Last week was InfoComm, one of the largest trade shows for the AV industry. While it definitely tilts towards the commercial side of things, it's still an important event for the AV community and seeing the latest innovations in technology.

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The problem is... Matt didn't go. We're not even sure where he is this week. So in his stead we have Tim Albright, founder of AVNation and newest addition to the Higher Ed AV hall of fame talking with our panel of Rich Fregosa from Fregosa Design and Jason Griffing from OneVision Resources. We talk about the trade show experience and what integrators need to know about events like this whether they're attending or just looking in from the outside.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Rich Fregosa – Fregosa Design
• Jason Griffing – OneVision Resources

Links to sources:

• AVNation – InfoComm 2025

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A new botnet threat may hit smart home networks. What integrators need to know to keep their clients safe. CEDIA has been proactive in legislation and awareness of the space. Is this bill a win for the industry? Friend of the show Katye McGregor-Bennett talks about making decisions easy for your clients. How integrators can simplify the path, not the products. NETGEAR acquires cybersecurity platform Exium. What this means for networks and how it ties into our first story about security.

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ResiWeek is dedicated to bringing you the latest news and stories for the residential space. Even in the midst of one of the biggest trade shows for AV, InfoComm! Even so we are joined by Dave Pedigo from Trinnov to discuss these topics and how they matter to integrators in the industry.

Host: Matt Scott

• Guests:Dave Pedigo – Trinnov Audio
• Links to sources:CE Pro – BADBOX 2.0 Potential Threat
• Residential Tech Today – CEDIA workforce legislation
• Residential Systems – Make Decisions Easy For Your Clients
• CE Pro – NETGEAR acquires Exium

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CEDIA Expo will have pickleball! Is this just a fun plug or a way for our editor to have revenge on Matt? Could be both. AV Pro Global acquires RTI Control. What this means for the industry at large. Google's Gemini could be coming to smart home functions. Will AI be the next voice control? And by that, we mean 'will it get overused and lose a lot of money?' The value of social media and how to leverage it for your company.

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Every week we find the most important topics for the residential AV space and discuss them with a panel of experts. On this episode we are joined by Jeremy Glowacki from Projector Central and Mitchell Klein of CEDIA.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central
• Mitchell Klein – CEDIA

Links to sources:

• Residential System – Pickleball Returns to CEDIA Expo
• Residential Tech Today – AVPro Global Acquires RTI Control
• CE Pro – Google's Gemini for Automation
• CE Pro – Leveraging Social Media for Integrators

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We finally have a week without a specifically T-related story! Sonance acquires Blaze Audio. What this audio expansion means for integrators. Henry Clifford writes about the art of getting a no. Specifically, working your business transactions to be yes or no oriented. Inducting some social engineering techniques into your business strategy. Generac has a smart thermostat that integrates with generators. Looking at the line of interoperability in the home.

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Every week we round up the latest news for the residential space and what integrators need to know. We discuss these topics with a roundtable of experts in or adjacent to the field. Joining us this week is Alex Capecelatro from Josh.ai, Jason Knott of D-Tools and Patrick Norton from CTI.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Alex Capecelatro – Josh.ai
• Jason Knott – D-Tools
• Patrick Norton – CTI

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Sonance Acquires Blaze Audio
• Residential Systems – Getting To A No
• CE Pro – Generac Thermostat Integrates with Generators

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Lyngdorf's new amplifier has a touchscreen interface. Is an all-digital screen a selling point or a detriment? Panasonic is cutting its global workforce by 10,000 people. What this means for our industry. LG integrates with Kardome to introduce spatial hearing AI into their devices. How spatial audio's applications in the commercial space is making its way into the home.

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Every week we bring you the latest news and information for the residential space. We break down these stories with a panel of experts to find out what integrators need to know surrounding AV. This week have Avi Rosenthal of BlueConnect Partners all to ourselves as we dive into some interesting topics and their effects on the industry.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Avi Rosenthal – BlueConnect Partners

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 Amplifier
• CE Pro – Panasonic to cut 10,000 jobs
• Residential Systems – LG Partners with Kardome for spatial audio AI

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Harman acquires some serious audio companies like Bowers & Wilkins, Denon and more. What this means for the CI channel moving forward. Artificial Intelligence is becoming less sci-fi and more spam filter. How can you use it properly to help your business rather than alienate customers? And of course... Tariffs. Talking about the issue of semiconductors and trying to roll with the ever-changing world.

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Every week we bring you the biggest news and stories for the residential AV space. We take these stories and discuss them with a panel of experts to figure out what you need to know about the industry. Joining us this week is Joe Whitaker from Origin Acoustics and Ian Bryant from IES Communications.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Ian Bryant – IES Communications
• Joe Whitaker – Origin Acoustics

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz sold to Harman
• Residential Systems – Trying Not To Overuse AI
• CE Pro – Tariff Issues & Semiconductors

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Google is ending support for Gen 1 & 2 Nest thermostats. How to help clients when a product gets sunset. OneVision launches a conversation support tool for their ProVision software. How remote support for your customers can in turn support your business. Of course, can't go an episode without talking about tariffs. Jetbuilt adds Tariff price alerts to their project management tools. How integrators can work with the industry to maintain business in spite of outside forces.

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Every week, we look at the latest news and stories for the residential AV space. We pick out what integrators need to know and discuss these topics with a panels of experts in the channel. This week we are joined by Mark Feinberg from Home Theater Advisors and Todd Anthony Puma of The Source Home Theater.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

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

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Google Sunsetting Gen 1 + 2 Nests
• Residential Systems – OneVisions Support Tool for ProVision
• CE Pro – Jetbuilt Adds Tariff Alert for Project Management Tools

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Looking at the value of smart homes in the housing market. Does smart home technology make a difference to homebuyers? We can't go a single week without some kind of tariff mention, and this time it's about the remodeling space. The National Association for the Remodeling Industry reported numbers for potential opportunities in the space. But considering their name and research, is it wishful thinking? How the remodeling market applies to the custom installation space.

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Every week we find the biggest news and stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts so that integrators know what's going on in their field. Joining us this week is Rich Fregosa of Fregosa Design and Jeremy Glowacki of Projector Central.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Jeremy Glowacki – Projector Central
• Rich Fregosa – Fregosa Design

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Valuing Smart Homes
• Residential Tech Today – Home Remodeling Market Research

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