Oh, no. Current topics! Yes, we have to talk about tariffs and their impact on tech industries like AV. Is it the time to overreact? Reminding everyone that we recorded this on Monday. ISE 2025 is ongoing! But how important is an international trade show to the residential space? What integrators might be looking for from the show. 8 smart home trends to watch out for in multiroom audio.

Every week, we find the biggest news stories for the residential space and the impact they will have on our space. We discuss these topics with a panel of industry experts. This week we are joined by Mark Feinberg from Home Theater Advisors and Todd Anthony Puma from The Source Home Theater.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Mark Feinberg – Home Theater Advisors
• Todd Anthony Puma – The Source Home Theater

Links to sources:

• The Verge – Tariff effects on tech
• CE Pro – ISE 2025 coverage
• Hidden Wires – Multiroom Audio trends

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Sony is discontinuing (blank) blu-ray discs! It's the end of the world for physical media... Probably not. What is going strong is Lightapalooza, and we break down the biggest innovations for lighting in the residential space. WiSA is leading the charge in wireless audio, and what they've got in store for CEDIA Expo in the coming year.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications
• Patrick Norton – CTI

Links to sources:

• What Hi-Fi? – Sony discontinuing blank blu-rays
• CE Pro – Lightapalooza 2025 Recap
• Residential Tech Today – WiSA for CEDIA Expo 2025

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Voice control grows ever more advanced with AI and integrated systems, but what's the balance between comfort and discretion? Looking at the evolution of voice assistants in the smart home space. Lightapalooza 2025 is here, showing the spectacle of lighting for residential. What other verticals could garner their own '-palooza' style event. Integrated Systems Europe is almost upon us. Though it's primarily a commercial show, what should integators be on the lookout for in Barcelona?

Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential space and discuss what integrators need to know about our industry. Our expert panel this week is helmed by Bob Archer of CE Pro and Brandon White from Vanco.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Bob Archer – CE Pro
• Brandon White – Vanco

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Smart Home Voice Control
• Residential Tech Today – Lightapalooza 2025 Highlights
• Residential Systems – Integrated Systems Europe 2025 for Residential

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Sonos CEO, Patrick Spence is stepping down after a troublesome app launch. What does this mean for the company moving forward? Nice has thrown their hat into the voice assistant ring with Mylo at CES. What sets it apart from their competitors? Speaking of CES, we talk about what most interested us from the show and what technology we might actually get our hands on in the coming year.

Every week we look at the biggest stories coming from the residential side of the AV industry and talk about their impact with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Ian Bryant from IES Communications and Jeremy Glowacki of Projector Central.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central
• Ian Bryant – IES Communications

Links to sources:

• The Verge – Sonos CEO Stepping Down
• Residential Systems – Nice Introduces Voice Assistant
• Residential Tech Today – CES 2025 Coverage

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Apple is rumored to have a smart lock in the works. Is this the next step in their take on the smart home space, or is it too little too late? How smart solutions are being utilized to maximize utility in small spaces. And Henry Clifford writes about curiosity and its use in catching interest for customers.

Every week we look at what integrators need to know about the residential industry around them. We gather the biggest news and discuss it with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Scotty Allen from Josh.ai and Jason Knott from D-Tools.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jason Knott – D-Tools
• Scotty Allen – Josh.ai

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Apple's Smart Doorbell Might Be In Production
• Residential Tech Today – Maximizing Small Spaces Through AV
• Residential Systems – Utilizing Curiosity For Your Business

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Welcome to the new year! We had our reminiscing last week about 2024. This time we do a little bit of looking back at what shaped our industry for the year, but also discuss what might be in store for 2025 for the residential space. Joining us this week is Katye McGregor-Bennett from KMB Communications and Mark Feinberg from Home Theater Advisors.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications
• Mark Feinberg – Home Theater Advisors

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We've had quite the interesting year in the residential space. 2024 has been full of news and stories surrounding the AV industry, and we are here to recap everything that happened. Yes, it's a clip show. But full of the things to consider as we head into the new year!

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Eric Smith – OliverIQ
• Jeremy Glowacki – Residential Tech Today
• Joe Whitaker – Origin Acoustics
• Seth Johnson – BlackWire Designs
• Bryan Koutsky – OliverIQ
• Jason Knott – D-Tools
• Mark Feinberg – Home Theater Advisors
• Todd Anthony Puma – Source Home Theater

Links to sources:

• ResiWeek 416 – Layoffs In The Tech Industry
• ResiWeek 420 – AT&T Outage Across Nation
• ResiWeek 427 – Resideo To Acquires Snap One
• ResiWeek 432 – Dissatisfaction With Sonos Update

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Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Gary Usher – Powerhouse Alliance
• John Henkel – NETGEAR AV
• Rachel Bradshaw – Caster Communications

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Samsung Leads in Smart TV Market
• Residential Tech Today – Daisy Acquires Integrator Hermary's 
• Residential System – 8K Association Certification for Projectors

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As the year closes, we look at the companies within the residential space to watch out for. What's coming up in AV for 2025? Looking at what determines a 'VIP' client, and if that deserves different attention than other customers. CEDIA launches the aptly named CEDIA Foundation to shape the future of the smart home space. What can associations like this do to help our industry thrive?

Every week we look at the biggest stories surrounding the AV industry and gather experts in the residential space to talk about what integrators need to know. Joining us this week is Avi Rosenthal from Bluesalve, Michael Libman from DMF Lighting and Arlen Schweiger from CE Pro.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Avi Rosenthal – Bluesalve
• Arlen Schweiger – CE Pro
• Michael Libman – DMF Lighting

Links to sources:

• Residential Systems – Companies to Watch In 2025
• Residential Systems – What's A VIP Customer?
• CE Pro – CEDIA establishes CEDIA Foundation
• Twitter – Tweet by Patrick Bet-David

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What does a "content agnostic" smart TV look like? We delve into the design of interfaces for displays. We also look at CEDIA's online education offerings and what integrators should be looking at to enhance their knowledge in the field. DirecTV pulls away from their proposed acquisition of Dish. What the future of dish and other services might look like moving forward.

Every week, we find the biggest news and stories for the residential AV space and discuss how they impact integrators with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Jeremy Glowacki from Residential Tech Today and Patrick Norton of CTI.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jeremy Glowacki – Residential Tech Today
• Patrick Norton – CTI

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Trade Desk plans "Content Agnostic" Smart TV
• Residenital Tech Today – CEDIA's Online Education Courses
• CE Pro – DirecTV cancels Acquisition of Dish

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The McIntosh group has been sold to Bose. What does this mean for the luxury audio space? Speaking of audio, we look at the lessons learned from the supply chain shortages and what integrators need to know. Apple might have a new Smart TV on the way... Stop us if you've heard that one. Is this a case of the company who cried display or is there something substantial on the horizon?

Every week we find the latest news and information for the residential AV space. We discuss the topics integrators need to know with a panel of experts in the industry. Joining us this week is Jason Knott from D-Tools and Dave Pedigo from Trinnov Audio.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Dave Pedigo – Trinnov
• Jason Knott – D-Tools

Links to sources:

• Residential Systems – McIntosh Sold To Bose Corporation
• CE Pro – Learning from Supply Chain Shortages
• CE Pro – Apple Smart TV Might Be Coming

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