News
Research: Futuresource Provides Home Audio Trends Analysis
A new report from Futuresource Consulting predicts a more resilient future for the sector.
Trends
Behind the Business
Outdoor Week: The Growing Demand for Outdoor Living Spaces
How motorized screens and awnings are elevating smart home solutions and enhancing outdoor enjoyment.
News
Hunter Douglas Highlights 3 Untapped Opportunities for Custom Integrators
Using data from its Custom Integrator Program, Hunter Douglas sees three underutilized opportunities in the market.
Blogs
Key AV Takeaways from CES and ISE
With two large shows already behind us, these are the trends that stood out.
Blogs
CES 2025: Tech Trends to Watch
Insights on some of the key technology trends that will be revealed on the CES 2025 exhibit floor and conference program.
Features
Transforming Outdoor Luxury
The current advanced audio trends that are being used to enhance high-end outdoor spaces.
News
Josh.ai Unveils 2024 “Powered By You” Report
Josh.ai is sharing how smart home clients are embracing modern control in the era of AI.
Behind the Business
Securing Tomorrow’s Homes
Navigating trends and innovations in smart home security.
Behind the Business
2024 Technology Design Trends
There is an abundance of tech available today that is very easy on the eyes — even if it is not meant to be...
Features
Still the Center of It All
TV is on its way out, right? Gen Z likes to watch content on their phones and tablets, or so the pundits tell us....
Features
Breaking Through
Looking back, 2023 was a breakthrough year for the industry in a few key areas.
CES
CES 2024: Trends to Watch
As it does each year, CTA gives a sneak peek into the current trends and innovations that will be seen on the show floor...
Blogs
4 Tech Trends for 2024
Some of the innovations that your customers will be clamoring for in the new year.
Features
Looking Backward to See Forward
Making plans based on the past can shed proper light on what’s right for your business.
News
New Research Approach from CEDIA Places Industry at $29 Billion
For the 2023 report, CEDIA has bolstered integrator survey responses with specification data from D-Tools and Portal.
Back to Business
Predicting the Year Ahead
Some industry trends and guidance to consider as 2023 comes to a close.
Features
Navigating the Private Cinema Evolution
A deep dive with Ryan Brown, maestro of private cinema design.
Behind the Business
The State of the Industry 2023
With the rollercoaster of summer behind us, we take stock of where we stand.
News
Data by D-Tools Publishes ‘2023 Midyear Market Health Report’
Report is based on a comparison of nearly 100,000 project proposals from the first six months of 2022 and 2023.
News
Participate in CEDIA’s 2023 Integrated Home Market Analysis
The findings from CEDIA’s annual survey provide integrators with a comprehensive view of trends and industry health.
News
TCD Insights Provides Real-World Data for Manufacturers
Using data from The Cinema Designer, the TCD Insights report is a comprehensive appraisal of the industry.
Blogs
Industry Trends to Watch In 2023
Some key areas CI businesses should pay attention to as we move into the heart of 2023.
Blogs
Research: What’s Next for Voice Assistants?
Futuresource predicts that shipments could exceed 3.1 billion units in 2026.
Blogs
5 Key Trends from CES 2023 for Residential Integrators
As usual, CES had tons of technology on display, and here are the trends that custom installers should pay attention to.
CES
Trends to Watch Kicks Off CES 2023
Here are the six key technology themes that the association sees having a big influence in 2023.
Features
6 Home Projection Trends
Two-piece projection systems have become top-of-mind with consumers looking to create the big-screen theater experience at home.
Blogs
CES Unveiled Reveals Tech & Buying Trends
Annual kickoff in NYC to CES season reveals what attendees will be looking for in Las Vegas.
Back to Business
The State of the Industry 2022
A look at the year we’ve had and a snapshot of where we are right now.
News
NKBA Study Reveals Design Trends for Kitchen & Bath Design
The 2023 study shows that clients want larger, multi-functional spaces designed to fit their lifestyles with a focus on storage, wellness amenities, and “functional”...
Features
Home Theater Week: 5 Home Theater Trends in 2022
Personal cinemas continue to be at the top of clients’ wishlists — here is what they are asking for.
Features
TV and Hi-Res Audio Consumer Trends
Futuresource Consulting examines what customers will be experiencing in AV throughout 2022.
Features
Tech Integration in the Kitchen and Bath
Forget connected ovens and smart faucets — the kitchen and bath industry needs integrator expertise on a larger scale in these important rooms.
CES
CES 2022: Trends to Watch Revealed
The “CES 2022 Trends to Watch” session gives members of the media a look at the trends that are shaping the industry.
News
Research: Futuresource Consulting Releases Audio Trends Report
‘Tech Perspectives: Audio Megatrends for 2022 and Beyond’ examines how people will interact with sound going forward.
News
NKBA Study Projects Strong Year-end Despite Cooling Confidence
Like the custom installation industry, supply chain issues and material shortages temper industry’s outlook despite continued strong market.
Events
Smart, Safe, and Sustainable — the Keys to the Smart Building
The Smart Building Conference at ISE 2022 reflects the latest concepts in smart home design.
CES
Revelations from ‘CES Unveiled’
CTA previews some of what can be expected in Las Vegas as the show returns to an in-person event.
Features
So, How Is the Home Theater Business?
Home theaters are doing well, but they should be doing so much better.
Features
5 Home Theater Trends Shaping the Industry
Dedicated home theaters are back by popular demand. Here’s what’s causing the revival.
News
CEDIA 2021: New Kordz Whitepaper Provides Market Insights
Provides a summary of key trends and insights for the United States integrated residential technology industry.
CEDIA Show
How the Industry Has Changed Since the Last CEDIA Expo
The Expo is back, and two CEDIA executives tell us what they expect to see and hear at the event.