ResiWeek

We've been through the year in our own past conversations. Now we have a chat with some of our best friends in the AV business about what they considered to be the most important topics in AV for the year of 2025. Then we get out our divination method of choice to figure out just what 2026 might have in store for the residential space. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Every wee...

We're at the end of another year. Another year full of interesting challenges for a unique vertical such as the AV industry. The residential side has its fair share of newsworthy moments and we've wrapped them all up in a nice bow. 'Tis the season, after all. The video version of this podcast can be found here. On this episode, our Producer Mitch takes us through the biggest news and stories for t...

There's a bidding war going on for Warner Bros. and it could make some serious changes in the streaming space. How this could affect your clients and their systems. Looking at business strategy and when it's time to look at things ideally or realistically. Tempering expectations in an ever-changing market. Also, cybersecurity attacks! Nothing but positivity there. What integrators need to know abo...

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is making a move into the hardware space. What should integrators be concerned about? Besides the over-encroaching deluge of AI products. December could be a time to look back at the year, but it also is a chance to plan ahead. What your business can do to prepare for 2026. We look at a case study of a home in South Carolina and the lighting techniques used. Wha...

All of residential lighting can apparently be put into three phrases: Smaller, better, and more colorful. Lighting is a major part of the home space, so we break down what integrators are doing right and what we could be working on. Josh.ai and JVC are partnering for more moden home theater control. But what's the balance between overly complicated voice commands and just assigning some buttons? F...

Theory Audio Design extends the warranty for their DLC loudspeakers, effective immediately. With this five-year extension, looking at other facets of residential technology and where warranty might need an update for the smart home. Jetbuilt partners with Sean Wargo and Lee Dodson for market intelligence initiatives. What integrators should take from these insights. D-Tools adds Interconnect Diagr...

The most use that artificial intelligence gets in businesses is a glorified search engine. How are the ways you can actually utilize AI to bolster your company? Just how many extra fingers and warped features can help you? Matt Bernath tells us plainly, "Your Business Isn't That Special." But it's not meant to be a put-down. How to adapt your business and escape just being a niche. IKEA announces...

CEDIA is bringing their Smart Home Technology Conference back to ISE 2026. What seminars integrators should be on the lookout for and what else to find in Barcelona in Feburary. NETGEAR reports that smart home users face at least 29 attacks on their network every single day. How do we keep our clients safe? HDR10+ Technologies announces a new audio certification proogram for immersive solutions. W...

Amazon Web Services suffered a massive outage last week, affecting many different systems. This is probably what Monopoly was warning us about. Or is this a matter of relying too much on the cloud? OneVision and Sonos partner up to bolster customer service, with a premium 24/7 offer. Discussing who benefits most from this initiative and the value for custom integrators. Looking at power management...

The home security market is growing. What integrators need to know to help their clients and projects. Integrated Systems Europe 2026 has opened registration, and announced their opening keynote from Sol Rashidi. What does an 'AI Reality Check' look like for an industry already soo mired in those two letters? An industry perspective about focusing on training, RMR and more. We might have some ques...

Amazon is going in on the AI race, adding 'smarter' features to their Blink and Ring camera series. What could possibly go wrong? In a series about troubleshooting HDMI systems, CE Pro looks at dynamic range and potential problems for clients. What integrators need to know about these issues and help projects succeed... Outside of looking forward to GPMI. What happened to that, anyway? We look at...

Headphones are making a comeback to the audio space, after way too many lost earbuds. Why integrators should be keeping up with the latest in audio to keep their customers educated. Looking at the experience of a project and designing outcomes for the home. And finally, starting the month off right by embracing the darkness! That is to say, shading and lighting control. The importance of motorized...

During CEDIA Expo 2025, there was a "State of the Industry" panel talking about the future of residential AV. Expectations are good, but is this a matter of rose-tinted goggles or an actual positive outlook for the space? Why Cybersecurity compliance matters for smart home integrations. What needs to happen to secure the network as more systems go online. HARMAN finalizes their acquisition of Soun...

We now return to your regularly scheduled residential news program. CEDIA Expo numbers are out, with 14,000 registered attendees for 2025. Since both of our guests went to the show, we ask them about their experiences and the general vibes for the industry. Speaking of the show, Crestron showed off some innovative new solutions at their booth. What integrators should be looking for in their next p...

Normally, ResiWeek is all about bringing you the latest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We've been doing that with a panel of experts for a decade. This is in fact, the 500th episode of the show. So in lieu of that, we're taking the time to look back at how the industry has evolved at the expense of our dear host Matt Scott. The video version of this podcast can be fo...

We're back from Denver to bring you the latest news out of CEDIA Expo 2025. What innovative technology are we going to see integrators put into the home? It might be artificial intelligence, since Google is getting Gemini involved with Nest and other Home products. Where AI can benefit the smart home space. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Every week, we bring you the biggest s...

CEDIA Expo 2025 is nearly here, with lots of exciting content including HDMI 2.2. What does this next step mean for integrators? Is bigger always better? We're talking displays, of course. The race to cover a wall in a screen seems to ramp up yearly, but what's the difference to the consumer? Global Wave Integration has announced a launch of a wellness monitoring app for smart home control. Why ou...

The climate of custom integration is changing within the modern luxury home space. At least according to Jason McGraw, though being part of CEDIA he might have an outstanding opinion. We discuss the evolving role of integrators in a home that's smarter every day. Qualcomm says Wi-Fi 8 could be coming in 2028. What happened to 7? Discussing the power of the network when it comes to the smart home....

CEDIA discusses a refined education experience for the upcoming CEDIA Expo and other features for the industry. What can we expect for a shift like this? Resideo is splitting ADI into separate companies. What this move means for the home security space and integrators working with these systems. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Every week we bring you the latest news and storie...

Epson has announced an addition to their professional projector lineup, and a new partnership with Bose. Do these moves make a bigger wedge in the middle market space between budgets? Friend of the show Katye McGregor-Bennett writes about guiding your customers in a project. The importance of educating clients for the solutions and prioritizing teaching over selling. The video version of this podc...

Mergers and acquisitions continue to reshape the AV industry, but what does it really mean for integrators? With consolidation on the rise, how are these changes impacting product offerings, innovation, and competition? This week, we discussed the effects of these market shifts and the rise of generative AI in design processes, including its potential and current limitations. Every week, we break...

Wellness was on everyone's mind back when we were cooped up in our houses. Past the pandemic, what's the state of AV wellness solutions in the home? A bungled vacation situation can turn into a learning experience for customer support. How we can help our customers in the blurst of times. CEDIA Expo is coming up, and has over 50 new exhibitors for the show. What integrators should look out for in...

CEDIA Expo (and Commercial Integrator Expo) Return to Denver in September! Why integrators should mark their calendars and maybe even dip their toes into the CiX side of things. Ikea is working with Matter for their smart home solution offerings. Where the value of professional installers lie with connected smart home appliances. D-Tools has a whole lot of data about (profoundly plosive) proactive...

Smart TVs might finally start earning their namesake, but that doesn't mean they're easy to use. Can we guide the customer, or can we just go back to the old days of 'dumb' TVs? CEDIA launches a consumer-facing campaign to highlight our industry. The simple question is... Is it enough? How to showcase what we do and the value of it to the public eye. The video version of this podcast can be found...

Streaming is officially more popular than traditional media avenues. What this means for integrators installing the solutions to get these services. HDMI 2.2 has been released by the HDMI forum. Are we still on the HDMI train, or is GPMI the next big thing? Canada orders China-based Hikvision to shudder Canadian operations. What this means for the industry at large. The video version of this podca...