aqara and other Matter-enabled devices, along with pro-grade devices using KNX IP, BACnet IP, and Modbus TCP. Additionally, it can bridge these devices to external systems, including professional platforms like KNX, Control4, Josh AI, and Nice, as well as popular Matter ecosystems such as Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Home. Tailored for single-family homes, small multi-family properties, and light commercial projects, this hardware-software solution supports up to 500 connected devices.
Learn More: https://www.aqara.com/en/business/
AudioControl The Hyperion APR-I6 Surround Processor
AudioControl Hyperion Series fuses together AudioControl’s five decades of audio expertise with best-in-class video and networking technologies from AVPro Edge. The Hyperion APR-I6 Surround Processor provides state-of-the-art immersive processing for home cinemas. With balanced outputs and endless routing capabilities, this 16-channel processor offers high-end sonic performance, reliability, and flexibility. From Dirac room correction compatibility to an onboard 4-port network switch and Dante connectivity supporting whole-house entertainment, the APR-16 makes system design and deployment more intuitive and efficient for integrators. With a robust API that’s fully compatible with any control system, plus built-in HDCP and EDID management and Dante integration, integrators enjoy seamless networking and control, no longer having to worry about incompatibility between sources and displays.
Learn More: https://www.audiocontrolpro.com
AVPro Edge STILE App
The AVPro Edge STILE App is a drag-and-drop user experience for managing multiple video sources and displays via the AVPro Edge MV-41 multi-viewer. Where competitive tiling interfaces can be confusing, the STILE App enables users to intuitively control the MV-41 multi-viewer processor and everything connected to it. The STILE App facilitates configuration on both iOS and Android devices so that users can switch, route, and configure sources via a drag-and-drop interface for ease of operation and flawless performance. STILE gives users total control over their MV-41 multi-viewer, enabling them to quickly swap between inputs and show up to four sources per TV. Users can also master the STILE App to create their own favorite configurations using a host of layout presets.
Learn More: https://www.avproglobal.com/pages/stile-app-avpro
AWALL Chip-on-Board MicroLED Display
Powered by advanced Chip-on-Board (COB) technology, AWALL displays deliver ultra-fine pixel pitches as low as 0.9mm, offering clarity, deep contrast, and brilliant color — even in high ambient light. This self-emissive technology provides outstanding thermal management and long-term durability, with a lifespan of over 100,000 hours and zero risk of burn-in. Designed for flexibility, AWALL’s modular, bezel-free panels can scale from 75 inches to 162 inches. Each system is sold as a complete, ready-to-install package — including high-resolution panels, processor, mounting hardware, and tools — streamlining set up for dealers and integrators.
Learn More: https://awall.com/products/awall-cob-microled-display-copy
Blackwire Designs VideoWall Pro
BlackWire Designs’ VideoWall Pro is a state-of-the-art software solution created to reimagine the management of video walls within the Control4 smart home and commercial automation ecosystem. Consolidating each aspect of the video wall control into one single, intuitive interface eliminates any inefficiencies or complexities that are typically associated with multi-screen AV systems. VideoWall Pro for Control4 provides both residential and commercial clients with a high level of control and simplicity. VideoWall Pro isn’t limited to a single configuration. It’s able to accommodate varied popular video wall setups, including 2×2, 2×3, and 3×3 layouts, offering a versatile solution that can be tailored to the individual needs of any project. This adaptability, combined with the comprehensive audio control features ‚ including independent audio source selection, volume adjustment, and muting — make it a complete solution for both sight and sound.
Learn More: https://www.blackwiredesigns.com/videowallpro/
BZBGEAR BG-AIR4KAST-PRO | 4K@60 Hz Wireless HDMI Sender/Receiver Extender Kit
The BZBGEAR BG-AIR4KAST-PRO is a professional-grade wireless HDMI and KVM extender designed for environments where image fidelity and responsiveness are critical. Built on advanced 60 GHz wireless transmission technology, it delivers 4K@60 Hz UHD video with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and full 4:4:4 chroma sampling all with visually lossless compression. The result is pristine image quality that matches wired performance, without the clutter of cables. Engineered for ultra-low latency (≤ 16 ms), BG-AIR4KAST-PRO ensures real-time interaction, making it an ideal solution for gaming, live events, medical applications, corporate presentations, and broadcast workflows. With its integrated KVM functionality, users can remotely control connected PCs, servers, or media players via keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen. An HDMI loop-out on the transmitter adds flexibility for local monitoring.
Chief Tempo Flat Panel In-Wall Mount System
The Chief Tempo Flat Panel In-Wall Mount System is a low-profile mounting system that supports extra-large and ultrawide displays and provides substantial storage behind the display for small devices. This installer-designed solution introduces a two-stage kit approach: An in-wall box with stud-mounting tabs is installed during the rough-in construction phase, followed by a mount kit that includes the display flange and storage plates that are added after drywall and finish work is complete. This method not only protects the critical mounting structure early in the build but also aligns with trade sequencing for faster project delivery. UL listed for installation in both wood and steel stud construction, the Tempo In-Wall Mount supports up to 250 pounds when anchored to 20-gauge structural steel or wood studs — or 200 pounds with 25-gauge steel studs, meeting the load requirements of today’s large-format displays. Its built-in lateral shift capability allows side-to-side adjustment, and up to 0.38 inches (9.5 mm) of plumb correction post-install.
Learn More: https://www.legrandav.com/products/mounts/display-tv-mounts/tempo-flat-panel-in-wall-mount-system/fpiwms
Crestron Cevo Mini Remote
Designed with premium materials, the Crestron Cevo Mini remote brings intuitive control to any room. Its metal profile, seamless glass panel, and soft matte back exude luxury, while the ergonomic design ensures comfortable handling. Customize interactive touch zones to command lighting, shades, scenes, favorite rooms, and multi-room audio, tailoring the experience to your unique lifestyle. At its core is a paddle actuation system — a tactile innovation that responds to how fingers naturally rest, offering feedback that makes control feel instinctive. With fewer buttons and an innovative layout, the Cevo Mini remote simplifies navigation across modern streaming platforms, enabling seamless switching, volume adjustment, and content launch with a single touch. Seamlessly integrated with the Crestron Home OS, the Cevo Mini remote goes beyond entertainment by simplifying access to popular streaming platforms and providing intuitive navigation. With convenient USB-C connectivity and wireless charging, the Cevo Mini remote is always ready to elevate your smart home experience.
Learn More: crestron.com
D-Tools Cloud
D-Tools Cloud is a complete end-to-end workflow solution for systems integrators. Going beyond the proposal, D-Tools Cloud offers a comprehensive sales CRM, AI-powered quoting, mobile project management, and integrated service plans. With real-time collaboration, advanced inventory tracking, and seamless accounting integration, D-Tools Cloud helps integrators close deals faster, deliver projects smoother, and grow recurring revenue. The update of D-Tools Cloud has several major new features, including D-Tools AI — a smart, embedded tool designed to enhance productivity and accuracy across quoting, design, and documentation workflows. Embedded directly into D-Tools Cloud, the AI-powered capabilities allow users to quickly generate scope of work, manipulate quote structures, search using natural language, and apply financial logic like margin adjustments—all in seconds. The new Interconnects feature is an intelligent wiring connectivity tool built directly into D-Tools Cloud. It provides a dynamic, visual, and interactive environment for mapping out how devices are wired across a project by system, phase, or room. The new native mobile app for D-Tools Cloud for iOS and Android empowers project managers and technicians to manage schedules and tasks, inventory, job notes, sales opportunities, and clock in/out directly from their phones…even offline. With either Field User View or Office User View, teams can receive and push notifications, and send SMS to customers.
Learn More: www.d-tools.com/cloud
Da-Lite Myriad Electric Screen System
The Da-Lite Myriad Electric Screen System offers two distinct yet complementary models: Myriad Reveal and Myriad Conceal. The system gives integrators and end users flexibility in how a screen can be installed, deployed, and experienced. Myriad Reveal is the wall- and ceiling-mounted option, featuring horizontally and vertically adjustable brackets that simplify installation and alignment. It is designed for environments where a visible case can be integrated cleanly into architecture, offering a modern profile and adjustability that supports a wide range of room configurations. Myriad Conceal is the ceiling-recessed version engineered for spaces that demand a more discreet approach. With ceiling trim in place to cover the rough opening, Conceal disappears into the structure when not in use, preserving architectural integrity and creating a seamless aesthetic. This dual offering gives integrators the freedom to choose the right solution based on client preference, room type, and overall design vision, without sacrificing performance or functionality. A hallmark of both models is the integration of Da-Lite’s SightLine cable-drop feature. Instead of requiring a black drop fabric to lower the viewing area to eye level, SightLine uses virtually invisible suspension cables built into the single-roller design. These cables extend up to 16 feet, enabling the screen to be positioned precisely at the right height without advance specification of drop distance at the time of order.
Learn More: https://www.legrandav.com/resources/360_product_overviews/myriad_electric_screen_system
DMF Lighting Artafex Linear With PhaseX
DMF Lighting’s Artafex Linear with PhaseX combined the company’s modular linear lighting platform with its PhaseX digital control technology. Designed specifically for the integration channel, this new solution enables advanced, human-centric lighting experiences without the complexity typically associated with digital lighting systems. It delivers tunable white, ultra-smooth 0.1% dimming, and individual fixture control — all while using standard two-wire Romex. This breakthrough makes it the first solution of its kind to offer industry-first tunability over a two-wire home run, opening up retrofit opportunities that were previously impossible. Artafex Linear with PhaseX is designed for residential projects of any scale, from luxury estates to renovation projects. With its slim half-inch profile, dot-free high-CRI illumination, and magnetic solder-free connections, the product integrates into a wide variety of architectural applications.
Learn More: https://dmfluxury.com/pages/linear
Epson Pro Cinema LS9000 4K HDR 3LCD Laser Projector
Driven by Epson’s video processing technology, the Pro Cinema LS9000 features proprietary 4K Display Technology with HDR10+, delivering 8.29 million pixels on-screen for a sharp, vibrant 4K UHD picture. The Pro Cinema LS9000 supports a wide range of AV sources and screen types and connects with popular IP control systems, including Control4, Crestron and via PJLink. The ZX Picture Processor handles real-time color, contrast, HDR, frame interpolation, and resolution enhancement to faithfully reproduce the source material the way it was intended to be shown. Making installation simpler, you can precisely shift the lens up to ±96% vertically and up to ±24% horizontally without any loss in picture distortion or clarity and set the zoom and focus, then store all the settings in one of ten lens memory presets. Plus, the new projector supports up to 4K at 120 frames per second, along with input lag times below 20 ms. The Pro Cinema LS9000 also features advanced 3-chip 3LCD technology that uses three individual LCD chips to continuously display 100% of the RGB color signal for every frame.
Learn More: https://epson.com/For-Home/Projectors/Pro-Cinema/Pro-Cinema-LS9000-4K-HDR-3LCD-Laser-Projector/p/V11HC13120
Furrion Aurora Partial-Sun 2 4K LED Outdoor Smart TV
As outdoor living becomes a lifestyle, the Furrion Aurora Partial-Sun 2 delivers a true indoor-quality smart TV experience that is built specifically for outdoor spaces. It features a 750-nit Anti-Glare LED screen that is up to 4x brighter than standard indoor TVs for crystal-clear visibility in shaded or partially sunny areas. Its
IP55-rated weatherproof housing protects against rain, snow, dust, humidity, and insects; it is engineered for year-round performance. The XtremeShield IK09-rated tempered glass provides impact resistance for enhanced screen protection in unpredictable environments. The RangeXtend external WiFi antennas boost signal strength outdoors to maintain reliable streaming — even far from the router — and the built-in webOS hub smart platform brings access to top streaming apps for easy, app-first entertainment. It’s 4K UHD resolution + HDR10 screen provides sharp visuals with vivid color and deep contrast. The heavy-duty frame and internal components are purpose-built to handle temperature swings, moisture, and debris—making it ideal for patios, poolside installations, and covered decks.
Learn More: https://furrion.com/collections/outdoor-tvs
GUDE Systems Expert Power Control 8291-2
GUDE’s Expert Power Control (EPC) 8291-2 delivers clean, efficient energy through 17 native DC ports (5V, 12V, and 24V) and four universal AC outlets. Engineered for flexible, space-saving integration, the single-rack-unit device powers up to 21 devices without requiring bulky power bricks or failure-prone adapters. EPC 8291-2 also supports seamless plug-and-play compatibility with top control systems, including Control4, Crestron, Savant, URC, and Domotz. A notable feature of EPC 8291-2 is its outlet-level metering and control for DC ports — a rarity even in commercial units. Critical power data can be securely monitored via web interface, control system integration, or protocols like SSH and SNMP, including voltage, current, frequency, power factor, phase angle, and port-level power usage. This granular insight helps catch issues before clients notice them, reducing service interruptions and protecting long-term system health and ROI. And, if a device goes dark, EPC 8291-2’s built-in ICMP/TCP watchdogs automatically reboot unresponsive components, resolving up to 90% of common issues without a truck roll. Outlet-level scheduling and intelligence also help reduce unnecessary power draw during idle times, lowering both carbon impact and ongoing operational costs for customers.
Learn More: https://gudeamerica.com/products/expert-power-control-8291-2/
Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation for Arches and Angles
Until now, specialty-shaped windows have remained one of the few areas where smart shading solutions have fallen short. Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation for Arches & Angles opens opportunities by delivering motorized control for operable arch and angle windows. Duette and Alustra Duette Honeycomb Shades can be motorized in Hunter Douglas’ most popular specialty shapes, bringing them into the PowerView ecosystem and unlocking unified, whole-home control. PowerView Automation for Arches and Angles supports both light-filtering and room-darkening fabrics across all standard Duette pleat sizes (3/4-inch and 1 1/4-inch) and is compatible with hardwired, Internal Rechargeable Battery, and solar-powered configurations. With support for arches, angles, vertical applications, and skylights, even the most complex spaces from bedrooms and staircases to media rooms and entryways can now be covered by a single, versatile platform.
Learn More: https://www.hunterdouglas.com/window-treatments/shades/cellular-shades/duette
James by Sonance PowerPipe
Engineered to disappear, the James by Sonance PowerPipe Bandpass Subwoofers deliver powerful, balanced bass from a design that vanishes into walls, ceilings, or cabinetry — leaving only a subtle toekick or slot visible. With multiple woofer sizes, marine-grade options, and customizable aesthetics, this solution offers deep, room-filling performance without disrupting design.
Learn More: https://sonance.com/collections/powerpipe-subwoofers
James by Sonance SA68
The James SA68 is engineered to disappear while delivering uncompromising performance. Featuring ultra-high fidelity drivers crafted from exclusive thin-ply carbon, the SA68 achieves deep, precise bass and clarity across the full frequency range. Housed in a marine-grade, aircraft-grade aluminum enclosure, it’s built to thrive in demanding environments. CDX Crossover technology ensures broad, even coverage, while customizable grille options and configurations allow seamless integration into any design.
Learn More: https://sonance.com/blogs/news/sa68-launch
Just Add Power MC-USB MaxColor USB 2.0 over IP device
Just Add Power’s MaxColor USB 2.0 over IP device (MC-USB) is an addition to the company’s MaxColor series, designed to expand what integrators and end users can expect from AV-over-IP distribution systems. The MC-USB device delivers USB 2.0 over IP functionality, enabling keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) control, touchscreen interaction, and webcam extension across a standard 1 GbE network. It enhances the capabilities of any Just Add Power 4K60 MaxColor system, giving integrators a flexible, secure, and highly scalable way to integrate peripheral control into distributed AV environments. Unlike point-to-point USB extenders or proprietary control hardware, the MC-USB operates over the same IP infrastructure used for video, removing the need for separate extension systems. It features both front and rear USB-C and USB-A ports, offering support for a wide variety of modern and legacy peripherals. This design makes it easy to connect anything from webcams and hard drives to touchscreen displays and traditional input devices, all within a standard network. It works seamlessly with Just Add Power’s MaxColor transmitters and receivers, which provide visually lossless 4K60 4:4:4 video. With USB 2.0 capability added to the mix, the system now supports both video and device control across the same infrastructure.
Learn More: https://www.justaddpower.com/products/mc-usb/
JVC DLA-NZ700 Projector
JVC’s DLA-NZ700 is the industry’s smallest native 4K laser projector. The DLA-NZ700 uses JVC’s proprietary D-ILA and BLU-Escent Laser technology. JVC’s resolution, high native contrast, and vivid color mode are designed for content that demands vibrant visuals. JVC’s DLA-NZ700 offers a Native contrast ratio of 80,000:1 and a dynamic contrast ratio of infinite to 1. Built-in second-generation Frame Adapt HDR Tone Mapping helps to achieve a wider dynamic range with frame-by-frame HDR images. The Frame Adapt HDR function uses a proprietary algorithm to instantaneously analyze the maximum brightness of any HDR10 content per scene or per frame. This second-generation analysis is performed in real-time tone mapping to the optimal dynamic range for video projection. This new generation reproduces HDR images that are brighter, more colorful and have a wider dynamic range. DLA-NZ700 model also offers a redesigned airflow with a front air intake and exhaust on the back. This allows for a tighter installation where size restrictions exist. Using a blue laser diode light source, the DLA-NZ700 achieves a high brightness of 2300 lm and improved efficiency with a laser life expectancy of 20,000 hours.
Learn More: https://www.jvc.com/usa/projectors/procision/dla-nz700/
Kaleidescape Strato E Movie Player
The Kaleidescape Strato E is an entry-level 4K movie player for residential, marine, and commercial theatre systems that supports reference 4K video output with SDR, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. Like all Kaleidescape movie players, Strato E supports lossless multichannel and spatial object-based audio, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Strato E is perfect for new customers and those who have a TV or projector with Dolby Vision support, or older audio equipment that does not decode Dolby TrueHD or DTS:HD. With its standalone option, Strato E provides a lower cost of entry to the Kaleidescape platform, with an MSRP of $2995, while maintaining the performance customers expect from Kaleidescape. As a standalone system, Strato E is a single playback zone and stores about a half-dozen high-bitrate movies on an internal, solid-state drive. It features a new streamlined interface, optimized for navigating a small movie library. Strato E can download a Kaleidescape 4K movie in as little as 10 minutes over gigabit Ethernet. Downloads become a candidate for automatic deletion 48 hours after playback, making room for more movies. Storage may be added to Strato E by grouping it with Terra Prime movie servers.
Learn More: https://www.kaleidescape.com/strato-e-movie-player/
Kaleidescape Strato M Movie Player
The Kaleidescape Strato M is a new entry-level movie player for residential, marine, and commercial theatre systems. Offered at half the price of Kaleidescape’s previous lowest-cost system, Strato M provides reference 2K video output, with better-than-Blu-ray quality. Like all Kaleidescape movie players, Strato M supports lossless multichannel and spatial object-based audio, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Strato M supports reference 2K video, with higher bit rates and bit depths than Blu-ray, including Dolby Vision, HDR10, BT.2020, and 4:2:2 chroma. Strato M is for systems where viewing distance is at least 1.5x the screen diagonal. At this distance Strato M’s 2K video output is indistinguishable from 4K. With its standalone option, Strato M provides a lower cost of entry to the Kaleidescape platform, with an MSRP of $1995, while maintaining the performance customers expect from Kaleidescape. Along with the lower cost of entry, Strato M is also scalable and can grow with the needs of the customer. Should the customer want to store more content or add more viewing zones in their house, they can add up to four Terra Prime movie servers and any number of Strato movie players.
Learn More: https://www.kaleidescape.com/strato-m-movie-player/
L-Acoustics HYRISS
L-Acoustics’ HYRISS (Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space) is an audio solution that redefines the relationship between sound, technology, and architectural design within the custom installation sector. HYRISS empowers a space to shift its “sound shape,” manipulating the acoustics to mimic an echoing concert hall, an intimate lounge, or an immersive nightclub where the sound shifts all around you. HYRISS is meticulously engineered for the custom installation professional. Its central objective is to provide concert-level sound quality while remaining visually discreet through the complete concealment of all audio components, including dozens of loudspeakers and subwoofers, within the walls and architectural elements of a room. This engineering feat allows integrators and designers to deliver a powerful, immersive audio experience without compromising a space’s aesthetic vision. The system supports a wide range of audio formats, including immersive experiences like Dolby Atmos, and creates a high-resolution, three-dimensional network of sound.
Learn More: https://www.l-acoustics.com/products/hyriss/
Lunar Walls Lunar Artifact
Lunar Artifact is a MicroLED video wall created solely for digital art. With aspect ratios tuned for paintings and photography, it transforms walls into immersive galleries. Each system pairs handcrafted Leon frames with Blackdove’s curated art platform, delivering elegance and depth beyond any screen. Unlike a TV — or a simple television turned on its side — the Artifact is purpose-built, redefining how art is displayed in the digital age.
Learn More: www.lunarwalls.com
Lunar Walls Lunar Ledge Pro
Lunar Ledge Pro is not a TV or an all-in-one; it’s MicroLED reimagined. It delivers the features you love from television — 4K, HDR, ARC, and effortless casting — scaled to cinematic proportions with breathtaking performance. Unlike TVs or sealed systems, every component is serviceable for longevity. Pro-grade processing is seamlessly built into the decorative trim, with a slotted design and passive ventilation. Like a TV, but bigger, bolder, serviceable — and purpose-built for boardrooms, bedrooms, and blockbusters.
Learn More: www.lunarwalls.com
madVR Envy Core MK2
The madVR Envy Core MK2 8K is the latest generation of madVR Labs’ video processor, designed to deliver reference-grade image quality, advanced AI processing, and value for home theaters, media rooms, and premium entertainment spaces. At its heart, the Envy Core MK2 features a custom HDMI 2.1 input card supporting full-bandwidth 48 Gbps for both input and output, making it the only video processor capable of true 8K workflows without compromise. Powered by NVIDIA’s next-generation 5060 GPU, the Core MK2 provides headroom for advanced video algorithms now and in the future, ensuring it remains a future-ready solution for evolving content standards and display technologies. The Envy Core MK2 introduces Dynamic Subtitle Overlay (DSO), a patent-pending innovation that automatically relocates subtitles from black bar areas into the active image, adding background shading, brightness limiting, and scaling to improve readability while preserving immersion. It also debuts DeinterlaceAI, the world’s first AI-based deinterlacing engine, delivering dramatically improved clarity from 1080i broadcast TV in many countries and interlaced Blu-ray content still widely consumed worldwide.
Learn More: www.madvrenvy.com
Megapixel Ventana XR08 MicroLED Tile
Ventana is an ultra-thin digital MicroLED tile that merges world-leading visuals with an elegant, modular design. Ventana was incubated by Megapixel, one of the foremost technical innovators in video processing and LED displays in Hollywood. Megapixel rethinks the LED tile as an architectural finish material, the first truly thin LED tile at 18mm depth. The tiles come in a square 300mm x 300mm format and snap into place on a flat magnetic grid structure. Pre-processing and power supplies can be located nearby and don’t consume valuable floor space. Ventana tiles are currently offered in proprietary Liquid Black or Deep Matte finishes.
Learn More: https://ventanadesign.com/
Meridian Audio Ltd UHD121 HDMI Controller
The Meridian UHD121 HDMI controller is a manufacturer-engineered, installer-grade HDMI eARC/ARC controller that is designed specifically for the Meridian DSP ecosystem. The UHD121 addresses a long-standing challenge for integrators: delivering true high-end audio from modern TVs without adding complexity. Compact and discreet, the UHD121 connects directly between a TV’s HDMI eARC/ARC port and Meridian DSP loudspeakers via SpeakerLink. Fully CEC enabled, the system powers on and off with the TV and volume is controlled from the TV’s own remote. It supports digital audio pass-through up to 192 kHz/24-bit, with Dolby Digital and DTS compatibility. Two SpeakerLink sockets allow either daisy-chain or star-wired configurations, giving maximum system design flexibility. A secondary HDMI input provides a direct connection for additional sources, enabling high-resolution, low-latency audio extraction without complication. The UHD121 is also fully legacy compatible, ensuring it can be added to existing Meridian DSP loudspeaker systems.
Learn More: https://www.meridian-audio.com/products/zone-control/uhd121/
Monitor Audio Climate Series 3G
The Monitor Audio Climate Series 3G is a premium all-weather loudspeaker range that delivers true hi-fi sound in environments where most speakers simply can’t perform. What sets it apart is the rare combination of high-fidelity audio and architectural discretion. Every model blends seamlessly into its surroundings with a minimal, elegant form, available in Matte Black or Matte White, while being fully sealed against the elements for year-round reliability. An expansion valve system ensures optimal internal air volume, even under extreme or direct heat. As the enclosure warms and air pressure rises, the valve regulates and stabilizes it — preserving acoustic performance and protecting components in any climate. The Quik-Link mounting system simplifies installation and adjustment, while an Auxiliary Bass Radiator delivers rich, dynamic low-end without compromising weatherproofing.
Learn More: https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/climate-series-3g/
NAD BluOS Streaming Amplifier CI SA 2-120
The NAD CI SA2-120 is a BluOS Enabled music streaming amplifier that is specifically engineered for integration professionals. It delivers 240 watts of power, utilizing NAD’s Direct Digital Amplification platform to achieve outstanding efficiency and premium performance. BluOS is a hi-res multi-room audio platform with over 20 integrated music services, in up to 64 zones, and with an ecosystem of more than 70 BluOS Enabled products allowing integrators to provide any performance level or feature set the project requires from one platform, with one user interface and control driver. All devices support end point services such as Airplay2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon. Control can be done via the intuitive and reliable BluOS Controller app, or integrate with a 3rd party system, such as Crestron, Control4, RTI, Nice, URC, Lutron, KNX and Josh.ai. A unique feature is the ability to use the 2nd stereo speaker output as a “Sub Zone,” providing the same source content as the Main Zone but with separate volume control, all operated from within the BluOS app, which is ideal for areas like a master bedroom or en-suite or larger more flexible living spaces, simplifying the installation and the user experience.
Learn More: https://nadelectronics.com/product/ci-sa2-120-bluos-streaming-amplifier/
Neptune TV Neptune Outdoor Soundbar
Built with an IP55 rating and operating temperature range of -22°F to 122°F, the Neptune Outdoor Soundbar can endure rain, snow, dust, and fluctuating temperatures without sacrificing consistent, high-performance audio year-round. The included outdoor-rated mounting hardware offers compatibility with any outdoor TV. The built-in Class D amplifier supplies 150 watts of peak power for full-range dynamic audio (70 Hz–20 kHz) to make movie nights and backyard parties unforgettable. Along with easy HDMI ARC setup and wireless Bluetooth v5.3 streaming options, users can expect high-quality audio, fewer cables, and total convenience — all controlled with the IR remote or smart TV.
Learn More: https://neptunetv.com/products/outdoor-soundbar
One Firefly ConciergeIQ
ConciergeIQ is One Firefly’s new, AI-powered live chat platform that was built exclusively for AV and integration professionals. It replaces and significantly advances the company’s former Lead Concierge service with a completely rebuilt technology stack, expanded capabilities, and a redesigned customer experience. Most integrators receive 50–100 visitors per day on their websites. Too often, those visitors leave without engagement. ConciergeIQ ensures no opportunity slips away by turning a dealer’s website into a true digital extension of their team, available 24/7 for support and guidance. With ConciergeIQ, integrators can scale from 50 daily visitors into 1000-plus meaningful conversations annually. At scale, ConciergeIQ becomes an industry-wide multiplier, capable of creating hundreds of thousands of positive homeowner experiences every year. The result is a powerful lift not only for individual dealers, but for the visibility of the entire custom integration channel.
Learn More: https://onefirefly.com/
Origin Acoustics Ambisonic Marquee Dedicated Home Theater Systems
The Ambisonic Marquee Dedicated Home Theater System is a purpose-built solution that redefines cinematic immersion with breakthrough technology, integration-friendly design, and uncompromising performance. At the heart of the Marquee lies Ambisonic’s proprietary planar magnetic ribbon tweeter with exclusive waveguide. This ultra-sensitive aluminum diaphragm, energized by a neodymium motor, delivers lightning-fast response, pristine high-frequency detail, and low distortion. Unlike conventional dome tweeters that smear transients and compress dynamics, the Marquee’s ribbon technology maintains clarity at any volume. By extending ribbons into not just the front stage, but also surround and height channels, Ambisonic ensures tonal consistency throughout the system. Performance is elevated through a bi-amped design that independently powers high and low frequencies. The system integrates Seamlessly with Origin PRO Amplifiers.
Learn More: ambisonicsystems.com
Origin Acoustics BLENDS Invisible Speakers
BLENDS stands for Boundaryless Listening Experience with Natural Depth Sound. Engineered and manufactured in the USA, Origin Acoustics’ BLENDS redefines invisible audio for the luxury market. All BLENDS models share the same 16- x 24-inch cutout and ultra-slim 2.5-inch mounting depth, giving integrators a single, simple template to work with across the entire line. What differentiates them is how they scale performance: The BLENDS803 8-inch 3-way full range model provides 40Hz–20kHz range, deep bass, and lifelike clarity and is designed for clients who want true full-range invisible sound. The BLENDS802 8-inch 2-way full range speaker is desgined for distributed audio and background music where reliable performance is key. The BLENDS602 6.5-inch 2-way full range model offers the same wide dispersion and clarity in a smaller form, ideal for tighter spaces and efficient installs. Finally, the BLENDS800SUB dual-panel bass extension system extends the system down to 30 Hz for media rooms, theaters, or anywhere bass impact matters. Together, these models form a complete invisible solution that can be scaled across any luxury project without altering the installation process.
Learn More: https://originacoustics.com/blends-series/
Panamorph Alpha Pro
The Panamorph Alpha Pro is the first anamorphic lens to provide distortion-free anamorphic conversion of ultra-high-end projectors to the cinema format. This conversion is responsible for adding millions of pixels of detail and 30% additional brightness to the cinema-format image, thereby supporting larger images even with HDR content.
Learn More: www.panamorph.com
Portal.io Invoicing
Portal’s new Invoicing tool gives dealers the power and flexibility they’ve always wanted from QuickBooks, but without the friction and complexity. Purpose-built for integrators, it offers two invoice types: Standard Invoices for parts and labor billing, and Retainer Invoices for deposits and progress payments. The real innovation is automation: The moment a customer accepts a proposal, Portal generates and delivers the invoice instantly, complete with a “Pay Now” button. This eliminates manual creation, duplicate entry, and payment delays — turning what used to take days in QuickBooks into an immediate, seamless transaction. Dealers can even connect their own payment processor (Stripe, Square, or QuickBooks Payments), enable ACH or credit card payments, and set automated convenience fees with customizable thresholds. Deep integration with QuickBooks Online syncs customers, products, and invoices automatically, maps deposits to liability accounts, and can pull QuickBooks invoice numbers back into Portal for perfect alignment.
Learn More: https://youtu.be/WgaVMxtJ0g4
Quantum Media Systems XDR4-8K Extreme Cinematic Video Wall
The Quantum Media Systems XDR4-8K Extreme LED Wall is the AV industry’s first 8K Digital Cinema–compliant display custom-engineered for high-end residential environments. This video wall provides true 8K resolution, a breakthrough that delivers the full power of cinematic storytelling into private luxury spaces. Taking that benchmark even further, Quantum has introduced an industry-leading 0.7mm pixel pitch for the XDR4-8K Extreme LED Wall. This ultra-fine pitch dramatically improves clarity and realism, allowing audiences to sit as close as six feet from the screen without visible pixelation, compared to about 12 feet with a more common 1.2mm pitch. By reducing the space between pixels, Quantum delivers smoother, more lifelike images with greater pixel density, creating an enveloping, cinematic experience in spaces of any size, from massive stadium-style theaters to intimate media rooms. The XDR4-8K Extreme LED Wall achieves native 8K resolution through a powerful internal processor, further enhanced by Quantum’s proprietary imaging technologies. Combined with on-site professional calibration by Quantum’s in-house imaging experts, the result is flawless picture quality in any installation environment. The wall automatically adjusts its aspect ratio to match the content source, shifting seamlessly between 2.39:1 Cinemascope, 2.0:1, 1.85:1, and 16:9 4K HD.
Learn More: https://www.quantummediasystems.com/
Samsung The Frame Pro
The Frame Pro features a premium Neo QLED 4K display and Samsung’s most advanced 4K processor for enhanced brightness, contrast and color. Plus, the all-new Wireless One Connect Box allows for wireless transmission up to 30 feet away, easing installation and removing cable clutter. Its refresh rate has even been improved to 144 Hz, making The Frame Pro suitable for high-end gaming. Samsung Art Store allows access to over 3500 works from world-renowned museums and galleries. Pantone ArtfulColor validation ensures each piece looks even more natural and realistic. Plus, the UL-certified Anti-Reflection with Matte display reduces glare on everything from oil paintings to reality shows. The integrated Motion + Brightness Sensor lets you prompt the TV to turn off automatically when the room is empty. It also adjusts brightness and color temperature based on ambient lighting, for art that’s true to life in any setting. Further conserving energy, the dynamic refresh rate can automatically reduce the display’s refresh rate when in Art Mode. The Slim-Fit Wall Mount is included for easy installation right out of the box, helping the TV sit nearly flush against the wall, just like a picture frame.
Schlage myQ Community-Enabled Offline Locks
The myQ Community-enabled Schlage offline smart locks, powered by RemoteLock, represent a transformative solution for multifamily property access control. Designed specifically for properties without managed Wi-Fi infrastructure, these locks offer secure, scalable, and unified access management across entire communities — from perimeter gates to individual unit doors. Schlage Control smart locks operate without Wi-Fi, using RemoteLock’s No-Tour technology. This allows credentials to be programmed and updated without needing a live internet connection at the door. Property managers can monitor and control all doors — online and offline — through a single dashboard. This includes gates, garages, elevators, amenity spaces, and unit doors. Residents can use their smartphones to unlock doors, eliminating the need for physical keys, cards, or fobs. Mobile credentials are more secure and easier to manage during tenant turnover. RemoteLock integrates with leading property management systems, enabling automated workflows tied to leasing activity. This streamlines operations and reduces manual tasks. The platform supports a wide range of access hardware, allowing properties to expand or upgrade without being locked into a single vendor.
Learn More: https://remotelock.com/myq-liftmaster/
SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera Series 2
SimpliSafe’s Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 with SimpliSafe Active Guard Outdoor Protection is designed to help prevent crime before it happens through a unique combination of advanced AI and live security agents. When a customer arms their SimpliSafe security system, whether they’ve left for work or are at home fast asleep, Active Guard Outdoor Protection immediately becomes their first line of defense against potential intruders. Once human movement is detected by the Outdoor Security Camera Series 2, SimpliSafe agents can assess and react to threats outside the home in less than 30 seconds. First, the Outdoor Camera uses edge AI to detect human movement approaching the home. When a person is detected, the Active Guard service then uses AI in the cloud to determine if the person matches a “familiar face” profile saved to a customer’s account (e.g. a family member or caretaker). The face matching assessment is sent to a SimpliSafe security agent, who ultimately determines if the individual on camera matches a familiar face saved to the customer’s account. If the person is unrecognizable, the agent will engage and intervene using the camera’s two-way audio and live video feed. If needed, the agent can trigger the camera’s 90 dB siren, turn on spotlights, and even request police dispatch, all while capturing video evidence. Since many home invasions happen under cover of darkness, the Outdoor Camera is built with improved night vision, high-quality HD video, and 140-degree field of view. And to support the Active Guard service, the Outdoor Camera is equipped with an upgraded speaker that can play a loud 90 dB siren and microphone that provides enhanced, live two-way audio interactions to cut through noise and pick up human voices.
Learn More: https://simplisafe.com/outdoor-security-camera-series-2
Skyworth Canvas Elite Art TV
The Skyworth Canvas Elite advances the Art TV category with the world’s first 100-inch Art TV, as well as an 86-inch model. Both feature Skyworth’s proprietary OmniView Matte Screen technology, which addresses the critical performance limitations that have historically constrained large-format displays. The OmniView Matte Screen is a proprietary three-layer display developed in partnership with BOE, the world’s largest panel manufacturer. This engineering addresses the three most persistent obstacles custom integrators face with large displays: viewing angle limitations, distracting reflections, and reduced contrast. The result is a screen that offers both technical precision and design flexibility, solving problems that have limited the adoption of large-format Art TVs in high-end residential and commercial spaces. The Canvas Elite Series delivers 4K UHD QD-Mini LED for refined picture quality, more than 1000 local dimming zones for dynamic contrast management, peak brightness of 2000 nits, enabling vivid performance in sunlit rooms and unmatched presentation of digital artwork, and a 144 Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth playback for both art transitions and entertainment content.
Learn More: www.skyworthusa.com/ce1
Sonance SA4-66 Small Aperture Speaker
The new Sonance SA4-66 Small Aperture speaker is part of a recent Small Aperture Series line expansion. The model is engineered with performance, design, and installation in mind, available as a complete kit or as á la carte pieces to suit the project. The SA4-66 features an MDF enclosure, 4-inch round or square grille trim with a micro trim or trimless bezel, and a silk dome module. The enclosure mounts to joist spacing with precision alignment by leveraging an included bracket template. The model has plenty of supporting installation accessories available to achieve the appropriate spacing for any surface thickness and material.
Learn More: https://sonance.com/blogs/news/sonance-introduces-new-small-aperture-sa4-66
Sonance UA 2-125 ARC DSP Amplifier
The UA 2-125 ARC DSP amplifier is a new ultra-compact, local zone utility amplifier built to deliver 125 WPC or 250 WPC in power-sharing mode. It includes eARC and RCA inputs to bring performance to local zone TV applications and more. Set up and configuration is simple with the SonARC for UA amplifier app, available for iOS and Android. The app provides full access to the Sonance DSP EQ preset library for hundreds of Sonance and James products to provide precision tuning for just about any room and speaker setup. The T-slot chassis design provides additional heat sinking and endless installation flexibility, fitting third-party mounting hardware or the included ambidextrous mounting brackets. The new UA 2-125 ARC launches along side its sister amp, which includes the same features but with digital Coax and Toslink in place of the eARC HDMI. These new models unlock endless possibilities for local zone audio and unique system configurations.
Learn More: https://sonance.com/collections/ua-amplifiers
Sony BRAVIA Projector 7 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector
Powered by Sony’s cutting-edge XR Processor for Projector, the BRAVIA Projector 7 is the latest Native 4K SXRD laser projector from Sony delivering up to 2200 lumens. It projects bright, high-contrast images, generated by a long-lasting laser light source, for vibrant images even on a large screen, while maintaining a clean, minimal aesthetic. The BRAVIA Projector 7 features a proprietary XR Processor that powers four unique picture features — XR Dynamic Tone Mapping, XR Deep Black, XR TRILUMINOUS PRO, and XR Clear Image — which altogether bring professional-grade films and shows that are adjusted to match the creators’ vision, delivering the intended picture quality in your own home. The BRAVIA 7 Projector uses Sony’s holistic approach to the home cinema experience, pairing cutting-edge hardware with thoughtful user features. From seamless integration with BRAVIA Connect for intuitive control and setup, to its eco-conscious design using recycled materials and energy-efficient performance modes, the projector is built for modern living.
Learn More: https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/projectors/all-projectors/p/vplxw5100es
StormAudio Impulsion 8
The StormAudio Impulsion 8 is a high-power, compact multichannel amplifier designed to deliver advanced speaker control and system flexibility in premium residential installations. Built upon the proven Class D Pascal UMAC platform and UREC power supply, it delivers up to 800 watts per channel (BTL) with outstanding thermal and energy efficiency — all in a compact 2RU format. A major innovation is the introduction of digital inputs via AoIP (AES67/Dante), allowing the amplifier to natively integrate into IP-based systems. What sets the Impulsion 8 apart is its full DSP integration for the AoIP input: PEQ, FIR filters, limiter, and gain control are built directly into the amplifier. This enables manual calibration of each speaker for optimal response, protection, and phase alignment — directly from the amplifier itself. Finally, the Impulsion 8 offers tight integration with StormAudio ISP processors offering auto-detection and easy configuration. The Impulsion 8 will also benefit from the StormMonitoring technology providing real time information and status via its embedded WebUI.
Learn More: https://www.stormaudio.com/amplifiers
Trinnov Audio AltitudeCI
Designed from the ground up to meet the real-world demands of modern AV installations, the Trinnov Audio AltitudeCI is a powerful yet accessible platform that combines advanced audio engineering with integrator-first practicality. At the heart of AltitudeCI is a newly developed hardware platform that supports up to 32 channels of output in 2-channel increments, with the ability to scale up to 64 channels via special order. This flexible, “buy-what-you-need” licensing model enables integrators to tailor the system to each project and upgrade remotely over time, minimizing cost while maximizing future-readiness. AltitudeCI is the only processor in its category with dual-native support for both Dante and Ravenna/AES67. This “best of both worlds” design allows seamless integration into residential and professional audio-over-IP ecosystems alike — making it the only AV processor in its class that can directly interface with professional Dolby Atmos and DCI servers over AES67 while also managing output with the simplicity and reliability of Dante. AltitudeCI features three independently configurable Ethernet ports, including two with SFP cages for copper or fiber connectivity. These can be used to separate control, audio, and service traffic, or enable network redundancy. It also supports remote diagnostics and firmware updates via Trinnov’s secure extranet.
Learn More: https://www.trinnov.com/
Wall-Smart Flush Mount for Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro
Wall-Smart’s new custom flush mounts for the Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro mark a significant step forward in uniting advanced smart home security with refined exterior design. This outdoor-rated solution transforms a prominent security device into a seamless architectural detail, delivering invaluable peace of mind without compromising curb appeal. Constructed from a proprietary, highly durable plaster-based material, the weather-resistant mounts recess the Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro seamlessly within a wide range of exterior materials, delivering a clean, polished look and uncompromised security. Despite the discreet appearance, users still have convenient access to the security screw and full functionality of the video doorbell’s camera, microphone, and button interface.
Learn More: https://www.wall-smart.com/ws-for-ring.html
