The Integrated Home

We take you to the CEDIA Stage at ISE 2026 for this episode. Here we hosted a panel of home technology luminaries, featuring Rich Green, Amanda Wildman and Jeff Sonnleitner to explore robots in the home. What is the situation today? Where are the business opportunities for integrators? And what are the risks and challenges that integrators can help their clients navigate to take advantage of human...

Amanda Wildman is the new Chairperson of CEDIA. And if you want to find out more about her, then this episode is a great place to start! She sat down with Jeff at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 in Barcelona to share her background and industry journey, talk about her election as the first woman to chair CEDIA and outline her priorities in this new role.  The Integrated Home is a Wildwood Plus prod...

Arding & Hobbs is a landmark building in Clapham, South London, steeped in local history and emotional significance. Once a beloved department store, the property has now been transformed into a vibrant, multi-use business, leisure and community hub with the help of smart technology, designed and installed by Harlow-based, SCCI, and integrated onto Control4. In this episode, we talk with Richa...

We're joined by three industry heavyweights to unpack the critical role of the AV integrator in shaping high-value property developments. Listen in as Sam Brunsden from Dyntec, Mark Reynolds from Woven Technology Consultants and James Taylor from Banda Property share their insights with host, Jeff Hayward, explaining what's involved to get the brief, the bid and so much more right for this type of...

Decorex 2025, the luxury trade event for interior designers, played host to an experience unlike anything the show had seen before. Homeplay’s Serengeti Living wasn't just a stand, it was a multi-sensory journey that re-imagined the role of technology in luxury interiors, with AV, light and lighting design at its very heart. In this episode, we talked with James Ratcliffe from Homeplay, Helen Bygr...

Integrated Systems Europe opens its doors at the Gran Fira de Barcelona on Tuesday 3rd February 2026. The event's Managing Director, Mike Blackman and CEDIA's CEO, Daryl Friedman are in conversation with Jeff Hayward to preview ISE 2026 in this show. We also hear from Paul Dolenc, CEDIA's Vice President of Education and Training, about the CEDIA Conference at ISE 2026, the CEDIA Stage in Hall 2 an...

In this episode, Jeff is joined by CEDIA’s Technical Consultant, David Meyer, to explore the latest CEDIA white paper on human-centric lighting. Recorded at the CEDIA Expo in Denver, the conversation dives into the science behind light and its effects on the human body, including circadian rhythms and well-being. Discover why the integration industry needs to understand human-centric lighting, wha...

In this episode, we’re talking about a new name in home entertainment solutions – ImmersiFi. How does this new company reflect what’s going on in the industry today and what makes its business proposition stand out in a competitive market? I’m joined by Katie Sparrevohn, founder of ImmersiFi, to tell us more. Thanks to our series partner, Integrated Systems Europe for their support. We support Tog...

High-end residential lighting design presents a major opportunity for integrators, especially given the lack of dedicated lighting experts on most projects. Unlike other smart home technologies, great lighting has an immediate, visible impact that homeowners easily value, making it a compelling offering. However, success in this space demands a deep skill set, including CAD proficiency, thorough d...

In this special episode, we take you inside WOWhouse! WOWhouse! is a pop-up showhouse at the Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour open for the month of June into early July and featuring 22 rooms and outdoor spaces, each one created by a different interior design studio. What makes WOWHouse! 2025 so interesting is the role that technology is playing in realising a number of these designs. We’ll be hea...

Everyone’s journey in the smart home industry is a winding path of triumphs, detours, and the occasional spectacular failure. These moments often hold the most valuable insights. In this candid discussion, we unpack the real, raw lessons that only experience can teach with the help of Ben Pratt from White Onyx Automation and Stuart Lillis from Limitless Automation. Recorded at the CEDIA Tech + Bus...

With the CEDIA Awards deadline fast approaching, we bring you a special episode focused on the event of the year for the smart home sector. We find out what it takes to win a project award in a conversation with Rob Sutherland of Inspired Dwellings, Rob shares the inside story of their fantastic Cavendish Square project, winner of the Best MDU category at the CEDIA EMEA Awards 2024. Then, we hear...

We’re at the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit in Bristol in front of a live audience with renowned industry guru, Steve Moore to look at a new Smart Home Assurance scheme from CEDIA. What is the scheme all about? How will it benefit property developers and their homebuyers? And what can CEDIA members do to get involved as an assessor for the scheme? Join us in this episode to find out the answers to t...

Smart home technology is crossing over from residential to commercial, hospitality and other applications. In this episode, we find out how it can enhance and personalise the customer experience and look at where business opportunities exist for integrators with the help of Kevin Wilton from SMC, Jack Cornish of Tateside and Stephen Rhead of Sonos. This discussion was part of the CEDIA Stage Talks...

For this episode, we're joined by Giff and Melanie Malcolm of Bespoke Home Cinemas and Roddy Abbott from Cinemabuild Systems as we discuss how best to identify the right client for your business. How do you pitch professional home cinema design and installation, what is the process of setting expectations with your customer and what are the clues to look for when embarking on a project. Thanks to...

We sit down with Kyri Androu from smart home automation company, Electricus to find out how he moved from working as an electrical contractor to building a successful smart home business and sharing his expertise with others at the start of their careers. What motivates him about the smart home industry, how did he grow his knowledge and where does he see the future for those who want to be integr...

In this special show, we look ahead to Integrated Systems Europe, the premier event for smart home professionals, taking place at the Fira in Barcelona from 4-7 February 2025. Host Jeff Hayward sits down with Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events and Daryl Friedman, CEO of CEDIA, a co-owner of the show, to find out why next year’s event will be a must-attend for the smart h...

In this episode, we visit the recently re-designed L-Acoustics showroom in Highgate which now features HYRISS, an immersive sound system capable of adapting perfectly to any listening space for any purpose within the home or yacht.  Nick Fichte from L-Acoustics talks us through the technology and how integrators can bring customers the ultimate, versatile, high-performance audio experience. Thanks...

Crafted by M.E.G.A. AV Installations and brought to life with the design expertise of Volume 3 Architects, the Joy Division Room, inspired by Peter Saville’s iconic cover design for the Unknown Pleasures album, has become a globally recognised masterpiece. It was announced as the winning project in the Best Media Room – Level 2 and the Technology Meets Design categories at the CEDIA EMEA Awards bu...

For this show, we’re joined by Durgesh Sinh from Nucleus AV to take a close look at a new industry showroom in London, the KEF Music Gallery. We find out about the vision behind this new facility in the heart of London, the technology that is showcased there and the integration challenges the project presented. This episode is supported by our series partners, Integrated Systems Europe and DbM, Di...

In this episode, we interview Ian Morrish, the man behind the industry good cause, Together For Cinema. We find out about Together For Cinema's recent £1 million dinner and the upcoming London to Brighton charity cycle ride, Ian also tells us about plans for the future, its new status as a Community Interest Company and how installers and brands can get involved in supporting future projects. Reco...

We're joined on location in the Surrey countryside by Daniel Lee from Media Max and Barry Sheldrick from DbM for a deep dive on a fantastic home cinema project that takes immersive audio performance to another level.  Listen in to find out about the design thinking, the installation challenges and the performance attributes of this incredible space.  To see the cinema for yourself, visit  https://...

We hosted a special discussion at the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit in May, looking at the business opportunities for smart home integrators. Listen in to Stuart Lillis from Limitless Automation and David Coutts from Highland Smart Homes as they cast their eye over the industry and share their insights and experiences.   Recorded in front of a live audience of integrators in May 2024.  Thanks to ou...

We’re at Grand Designs Live at the ExCeL Centre in London with Tom Butler of CEDIA integrator, Butler Harwell, to find out how the company has worked with the show organisers and alongside brands in the industry to bring home cinema to life for visitors in the Grand House at the show.  We find out what's involved in building such a high-impact room and learn about the challenges and the benefits f...

In this episode, we talk with Katie Sparrevohn from London AV Solutions and Surrey AV Solutions and Cristina Zamora from Lutron to explore the topic of women in the home integration industry. How do we attract more women into the sector and what benefits could that potentially bring to integration businesses?  Thanks to our series supporter, DbM. We support Together For Cinema.