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  • CEDIA Expo Unveils Smart Stage and Innovation Hub Programming

    CEDIA Expo Unveils Smart Stage and Innovation Hub Programming

    CEDIA Expo announced the programming schedule for the Smart Stage and the Innovation Hub. The Smart Stage and the Innovation Hub will focus on relevant industry-wide topics, emerging technologies, and trending market segments for the residential technology industry. 

    The Smart Stage, sponsored by Nice/Nortek Control, will feature panel discussions from technology experts covering a range of tips, including IoT trends, business management, voice activation, the impact of technology on architecture and design, and many others. Jason Knott of CE Pro will commence the Smart Stage Programming with the State of the Industry. Knott will be joined by a powerhouse panel of industry experts, including Hank Alexander of HTSN, Daryl Friedman of CEDIA, Richard Glikes of Azione Unlimited, Jim Pearse of ProSource, and Jon Robbins of HTSA. The Smart Stage will include other compelling discussions, including “A Builder, a Designer, and an Integrator Walk Into a Bar”, “Managing the Supply Chain Crisis”, “Why Amazon is Good for Your Business”, and “What to do About the Skilled Labor Shortage?”. For details on the Smart Stage, please visit https://cediaexpo.com/attend/smart-stage/. 

    The Innovation Hub, a programming feature focused on emerging technologies and industry-trending presentations from show exhibitors, will include topics focused on resimercial, work from home, outdoor living, lighting, security solutions, and many others. The Innovation Hub is focused on carefully-curated application case studies to help illuminate new business and technology areas for attendees. A few must-see presentations at the Innovation Hub include “Post-Pandemic Collaboration”, “Welcome Home to Wellness”, “HDMI 2.1 and 8K Training with AVProEdge”, and “The 1-800 Number is Dead – How to Give Customers the Product Experience They Want”. For details on the Innovation Hub, please visit https://cediaexpo.com/attend/innovation-hub/.

    “CEDIA Expo has identified key trends, challenges, and opportunities for the residential technology industry, ranging from new technologies and emerging trends to navigating business opportunities and ongoing supply chain challenges,” said Jason McGraw, CTS, group vice president for CEDIA Expo and KBIS, Emerald. “The Smart Stage and Innovation Hub programming will address many of today’s trends, challenges and opportunities for integrators, designers, builders and channel professionals.”

    Programming sessions for the Smart Stage and the Innovation Hub are included in the attendee pass. Individuals interested in attending CEDIA Expo 2022 from September 29 – October 1, 2022, in Dallas, TX, can register online. 

    To learn more about CEDIA Expo, please visit cediaexpo.com.

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With L-Acoustics

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With L-Acoustics

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor.

    Today we talk to L-Acoustics’s Global Business Director Nick Fichte to find out what will be showcasing at booth 27107. We discuss the legacy and knowledge that L-Acoustics takes from the professional AV side and applies it within the residential space.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • Josh.ai & Olibra Partner to Launch Bond Bridge Integration

    Josh.ai & Olibra Partner to Launch Bond Bridge Integration

    Josh.ai continues expanding upon the power and range of artificial intelligence in the home through integration with Olibra, makers of the Bond Bridge family of products. Focused on bringing IoT connectivity to devices that are widely used, but lack a unified and simple user experience, Bond Bridge Pro is the most awarded Wi-Fi to RF bridge connecting motorized shades, ceiling fans, and fireplaces to the smart home. For clients that want a convenient means to connect to all of their environmental devices, Josh.ai now provides them with a simple and privacy-oriented means of control. 

    “We are excited to partner with Josh to enable Bond customers with natural and private voice control. Together, Josh and Bond offer the CEDIA channel an unmatched level of access to shades, lights, ceiling fans, fireplaces, and more devices. Our solutions are a perfect fit to expand the smart home and ensure it stays connected,” said Zohar Shinar, CEO of Olibra.

    When dealers implement Bond Bridge with their Josh.ai systems, they can do so with confidence. Other bridges face challenges with RF range, requiring multiple devices that can produce collisions on a single RF channel that result in lost commands. By leveraging a single device, installers will save time, and service calls, and reduce the overall cost of a project for their clients.

    Compatibility with Bond Bridge and Bond Bridge Pro allows Josh.ai to natively support Smart by Bond lights, shades, and fans. Once a Smart by Bond device is authorized, it automatically populates Josh.ai for further configuration. Utilizing Josh.ai’s advanced device aliasing capabilities and user-friendly custom scene builder, installers and their clients will enjoy an unmatched level of accessibility when customizing their living spaces. 

    For example, clients can create personalized scenes to set the perfect mood or simply give a natural language voice command like, “Hey Josh, dim the chandelier, draw the curtains, and lower the fan speed.”

    “Voice control of environmental devices are some of the most popular activations we see by Josh users. Personally, I give commands to the lights and shades in my home multiple times a day,” said Alex Capecelatro, CEO of Josh.ai. “I’m excited that our partnership with Olibra provides dealers, designers, and homeowners with even more options to deliver magical smart home experiences!”

    In addition to the efficiency of contextual voice automation, Olibra partners will be comforted by Josh.ai’s strong stance as a privacy-focused voice assistant, purpose-built for professionally installed smart home systems. Clients will have peace of mind knowing that Josh.ai is committed to providing a delightful and inclusive voice experience without sharing or selling user data for marketing purposes.

    Dealers interested in learning more can visit both companies at CEDIA Expo: 

    • Josh.ai: Booth 14045
    • Olibra / Bond Home: Booth 29087
  • Crestron Returns Big to CEDIA Expo with a Deep Roster of New Solutions and Crestron Home’s First Dance at the Industry Event

    Crestron Returns Big to CEDIA Expo with a Deep Roster of New Solutions and Crestron Home’s First Dance at the Industry Event

    At CEDIA® Expo 2022, Crestron Electronics will demonstrate the tremendous investment and developments made to the Crestron Home® OS platform, the premier smart home operating system, by bringing it to connected home professionals. Since its debut, the award-winning Crestron Home OS has continued to expand with hundreds of updates, interoperability with industry-leading partners, and is continuing to provide market-leading solutions that curate unique and bespoke environments to maximize how we live, work, and enjoy our homes.

    “CEDIA Expo will be the first time many home technology professionals have had a chance to experience Crestron Home first-hand at a major tradeshow. Crestron Home has reimagined the way dealers approach the installation and configuration process of highly coveted Crestron systems while maintaining the customized control that homeowners demand,” said John Clancy, Executive VP, Residential, Crestron. “As a result, Crestron Home is a platform that can scale with any project and deliver the same bespoke Crestron experience everyone expects.”

    The entire Crestron booth is powered by the Crestron Home OS: every demo and every solution.

    “We are at CEDIA Expo to emphasize our deep commitment to providing solutions that our dealers can build their business on,” noted Clancy. “Crestron Home is the core of the connected smart home and is a powerful solution that we continue to encourage home technology professionals to take advantage of.”

    Designed for the Pros

    Crestron Home is continuously evolving to empower dealers to take their projects to new heights and address feedback from their experiences in the field. At CEDIA Expo, Crestron will demonstrate many new approaches that dealers can take to maximize the benefits of the Crestron Home OS, including simple integrations with the latest product launches, like the 4-Series™ DIN Rail Control System for Crestron Home® OS, which aligns to a major update bringing multiprocessor support to the Crestron Home platform. Dealers will also have the opportunity to get hands-on demos with other new products, such as Crestron Network Power Controllers that work with the OS Device Health Dashboard, the latest security integrations from new partners, and much more.

    Crestron will also highlight new ways for home technology professionals to take advantage of the business opportunities presented in large Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) projects. Crestron Home is the most secure and complete platform for these properties, whether completing one unit or hundreds. Crestron Home simplifies the deployment of replicating units, offers easy ways for clients to upgrade, and brings seamless integration for unique management and experiences such as calling the valet or admitting guests. 

    There are a number of classes during Expo, including An Introduction to Crestron Home, to get company owners, sales teams, and technicians up to speed on Crestron Home. Attendees at CEDIA Expo can also register for How to Customize Crestron Home for Your Clients to learn more about how their business could benefit from adding Crestron Home to their portfolio. 

    The BEST Personalized Control for Lighting and Health & Wellness

    This year, Crestron has rolled out brand-new LED Light Fixtures that deliver human-centric lighting for every lifestyle and application. Crestron will show personalized lighting control for Circadian Rhythm, Crestron SolarSync® integration to regulate indoor lighting to match the intensity, and color control to accentuate art and lifestyle spaces. Crestron’s class on Fully Tunable LED Lighting Powered by Crestron Home OS will help dealers get up to speed on the burgeoning market. 

    Additionally, Crestron will demonstrate how the Crestron Home OS enables a homeowner to control both Crestron and third-party devices and systems such as lighting, HVAC, energy management, and air purifications to create their perfect oasis. Attendees will be able to see how these various solutions, when controlled via a single platform, can accentuate the home, and enhance everyday lifestyles. Crestron Home brings an end-to-end control and configuration solution that brings in partner technologies which will be explored further in the session, Health & Wellness in the Home – A Technology Overview with Kelly Eager of Delos.

    An Evolving Ecosystem of Third-Party Devices

    Crestron offers a vast product library that works natively with Crestron Home, but they are far from the only products that can be controlled through a Crestron Home System. As an open ecosystem that includes Crestron solutions and thousands of third-party devices, there is no end to how far you can customize the home. Throughout the booth, Crestron will showcase a host of new third-party integrations, from kitchen appliances, door entry solutions, NFT artwork, energy management, keypads, and so much more. A complete list of all available integrations can be found on the “Works with Crestron Home” page. 

    Attendees can find Crestron at CEDIA Expo in booth #16017. Crestron is also hosting a full schedule of training. Get more information at www.crestronhome.com.

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Josh.ai

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Josh.ai

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor. We sit down with Josh.ai’s Manager of Business Strategy & Partnerships Casey Levy-Tulloch to discuss what they will be leveraging at their booth at 14045. We also discuss the continuation of the “Josh Revolution” and the value of manufacturer relationships throughout the residential space.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Leon Speakers

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Leon Speakers

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor. Today we talk to the Sales Development Manager for Leon Speakers, Caitlin Parker to discuss the audio solutions they will be showcasing at booth 18099.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Vanco

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Vanco

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor. We sit down with Vanco’s President Mark Corbin to talk about what they will have at booth 25081. We also discuss the educational side of Vanco and providing training for integrators to work efficiently with all of Vanco’s suite of products.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • Severtson Screens Features New Ultra Short Throw ALR (UST) Projection Screens During CEDIA Expo 2022

    Severtson Screens Features New Ultra Short Throw ALR (UST) Projection Screens During CEDIA Expo 2022

    Severtson Screens will feature its new Ultra Short Throw ALR (UST) projection screens during CEDIA Expo 2022, held in Dallas from Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, booth #10035.

    “Our new Ultra Short Throw ALR projection screens are engineered to reject ambient light, leaving the audience with a bright, clear image, even when there is light coming from above,” explained Aaron White, Home Theater & Pro AV sales lead at Severtson Corp. “The unique material provides excellent contrast, so images don’t appear washed out, and the carefully formulated surface pitch ensures the image from an ultra-short throw projector is bright and clear.”

    Specifications include:

    • Surface: a unique ALR material, for excellent contrast, and a superior viewing experience.
    • Gain: 0.6 on axis +/- 0.2
    • Half-Gain: Viewing Angle 85 degrees
    • Cone Viewing Angle: 170 degrees
    • HD Compatibility: 4K+

    “See the movie come to life as Severtson UST enhances the picture: bolder and clearer than ever before,” White concluded. “Thanks to its unique optical film and dark color, UST will always provide plenty of contrast. Severtson UST is built to last, and provides a shimmer-free image, making Severtson UST the best value for an Ultra Short Throw ALR screen on the market.”

    Founded in 1986, Severtson Corporation continues to be a global leader in innovation and quality. The Severtson family’s extensive experience in manufacturing small home theater screens and large cinema screens has given

    For more information, please visit www.severtsonscreens.com.

  • ‘Unplug to Connect’ with All-Levels ‘AV Yoga’ Session at CEDIA Expo 2022

    ‘Unplug to Connect’ with All-Levels ‘AV Yoga’ Session at CEDIA Expo 2022

    AV Yoga—a group of AV industry peers and a community of yoga practitioners—is excited to announce the first-ever in-person AV Yoga @ CEDIA Expo, hosted by KMB Communications and sponsored by CEDIA, Leon Speakers, Apex Technologies US, D-Tools, Integration Controls, Kaleidescape, NuTech Group, and PureTech Alliance.

    This fun, all-level practice is designed to help CEDIA Expo attendees de-stress and connect with friends and peers. The session will kick off the last day of the show, October 1, 2022 in Ballroom C1 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Doors open at 7:00 am and the group practice will begin at 7:30, going for roughly an hour. From 8:30-9:00 attendees can wind down and network with others or go prep for the day ahead and be on the show floor when it opens. The cost for this session is $25 per person and the first 30 registrants will receive a free yoga mat with the AV Yoga @ CEDIA Expo logo. [Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/av-yoga-cedia-expo-tickets-395266351297] 

    “What started as a weekly Covid-era online gathering of AV industry peers from around the globe doing yoga together has grown into a tight-knit community that has connected in a way no one could ever have imagined. It’s a place where all are truly welcome, there is zero judgment, and everyone comes as they are. We have a ton of fun together,” says Katye McGregor Bennett, CEO of KMB Communications and AV Yoga founder. 

    AV Yoga is led by Maddie Ringer of Sunshine Yoga located in Red Lodge, Montana. A dynamic and interactive instructor, Maddie will include inspirational stories, mantras, and exercises that can be taken home and incorporated into your daily routine to reduce stress, increase flexibility, gain strength inside and out, and even get a better night’s sleep. AV Yoga @ CEDIA Expo will be uniquely designed to accommodate attendees of all abilities—no experience is needed.  

    “Maddie (Ringer) makes yoga easy to learn and fun. Her style of teaching is highly relatable and entertaining. You’ll walk away feeling revitalized, refreshed, reinspired, and ready to rock the last day of CEDIA Expo!” McGregor Bennett exclaims. “This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, see people in person, and learn some ways to relieve stress and tension. We’ll be done before the show opens so you can still get a full day in at CEDIA Expo. What better way to wrap up a tradeshow than that?”

    Register for AV Yoga @ CEDIA Expo here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/av-yoga-cedia-expo-tickets-395266351297.

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Just Add Power

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Just Add Power

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor. We are joined by ‘The Dude’ of Just Add Power Taft Stricklin to talk about what they will have to showcase at booth 9009. We also discuss what it means to see one another again as more shows return to the physical space.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.