2025 CEDIA DAILY - DAY TWO

BUILDING EXCITEMENT

HGTV’S CHIP WADE INSPIRES ATTENDEES DURING HIS KEYNOTE PRESENTATION DAY TWO EDITION

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On Smart Home Day, CEDIA Looks to Raise Global Awareness of Custom Integration

CEDIA will champion Smart Home Day on Nov. 3 to raise awareness globally of the professional smart home industry. This year’s theme will focus on the important relationship between integrators and design and build professionals, showcasing the mutual benefits of both industries and their clients. Smart Home Day 2025 will offer a variety of ways to support cross-collaboration:

FOR DESIGN AND BUILD PROFESSIONALS

 Webinars and video demos on trending smart home technologies and the benefits of using a CEDIA member

 Workshops and demo sessions in local communities with opportunities to interact with smart home products and meet local integrators

 Joint research from CEDIA and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) | Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) examining the integration of smart technology within homes

 In-person Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) + CEDIA Summit featuring architect and integrator case studies, live demos, and future-focused discussions

FOR INTEGRATORS

 Customizable toolkits with social media graphics, email templates, and ideas for local outreach

 Resources to open showrooms or host in-person events with design and build professionals

 Tips on how to engage with architects, designers, and builders to create long-term partnerships

 A dedicated session at CEDIA Expo/CIX Expo explaining the benefits of participating in Smart Home Day and how to leverage available resources to make the most impact

Visit www.smarthomeday.com to learn more and download a free, customizable toolkit for promotional use ahead of Smart Home Day 2025.

Integrators Can Build Business through Collaboration

By Nina Snyder

Collaboration is crucial for integrators to build their business, said Chip Wade, a keynote speaker at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 in Denver. Wade shared his journey from HGTV host to business owner on Thursday morning in “Beyond the Blueprint: Where Innovation Meets Intention.”

An Atlanta native, Wade earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech, but his career path hasn’t followed the traditional blueprint for success. He took a detour into the media industry when he auditioned for HGTV.

Wade appeared on Designed to Sell in 2007, marking his first foray into the home improvement arena. He also hosted Elbow Room on HGTV for four seasons, from 2012-2015. ‘featured innovative solutions for families looking for more space in their current homes.

In 2008, Wade founded Wade Works Creative, an architecture and design, real estate, and production company. While the company only has three employees, Wade has established relationships with other home professionals to complement his expertise.

Wade said integrators should focus on developing relationships with designers, architects, and contractors, who often receive the first call from homeowners about projects. “A lot of my business comes from relationships I’ve built over the years,” Wade said.

While the end consumer might not know what an integrator does, establishing relationships with designers can help integrators start the process before any work is done on home renovations. “By the time the contractors come in, there’s a lot of stuff in

motion,” Wade said.

In his presentation, Wade shared a three-step process to create home installations that exceed expectations for the consumer: Identify challenges and needs, brainstorm and be curious, and create a vision that excites.

He also emphasized that he provides his customers with multiple scenarios that showcase the latest in smart home technology. Customers might not be familiar with all the latest technology; integrators should focus on the experience that the technology provides rather than on detailed specifications.

“We do a lot of upselling, but I call it vision casting,” Wade said. He also underscored the importance of providing 3D renderings to showcase the designs. Wade offered a glimpse of some of his unique projects, which ranged from a sunken art studio to a topographical wall printed on laminate.

While Wade serves as the main point of contact, he encourages integrators to approach installations as a team effort. He also said challenging projects can be frustrating, but they can also offer integrators a chance to shine.

CEDIA Expo/CIX show management joined with exhibitors AiSPIRE/WAC, Crestron, Nice, Sonos, Sony, and URC for Thursday morning’s ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the 2025 Exhibit Hall.

Chip Wade

CEDIA Smart Home Awards Honor

Smart Living Innovations

CEDIA is set to host the 2025 CEDIA Smart Home Awards—Americas at CEDIA Expo/CIX on Friday, Sept. 5, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Mile High Ballroom. This year’s theme, The Enchanting World of Smart Living, highlights how technology is transforming the way we design and experience living spaces.

“The quality of this year’s finalists reflects the professionalism and technical excellence that define our industry,” says Daryl Friedman, CEDIA Global President and CEO. “It’s especially exciting to see these achievements coming from such a broad mix of companies, which aligns with the continued growth and influence we’re seeing in the Americas region.

Our members are not only meeting high expectations—they’re raising the bar.”

Spanning categories that highlight excellence in integration, business, and professional contribution, the CEDIA Smart Home Awards offer a platform for companies of all sizes to be recognized. Whether pushing boundaries with first-time entries or returning to showcase continued evolution, these finalists

8K Association Presents ‘The Big Picture’ at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025

By Grant Morgan

4K is currently king in the CI channel, but as the 8K content ecosystem continues to mature, the availability of digital content and games is expected to rapidly grow. The 8K Association (Booth #4501) is at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 to inform and educate integrators about the need to see the bigger picture of 8K and all the opportunities related to it.

“Our goal at CEDIA Expo is to showcase how 8K technology provides a more immersive and superrealistic viewing experience and delivers a powerful ‘wow’ factor that goes far beyond the reach of conventional 4K,” says Juan Reyes, executive director, 8K Association. “Additionally, 8K is the first home entertainment platform that combines the best of the latest AI innovations, making it ideal for the CI channel.”

“Survey after survey has shown that home entertainment is still the biggest revenue generator by far in the entire CI channel,” says Marc Finer, founder of Communication Research. “We think the opportunity for 8K is a very exciting opportunity, and we believe these developments may represent a big part of the future of this industry.”

The 8K Association is exploring the roadmap to

8K adoption with expert-led panels on 8K hardware, 8K content, and cable/device integration throughout the show, with two sessions available for Expo attendees on Friday, Sept. 5. The 11 a.m. session discusses the latest games, documentaries, sports, and upscaled 8K content from AMD, The Explorers, 4BY4, and Spin Digital. The 2 p.m. session addresses the current and future 8K capture, cable, and device integration, featuring top executives from AudioQuest, AVPro, and BZBGEAR.

exemplify the ingenuity and dedication at the heart of the CEDIA community.

A diverse international judging panel has carefully reviewed each submission, evaluating projects and products against rigorous technical criteria, design principles, and industry best practices.

For more information about the CEDIA Smart Home Awards, visit www.cedia.org/awards

TODAY’S 8K ASSOCIATION SESSIONS

Booth 4501

11 a.m. Session

The latest gaming, documentary and upscaled 8K content from AMD, The Explorers, and 4BY4

2 p.m. Session

Current and Future 8K Cable and Device Integration From Astro, AudioQuest, AVPro, BZBGEAR, and Panasonic

“One of the challenges that we’re hearing from within the organizations is ‘where’s the content,’ and we’re demonstrating some of that here at CEDIA,” adds Reyes. “We’ve got some great content from IMAX, MGM has provided us with a clip from West Side Story, and Warner Bros. has provided us with a clip from 2001. These are all 8K scan content that just looks amazing, so be sure you stop by to take a look at these incredible examples.”

“There are certain things that humans cannot unsee, because when we experience the next new thing, our expectations change forever,” says Jason McGraw, group VP and show director of CEDIA Expo/CIX. “This occurred when 1080p HD essentially replaced 720p, when 4K replaced 1080p, and it’s now happening as 8K emerges as the new threshold for excellence. It’s beginning to have a compelling impact on gaming, sports, entertainment, and commercial applications.”

Juan Reyes, executive director, 8K Association

The CEDIA Smart Home Awards celebrate how technology transforms living spaces.

State of the Industry: Integrators Are Optimistic

By Nina Snyder

After a bumpy start to 2025 due to turbulence from tariffs and political instability, integrators are increasingly optimistic about the industry, according to a Thursday panel at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025.

“The State of the Industry” brought together CEDIA representatives and industry leaders to discuss the outlook for the rest of the year in an event moderated by Zachary Comeau, editor of CE Pro magazine.

“There’s not a lot of economic headwinds that we’re hearing about right now,” said Patrick McCarthy, executive director of Azione Unlimited, a smart home association in Chester Springs, PA.

Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO of CEDIA, also said the economic outlook has improved in the second half of the year. “It’s been a roller coaster of a year,” he acknowledged, but added that it’s “ending up a lot better.”

The majority of integrators say business is “excellent” or “very good,” according to a sentiment survey conducted by CEDIA. The Professional Smart Home

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Sentiment Survey also found that 72% of integrators are planning to hire additional technical staff in the next 12 months.

Experts on the panel echoed the optimism of the survey results. Jim Pearse, president and CEO of Prosource, said the commercial side of the integration industry felt the effects of tariffs through the delayed timing of some projects. “There were an awful lot of projects that maybe the customers paused to commit

Lutron Brings It All Together

By Anthony Savona

BOOTH 1912, ROOM 106, AND DESTINATION OUTDOORS

If you’re wondering what Lutron has been up to since last year’s Expo, the answer, based on this year’s exhibit, is listening to dealers. Examples of this directive are seen throughout the booth, but perhaps nowhere as cleanly as the “Wall of Lighting Families.”

“At Expo, we’re formalizing Lutron’s intelligent lighting families,” says Lutron VP Ben Bard. “We’re formalizing the fact that Ketra, Rania, and Lumaris are full families of lighting at three different price points for the luxury market—all provide intelligent lighting with dynamic and wireless control.”

According to Bard, dealers often express how difficult it is to execute jobs across brands because color temperatures may vary. “Lutron has created a native experience that has taken that complexity head-on and made sure that these products all work together in the best way possible so that you can use and interchange them to meet the price that you need,” he explains.

In addition to formalizing the product lines, Lutron has also made strategic additions to them, including new Ketra and Rania D2 Remodeler downlights, as well as new Rania lamps and longrun Rania Natural White tape light.

Dealers aren’t the only ones with a wish list for Lutron—and interior designers and architects have also been heard. “One of the key learnings we’ve had with shades is that having price points to match colors and fabrics throughout the house is important,” Bard says. “If a designer picks fabrics, they don’t want to pick other fabrics in different spaces. So, having the Triathlon Select shade in coordinating bracket colors and in the full family of Lutron fabrics allows designers and dealers to hit the right price point for clients.”

The company has also been busy on the software front. For starters, its app now features Lighting Designer Mode, which gives dealers and designers precise control over every light in the house. The Lutron Luxury Experience app also has a new Shade Visualizer, a high-fidelity design helper for shades.

to, and now they’re beginning to come through,” Pearse said.

In contrast, the residential side of the integration industry experienced a rush to buy products before tariffs went into effect. “We saw kind of an uptick in the second quarter where people were frontloading projects due to the tariffs,” said Chris Whitley, executive director of the Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group based in Scottsdale, AZ.

While business continues to be strong for integrators, panelists recommended keeping an eye on interest rates and the larger market for home builders.

“Having interest rates come down will certainly spur homebuilding,” said Hank Alexander, director of Oasys Residential Technology Group. Lower interest rates could also inspire homeowners to move to larger houses and upgrade their technology, he added.

The next trend on the horizon is AI technology, and McCarthy recommended that integrators get ahead of the curve. “Your clients are going to start asking about AI,” he said. Pearse also advised attendees to “look hard at how AI is deployed through these products.”

And while all that is great news for dealers and designers, it isn’t even the biggest launch for Lutron here at Expo. That title belongs to the company’s new Native by Design Partner Program. Some of the launch partners include Coastal Source, Cerno, Leon, Niche Modern, and Hartmann & Forbes.

“There are lots of applications—such as outdoor lighting, specialty lighting, and framing projectors—where Lutron doesn’t provide a solution, but our customers need one,” says Bard. “The Native by Design program natively integrates Lutron technology into best-in-class products from leading luxury brands.”

“State of the Industry” panelists expect a better second half of the year for integrators.

Ben Bard

Effortless System Setup with Crestron Configure Pro

BOOTH 1901 Crestron’s Configure Pro is a next-generation configuration platform built for speed, efficiency, and an unparalleled user experience. It streamlines the entire setup process, providing intuitive tools and enhanced features to simplify even the most complex projects. Configure Pro offers installers an efficient experience with powerful enhancements like native keypad programming, advanced logic capabilities, and real-time control over lighting and media.

Configure Pro delivers a seamless and intuitive experience, starting with its elevated user interface and streamlined appearance. The look and feel mirrors the Crestron Home OS app, making navigation and system management effortless. Dealers can quickly build feature-rich systems using the no-programming system creation tool, eliminating the need for coding while maximizing efficiency. The platform takes full advantage of native OS features such as copy and paste, shortcuts, and window resizing, in addition to support for multiple user connections on a single project, even across different processors.

SAVANT, BOOTH 2519 Savant is introducing GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixtures, a specification-grade lighting solution engineered to deliver evenly distributed light onto the surface of the countertop while working seamlessly within Savant’s smart home ecosystem. GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixtures will be available this month. Available in 12-, 18-, and 24-inch lengths, GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixtures feature a slim, edge-lit profile and glare-reducing prismatic optics that evenly distribute light on the surface of any countertop without the glare or hot spots typical of most undercabinet or linear tape lighting. The beautifully diffused pools of dimmable, tunable white light and RGB colors elevate any space, and for every occasion, with functionality and style.

CEDIA, NKBA Release Findings from Joint Research

By Grant Morgan

At the 2025 CEDIA Town Hall meeting, held on Tuesday, Sept. 3, Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO of CEDIA, and Bill Darcy, global president and CEO of NKBA | KBIS, discussed the results of new, exclusive joint research between CEDIA and NKBA | KBIS about the evolving collaboration between the smart home and design and build communities.

Tricia Zach, director of research, NKBA, presented key findings of the U.S.-based research study examining the current state of technology integration in home design to the Town Hall attendees. She also highlighted how integrators can capitalize on the growing need for integrated tech in the design community, particularly in the whole home market.

According to 75% of respondents, homeowners are currently the driving force for smart home integration, illustrating a client-driven demand for increased partnership. Looking ahead, 61% of respondents indicated that integrated technology is a “must-have” feature of the future, echoing the need for collaboration to be a priority upfront.

“The future of tech integration is bright,” said Zach. “Right now, 36% of the NKBA audience sees

Tricia Zach, director of research, NKBA

integrated tech as a must-have. But looking ahead, that number jumps to 57% in just a few years. This growing expectation that integrated smart tech is going to play a significantly larger role in kitchen,

bath, and whole home design is a really strong signal about where the market is headed.”

“You’re in the most rapidly evolving space, which makes your job more challenging,“ Darcy told attendees. “People aren’t looking for gimmicks. They want practical solutions that make everyday living easier, more efficient, and more connected.”

Other findings Zach presented include the use of scalable tech by designers when cost is a major factor, and how integrators can use earlier project collaboration to their advantage to help build repeat customer relationships.

While demand and expectation for smart home integrated tech are rising, the research showed an old foe still plagues CEDIA and custom integrators.

“The good news—and the bad news—is that this research is showing that the awareness level is the barrier,” said Friedman. “Once your clients and homeowners know what this [integration] is, and what it can do, and what technology can do for their homes, they want it and they want access to it. By increasing awareness, we’ll break that barrier.”

The full report is available at NKBA.org and CEDIA.org, with free access for NKBA members and CEDIA members.

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‘Heritage’ and ‘Partnership’ Provide Core Themes for Sony

Kathleen Thomas, head of custom integration sales at Sony Electronics (Booth #2502), offers a look into the thought process behind the company’s CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit, as well as the trends that are shaping the custom installation market.

This is your first Expo as the head of the Sony Custom Integration Channel. How has this changed how you approach the show?

supporting their CI business with products and support that make their projects better.

What are Sony’s priorities and goals for Expo?

Kathleen Thomas: I wanted to bring a different vibe to the booth this year. One of the things I love about the CI industry is that, while we all strive to execute at a high level, we are not a stodgy, stuffy industry. It is a place of fun and a lot of camaraderie. I wanted to create a space rooted in celebration and partnership. I want people coming into the booth to feel that Sony is on their side,

KT: We have a core theme of “Heritage” and “Partnership” that permeates every part of the booth, from 60 Years of ES museum to our 7th year winning King of TV with the Bravia 8 II. The new Bravia 7 projector is a product of direct customer feedback—they needed a cost-effective solution for multiple aspect ratios and moderate-sized theaters that didn’t sacrifice picture quality. The CLED theater this year brings together many of our industry friends like Wisdom, Stewart, Leon, Cinematech, DMF, and Crestron to create a real-world media room space.

Sony has announced new Mini-LED RGB tech-

Josh.ai Launches Next-Gen AI-Powered Home Control

BOOTH 3716 Josh.ai is fulfilling its mission to transform modern living through purposeful design, seamless integration, and elegant user experiences. At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Josh.ai is launching AI X OS, the next achievement in AI-powered control for the smart home.

Included Features in AI X OS:

 Audio Intelligence Controller: Reimagined for modern music/entertainment experiences.

 Lighting Intelligence Controller: Designed to intuitively illuminate each moment.

 Josh Intuitions: Recommended actions for optimal living experiences.

 CustomView: Customizable Josh App views for every client.

 Autopilot: View and dictate scheduled automations in the Josh App.

 JoshComm: Live conversational intercom across Josh.ai interfaces.

 Josh.ai + AVA Experience 2.0: Enhancements to the ultimate universal remote.

 Advanced AV Distribution 2.0: AI-Powered AV over IP synchronization.

 Camera Capture: Saved surveillance events for home security.

 JoshGPT 3.0: Pioneering the next era of generative knowledge for intelligent living.

 Smart Sales & Support Tools: Enabling dealers with sales pipelines and active system alerts.

 Nimble Devsuite 3.0: The home intelligence ecosystem continues expanding.

nology that will be shipping next year. What can integrators expect?

KT: Sony announced our RGB technology a few months ago, but we are perfectionists. This is a product that has been in development for years and is a huge leap in the evolution of TV performance. Sony’s implementation is unique and built on the innovation that blew everyone away in last year’s Bravia 9 backlight demonstration. While we aren’t showing it at the booth, we will be fielding questions about the technology and will have opportunities for dealers to interact with the product very soon.

In terms of trends, which Sony products are most in demand from integrators?

KT: There definitely has been a trend toward bigger and better. We have seen huge growth in our CLED video walls and large screen sizes, as well as premium TVs like the Bravia 9 and Bravia 8 II. We are looking forward to what RGB is going to bring in terms of high-performance large screen sizes.

On Thursday, Dan Ferrisi (right), group editor, Commercial Integrator/Security Sales & Integration, presented the Commercial Integrator Integration Awards, which highlighted the best commercial projects of the past year across a range of vertical markets. Here, AVI-SPL takes home the award for Best Retail Project for its work for HSBC.

Kathleen Thomas

Trinnov Audio Announces Next-Gen AltitudeCI Processor

By John Sciacca

Calling it not just a new processor but a “new chapter for the industry,” Trinnov Audio (HPA208) unveiled its new AltitudeCI processor, the company’s first new processor in eight years, which is expected to beginning shipping in Q4 of this year.

Arnaud Destinay, Trinnov Audio’s sales director, stressed that the AltitudeCI is not a replacement for the current Altitude product lineup, but rather meant as a complement. Performance-wise, it will perform identically to existing models, but the AltitudeCI is designed for next-generation applications with the ability to natively support Dante and Ravenna/ AES67 AoIP technology.

Designed to bring Trinnov performance to more systems and budgets, the new AltitudeCI has a starting price of $11,000 for a base 7.1-channel system. However, the system employs a scalable licensing model and is fully upgradeable to 64 channels for a full DCI/Atmos pro integration, allowing clients to only pay for what they need.

Owners will be able to upgrade through their dealer to “unlock” more channels through software to meet their needs. Upgrades are available in twochannel increments at $1,250, making a 16-channel version capable of 9.1.6 retail for $16,000, with a 32-channel system retailing for $26,000.

Trinnov Audio has long held a “no new box for new features” promise to existing customers, with a 10-year history of delivering new performance features at no additional cost to existing Altitude owners. Some of these upgrades include support for DTS:X Pro, adding four additional channels for Altitude16 and 32 owners, and the breakthrough WaveForming

bass-management processing released recently.

The AltitudeCI is unique in that it allows for flexible, hybrid connections to amplifiers, simultaneously supporting all its output connections, including eight analog audio, 32 AES/EBU digital, and 32 Dante/ AES67.

To simplify network connections, the AltitudeCI has three Ethernet connections, allowing one connection to the local network for control, with two other traffic-segregated connections for DirectLink connection to AoIP amplifiers. The processor also features four 8K30/4K120 HDMI 2.1 inputs and two outputs, along with a coaxial and Toslink optical digital input.

Along with the AltitudeCI launch, Trinnov is releasing a Dante input card for its existing Amplitude16 amplifiers, allowing a single cable Ethernet connection to the new CI processor. This card will be field-installable on all existing Amplitude 16 amplifiers. Plus, coming to all Altitude processors via a free firmware update is an upgraded user interface designed to simplify installation and create a more consistent experience.

Hunter Douglas Expands PowerView

Power, Motor Options

BOOTH 3737 Hunter Douglas is turning up the muscle and simplifying power across PowerView Automation. The new PowerView XL Motor delivers roughly twice the torque of its predecessor, runs about 10dB quieter, and drives shades up to 156x180 inches, eliminating multi-motor workarounds on oversized openings.

Power delivery gets the same rethink. Internal Rechargeable Battery (IRB) support now extends to Duette, Applause, and Vignette (Stacking Style), and

charges via a universal swivel magnetic connector— or let the new PowerView Solar Charger keep cells topped off without a service call.

Beyond IRB and solar, Hunter Douglas gives integrators a full menu of power choices to match any job: hard-wired low-voltage with the PowerView+ Smart Power Supply, standard plug-in DC supplies, external rechargeable battery wands, and traditional AA battery wands for quick retrofits.

The result: faster installs, cleaner aesthetics, and

Coastal Source Joins Destination Outdoors Tech Showcase

BOOTH 1918 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Coastal Source, Lutron, Draper At Home, and Access Networks will return to Destination Outdoors, a 24,000-squarefoot outdoor demo space located across from the Colorado Convention Center. The immersive exhibit showcases the latest innovations in outdoor AV, lighting, shading, and networking—all in the environment these solutions are designed for.

Coastal Source will highlight its rugged, high-performance outdoor audio and lighting, including the modular 1000 Series Bollards, Razor wall and hardscape speakers, as well as the EVO lighting platform. Draper At Home will launch new products including the FlexShade ZIP 127 and ZIP XL, eliminating the need for trenching or concrete work, and the new Bond Weather Station adjusting automatically based on conditions. Access Networks will debut its Wi-Fi 7 access points, ARCC Cloud-Based Controller platform, and a new Fortinet firewall collaboration.

The outdoor exhibit will include live product demos such as the Central Park Listening Zones and the Lighting Tent, where attendees can experience Coastal Source’s three lighting tiers—Essential, Enhanced, and Premier.

fewer callbacks—plus the flexibility to spec the right motor and the right power source every time.

Arnaud Destinay, Trinnov Audio’s sales director

Performance In-Wall Subwoofer & Backbox

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Until now. The Paradigm SFC12-SYS redefines what’s possible, fusing uncompromising lowfrequency performance with elegant, discrete integration. It’s not just about saving space— it’s about elevating sound. No trade-offs. No guesswork. Just the bass you’ve always wanted, precisely engineered and perfectly tuned for the spaces you live in.

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Looking for Talent in All the Right Places

By Nina Snyder

Finding and retaining talent in the integration industry starts with raising awareness of career paths, according to experts at a panel discussion, “How to Grow your Talent Pipeline and Expand your Workforce Development Footprint,” at CEDIA Expo/CIX on Wednesday. The importance of training and certifications also proved to be a hot topic of discussion.

Ray Holland, senior engineer with Blacksheep Engineering, said a college degree is not the only path to success in today’s market. “We need to expose

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young adults who are 16 to 20 years old to other forms of education,” he noted.

CEDIA is working with community colleges and trade schools to develop curriculum that will encourage students to pursue careers in integration. Tara Guertin, foundation operations and workforce manager for CEDIA, said the organization has developed a smart home program at Orange Technical College in Florida.

“Students are going to come out of there ready for the workforce in the residential space,” Guertin said. CEDIA is also in the process of working with

Skyworth’s Artistic Expression

By Anthony Savona

For each of the three years that Skyworth USA has exhibited at CEDIA Expo (Booth #1033), its booth has gotten bigger, reflecting not only its position in the custom integration market but also the literal size of its offerings.

“This year’s CEDIA Exhibit is focused on the expansion of our Canvas Art TV products,” says Michael Gleason, director of sales, Skyworth USA. “We’re introducing the world’s first 100-inch Art TV, with the goal of building dealer excitement and driving sales. In addition to the 100-inch, we have new 86-inch and 75-inch models that are on display.”

Skyworth is introducing its Canvas Elite line of Art TVs, which offers a higher picture quality than the other Canvas models. The Canvas Elite line features Skyworth’s OmniView Matte Screen technology, which is a three-layer screen that delivers OLED-level performance from MiniLED displays. Spec-wise, these models feature a 4K UHD QD-MiniLED panel with more than 1,000 local

dimming zones, 2,000 nits of peak brightness, and a 144 Hz refresh rate.

“Last year, I traveled around the country and listened to dealers, and they all talked about how they sold a lot in the Art TV category, but they hated the fact that the picture quality wasn’t what they were used to selling in homes,” explains Gleason. “We heard them, and this Canvas Elite line addresses those concerns.”

Houston City College to set up a similar program.

Guertin also encourages CEDIA premium members to take full advantage of their memberships. Some companies don’t realize that CEDIA membership includes training and certification for their employees.

The good news is that integrators are looking to expand their operations as the market continues to grow. “The acceleration of the adoption of technology in homes is growing exponentially,” said David Weinstein, chairperson of the CEDIA Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the organization.

That interaction with dealers and the resulting products is a big part of Skyworth’s strategy, and the company is in the process of forming a dealer council to formally get more of their ideas. “We’re doing all that to get their opinions and make changes based on that,” Gleason adds. “I could think I know everything about the product, but these people are in the trenches dealing with customers every day, and they know a lot more than we do.”

While Skyworth is finding success with Art TVs, they are also displaying their portable monitor, as well as their popular full-sun and partial-sun outdoor televisions.

With the company 100% committed to the custom installation market, Skyworth wants to be known as a resource for dealers. “We have a vast rep network and wholesale all over the country and, in some places, we even work on a direct basis with the dealer,” he says. “We have policies like easy, free freight requirements to the dealer. We are very easy to do business with.”

At yesterday’s panel, from left: Paul Dolenc, CEDIA; Ray Holland, Blacksheep Engineering; Tara Guertin, CEDIA; David Weinstein, Lutron; and Chad Russell, Ametek

Michael Gleason shows off Skyworth’s Canvas Elite line of Art TVs.

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Ready to Tell Your Story with a Showroom?

By Grant Morgan

Showrooms are a great way to showcase your products, company, and team. But not every showroom is optimized for success, and many integrators may not understand the benefits of opening a showroom or where to start.

The 2025 CEDIA Education Conference panel session, “Showroom Strategies: Insights from Experts on Building It Right,” aimed to discuss tips and realworld insights to help integrators build smarter, more effective showrooms that showcase their brand. The panel, moderated by Katye McGregor Bennett of KMB Communications, included Michael Chorney, president of LaScala; Kyle Steele, president of Global Wave Integration; Jen Mallett, CEO of Level Up Automation; and Brian Wiersma, head of franchise operations, Daisy.

“A really well-designed showroom should tell a story. It is your storyteller,” explained Mallet. “The main purpose is to tell the story of your company, your team, your culture—and really showcase the products that you have. Most people do not have a great concept of what we do as integrators, so your

CEDIA-Approved Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting Courses

BOOTH 4143 At CEDIA Expo/CIX, and throughout the year, Lighthouse Design Studio executive director and lead designer Tim Ryan is presenting free one-hour courses on outdoor lighting. Each earns integrators with CEDIA Certifications one CEDIA CEU per course. Today’s CEDIA session:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2:30-3:30 P.M. (ROOM 401)

 The Critical 5 of Landscape Lighting Installation: This foundational class explores the five essential components of professional landscape lighting installation that every technician, designer, and project manager should master.

In addition to this session, Ryan is participating in a one-hour panel: Smart Outdoor Living: Integrating Technology for Enhanced Experiences from 1-2 p.m. in Room 401.

showroom is really meant to tell that story. And depending on the products that you have, from lighting to shades, to audio and video, not only should they understand your brand, but what your company is all about, what your mission is, but also just to expose people to what is possible.”

Attendees were encouraged to consider their clients’ lifestyles when considering the focus of their showroom, as well as showing clients what is possible by meeting them where they are in their purchasing journey. “If you tell the right story with intention, then it [the showroom] will be successful,” added Steele.

“A showroom for a showroom’s sake is not necessarily going to lead to more sales,” Wiersma agreed. “Having a clear story for your client and for your

team about how it is to be used is a big piece. The showroom experience is about building trust and building relationships.”

“If you’re going to do a showroom, it’s going to cost some dough,” quipped Chorney. “But quality is not defined by square footage, and it’s not defined by dollars. The mistake that’s been made in the past is too much focus on brands and less focus on explaining who you are, what your brand stands for.”

The panelists also said a showroom can be used to soothe designers who may be nervous about how the technology will change their vision. Plus, attendees were encouraged to keep bringing value back to the table and look for ways to use the spaces they have by showing the processes for installation and final look.

EPV Offers DarkStar Max 2, Twilight Tension

BOOTH 2928 EPV Screen is featuring its DarkStar Max 2 UST-FR Projection Screen and Twilight Tension Twin Wireless Projection Screen at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025.

The DarkStar Max 2 UST-FR is EPV Screens’ new floor-rising projector screen with advance ambient, ceiling light rejecting technology. Designed specifically for ultra short-throw projectors, it is now available in larger sizes, reaching up to 150 inches diagonal, offering a more immersive experience for large home theater spaces.

Outdoor entertainment just got better with the new Twilight Tension Twin Wireless by EPV Screens. This retractable dual screen supports both front and rear projection. Fully wireless and battery-powered, it sets up anywhere without the hassle of cords or outlets, making it ideal for any outdoor space.

From left: Brian Wiersma, head of franchise operations, Daisy; Jen Mallett, CEO of Level Up Automation; Kyle Steele, president of Global Wave Integration; Michael Chorney, president of LaScala

EPV Screens’ Twilight Tension Twin Wireless Screen

SHADES

THE FUTURE OF SMART SHADE DESIGN

A first-of-its-kind, three-in-one shade for the ultimate in light control. Lower the textured front shade to enjoy gorgeous, filtered daylight. Lower the room-darkening liner behind the front shade to enhance privacy. Or create a relaxing evening ambiance with the built-in lighting, which illuminates the shade, filling the room with a beautiful glow.

Projector 7 Strengthens Sony BRAVIA Projector Line

BOOTH 2502 Sony Electronics is strengthening its BRAVIA projector lineup with the BRAVIA Projector 7, the latest Native 4K SXRD laser projector joining the lineup to deliver a professional-grade cinematic HDR experience in the home.

In addition to XR Dynamic Tone Mapping, XR Deep Black, XR Triluminous Pro, and XR Clear Image powered by Sony’s XR Processor, BRAVIA Projector 7 features XR Deep Black. It controls powerful laser dimming in dark scenes, bringing deeper blacks while maintaining tone and color expression and improves power efficiency by optimizing laser output frame by frame. Plus, over a billion colors are brought to life by the XR Triluminous Pro feature and refined by XR

Somfy Lineup Adds Glydea Ultra 50 Motor

BOOTH 3412 A new addition to Somfy’s extensive line of window treatment motors is the Glydea Ultra 50 WireFree Zigbee drapery motor. Ideal for both new builds and retrofits, the wireless Zigbee 3.0 motor eliminates the need for prewiring and integrates seamlessly with leading smart home systems, including Apple Home.

The Glydea Ultra 50 WireFree Zigbee Drapery Motor accommodates luxurious on-trend drapery styles, including Pinch Pleat, Ripple Fold, and Accordia, which complement elegant design schemes favoring soft textiles and richly upholstered finishes. Its compact form factor, whisper-quiet motor, and concealed hardware preserve the integrity of the room design, while its ability to automatically position drapes with precision enhances the ambiance by seamlessly introducing or blocking natural light. It supports track lengths up to 36 feet and can traverse up to 110 pounds of fabric, making it suitable for even the most expansive or custom window treatments.

Clear Image technology, which upscales all imagery to 4K quality by using a vast database to intelligently recreate lost texture and detail, all while minimizing noise.

Steinway Lyngdorf Features Iconic Brands

MR203 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 Steinway Lyngdorf is presenting both its iconic brands: the new Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 streaming amplifier and the FR-2 speaker, designed for discreet wall placement.

The Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 is a compact streaming integrated amplifier delivering powerful performance with RoomPerfect calibration, app control, color touchscreen, HDMI 2.1, and support for TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2, Roon, and more. Designed and built in Denmark, it brings audiophile-grade technology to discreet installations and design-conscious interiors.

The Lyngdorf FR-2 is a full-range floor-standing speaker optimized for placement near walls, with a down-firing port for powerful, invisible bass. Its ultra-slim profile, refined satin-matte finish, and optional wall mounting make it ideal for design-

DA-LITE, BOOTH 3707

Da-Lite’s Parallax Thin screen has been re-engineered to offer a convenient alternative to rigid screens that ship assembled in large crates. This innovative solution offers wider sizes with a smaller shipping footprint, enhancing logistics and cost-efficiency. Specifically designed for ultrashort throw projectors, this 1/2-inch thin bezel fixed frame screen features the new Ambient Light Rejection (ALR) screen surface— Parallax Pure UST 0.6.

conscious interiors-delivering audiophile performance with effortless integration into any space.

Steinway Lyngdorf’s FR-2 speaker, designed for discreet wall placement

Here’s where you go at CEDIA Expo to See

the Bigger Picture

Visit booth #4501 and learn all about the 8K Experience

Thursday Sept. 4

11am Session

Leading Edge 8K Hardware from top executives at Epson, JVC, Kaleidescape, and Samsung

2pm Session

Scanned, transferred and native 8K content from experts at IMAX, Savage Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery

Friday Sept. 5

11am Session

The latest gaming, documentary and upscaled 8K content from AMD, The Explorers and 4by4

2pm Session

Current and future 8K cable and device integration from Astro, AudioQuest, AVPro, BZBGEAR and Panasonic

Presented by the

Skyworth Addresses Market Demand for Larger Displays

BOOTH 1033 Skyworth is strengthening its position in the lifestyle TV market with expansions in its Art TV offerings. To meet the growing demand for larger displays, the company is introducing a 75-inch model to its popular Canvas Art series, joining existing 55-inch and 65-inch options. It is also introducing the premium Canvas Elite Art TV line featuring 86-inch and 100-inch models.

The Canvas Elite series addresses heightened performance expectations for large-format displays

with QD-Mini LED technology and full-array local dimming across over 1,000 zones. The proprietary OmniView Matte Screen technology, developed in collaboration with BOE, delivers OLED-level performance while controlling environmental lighting. Both lines maintain Skyworth’s custom integration focus, featuring flush-mount designs and ultra-thin profiles, and include over 400 complimentary artwork pieces.

With these new additions to its collection of life-

Vaddio Adds New Dock to EasyIP Ecosystem

BOOTH 3707 The EasyIP Dock is the newest member of Vaddio’s EasyIP ecosystem. A versatile AV-over-IP switching solution that connects HDMI and USB conferencing devices within the EasyIP ecosystem. This multi-purpose device simplifies video and audio distribution while expanding functionality in modern conferencing spaces.

Features include: Converts HDMI input to EasyIP for flexible video and audio distribution or sends HDMI loop-out for local viewing; USB 3.0 streaming with uncompressed video up to 1080p/60 for seamless conferencing; Dante, analog, and EasyIP audio support for advanced audio routing and integration; PoE+ powered for quick and discreet installation in AV racks, under tables, or behind displays; supports up to four EasyIP video sources with built-in video switching and audio mixing, including acoustic echo cancellation.

style TVs, Skyworth offers integrators a wide range of comprehensive solutions tailored to diverse client needs and budgets.

ON-Q, BOOTH 3707 Designed to streamline network setups, the On-Q DA8000WH and DA8400WH On-Q Network Switches are high-speed, enclosure-ready, with PoE+ options alongside the AC1062 Surge Protector, designed for flexible, secure power. All components are optimized to fit seamlessly inside any metal or plastic On-Q enclosure, including the ENP1550DNA 15-inch enclosure, ensuring a clean, professional installation every time.

Harman Luxury Audio Unveils JBL Synthesis SDP-80

BOOTH 2512 Harman Luxury Audio Group is introducing the JBL Synthesis SDP-80, its nextgeneration home cinema surround processor, at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025. Engineered for immersive audio and cutting-edge video, the SDP-80 builds on the acclaimed SDP-75 with 36 channels of high-resolution processing, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro-3D support, and room correction. Designed for future-ready entertainment systems, the SDP-80 features HDMI 2.1 connec-

tivity with 8 inputs and 2 outputs supporting 8K at 60fps and 4K at 120fps, plus HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HDCP 2.3. Its refined DACs, updated motherboard, and enhanced power supply deliver faster switching and improved audio performance.

Integration is seamless with balanced XLR outputs, AES3 digital connectivity, Roon Ready streaming, and compatibility with major control platforms including Crestron, AMX, and Savant.

IP66-Rated | 90°C Heat Resistance

VISUAL EXPERIENCE EXTREME

XPC Grille Retention | New Extreme Subwoofer Models

From poolside to beachfront, sauna to sun-soaked terrace, New Sonance Visual

Experience Series Extreme transforms the most demanding environments. Now shipping. Experience it at CEDIA.

JOSH.AI, BOOTH 3716 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Josh.ai is launching a bigger, bolder, and more intelligent Josh Touchscreen. Following the successful roll out of the first Josh Touchscreen, Josh.ai listened to its dealers and is launching a 10-inch model for clients seeking more screen real estate to enjoy their smart home experience to the fullest. With the larger Josh Touchscreen, every interaction feels more immersive, intuitive, and effortless. Whether a user is navigating room-specific dashboards, monitoring their whole-home, or creating custom automations, the expanded display brings clarity and control to their fingertips. Available in Polished Black or Ceramic White.

SPECOP SECURE, BOOTH 2747 SpecOp Secure is unveiling its Cellular DAS-as-aService, touted by the company as the only solution in the CEDIA Expo/CIX channel that turns five-figure CapEx into predictable recurring revenue. Designed by FCC-licensed engineers and monitored 24/7 by SpecOp’s Network Operations Center (NOC), the turnkey package includes a radio frequency (RF) survey, pre-staged carrier-grade radios, carrier approvals, proactive monitoring, and unlimited lifetime support, all for one flat monthly fee. Unlike traditional “box of parts” boosters or network-based kits, SpecOp’s service fills a critical void: integrators can now deliver carrier-grade indoor coverage without heavy up-front investment or endless callbacks.

Year-Round Outdoor Luxury

Furrion provides a versatile range of high-quality products designed to enhance any outdoor space with cutting-edge media solutions. From outdoor smart TVs to the residential industry's first solar-powered smart awning with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, our innovative offerings help you deliver seamless, top-quality home entertainment installations that your customers will love.

motorized, solar-powered shade solution that brings shade, comfort, and style.

Race to Integrate: Take the Somfy Challenge

BOOTH 3412 Somfy is inviting systems integrators to experience the speed and simplicity of its motorized shading technology by participating in a high-energy, hands-on PoE Commissioning Contest at CEDIA Expo 2025. Held at Booth 3412, this friendly competition challenges participants to integrate Somfy’s flagship Sonesse 30 PoE motor with a Control4 smart home platform as quickly as possible.

Using Control4’s Composer software, contestants will discover and program PoE powered sheer and blackout shades on a dual roller bracket. Three commissioning stations, featuring Somfy Sonesse 30 PoE motors, will run continuously throughout the show. A live leaderboard will post top times, with exciting prizes and bragging rights awarded to the fastest contestants.

The first-of-its-kind contest is intended to celebrate the skill and speed of professional integrators while giving them hands-on experience with one of Somfy’s most installation-friendly solutions, designed to save time, simplify integration, and deliver smooth, quiet performance.

Somfy is spotlighting its PoE innovation during CEDIA Expo 2025, with the return of the Sonesse 30 PoE and the larger, more powerful Sonesse 40 PoE, both of which receive power and control signals over a single CAT-5e/ CAT-6 Ethernet cable.

Just Add Power Showcases MaxColor VoIP Innovations

BOOTH C1309 Just Add Power is showcasing its award-winning MaxColor family of videoover-IP innovations at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 Visitors to Booth C1309 will have a look at the features of the MC-QX MaxColor 4K60 Tiling and Warping Encoder(MC-QX). The MC-QX combines the company’s MaxColor technology, 4K network video tiler, and Warp Engine technology.

Epson QB1000 Targets Theater Experience, Gamers

BOOTH 3009 Designed with premium home and screening room theater experiences in mind, the Epson QB1000 4K 3LCD Laser Projector with HDR10+ sets a new benchmark for theater picture quality, displaying content the way the director intended. With advanced 4K display technology, the QB1000 delivers an exceptionally sharp 4K UHD picture with an impressive 3,300 lumens of Color Brightness and White brightness for an exceptional picture in virtually any theater environment—even in ambient rooms.

Engineered for seamless 4K60 content delivery across displays, the MC-QX can combine sources into a single HDMI output so that users can simultaneously watch up to four 4K60 video sources in multiple formats, including single-screen, video wall, or tiled video. The rotated image can be sent to an unlimited number of decoders in the network, allowing for the creation of massive artistic video walls using a single MC-QX.

Its unique 3LCD technology allows for outstanding color gamut while maintaining brightness without any rainbowing or color brightness artifacts seen with other projection technologies and features impressive HDR10+ content for exceptional visual performance. In addition to enjoying movies and TV shows, the QB1000 supports gaming content at up to 4K at 120 frames per second, along with input lag times below 20 ms and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for smooth and responsive gaming.

TCL, BOOTH 3701 The TCL QM8K Mini LED TV delivers top-tier performance with exceptional value. Featuring QD-Mini LED technology, it boasts 2,300+ local dimming zones and up to 5,000-nit peak brightness for striking contrast in any lighting. The CrystGlow WHVA Panel and ZeroBorder design provide wide viewing angles and a truly immersive, edge-to-edge display, while the Halo Control System reduces blooming for pinpoint detail. With Quantum Dot color (97 percent DCI-P3), visuals are vibrant and cinematic, and audio by Bang & Olufsen offers rich, room-filling sound. Gamers enjoy a native 144Hz panel, Game Accelerator 240, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for ultra-smooth, tear-free gameplay up to 240Hz at 1080p.

Just Add Power’s MC-QX MaxColor 4K60 Tiling and Warping Encoder

Sony Teases Game-Changing Next Generation Display Technology

Fresh off its BRAVIA 8 II (K65XR80M2) QD-OLED being crowned “King of TV” at this year’s Value Electronics’ TV Shootout — Sony’s seventh consecutive King of TV title — the company is already looking ahead to its next-generation flagship display.

This all-new display panel architecture will feature independent RGB LED backlighting, which isn’t just an evolution of Mini LED technology, but rather a fundamental shift in how TVs deliver light, color, and contrast.

According to Sony’s Technology Manager, JT Austin, the new RGB LED backlighting is the culmination of over two decades’ worth of work and research that began with the implementation of local dimming, dating back to the original Sony Qualia fullarray RGB LED backlit display released 20 years ago. Sony further evolved this technology by implementing its Backlight Master Drive technology in 2016; however, the resulting picture quality improvement from these new displays is so profound, Austin compared it to seeing 4K for the first time.

The new RGB LED backlighting further advances the backlighting control Sony introduced recently in its BRAVIA 9 series, allowing each RGB color to light independently, resulting in high color purity and images with a vibrant, wide color gamut.

While the BRAVIA 9 features 22-bit dimming, the new technology is equipped with Sony’s proprietary advanced backlight control technology, designed to maximize the panel’s advanced characteristics, with a total of 96 bits of processing dedicated to scene-adaptive control. This enables faithful reproduction of delicate hues and subtle gradations of light across every corner of the display, more accurately delivering the content creator’s intent. By individually controlling the brightness of the densely packed RGB LEDs, bright areas and specular highlights won’t be clipped, and will adjust the nuances in dark areas without crushing blacks.

Additionally, with a full array of RGB LEDs instead of the current white or blue LEDs with color filters, the display will deliver dramatic increases in color volume and brightness, covering over 99% of the DCI-P3 color space and approximately 90% of the BT.2020. Austin said this new tech delivers

unprecedented brightness and will be the brightest display Sony has ever released, with the ability to achieve peak brightness levels over 4000 nits, matching the performance of Sony’s BVM reference studio grading monitor. Further, it will be able to reproduce subtle color differences and accurate colors without color shifts.

The new displays will leverage all the advantages of Mini LED in terms of brightness, while also eliminating many of the challenges. Specifically, the new display will dramatically reduce visible blooming, increase contrast, produce better black levels, and greatly improve off-axis viewing. It will also unlock significantly larger screen sizes. Sony wasn’t specific on just how large, but, according to Austin, “It opens the opportunity to expand screen sizes beyond what’s possible with OLED.”

Speaking of OLED, this is not meant as an “OLED killer,” but rather a best-of-bothworlds technology that delivers superior black levels and blooming control than Mini-LED, along with higher brightness and color volume than OLED technology, allowing it to better fill installations where larger and brighter screen sizes are required, and when no-compromise performance is demanded in bright or open concept rooms. Further, its wider

viewing angles make it ideal for large spaces, while still producing reference-level color accuracy that matches the professional reference monitors used by Hollywood studios and colorists.

“The Custom Integration Channel is always at the forefront of performance and innovation,” said Kathleen Thomas, Sony’s Head of Custom Install Channel. “Their customers want the best, and what Sony brings to the table with our unique RGB implementation is a revolution in picture performance. This is the culmination of years of development and technological innovations.”

Driving this next-gen picture will be the latest iteration of Sony’s acclaimed XR processor, optimized for the new RGB LED panel and utilizing AI to cross-analyze hundreds of thousands of picture elements at once to optimize color, clarity, contrast, motion, focal point, and depth.

While the recent “King of TVs” win proves that Sony continues to lead in OLED performance today, the next era of large-screen, high-brightness, coloraccurate TVs is already on the horizon with Sony’s RGB backlight technology.

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to experience it on the CEDIA show floor this year. According to Thomas, “We look forward to 2026 being the year of RGB”, with a launch expected in Spring, so you’ll need to stay tuned. However, staff at Sony’s booth are aware of the new displays and are able to discuss them, so feel free to bring your questions as you look at this year’s top technologies!

Kathleen Thomas, Sony’s Head of Custom Install Channel

MyTVArt Sets Expo Giveaway Contest

BOOTH 946 In a special giveaway contest at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, MyTVArt is offering one lucky winner a custom Motorized TV Art Cover of their choice, designed to transform any TV into a beautiful, framed work of art. Whether your style leans modern, traditional, or fully custom-built, MyTVArt offers three handcrafted options—TV-mounted, wood frame, and built-in enclosure models—all created to hide the screen with elegance and ease.

Entering is simple: Provide your contact info at the MyTVArt booth (946). By entering you’ll receive 10 percent off your first order instantly, just for signing up.

You may think, “What if I make the purchase now, then I win?” No problem. If you win, MyTVArt will fully refund your order and send you an extra art print as our thank-you (worth $275). That means you can win even more by purchasing and entering.

Bond Brings Smart Control to Infratech Heating Systems

BOOTH C1120 and Infratech (Booth 723) are releasing the Infratech Smart Wall Switch and Smart Wall Dimmer Switch. Featuring Smart by Bond with built-in Wi-Fi technology, these bring smart control to Infratech outdoor heating systems.

From the Bond App or the physical wall switches, users can turn the heaters on-and-off and adjust heat level. Incorporated is an automatic timer for energy savings and safety. Chowmain Software’s updated Control4 Bond driver enables the bi-directional control and feedback. The switches also integrate with virtual assistant applications.

This native integration with Infratech adds heaters to the Bond platform’s growing list of controllable outdoor devices like motorized pergolas,

awnings, ceiling fans, shades, and more.

Infratech is demonstrating the Smart by Bond Switches at its booth (C723).

DRAPER, BOOTH 3720 Meeting the demand for battery and low voltage power and control for window shades, Draper at Home is expanding those capabilities in several additional shade models. Dealers can now order battery powered and low voltage motors for the Gabled Bottom-Up FlexShade and Bottom-Up FlexShade. In addition, battery and low voltage top-down shades can now be coupled, so up to three shade bands can be powered by a single motor. Battery and low voltage motors are safe, easy to use, and compatible with smart home systems. They also comply with ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022, the Child Safety Standard.

Glare-Free Gets Better with Samsung S95F

BOOTH 2512 The Samsung S95F OLED TV provides CIs with more flexibility across a variety of installation environments. Many customers have to contend with sunlight and ambient lighting in their space and CIs need a TV they can rely on to deliver fantastic picture quality across dark and bright rooms. By integrating the best OLED Glare-Free technology yet, the S95F gives viewers more flexibility than ever to enjoy their content when, where and how they want, without compromising on deep, inky blacks, crisp whites and vibrant, Pantone-validated color.

While OLED Glare-Free technology virtually eliminates glare in bright environments, the S95F boasts better brightness than ever before, with a 30 percent brightness boost and OLED HDR Pro ensuring a strikingly lifelike picture. It’s also been upgraded with the most advanced 4K processor from Samsung, intelligently optimizing contrast, brightness, and color scene-by-scene, while upscaling SD or HD content into ultra-realistic 4K.

The prize: a MyTVArt Custom Motorized TV Cover and 10 percent instant discount

FORTRESS, BOOTH 2925 Fortress, a leader in home theater, media room, and corporate seating, is featuring the CineMilano, introduced in 2024, during CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and designed to elevate your cinematic experience to unparalleled heights, the CineMilano redefines the concept of relaxation. Sink into its sumptuous upholstery, tailored for maximum coziness during those marathon movie nights. Standard features include motorized recline, motorized articulating headrest, stainless steel switch with USB and stainless or black cup holders.

Outdoor Audio Lineup in SoundTube Spotlight

ELK Enhances 7TS Touchscreen with AE App

BOOTH 1526 ELK Products is releasing the Alarm Engine (AE) app for the ELK-7TS touchscreen, expanding the options for intuitive, on-premises system control. This new application brings a modern, interactive interface to the touchscreen, delivering a consistent user experience across both the 7TS and mobile devices connected to the E27 Alarm Engine platform.

With the AE app now available for the ELK-7TS, users can enjoy a seamless interface whether interacting at home through the touchscreen or remotely through the mobile app. The design mirrors the look and feel of the smartphone application, helping users navigate system functions with ease, regardless of the device they are using.

BOOTH C501 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, SoundTube is featuring live demos of its most in-demand landscape and architectural solutions that are built to withstand the elements and deliver premium performance in any environment.

Featured products include the Cherry Bomb omnidirectional landscape speaker, the bold new Rockustics Monument, and the legendary coconut speakers—expertly disguised within a palm tree for fun, themed installations. Whether it’s poolside ambiance, hidden garden sound, or immersive patio audio, SoundTube delivers outdoor solutions that blend aesthetics with acoustics.

Designed for durability and sonic clarity, SoundTube’s 2025 outdoor lineup supports both traditional and networked installations, with options for residential and light commercial spaces.

CEDIA-Approved Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting Courses

BOOTH 4143 At CEDIA Expo 2025, and throughout the year, Lighthouse Design Studio Executive Director and Lead Designer Tim Ryan is presenting free one-hour courses on outdoor lighting. Each earns integrators with CEDIA Certifications 1 CEDIA CEU per course. At CEDIA, course times and descriptions are:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 10:30-11:30 A.M. (ROOM MH 3A)

 Language of Light: Light speaks, even when no words are said. A deep dive into how lighting design communicates emotion, intention and meaning within a space to craft powerful visual experiences.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 3-4 P.M. (ROOM 401)

 Lighting the Way: The Critical 5 of Landscape Lighting Design: Successful landscape lighting is more than just beautiful fixtures; it’s a strategic blend of thoughtful design, durable products and precise illumination delivering exceptional long-lasting systems.

SoundTube’s Cherry Bomb omnidirectional landscape speaker

“CEDIA Expo” in the app store or scan the QR code to download.

• Curate your perfect schedule • Meet, match and network with fellow attendees

HOT PRODUCTS

ADI | SNAP ONE 1512

Resideo Smoke/CO Detector

On display at ADI | Snap One Booth #1512, the Resideo SC5 Smart Smoke and CO Alarm enhances fire safety with 2-in-1 detection and seamless integration with Google, BRK, and First Alert systems. This is the direct Nest Protect replacement ideal for new construction or retrofits. It’s available in wired and battery models.

APEX TECHNOLOGIES

TPI Aerospace Movement

Apex Technologies is introducing TPI Aerospace’s Movement, solving the challenge of speaker placement with dvLED displays. Using the patented TPI DVC Movement Controller, this categorydefining system manipulates timing, gain, and wavefronts to create phantom audio channels perfectly aligned with the on-screen action. Modular LCR speakers ensure seamless integration.

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BOND C1120

Mate Pro 15-channel URC

Bond’s Mate Pro 15-channel universal hand-held RF remote brings smart control to motorized pergolas, awnings, shutters, screens. Control individually or by groups. Set quick-action triggers, schedules, positions, assign channel names. Integrated Bluetooth, guided configuration via App for easy setup. IP65 wet-rated, can be left outdoors. Replaces multiple remotes.

COASTAL SOURCE

Ovation

Ovation In-Ceiling Speaker delivers powerful, full-range outdoor audio in a discreet, weatherproof design. Its patented elliptical form fits a larger driver through a smaller grille, with a circular ribbon tweeter for wide, natural sound. Durable, retrofit-friendly, and seamlessly blending into ceilings, Ovation completes Coastal Source’s unified outdoor audio ecosystem.

CESTRON

Cameo 2 Keypads

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D-TOOLS

D-Tools Native Mobile App

D-Tools’ new native mobile apps empower field technicians and project managers to manage schedules, tasks, inventory, and documentation—online or offline—bringing full desktop functionality to mobile for streamlined field operations.

DMF LIGHTING

Artafex PhaseX

DMF Lighting’s Artafex PhaseX is a digital lighting platform delivering tunable white lighting with 0.1% dimming over standard two-wire Romex.

Powered by the compact PhaseX Gateway, it supports up to 64 fixtures with DMX/RDM control, enabling scalable, human-centric lighting for both new construction and retrofit residential projects.

EPSON

QL7000 4K HDR High-Lumen Projector

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The Crestron Cameo 2 Keypad delivers sleek, intuitive control for lighting and automation. With customizable RGB backlighting, Cap Touch technology, and up to 138 button configurations, it blends elegant design with powerful functionality. Ideal for any space, it ensures seamless integration and a refined user experience across the Crestron ecosystem.

The QL7000 4K HDR High-Lumen projector is developed specifically for creating immersive big screen entertainment experiences with an unprecedented level of picture brightness, color and detail, producing a striking 4K HDR picture up to 300 inches.

The projector is ideal for today’s active multipurpose and dedicated entertainment spaces.

EPV SCREENS

DarkStar Max 2 UST-FR Projection Screen

The DarkStar Max 2 UST-FR is EPV Screens new floor-rising projector screen with advance ambient, ceiling light rejecting technology. Designed specifically for ultra short-throw projectors, it is now available in larger sizes, reaching up to 150 inches diagonal, offering a more immersive experience for large home theater spaces.

HUNTER DOUGLAS

PowerView Automation for Arches & Angles

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Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation for Arches & Angles brings smart control to operable specialty shapes-arched and angled Duette and Alustra Duette Honeycomb Shades now join whole-home systems. New trims, field-trimmable endcap extenders, and IRB/solar compatibility let integrators finish complex openings cleanly and completely.

HOT PRODUCTS

JOSH.AI

Touchscreen

Josh Touchscreen is highlighted by a customizable room-level view specially designed for simplicity and convenience. Users can also access all of their home’s connected devices, scenes, and custom dashboards. Naturally, contextual voice control and intelligent assistance with JoshGPT is also available through a tap-to-talk voice button built into the hardware.

KALEIDESCAPE

Strato E

Strato E is Kaleidescape’s new entry-level 4K movie player. Providing lossless audio and reference-quality 4K video output, Strato E works on its own or as part of a larger Kaleidescape system. Standalone, Strato E is a single playback zone and stores a half-dozen 4K movies on an internal, solid-state drive.

LUTRON

Aviena Toggle Keypad

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SOMFY

Sonesse 40 PoE Motor

Somfy’s Sonesse 40 PoE motor delivers quiet, powerful performance for large shades using a single Ethernet cable for both power and control. Its compact, UL-listed design supports 2-6Nm torque ratings, soft start/stop, LED feedback, and seamless integration via Somfy’s Synergy API, reducing installation time while ensuring smooth, secure smart control.

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Designed for seamless integration with Lutron’s HomeWorks system, Aviena pairs refined elegance with effortless, tactile control. This sophisticated addition to Lutron’s premium control lineup blends heritage-inspired aesthetics with the intuitive functionality that defines the brand’s legacy of innovation. Hand-finished in solid brass and featuring a weighted mechanical toggle switch.

MYTVART

Custom Enclosure Motorized TV Cover

MyTVArt’s Custom Enclosure Motorized TV Cover hides your TV behind real canvas artwork. Made for TVs in recessed wall nooks, entertainment centers and custom-built frames. Features many art and frame options and our unique “auto-scroller” device, which operates the canvas automatically when the TV is turned on or off.

SKYWORTH

Canvas Elite Art TV Line

The Canvas Elite series, available in both 100inch and 86-inch models combines cuttingedge QD-Mini LED technology with over 1,000 local dimming zones, 144Hz refresh rates, and 2,000-nit brightness for exceptional picture quality in both entertainment and art display modes.

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SONY

BRAVIA 8 II OD-OLED

The BRAVIA 8 II is Sony’s 2025 flagship QDOLED model meant to provide an exceptional viewing experience in the comfort of your living room. Powered by Sony’s cutting-edge XR Processor with an AI scene-recognition system, the BRAVIA 8 II brings the authentic cinema experience home to everyday users.

SURGEX

DisplayPak+

3507

The SurgeX DisplayPak+ is a compact, Wi-Fienabled PDU with surge protection and remote cloud management via SurgeX CONNECT. Ideal for space-limited AV installs, it integrates with major control platforms and is available in two or four receptacle models.

TRINNOV

AltitudeCI AoIP processor

AltitudeCI is an AoIP processor with dual-native support for Dante and AES67/Ravenna. With flexible channel counts (8-32 channels); competitive pricing; best-in-class immersive audio implementations; Trinnov-exclusive WaveForming, Remapping, and Optimizer technology; and a 2-RU form factor, AltitudeCI is the ideal platform for any high-performance project.

VANCO

EVO-IP 2.0 Platform

3920

Vanco’s award-winning EVO-IP 2.0 delivers 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 video, USB/KVM, eARC/ARC, and audio breakouts over copper or fiber. With auto-discovery, VLAN-free setup, cloud-based configuration and control, and built-in Dante support, it simplifies installs, reduces configuration time, and futureproofs residential and light commercial AV projects.

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SVS ULTRA EVOLUTION SPEAKERS - THE CULMINATION OF SONIC OBSESSION.

Ultra Evolution Pinnacle represents the culmination of SVS breakthroughs in driver design, component materials, and cabinet architecture, married with a relentless passion for audio excellence.

Never has this fusion of design elements existed in a single speaker. Acoustically centered time alignment, diamond coated aluminum dome tweeters, force balanced woofer array, and other advancements embody an uncompromising approach to speaker design.

The joy of pristine clarity, absolute transparency, stunning dynamics, and effortless bass for more people than ever. SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle deeply connects you to the emotion of sound. https://www.svsound.com/collections/ultra-evolution-speakers | Booth #1337

COMCAST’S CUSTOM XFINITY INTEGRATION

Comcast’s Custom Xfinity Integration Program provides integrators direct access to streamline client connectivity solutions.

 Set up Comcast accounts and schedule appointments directly with Xfinity Support

 Request additional equipment and services with dedicated integrator assistance

 Access latest IP Control and Voice features for seamless third-party remote integration cxicentral.com | Booth #4104

BRING HARMONY HOME WITH MYTVART

MyTVArt transforms televisions into framed artwork that restores balance, warmth, and beauty to your living space. Your family and guests see art, not electronics, and you feel the calm of the room. Choose the original TV-mounted cover, or select a wall-mounted option that integrates with walls, entertainment centers, or built-in enclosures. Frame options include handcrafted timeless oak selections or a deluxe patterned frame upgrade. Every system features our signature automated scrolling art canvas, with smooth operation and real canvas artwork. Enter our national giveaway today to win a free custom motorized TV art cover and receive 10% off instantly.

https://mytvart.com | Booth #946

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SIMMER DOWN WITH THE SHADE TV

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The Neptune™️ Shade Outdoor Smart TV is an affordable and 4K resolution solution for all-weather usage. Enjoy rich video quality from your pergolas, outdoor dining space, or covered patios, while streaming all your favorite content.

neptunetv.com/products/shade-tv | Booth #3137

SMARTER INSTALLS MADE SIMPLE: EXPLORE AQARA STUDIO CONNECT

Step inside Booth #729 for a hands-on look at Aqara Studio Connect, the intuitive IoT management platform behind the Edge Hub M300. With web-based interface, no-code automation editor, remote management, and multi-protocol support, Aqara Studio Connect simplifies even the most complex installations, making projects easier for integrators and experiences better for their customers.

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Cleerline Unveils Online Patch Cables Configurator

BOOTH 2821 The Cleerline Technology Group is introducing a web-based B to B configuration tool to streamline the ordering process for prefabricated fiber patch cables of any length or quantity. Integrators simply select the desired fiber optic cable, connector style, cable length, and any available options from easy drop-down menus to obtain a quote and complete their order. All cables are tested to exceed

industry standards prior to shipping.

Cleerline offers prefabricated patch cables in any length, constructed using their SSF or their BendSafe fibers to significantly improve efficiency on the jobsite. Integrators can choose from multimode or single-mode fiber, add options such as staggered connectors and pull-eyes, making it easier to pull the cables through conduit.

SurgeX Spotlights New DisplayPak+ PDU

BOOTH 3507 AMETEK SurgeX is showcasing its new DisplayPak+ at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025. This compact, Wi-Fi-enabled power distribution unit (PDU) is built for modern residential AV environments. Combining robust surge protection with cloud-based remote management via SurgeX CONNECT, DisplayPak+ is the ideal solution a wide range of AV applications. With its compact, discreet form factor, DisplayPak+ is ideal for installations where rack-based solutions aren’t practical. Available in 2 or 4 receptacle models, it offers integrators a flexible, cost-effective option that can be easily mounted behind displays, under furniture, or inside cabinetry. Despite its small

footprint, DisplayPak+ delivers dependable, SurgeXgrade protection against surges, spikes, EMI/RFI interference, and voltage fluctuations to keep connected AV equipment safe and stable.

Designed for cost-effective scalability, DisplayPak+ comes with five years of free SurgeX CONNECT cloud access.

LEON, BOOTH 1923 Making its debut at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Leon’s all-new Edge Atlas is a precision-engineered, handcrafted aluminum frame system created to bring cohesive design and seamless elegance to large-scale video walls of any size. Fully customizable, scalable, and modular, Edge Atlas transforms the look of any video wall installation, concealing bezels, wiring, and mounting hardware to create a clean, unified aesthetic at virtually any dimension. On display in several different sizes and finishes across the CEDIA Expo/CIX show floor, Edge Atlas sets a new video wall presentation standard for digital signage, hospitality, corporate spaces, and luxury residential projects.

Technology, Returns

BOOTH 4404 Texas-based BTX Intelligent Fashion, a 40-year expert in custom window covering manufacturing, makes its re-entrance into the channel with a most compelling proposition.

The brand’s complete line of Roller Shades, Drapery Systems, Roman Shades, Exterior Screens, Skylights, and Exterior Tensioned Systems now integrate Smart by Bond technology.

BTX is the first to incorporate Bond’s ground-breaking RF-control platform into shade and drapery motors, making them the smartest and most capable.

Dealers benefit from streamlined deployment, simplified integration with automation, future-proof product evolution through Overthe-Air updates, reduced service calls, and powerful post-sale BTX support.

End-users enjoy intuitive control experiences, in-app messaging, robust scene customization, enhanced security, improved energy efficiency, and four times longer RF-range (up to 3,000+ square foot coverage).

Cleerline’s prefabricated patch cables

Smart by Bond technology has been integrated in BTX’s shade and drapery motors BTX, with Smart by Bond

CEDIA EXPO/ CIX 2025

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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Exhibiting As Booth Number

1Home 733

2N, An Axis company 4133

8K Association 4501

Access Networks 1512

Acoustic Innovations 3416

AcousticSmart, Inc. 3939

Adako C1014

ADI Global Distribution 1512

ADI Global Distribution MR 607

Advatek Lighting 2147

Airzone C716

AiSPIRE/WAC 3343

Alcons Audio SR10

Alfred International Inc 1435

Allorado 733

Amina Technologies Ltd C701

Amplifier Technologies Inc. C1101

Analog Devices C512

Apex Technologies 4316

Aqara 729

AquaMaster Fountain 927

ARCH PROJETOS, INSTALACOES E COMERCIO DE EQUIPAMENTOS LTDA 539

Ascendo 4312

ASHB 827

Atios AG C618

ATLAS HEALTH 826

Audio Heart Co., Ltd. 1647

Audioflow | Rithum C1019

AudioQuest 3733

Austin Lighting Group 733

Autonomic Controls Inc. 3933

AVA, Inc. 3729

AVPro 1501

AVstudio Inc 4037

AWALL 1733

Azione Unlimited C509

Bad Dog Tools 3030

Barco Residential 3725

Benner-Nawman, Inc. 1147

Bennic and Company 926

Bitel Co., Ltd. 1644

Black Nova Italia Srl 4301

Blackwire Designs 4108

BleedIO C818

BLINDSPACE C312

Bluesound 3425

Blustream 2920

Bond Home 1120

Bradley Collection, The C410

Brane Audio SR1

BrightVault 2138

Brilliance LED 3848

Brilliant NextGen 3047

BTX Window Automation, Inc. 4404

Burgeree New Tech Jiangsu Co. , Ltd. 2247

BZBGEAR C301

C SEED The Unfolding TV C1105

Cableorganizer.com C710

CAT - California Audio Technology C1101 CEDIA 2536

CEPro / Connected Brands Media Group C516

CEPro / Connected Brands Media Group C520

Chowmainsoft 3547

Clara Shades C1316

Cleanlife 4347

Cleerline Technology 2821

Coastal Source 1918 Comcast 4104

CoolAutomation

Cornered

STREET LEVEL

Kanto Mounts C909

K-array SR9

K-array SR8

K-array 4310

Kii Audio C719

Kinetics Noise Control 1626

Kingbee Vans C706

Klus 3936

KNX Association 733

KNX Supply 733

Kordz International 2838

Krix SR12

L-Acoustics 4025

Laundry Jet C914

LBI Boyd Acoustical Products 1946

LECEDE 633

Legrand AV 3707

Leica Camera Inc 2533

Leon Speakers 1923 Level Home 1639

LG Electronics USA, Inc. MR210 HPA LiftMaster 837

Light and Shade Solutions 3746

Light Can Help You 4047

Lighthouse Design Studio 4143

Lighting BOSS 4343

Liteline Corporation 4334

Lithe Audio 1347

Loewe 833

Ltech 1539

Lucetta CI 2943

Lumagen, Inc. SR11

Luminii 3943

Lunar Walls 2337

Lutron Electronics Co Inc. 1912

Lutron Electronics Meeting Space C212

madVR Labs SR6

MAG Theatron 4238

Magna Audio 540 Magnetar Audio LLC. 4137

Masimo Consumer 3509

MDT TECHNOLOGIES GmbH 733 Modern Atomics C1120

Monitor Audio 3333 Monoprice 4233

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Ningbo

NextLevel

NIGHTSCAPING

One Firefly LLC 1326

OneVision Resources 3128

OnFILTER 1548

Origin Acoustics 2525

OSD Audio/OSD Black 1543

Panamorph 4409

Paradigm Electronics Inc. 2133

Paul Heath Distributors 948

Platinum Tools C1012

Playback Distribution 4425

PoEWit

Powerhouse

PowerShades

Prado

Pro

Pro

Procella

PROJETELAS

Proluxe

4K Clarity in Full Sun via ADI | Snap One SunBrite Solis

BOOTH 1512 ADI | Snap One’s SunBrite Solis Outdoor 4K Smart TV Series models are engineered for placement in direct sunlight, designed to deliver enhanced image quality, better durability, and improved connectivity.

Combining SunBrite’s legendary IP55-rated weatherproof durability with Eco Bright Outdoor Technology, Solis TVs deliver an enjoyable and reliable outdoor viewing experience. Featuring 1,500 nits of 4K60 brightness, Solis offers vivid, crystal-

clear visuals even in direct sunlight. The High TNI Eco Bright Outdoor Tech improves screen performance in adverse temperatures and direct sunlight, ensuring display functionality over time.

The Solis series offers an array of installer-centric features. The redesigned media bay includes a 110V AC outlet and multiple mounting points to easily power and secure

devices, enabling easy integration of AV accessories such as streaming devices and media players.

VANCO, BOOTH 3920 Vanco International is highlighting the award-winning EVO-IP 2.0 platform at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, bringing powerful AV-over-IP capabilities to residential and resimercial installations. As demand increases for flexible video distribution across zones and displays, EVO-IP 2.0 offers a streamlined solution engineered for both performance and ease of integration. The second-generation system expands on the success of the original EVO-IP with enhanced features including support for eARC/ARC, KVM functionality, fiber output options, and simplified network configuration. Delivering 4K@60Hz HDR content, EVO-IP 2.0 delivers reliable signal distribution and broad control compatibility without the complexity typically associated with AV-over-IP deployments.

Entry-Level Strato M Movie Player at Kaleidescape

BOOTH 3107 Strato M is Kaleidescape’s new entry-level movie player and makes it easy for customers to enjoy Kaleidescape movies at home, on vacation, or bring movie nights to friends and family with the best quality.

Easy to install, Strato M is for theaters or living rooms where viewing distance is at least 1.5x the screen diagonal. At this distance, the Strato M’s 2K video output is indistinguishable from 4K. Strato M provides reference-quality 2K video output delivering Blu-ray quality or better, with more color detail (Dolby Vision, HDR10, BT.2020, 4:2:2 chroma). Like all Kaleidescape movie players, Strato M supports lossless multi-channel and spatial object-based audio, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Strato M works on its own or as part of a larger Kaleidescape system. As a standalone system, Strato M provides a single playback zone that holds a halfdozen movies on an internal solid-state drive—downloading a movie in about 10 minutes over gigabit Ethernet.

Future Automation Launches CinemaPro Range

BOOTH C1301 CinemaPro by Future Automation offers a curated palette of precision-engineered home theatre solutions to meet the demands of AV installers. Solutions tailored to the professional custom home theatre market including a new collection of fixed frame screens, featuring optional

horizontal and vertical masking to match your contents’ aspect ratio.

The Future Automation design team have also engineered in-wall and in-ceiling projector mirror systems that can be precisely adjusted to accurately redirect your image onto your screen. This range allows you to

mount your projector in a more space-efficient orientation in your home theatre. The range features panels that allow for full front or rear access to allow simple servicing and maintenance. Dampeners built into the housing improve acoustic performance and reduce vibration transfer from the projector into the theatre.

Adjustable projector mounts, servicing trays, and port glass systems complete the CinemaPro launch lineup.

Blackwire Designs Offers Network Provisioning Service

BOOTH 3537 Blackwire Designs now offers its Blackwire Network Provisioning Service, a new tool that enables integrators to receive fully configured, updated, labeled, and installation-ready networking equipment straight out of the box. Available for free upon purchase of eligible networking products, this service eliminates the need for time-consuming setup and troubleshooting on site, ensuring a seamless and cost-efficient installation process.

To use the Blackwire Network Provisioning

Service, integrators simply need to complete a short post-purchase questionnaire to have their equipment customized to their project specifications. Blackwire will then configure and update all networking equipment before shipping the products from the warehouse, ensuring that the customer’s specifications align with the company’s recommended configuration. This process verifies that each piece of equipment is working and plug-and-play ready upon arrival, eliminating the hassle of the RMA process,

FLEX AUTOMATIOIN, BOOTH 640 Flex Automation is launching Mio, an intelligent and scalable solution designed to transform how spaces manage automation, energy, and sustainability. Mio Smart Energy integrates power monitoring, occupancy detection, lighting, blinds, HVAC, and entertainment into a single, intuitive platform, delivering efficiency, comfort, safety, and a superior user experience while advancing ESG goals. Designed with a modular architecture and open API, Mio offers effortless integration with third-party systems and protocols, including Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, Zigbee, Modbus, Bluetooth and 433MHz. This guarantees maximum flexibility, interoperability, and simplicity for installers, integrators, and end-users.

Theory Adds Big Sound to AllWeather Offerings

BOOTH 2933 Big brother to the csb25aw surface mount loudspeaker, Theory Audio Design’s new sb210aw is all-aluminum and stainless steel with mounting options to meet every possible installation need, including pool decks, patios, dedicated theaters, video wall installations, marine, and anywhere big, high-resolution, high-fidelity background or foreground sound is needed.

The sb210aw features two 10-inch drivers and a 1.4-inch high-frequency compression driver all housed in an enclosure that is less than six inches deep. Its premium finishes (black or white), and gentle sculpted curves allow it to virtually disappear into the architectural background. A durable perforated stainless-steel grille with hydrophobic cloth and water-tight loudspeaker wire entry point protect the electronics, optional yoke bracket, and the select-

able hi-z or low-z operating modes make it ideal for any installation type.

ensuring a smooth installation, and saving countless hours in the field.

Murideo Unveils STIX 8K HDMI Generators, Analyzers

BOOTH 1501 AVPro Global Holdings subsidiary Murideo is introducing the STIX generators and analyzers-an essential 720P to 8K HDMI 2.1 (48 Gbps) end-to-end testing solution that includes two small form factor devices: the STIX MUSTIX-G signal generator and the MU-STIX-A analyzer. Users can generate and analyze EDID, HDCP, 8K video, and manage testing for small switching or point-to-point distribution deployments.

The Murideo STIX testing tool has been designed as a flexible, scalable 8K generator/analyzer to perform PASS/FAIL testing on individual components with resolutions ranging from 720P to 8K. Users can test and analyze switchers, cables, and 8K content for LED display walls. The performance, compact size, and flexibility of the STIX system make it ideal for AV professionals managing designing, deploying, or maintaining systems for clients in markets such as Hospitality, Digital Signage, enterprise solutions, education, residential, and more.

The Murideo STIX System is available now.

Murideo’s STIX generators

BluOS, URC Expand, Enhance Partnership

BOOTH 3425 URC, a leader in global smart residential and commercial automation, and BluOS, the premium multi-room hi-res audio platform, have joined in an enhanced and expanded partnership that seamlessly integrates BluOS-enabled devices with URC’s Total Control and High-Definition Audio (HDA) systems.

This advanced integration ensures that homeowners can enjoy matchless sound quality and effortless control of their BluOS ecosystem, includ-

ing music selection, volume control, and multi-zone audio distribution, all from their URC interfaces.

URC’s voice commands allow simple operation for activating playback, selecting tracks and adjusting settings in any room, whilst Total Control executes professionally programmed scenes and voice events that can also include lighting and climate control as well as entertainment. End users can enjoy the ideal ambience for entertaining, relaxation, or focused listening.

Smart Home Control in Hand via Crestron Cevo Remote

BOOTH 1901 Experience the epitome of smart home control with the Crestron Cevo Mini Remote. Designed with premium materials the remote brings intuitive control to any room. Its sleek metal profile, seamless glass panel, and soft matte back exude luxury, while the ergonomic design ensures comfortable handling. Beyond its elegant aesthetics, the Cevo Mini offers unparalleled personalization. Customize interactive touch zones to command lighting, shades, scenes, favorite rooms, and multi-room audio, tailoring the experience to

SCREEN INNOVATIONS, BOOTH 2533 Screen

Innovations (SI) is introducing its new awardwinning Black Diamond Fusion ALR (Ambient Light Rejection) projector screen. The SI Black Diamond Fusion ALR delivers an immersive projection experience regardless of the room’s lighting condition. With a perfect viewing cone, zero texture, zero speckle, and No Glare, the new SI Black Diamond Fusion ALR redefines the boundaries of screen technology. Designed for residential and commercial environments, this display delivers vibrant, crystal-clear images from every angle, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional LED walls.

your unique lifestyle.

Seamlessly integrated with the Crestron Home OS, this remote simplifies access to popular streaming platforms and provides intuitive navigation. With convenient USB-C connectivity and wireless charging, the Cevo Mini is always ready to elevate your smart home experience.

Ambisonic Systems Launches Marquee Home Theater Series

BOOTH 2525 Ambisonic Systems by Origin Acoustics is launching its Marquee Home Theater Series-a purpose-built, high-performance speaker system now available and on display at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Booth 2525.Bringing decades of outdoor acoustic innovation indoors, the Marquee system features planar magnetic ribbon technology for pinpoint clarity,

wide dispersion, and thunderous power-engineered for dedicated luxury theaters.

The lineup includes:

 AM5600 LCRs (bi-amped, on-wall/in-wall) with dual eight-inch and 51/4-inch woven fiberglass woofers + three-inch waveguided ribbon tweeters

 AM3600 surrounds and AM2600IC angled in-ceilings (on-wall/in-wall), both with precision ribbon coaxials

 AMB10 dual 10-inch in-wall subwoofer-ultraslim, sub-four-inch depth for easy wall integration

Crafted from durable extruded aluminum, except for AM2600A which is made of MDF, Marquee speakers deliver up to 123dB SPL, seamless frequency response from 22Hz-20kHz, and a 100 x 60 soundstage.

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Coastal Source 1000 Series Bollards

Defy the Elements

BOOTH 1918 Inspired by the iconic 10.0 Series of Bollards, the Coastal Source 1000 Series Bollards was created to bring family and friends together and create memorable outdoor experiences. These modular bollards are a giant leap forward in outdoor sound technology with unparalleled power handling, precision in tonal accuracy, and a strong bass response. Encased in sealed enclosures and built from Coastal Source’s proven color-through rotomold composite,

the 1000 Series Bollards are crafted to Defy the Elements, ensuring that sound remains unhindered, rain or shine.

Leveraging Coastal Source’s flagship 12.0 Line Source Bollard technology, the 1000 Series Bollards uses a weatherized ribbon tweeter to deliver high fidelity performance outdoors at all listening levels with enhanced tonal accuracy, high dynamic range, and superior bass clarity.

Alfred Features DB1 Pro Lock

BOOTH 1435 Alfred International’s DB1 Pro Lock, featured at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, is a powerful smart lock designed for both residential and rental applications. It combines sleek aesthetics with robust security and access control, offering three convenient ways to unlock: PIN code, Alfred Home app via Bluetooth, or a traditional key. Ideal for smart home integrators and property managers, the DB1 Pro features a motorized deadbolt and an illuminated touchscreen keypad supporting up to 250 programmable PIN codes and unlimited shareable Bluetooth keys. This UL10C 20-Minute Fire Rated lock includes hardened steel rollers for added protection, 128-bit encryption, and customizable auto-lock timers for enhanced security and convenience.

What sets the DB1 Pro apart is its modular connectivity. Users can expand its capabilities with optional Wi-Fi and Z-Wave 800 Series Long Range modules, enabling seamless integration with leading smart home ecosystems and remote access control.

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