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Residential Tech Today
A Guiding Light
When you think about influential female voices in the custom integration industry, while there are many, a certain few rise to the top of the list on their own. Angela Larson is certainly one of them, and it's because of not only the incredible accomplishments she's achieved over the years, but the impact she's had on future generations of female leaders.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
Residential Tech Today
SwitchBot Hub 3
Smart home hubs were once considered essential for connected living. But with the rise of smart speakers, growing device capabilities, and interoperability challenges, their popularity dipped. Now, hubs are experiencing a resurgence—driven by the increasing number of smart devices in homes, the push for cross-platform compatibility, energy-saving needs, and evolving standards like Matter and IoT.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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What It Takes to Succeed in the Experience Economy
The smart-home industry has reached an inflection point. Success is no longer defined by who ships the most advanced technology—it's defined by who delivers the most seamless, intuitive experience for customers.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
Residential Tech Today
SPEC'D OUT
Michigan-based Intellitech Systems teamed up with ADI | Snap One to deck out \"The Cameron\" model home for luxury homebuilder Sapphire Homes. Every inch of the home is decked out with automation tech, including the killer home theater.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Bridging the Gap Between Design and Smart Home Technology
As smart home technology continues to evolve, it's becoming clear that interior designers and smart home integrators are often navigating the same projects with entirely different maps.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Let Your Clients' Minds Run Wild with AI
In the span of a few days back in July, I saw a number of experiential and AI-based launches that were unique in their own rights. But looked at collectively, they rose a unique opportunity that I haven't quite seen in the CI space.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Alfred Smart Lock: DB2S
Smart locks offer homeowners a range of benefits, from enhanced security and convenience to remote access and system integration. They eliminate the need for physical keys, allow temporary codes for guests, and often reduce home insurance costs.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Coastal Source Offers “Reimagined' Design Services Program to Integrators, Their Clients
Outdoor lighting and audio brand Coastal Source announced a reimagined design services program for custom integrators that it said will make the sales process simpler and faster. Utilizing their in-house team of expert lighting and outdoor audio engineers, the design program will help accelerate turnaround times while helping partners “close with confidence.”
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Illuminating Innovation: Reshaping the 2025 CEDIA Expo Education Experience
This year’s CEDIA Expo and Education Conference marks a bold new era in how we deliver education—more immersive, more personalized, and more connected to the real-world challenges and opportunities in our industry.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Two Decades. Three Women. One Constant.
The professional smart home industry has undergone dramatic shifts over the past two decades. Twenty years ago, the iPhone had not yet been released, VHS tapes were still common, and home automation was just beginning to enter the mainstream conversation. But through all this evolution, three things have remained constant in the industry: the dedicated presence of Wendy Griffiths, Amanda Cannon, and Jody Larsen.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro
For all the pool owners out there, you get it when I talk about how much of a tug-o-war pool cleaning and maintenance can be over the course of a single season. So, when the opportunity presented itself to take a look at an Al-powered robot whose sole responsibility is to keep my pool clean, I sprinted off of the high dive at the opportunity to take it for a spin.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Power in PR
If you made a list of the things required to be successful as an editor and trade media journalist covering this industry, it would be filled with myriad items. But, at or near the top of that list—at least for me—is a strong relationship with the many different public relations professionals who support so many brands throughout the industry.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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You Had Me at Smart Home'
The Art of the AV Elevator Pitch
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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CEDIA Scores Major Advocacy Win
529 Savings Plans Open for Expanded Use
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Her Own Author
Michelle Guss’s career story—and even just her journey through the years at Crestron Electronics—has been filled with many different chapters. What started as a life in the mortgage industry in 2007 quickly evolved out of necessity. Her unmatched skills as a people person have since seen her climb from an office manager at Crestron to the VP of Hospitality.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Remembering Industry Icon Maureen Jenson
Even as a person who's made a living off of the ability to craft a narrative, sometimes I'm left simply without words.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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A Sit Down with Sony's New CI Chief
Earlier this year, Sony’s custom integration division went through a rather major transition.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Illuminating the Path Forward in Lighting
Over the past decade, the lighting industry has experienced a dramatic transformation. What was once considered a necessity has become a central element of design, wellness, and smart home technology. Today's lighting is dynamic, customizable, and fully integrated into broader control ecosystems. At the center of this evolution is the integrator.
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Vol 7 / Issue 2
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Elevating Service and Support in NYC
Lean Business Practices Pay Off in a Tough New York Market for Elevated Integration
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Vol5/Issue 3
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A Real Sliding Doors Moment
My Experience Installing the SmartSlydr Motorized Sliding Glass Door Opener
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Vol5/Issue 3
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Mike Shanahan's Super Bowl Caliber Integrated Home
Tyson Rabani, owner of Denverbased custom integrator QAV, was introduced to Mike Shanahan and his wife Peggy as a referral from their home’s builder.
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Vol5/Issue 3
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Doing Things the Right Way
Retired Super Bowl Winning Head Coach Mike Shanahan Stays Connected to the Game
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Vol5/Issue 3
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Automating Gas Fireplace Control
How Bond Bridge, Shelly, or Aqara FP2 Can Help Fulfill a Common Integration Request
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Creating Better Proposals
How Specifi IO’s New Proposal Tool was Built for the CI Channel
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Embracing Energy Management
How San Diego-based Lightworks is Supporting Savant's Vision for Smart Home Power
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Choosing the Best Streaming Service
Balancing the Correct Combination of Devices and Content Sources Based on Your Viewing Preferences
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The Strength of Consumer Tech Spending
Enthusiasm for Connected Devices Rises in the Face of Economic Difficulty
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Vol5/Issue 3
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Creating a Stress-Free Network
NETGEAR Launches PR460X with Insight Remote Cloud Management
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Vol5/Issue 3
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Expanding a Lighting Lineup
DMF Launches Enhanced iX Series and DALI Controlled Light Modules
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Vol5/Issue 3
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Designing Immersive Luxury Environments
The Lutron Luxury Experience App Enables Users to Take an Immersive, Virtual Journey Through Lutron Lighting, Shades, and Controls.
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