As the custom integration events space enters a period of change, Miller says CEDIA Expo’s next chapter will depend on trust, curation, measurable ROI, and a clearer return on attendees’ time.
Rob Stott: All right, we are back on the Connected Design Podcast here from CEDIA Expo in Denver. And I'm first of all really appreciative of the opportunity to sit down with you, Mr. Paul Miller, CEO of Forge. That's the new title, right?
Paul Miller: Correct.
Rob Stott: That's incredible. Well, I appreciate you…
Lutron Electronics is using CEDIA Expo 2026 to make what it calls its largest show statement to date, presenting a wider portfolio across intelligent lighting, automated window treatments, controls, software and partner-built integrations for the custom installation channel.
The Coopersburg, PA-based company will anchor its presence through its booth, the Lutron Lab, manufacturer product trainings,…
Premium Audio Company is using CEDIA Expo 2026 to spotlight a broad refresh across two of its best-known audio brands, with Klipsch previewing new loudspeakers and powered monitors, and Onkyo expanding its Creator Series into all-in-one wireless music systems.
Together, the announcements point to a clear strategy: bring higher-performance audio into more living spaces, with…
Just hours before the CEDIA Expo show floor opened, Sonos expanded the conversation around its custom-installation business with a set of new products that push the brand deeper into home theater, flexible listening, and personal entertainment.
The late-breaking introductions, part of the brand's Fall release, include Beam Ultra, a new 7.1.2 immersive soundbar; multi-functional portable…
At CEDIA Expo 2026, Josh.ai is introducing ProStudio, a new dealer platform designed to make professional smart home programming faster, more flexible, and easier to support in the field.
The launch packages several major updates for integrators, including an AI-assisted Automations builder, Nimble DevSuite+ for expanded device integration, support for a new Josh.ai I/O Box…
As the custom integration channel heads to Denver for CEDIA Expo 2026, the pre-show news cycle is pointing to an industry that is widening its field of play. The connected home is no longer just about better control, cleaner racks, or bigger screens, although all three are still very much in the mix. This year,…
Origin Acoustics is heading to CEDIA Expo 2026 with a broader view of what architectural audio can look like in the modern luxury home. The Las Vegas-based manufacturer announced a new wave of product intended to give integrators more freedom in how performance audio is designed into residential and commercial spaces. The new slate includes…
PowerShades announced that it will introduce a new full-cassette automated awning at CEDIA Expo, expanding its lineup outdoors.
I’m no CEDIA Expo newbie by any stretch of the imagination. But the sense of excitement and anticipation in the run up to the 2026 edition of this event is on a whole different level for me personally. And, selfishly, it has everything to do with the relaunch of the Connected Design brand.
Last year was my…
