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By Gordon van Zuiden I recently asked ChatGPT: How can professional home technology integrators best use AI tools to improve their reactive and proactive service offerings? What follows is its response. It’s a roadmap of what the custom integrator service model will look like over the next five to ten years.
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By Anthony Savona Before we put CEDIA Expo 2026 behind us and move on with the connections and promises made there, I wanted to drop a few brief observations so that I can clear out my head (and my notebook).
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The Nest Cams and Nest Doorbell are the most pro-friendly lineup we've ever launched, with crisp 2K HDR video, day and night, plus a wider, taller, field of view. The new devices are also engineered to work seamlessly with Gemini for an upgraded smart home experience.
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Median sales were up 14% industry-wide in the first half of 2026, while one-third of integrators grew 51% or more and another third declined 21% or more.
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Prime Video now offers access to thousands of movies and TV series in HDR10+ ADVANCED.
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Shaped by feedback from over 790 integrators, the new Sonos Amp Multi simplifies custom deployments. Featuring 8 channels, GaN technology, and PIN-free app setup, it offers fast configuration, flexible multi-zone audio, and pro-grade reliability. Read the blog.
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Space-saving soundbar delivers immersive 3D audio, strong bass, and connectivity for TVs, gaming setups, and home offices.
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The face of the campaign is Devialet global brand ambassador Isack Hadjar, Formula 1 driver for Oracle Red Bull Racing.
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True PoE Drapery Motor features local RF control and integrates with third-party control systems.
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The new awning is available in multiple frame colors and over 100 Sunbrella fabric options to complement any style.
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First-of-its-kind research from PA Consulting and The Trade Desk Intelligence finds that premium media builds brand value in ways cheap reach can't. Download the research to learn more.
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By Henry Clifford When the folks at Bond offered to send me their new Mate Pro remote, I quickly agreed. The Mate Pro is a standalone handheld that natively talks to more than a dozen shade brands right out of the box, no bridge or hub required for most of them. While its water-resistant form factor was launched with outdoor applications in mind, the slim chassis makes it a killer indoor solution as well.
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