The Integration Conversation

In this episode, Imogen Dent is joined by interior design writer and author Kate Watson-Smyth and Pip Evans with NV Integration to explore the relationship between design and technology and why collaboration between designers and integrators is essential for creating better homes. From hidden speakers and circadian lighting to common misconceptions about smart homes, the conversation unpacks how t...

Recorded live at CEDIA's California Tech + Busines Summit, this episode dives headfirst into the rapidly evolving world of high-end display technology and what it means for integrators looking to stay ahead of the curve. Experts from Samsung, Sony, LG, and Barco come together to unpack the real differences between OLED, MicroLED, Micro RGB, projection, and direct-view LED — and explain how each te...

What happens when great design meets rapidly evolving technology? In this episode, Rina Patel of Vastu Interiors and Josh Harvey of Barton Automation sit down to unpack the real relationship between designers and integrators and why collaboration is no longer optional. From future-proofing homes to navigating fast-moving tech trends, they explore how to create spaces that are both timeless and tec...

In the relaunch of CEDIA's Podcast, The Integration Conversation , Daryl Friedman sits down with CEDIA Chairperson Amanda Wildman to talk advocacy, leadership, and what it really takes to grow the integration industry. From hands-on beginnings in the field to shaping conversations on Capitol Hill, Amanda shares how advocacy goes far beyond policy by impacting workforce development, design-build re...

This episode of The CEDIA Podcast is sponsored by DALI. Jeff Hayward speaks with Alex Foxon and Michael Munch from DALI, a renowned loudspeaker manufacturer with over four decades of history. Alex shares the origin story of DALI, detailing how founder Peter Lyngdorf's vision transformed from a small Hi-Fi retail company in Denmark to a globally recognized brand. The conversation highlights key mil...

This episode of the CEDIA Podcast is sponsored by Marvin. In this conversation, Mitch Klein, CEDIA's VP of Business Development, and Jim Flaherty, Director of the Modern Business Team at Marvin, discusses the company's foray into the connected home market, focusing on smart windows and their integration into home automation systems. He emphasizes the importance of partnerships with integrators and...

In this episode of the CEDIA Podcast, host Walt Zerbe, Senior Director of Technology and Standards, leads a discussion on the latest trends from the ISC show. Michael Heiss, an industry consultant, shares insights on the integration of commercial and residential technology. Pete Trauth from Nirvana Home Entertainment introduces "Seco," a product featuring molded plastic squares that display low-re...

In this podcast episode recorded at ISE 2025 in Barcelona, host Walt Zerbe and a diverse panel of experts discuss the latest trends in audio technology and smart home integration. They explore the convergence of software and hardware, the role of AI in enhancing user experiences, and the ethical implications of data collection. We emphasize the importance of standards for interoperability, the imp...

In this podcast episode, host Walt Zerbe and guests Rich Green, Ben Goff, and Tom Dellicompagni share their experiences from the 2025 ISC show in Barcelona, Spain. They discuss the importance of staying open to new ideas and products, highlighting innovations like micro-LED panels and the Accendo Square Woofer. The conversation also covers the potential of AI and robotics in the industry, with Ric...

In this episode of the CEDIA Podcast, host Walt Zerbe, senior director of technology and standards, explores the latest advancements in video technology with guest Michael Heiss, also known as "Captain Video." They discuss key topics from CES, including HDMI 2.2 and the Lip Latency Indication Protocol (LIP). Michael explains the significant improvements in HDMI 2.2, such as increased bandwidth for...

In this podcast episode, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Directror of Technology and Standards and host of he CEDIA Podcats talks with Jim Hunter, and Rich Birra discussing their experiences at CES, focusing on the evolution of smart home technology, AI, and the impact of new innovations. Jim, attending his 29th CES, notes a decline in attendance and quieter atmosphere compared to previous years. Rich highlights...

In this episode of the CEDIA Podcast, hosted by Walt Zerbe, Senior Director of Technology and Standards, the speakers share their experiences from the CES show in Las Vegas. They discuss cutting-edge innovations such as invisible speakers using MEMS technology, a customizable smart water system called Viomi, and the Mudra Band, a neural wristband for gesture control. The conversation also explores...

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Mitch Klein, VP of Business Strategy at CEDIA, Rich Green, owner of Rich Green Design, and Gordon Van Zuiden, Daisy branch partner in Silicon Valley and a Daisy ambassador where we talk about what we saw and experienced during the first day of the 2025 CES show.  SPOILER ALERT:  T...

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Andy Bull, Director of Design at Lighting Audio Video Projects, David Warfel, Founding Designer from Light Can Help You, and Gordon Petrie, Co-Founder of Eclipse Lighting Design about lighting trends, tips, new products, and a host of other things.  Be sure to check out, " Let's T...

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Rob Sutherland of Inspired Dwelling, Eddie Shapiro of SmartTouch USA, Wendy Griffiths, Jon Rehwaldt and Paul Dolence of CEDIA about the new tiered memberships that CEDIA is rolling out and the Learning Management System (LMS) CEDIA is about to deploy called, "CEDIA Online Learni...

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Dr. Hailey Daly of Wired by MJD, Shannon Marsh of eQ Technologies Pty Ltd, and Steve Thomas of GEOHAVEN about ethical technology design within our industry.  We talk about accepting ULA's on our customers behalf, agreeing to data collection on devices and a whole plethora of rel...

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Jake Fuller, owner of Automated Audio Visual, Brendon Reid, Managing Director of Automation Associates, and Christian Lambros, General Manager of Len Wallis Audio Video about their experience at the 2024 CEDIA Tech Summit in Newcastle Australia.   Introduction to the Podcast (00...

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Darren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA, Trent Frazier, Assistant Director, Stakeholder Engagement Division, DHS/Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency otherwise known as CISA, Callum Wilson, with SafeShark, Michael George and Chris Boots with with AMJ ins...

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Darren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA, Michael Cogbill, Owner and Principle of Rev 2 Consulting, and Ken Erdmann, Director of Technical Education Programs at CEDIA about CEDIA's campaign to get a listing on the Standard Occupational Code (SOC) on the federal sta...

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with LaDonna Eriksen, Founding Partner at Construction Education Consortium, Andy Bull, Director of Design at Lighting Audio Video Projects, and Bruce Clark, Founding Lighting Sherpa with Kaleidolight Lighting Design about how light affects our bodies.  You won't believe how importan...

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Greg Schaller of Design Lab, Gonzalo Herrero of DyS Tech SRL, Devan Pascal of Light & Green, Michael Heiss, of M Heiss Design,  Jake Fuller of Automated Audio Video, and Rich Green of Rich Green Design about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Nathan Holmes of WhyReboot, Eddie Shapiro with SmartTouch USA, Roberto España of Aktiva, Sebastian Garza of Grupo Mai, Jon Stein of Restrepo Innovations, and Andy Bull of Lighting Audio Video Projects about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Eddie Shapiro of Smart Touch USA, Matt Manalis of eXpirence ONE & Livigy, Dwaine Ambrose of Guardian Protection Services, Andy Bull of Lighting Audio Video Projects, John Stein of Restrepo Innovations, Rich Green of Rich Green Designs, and Pete Trauth of Nirvana Entertainment ab...

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Barry Sheldrick, Director of Sales and DbM at Meridian, about the company's history (which I bet you'll learn things you didn't know about Meridian), products, and technology. We also touch on what you'll see at the 2024 CEDIA Expo at their booth (C1305), which, among other prod...

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica, Roddy Abbot of Cinema Build Systems and Nic Black of Sigma Design Company about the conundrum between all of the other design trades and home owner wishes and how they would negatively affect the function of the room.  There's a great discussion...