Lutron Opens Call for 2026 North American Excellence Award Entries

The annual call for entries in Lutron Electronics’ North American Excellence Awards program is officially open. Established in 2003, the program celebrates the top custom integrators for their work across a number of different categories. Lutron is accepting entries through July 17th, with the winners in this year’s program to be announced at CEDIA Expo…

ByRob StottJune 30, 20260Comments

Podcast Video

AVPro Crafts a Complete Story for Commercial and Residential Dealers

Amid construction of the InfoComm trade show floor, we sat down with Tom Devine, VP of Marketing for AVPro Global, to talk about their presence here, as well as the new narrative the brand gets to tell to commercial and residential dealers alike. From their complete package of system solutions, to their ability to support…

ByConnected DesignJune 29, 20260Comments

Industry News

Luxury Housing’s Next Must-Have: Homes That Help Clients Live Better, Longer

Sotheby’s mid-year outlook frames longevity, wellness and age-in-place design as a defining force in luxury real estate. The home itself is becoming part of the client’s health, service and technology plan.

ByRob StottJune 28, 20260Comments

Industry News

AVPro Global Launches Design Services

AVPro Global launches design services offering to support integrators from system design through deployment.

ByConnected DesignJune 25, 20260Comments

Marine

A Sound System Fit for a Superyacht

Montana Pro Audio’s phased installation on a 177-foot superyacht shows how discreet, weather-ready audio can turn exterior decks, a beach-club garage, and future interior spaces into one connected entertainment environment.

ByConnected DesignJune 24, 20260Comments

Uncategorized

InfoComm 2026 Points Commercial AV Toward Simpler Systems, Smarter Spaces, and Service-Led Growth

The commercial AV industry has never lacked for new boxes. The InfoComm show floor is built on them: displays, speakers, cameras, switchers, control interfaces, mounts, processors, and a long tail of supporting gear. But the strongest signal from this year's InfoComm 2026 press cycle was not simply that manufacturers have more hardware to sell. It…

ByRob StottJune 23, 20260Comments

Smart Home

Beautifully Connected: Planning Infrastructure for the Wi-Fi 7 Era

With Wi-Fi 7 on the horizon, here’s why the most important networking decisions are made long before move-in day.

ByJames ChenJune 22, 20260Comments

Podcast Video

Design-Centric Technology is the Prevailing Philosophy for Origin Acoustics

During our recent trip out to Las Vegas, we stopped by the Origin Acoustics headquarters to catch up with their team. And they certainly had a lot to show off, including a completely re-outfitted showroom that features their full line in a variety of applications.

ByRob StottJune 22, 20260Comments

Audio & Video Industry News Outdoor

Kanto Living Acquires Outdoor TV Brand Furrion

Acquiring Furrion gives Kanto, a company that currently specializes in high-end audio and mounts, a complete AV story to tell.

ByRob StottJune 19, 20260Comments

Residential

In Newport Coast, One Media Room Becomes Two Experiences

A Southern California renovation shows how thoughtful integration can preserve a clean design language while making entertainment, lighting, audio, and security feel effortless.

ByConnected DesignJune 18, 20260Comments

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