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Smart home projects rarely stay still. A client says “no” to shading, cameras, or gate control… and six months later, they want everything. From the @CEDIA_EMEA Tech and Business Summit floor, we chat with Stuart Goacher from @Nice_ELAN to talk about building home automation systems that don’t paint integrators or homeowners into a corner. If you care about reliability, clean installs, and a platform that can scale, this conversation gets straight to the point.

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#SmartHome #HomeAutomation #CustomInstall #SystemsIntegration #AVIntegration #ResidentialAV #SmartLiving #ConnectedHome #HomeSecurity #LightingControl #GateAutomation #IntegratorLife #CEDIA #SmartHomeTechnology #Retrofit

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A huge thank you to the team at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour for hosting the Inside CI team for an exclusive preview of this year's WOW!House.

After my involvement with media creation for Durgesh Sinh of Nucleus at last year's exhibit, I was curious about how they could top it this year, and they certainly did. The exhibit showcases how all the brands have excelled this year, with Nucleus's team elevating the experience to new heights.

The Nucleus & Russell Sage Studio Immersive Room, "The Momentarium," features L-Acoustics & Crestron Electronics, along with contributions from John Cullen Lighting and others, and is truly impressive. The dynamic screens that adapt to the displayed content add an exceptional touch, and the immersive audio is 👌🏻

We will be returning throughout the show to provide more coverage, so follow Inside CI across our platforms to stay updated.

We would also very much recommend visiting the exhibit yourself, and you can register for tickets here - https://t.co/PS3LIlwtuo

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ASCENDO SUBWOOFER AMP BRINGS BOTH BRUTE FORCE AND REFINEMENT TO HOME CINEMAS

ASCENDO has launched a new high-power DSP amplifier aimed at residential cinema projects that demand the kind of low-frequency control more commonly associated with professional live sound environments.

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#Ascendo #PrivateCinema #HomeCinema #CustomInstall #ResidentialAV #AVIntegration #ImmersiveAudio #DolbyAtmos #DSP #Subwoofer #CinemaAudio #HomeTheater

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🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚨

The fastest way to learn what’s changing in custom install is to listen to what integrators and manufacturers are actually solving on the show floor. From the @CEDIA_EMEA Tech Business Summit, we bring you short, practical conversations packed with real install takeaways: what’s new, what’s working, and what to keep in the van so you can fix problems without turning a job into a science project.

Featured In this episode - @awe_europe | @JanusTechnology | @Blustream_HDBT | @GalloAcoustics | @Aquavision_tv | @Nice_ELAN | @KEFAudio

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Watch the full interview here - https://t.co/hOI7YDXj6u

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#CEDIA #CustomInstall #AVIntegration #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #ResidentialAV #ProAV #MultiroomAudio #IntegratorLife #TechnologyTrends

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You can tell when a product is designed by people who’ve actually watched an installer wrestle with placement, cabling, weatherproofing, and control system handoffs. From the @CEDIA_EMEA Tech Business Summit in Edinburgh, we chat with Ron from @KEFAudio to get a clear look at what’s changing inside KEF Custom Install for 2026 and why it matters to integrators, specifiers, and anyone building high-performance home audio.

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#KEF #CustomInstallation #SystemsIntegration #IntegratorLife #ResidentialAV #OutdoorAudio #CEDIA #AVIndustry

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TRINNOV ANNOUNCES TECHNICAL SERVICES APPOINTMENT TO EMEA CI SALES TEAM

@TrinnovAudio has expanded its EMEA team with the appointment of Ian Mulry as Residential Sales & Technical Specialist, a move aimed at strengthening technical support for custom installation partners across the region.

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#TrinnovAudio #CustomInstallation #SmartHome #HomeCinema #ResidentialAV #AVIndustry #EMEA #IndustryNews

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Happy Monday, all. Start your week by catching up on the latest industry news with the Inside CI newsletter.

This issue features stories from @Sony | @RakoControls | @Simaudio | @CEDIA | @Roku

So secure the cup and catch up on the latest news from Inside the Custom Installation Industry.
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CEDIA TO SPONSOR WOW!HOUSE 2026 DESIGN SHOWCASE

@CEDIA is the official technology sponsor of WOW!house 2026, the annual showhouse presented by Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, which takes place in London, June 2 - July 2.

Now in its fifth year, WOW!house 2026 brings together world-class interior designers and leading international brands to create spectacular rooms and outdoor spaces.

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#TechNews #BreakingNews #interiordesign #wowhouse

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SONY BRAVIA 9 II AND BRAVIA 7 II USHER IN TRUE RGB TV ERA

@Sony has expanded its ‘Cinema is Coming Home’ strategy with the launch of its first True RGB televisions, the flagship BRAVIA 9 II and the more accessible BRAVIA 7 II.

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One small change can make an entire home AV rack feel simpler: fewer boxes, fewer power supplies, fewer points of failure. That’s the thread we pull on while chatting with Aiden Jones of @Blustream_HDBT at the @CEDIA_EMEA Tech Business Summit, where they’re showcasing the residential AV distribution gear integrators rely on when a system needs to be flexible, reliable, and easy to support.

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@Simaudio brand Moon has expanded its Compass Collection with two new high-performance stereo components: the 461 power amplifier and the 491 network player preamplifier.

Distributed by Renaissance Audio, the new products are designed to operate either as a complementary pairing or as part of larger high-end audio systems. Both models incorporate technologies derived from Moon’s flagship product development programme and are handcrafted in Canada.

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#technews #breakingnews #moon #hifi #audio

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@RakoControls is using WOW!house 2026 to demonstrate how intelligent lighting can shape the atmosphere and functionality of luxury interiors without intruding on the design itself.

The British lighting control specialist has partnered with interior designer Sara Cosgrove and design studio Albion Nord to deliver integrated lighting control across two signature spaces within this year’s showhouse event at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour.

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#technews #breakingnews #rako #wowhouse #lighting

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A Hands-On Walkthrough of Gallo Acoustics And Aquavision’s Latest Launches

A great AV product doesn’t just sound or look good. It also needs to be easy to specify, easy to quote, and flexible enough to fit real rooms. From the show floor at the @CEDIA_EMEA Tech and Business Summit, we chat with Colin Urie about what @GalloAcoustics and @Aquavision_tv are launching right now, plus what’s coming next for integrators and designers.

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AWE Shares The Installer-Ready Products Worth Stocking

You can feel it when a product is built for real installs, not just a spec sheet. From the show floor at the @CEDIA_EMEA Tech and Business Summit, we chat with James from @awe_europe and get practical about what’s new, what’s actually useful, and what belongs in an integrator’s toolkit right now. If you care about fewer call-backs, cleaner racks, and systems that behave after you leave the job, this conversation is for you.

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Smart Meters Are Lying to You. Here's What Actually Works.

Your home can’t save energy you can’t see, and most “smart” meters still leave you guessing. From the @CEDIA_EMEA Tech and Business Summit floor, we talk with Richard Caton from @JanusTechnology to get specific about what’s new in smart home integration and why it matters for real installs, not just demos. We start with HVAC, where new integrations support luxury and fully supported virtual thermostats, helping to bring down system costs while maintaining tight control across key rooms, AC, and underfloor heating.

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Happy Monday, all. Start your week by catching up on the latest industry news with the Inside CI newsletter.

This issue features stories from @Roku - @bluesoundhifi - @wharfedalehifi - NAD - @CEDIA as well as articles from @DenonUK - DirectlyAV - Cinema Luxe

So secure the cup and catch up on the latest news from Inside the Custom Installation Industry.

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SAMSUNG TV & AUDIO LINE-UP 2026: EVERY MODEL, EVERY SCREEN SIZE

@Samsung has confirmed its full 2026 TV lineup, spanning premium models such as Micro RGB, OLED and Neo QLED, as well as mainstream Mini LED and UHD TVs. In its 20th year as the world’s No. 1 TV brand, the brand is expanding AI-powered features across more models, bringing smarter picture, sound and personalised viewing experiences to more consumers worldwide.

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#technews #breakingnews #samsung

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@bluesoundhifi the hi-res multi-room audio brand, has confirmed that the latest generation of its Powernode (N331) wireless streaming amplifier now supports Dirac Live. Through this update, listeners can analyse their room’s acoustic properties and optimise speaker performance for a more accurate and balanced listening experience.

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#technews #breakingnews #bluesound #multiroom #dirac