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SEPTEMBER 2026 DAY ONE EDITION

The Official Show Daily from the Editors of Residential Systems and TWICE

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SEPTEMBER 2026 DAY ONE EDITION

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Colorado Welcomes CEDIA Expo 2026 Dear Guests, On behalf of the State of Colorado, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome the residential systems integration industry to the Mile High City for another year of connection-building, innovation, and insightful dialogue at the CEDIA Expo. This year, industry professionals from across the country will come together in Denver for three days of excellence, and our State is eager to welcome everyone back. This year’s expo features an expanding list of exhibitors showcasing groundbreaking innovations. From home theater technology to motion-sensor lighting, there are opportunities for every attendee. Colorado remains a premier technology hub, and we are proud that industry-wide conversations are being shaped by innovations developed right here in Denver. Notably, local manufacturer Josh.ai continues to lead the way in artificial intelligence innovation and will be exhibiting at the show. I am thrilled to welcome attendees from across the country for a week of inspiration, collaboration, and education at CEDIA Expo. I hope you enjoy our beautiful scenery, amazing restaurants, and the hospitality our community offers. You have my best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable experience. Sincerely, Jared Polis, Governor, State of Colorado

Greetings, On behalf of the City and County of Denver, I’m honored to welcome attendees from across the country to the 2026 CEDIA Expo. We are proud to once again host this premier event in our vibrant city, a perfect hub for the technology community. With the ever-evolving tech scene being fostered here in Denver, this show is a natural fit. Not only is our local technology community thriving, but we also offer an endless array of world-class restaurants, cultural activities, and unique experiences for attendees traveling from across the country. This year’s expo will feature many leading manufacturers in the residential industry of all sizes, both local and national. At CEDIA Expo 2026, technology professionals can explore and network with hundreds of technology brands—including those familiar to CEDIA Expo and new-to-show. I hope this year’s expo gives each attendee opportunities to explore what’s new across the industry; from new immersive technology and demonstrations to learning and networking events. While you’re here, I invite you to enjoy everything the Mile High City has to offer during your stay. From the breathtaking beauty of the Rocky Mountains to energetic and inspiring shows steps away at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, we hope you find opportunities for enrichment and adventure around every turn. We look forward to witnessing the great connections, conversations, and innovations that will emerge at CEDIA Expo 2026. Welcome back to Denver! Best wishes for a successful and memorable event. Sincerely, Mike Johnston, Mayor

CEDIA 2026 Q&A: So Much to Experience By Mark J. Pescatore More than 65 first-time exhibitors join more than 300 exhibiting brands on the show floor, but that’s just a taste of what’s at this year’s CEDIA Expo. Jason McGraw, group VP and show director of CEDIA Expo, provides some insights about this year’s show, the industry in general, and plans for moving the show in 2027 and beyond. After four years, we’re saying goodbye to Denver, at least for now. Why the decision to move cities? JASON MCGRAW: We’ve had four great years here, and the city has really embraced our industry and community. That said, part of our long-term strategy is to move the event to different major convention destinations, and in 2027 we’ll head to Las Vegas. We currently have dates in Orlando and Las Vegas, and we’ll plan a return to Denver in the future as well. Ultimately, rotating the show geographically benefits our whole community—moving the event around makes it more accessible to different parts of the industry over time.

What’s new at CEDIA Expo this year? JMG: AI is one of the biggest topics of conversation across the industry, and attendees will see that reflected in several new experiences, including the IMCCA AI Lab at Booth 1132. This hands-on, interactive area lets attendees sit down with experts and try out different AI tools firsthand at various stations. We’ve already received hundreds of new product submissions ahead of the show, including new offerings from ADI, AVPro, Crestron, Josh.ai, Lutron, Origin Acoustics, Paradigm, Savant, Sony, and URC, who have been teasing major unveils online ahead of the show. For most attendees who don’t make it to other trade shows, CEDIA Expo is their first chance to see these products in person, which is really at the heart of why industry pros come to the show: new products, education, and networking. How healthy is the residential market, and why is CEDIA Expo an important show for residential tech professionals? JMG: The residential technology market remains

healthy, and the opportunities for integrators keep expanding well beyond traditional AV. Historically, the core of the show centered on audio, video, and home theater, and in recent years, lighting has become a bigger part of Jason McGraw what integrators install. Now that ecosystem has grown to include energy storage and management, security, outdoor living, wellness, sustainability, AI, and robotics—all systems that need to be talking to each other throughout the home. That expansion represents a real growth opportunity for the industry. That growth is also why CEDIA Expo brings together manufacturers, integrators, architects, designers, builders, distributors, and industry leaders under one roof. It’s where professionals come to learn what’s next, strengthen relationships, compare solutions, and find new business opportunities.

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VIP Experience Awaits CEDIA Members at Expo BOOTH 2532 CEDIA members don’t just receive free tickets to CEDIA Expo 2026 and discounts on booth space. They also unlock exclusive experiences all week long. Starting each morning, CEDIA members can enjoy complimentary coffee and bagels from 8:3010 a.m. before heading to the show floor by visiting the CEDIA Breakfast Club on the main floor near registration. Looking to sharpen your skills? Members receive discounts on CEDIA’s Education Conference and globally accredited certification exams, making CEDIA Expo the perfect place to invest in your professional growth. Throughout the show, the CEDIA booth is your home base. Stop by Booth 2532 to catch up with the CEDIA team, recharge in comfortable workspaces, enjoy complimentary refreshments, snag fun giveaways, and test your luck at the CEDIA claw machine.

When the show floor closes, the networking continues. The entire CEDIA community is invited to connect with their industry peers and the CEDIA team at a special Connection Hour on Sept. 2 at 4 p.m. at the CEDIA booth. Not a member yet? Join today and make the most of CEDIA Expo with exclusive savings, members-only experiences, and year-round benefits to support your career. Visit cedia.org/join to learn more or stop by the CEDIA booth to connect with the membership team.

SONOS, BOOTH 2507 At CEDIA Expo, Sonos’s systems approach takes another step forward with Amp Multi, a professional grade multizone streaming amplifier engineered to distribute premium audio across multiple spaces in a home or light commercial environment. Amp Multi delivers eight amplified 125-watt outputs configurable across up to four independent zones, giving integrators the flexibility to design systems around how clients actually use a space while allowing for seamless future expansion. Each output can power up to three Sonos architectural speakers, making it easy to create immersive audio throughout large residences and commercial environments without unnecessary complexity.

EXECUTIVE INSIGHT

Crestron Launches Configure Pro By Anthony Savona BOOTH 2000 You may notice something is different about Crestron’s booth this year: Instead of focusing solely on traditional product rollouts, the company is placing its new configuration platform center stage. Michael Short, VP, marketing operations and residential for Crestron, discusses what is in store for attendees. What’s Creston’s theme at CEDIA Expo this year? MICHAEL SHORT: Our pure focus this year is on Configure Pro: Our new platform for setup configuration of Crestron Home. Configure Pro allows faster deployment, more flexibility, and the ability to deliver that client’s vision way easier than before. Every single space in the booth has that singular thread running through it. Now, the fun thing with that thread is we have lots of cool things going on wrapping around it that pull into that platform. Whether we’re talking about keypads, touchscreens, audio, or video, every element of what we’re showcasing focuses on the Configure Pro platform that has been built for the dealers.

Is Configure Pro in dealers’ hands yet? MS: Yes, it is fully launched. We put it out on beta at CEDIA Expo last year, and for the past 10 months we’ve been releasing new versions of the beta software through our early access program. We’ve been going back and forth with dealers on changes and then it went officially live in June. This Expo is the first time we’re showing the full capability of the platform. With that, we’re going through all our product lines and showing them what we’ve done to improve the flow and abilities for each of those areas. On our keypad wall, we brought out all our new keypads from last year—Cameo 2 and Horizon—to show how that configuration works within the platform. We are showing the top five things that you can do in Configure Pro to improve how you configure, find, engrave, and build those keypads out in the platform. Every station is going through that type of experience, really showcasing that simplicity, speed, and flexibility across the entire range.

From left: John Clancy, John Yohanna, Michael Short, and Giles Sutton Can you give us a brief taste of the new products coming soon? MS: Outside of Configure Pro, we do have a few announcements that we are showing as tech previews in our booth. We announced our 80 Series touch screens earlier this year, and they are making their debut at Expo with some new expansions coming to that lineup. We also have some new lighting products that will support faster deployments and the LED lighting era. What kind of training are you offering at this year’s show? MS: We have three sessions on Thursday, all about an introduction and overview of Configure Pro. Those will be offered at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in Room 102.

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EXECUTIVE INSIGHT

Just Video Walls Champions MicroLED By Anthony Savona BOOTH 3000 Video wall technology continues to gain momentum in the custom integration space, and Just Video Walls is continuing its mission of simplifying MicroLED for the residential market. Skyler Meek, chief marketing officer at Just Video Walls, discusses the company’s new product launches and the future of MicroLED technology in the industry. What are Just Video Walls’ goals at this year’s CEDIA Expo? SKYLER MEEK: It’s the same as what our origin story has been from day one. We started off as integrators getting into the MicroLED space for clients. We had an inaugural sports bar client that kept asking for video walls. By the third time they asked, we thought maybe we should get into this category. That process started in 2020 and was a total nightmare—the biggest headache of all time. We went down all the paths to figure out how to quote, spec, and install it. And nobody was there to help us, reassure us, or take to help de-risk the endeavor.

Through that process, we realized there is a whole segment of integrators on the residential side who don’t have the time or prowess to go do this. We saw a huge opportunity to help them get into this market because it’s coming. That was the mission from day one, and it’s still the mission. Last year you introduced five MicroLED solutions. What can people see this year? SM: We’ve slimmed down what we’re showing because we’ve focused our efforts. This year we have four walls on display across three main products. Lunar Phase: Shown in standard 16:9 and ultrawide aspect ratios. Absolute Black: Our top-tier flagship display. Outdoor Video Wall: Now on its third generation of refinements, located on the back side of our booth facing CinemaTech. We are also showing a specific pixel pitch display featuring 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, and 1.8mm options. We want to give dealers the proper way to pitch and sell. Pixel pitch shouldn’t be sold strictly based

Skyler Meek on viewing distance; image cohesion is also very important. You could stand 30 feet away beyond where pixels disappear, but the 0.9mm is still preferred for motion and color. What should dealers new to video walls take away from visiting your booth? SM: We estimate 70-80% of dealers still haven’t tried MicroLED. The revenue opportunity here rivals lighting and shading. We want dealers to know they don’t have to be scared. We don’t compete with integrators or sell direct. We provide 33-page engineering documents, industry-leading training, and design software that lets you generate a quote and customer proposal in five minutes without needing deep technical expertise upfront. We are here to bring certainty to the process.

Coastal Source, Lutron Bring Intelligent Lighting Outdoors

Somfy Demos Power of PoE Shading Technology

BOOTH 2117 Together, Coastal Source and Lutron are extending the intelligent lighting experience beyond the home’s walls, seamlessly connecting indoor lighting, automated shading, and outdoor illumination together as one unified system. Built specifically for exterior environments, VIA combines Coastal Source’s solid brass fixtures and Plug+Play low-voltage architecture with native Lutron Ketra and Rania intelligent lighting technology, delivering tunable white light, vibrant color, precision dimming, and intuitive scene control. At Destination Outdoors, located directly VIA, developed by Coastal Source and outside the Colorado Convention Center, Lutron, extends the intelligent lighting experience to outdoor environments. a thoughtfully designed living space transitions naturally into a beautifully illuminated outdoor landscape. Together, the experience demonstrates how Lutron’s intelligent lighting ecosystem now extends seamlessly beyond the walls of the home through VIA.

BOOTH 3215 As motorized shading becomes a foundational element of the connected home, Somfy is demonstrating why Power over Ethernet (PoE) is emerging as one of the industry’s Somfy’s PoE motor most important technologies. At CEDIA Expo 2026, the company’s dedicated PoE exhibit is showcasing key solutions from its extensive portfolio of PoE-enabled motors under the theme, “One Cable, One Ecosystem, One Seamless Experience.” Featured demonstrations include the Sonesse 30 PoE, which illustrates how a single CAT-5e or CAT-6 Ethernet cable delivers both power and data, simplifying installation and creating a scalable, IP-based shading infrastructure. Attendees will also learn how Somfy’s broader family of PoE-enabled motors provides flexible solutions for a wide range of residential shading applications. Featuring the proprietary built-in Somfy Synergy API, Somfy’s PoE ecosystem enables native integration with a growing number of PoE-enabled control platforms, giving integrators greater design flexibility while reducing installation complexity, accelerating commissioning, and supporting centralized management, remote diagnostics, and long-term system reliability.

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CEDIA Expo Session Offers Advice for Resimercial Work By Mark J. Pescatore Shawn Hansson, CEO and founder of Logic Integration, is presenting “Vertical Playbooks for Resimercial” at CEDIA Expo at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Part of the Education Conference, the 90-minute session is designed to provide guidance for residential integrators looking to crossover into light commercial integration. As the line between the markets continues to blur, he observed that while several manufacturers are developing more commercial products, many residential integrators are bringing residential products into commercial spaces. Though Hansson admitted they have limitations, there doesn’t seem to be a big problem when some residential control solutions find their way into restaurants and small conference rooms. However, when integrators install consumer-grade gear (such as streaming devices) as a lower-cost solution for high-end projects, residential integrators start to build a bad rap. The result is often thousands of dollars of high-end equipment patched together with lowquality extenders and connectivity infrastructure, a combination that becomes a “science project” that leaves engineers chasing demons in the system. “It is definitely not the way to go,” Hansson says. “A lot of them are not doing it right.” Hansson is not afraid to admit his company faltered when it initially began working in the commercial space in 2007. A poorly installed speaker project—without safety cables, among other issues—was a wake-up call for training. “It’s really about having the resources to do it right,” he advises.

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Skyworth Unveils C2 Canvas Art TV BOOTH 2923 Skyworth is bringing its most advanced display technology to a wider audience with the launch of the C2 Canvas Art TV. Available in 55-, 65-, and 75-inch models, the C2 shares the same “True QD-Mini LED Technology” and OmniView Matte Screen found in Skyworth’s flagship Canvas Elite Art TV, delivering near-OLED performance previously reserved for the company’s top tier. The C2 features over 400 local dimming zones, 1,000 nits of peak brightness, a 144Hz refresh rate, True HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and a built-in subwoofer with Dolby Atmos—no external soundbar required. For integrators, Skyworth offers top-tier drivers for platforms like Control4 and Crestron, plus a

digital sales strategy built to protect installer margins. Custom integrators can also outfit the C2 with a fully customizable frame through Skyworth’s partnership with hydroframes, available in five finishes or custom colors with simple installation.

Sony Lineup Advances ‘Cinema is Coming Home’ Vision BOOTH 2120 Sony introduced its next-generation BRAVIA True RGB lineup this past Spring, including the flagship BRAVIA 9 II, the BRAVIA 7 II, and the BRAVIA Theater Trio, advancing its “Cinema is Coming Home” vision with a unified approach to

picture and sound. Powered by Sony’s RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro, the BRAVIA 9 II and BRAVIA 7 II independently control red, green, and blue LEDs to deliver expanded color volume, improved brightness, and more precise color reproduction. Built as a threeunit speaker system, the BRAVIA Theater Trio creates a wide soundstage with clear dialogue and precise audio positioning. Support for 360 Spatial Sound Mapping further enhances the listening experience by extending sound beyond the screen. Together, the lineup is designed for use in both dedicated home theaters and multi-purpose living environments.

PowerShades Launches New Custom Automated Awnings BOOTH C919 PowerShades is introducing its new full-cassette awnings. These new custom automated awning combines PowerShades’ unique blend of style, functionality, convenience, and precision control. Benefits of PowerShades’ new full-cassette automated awning include: Innovative, low-profile design that blends seamlessly with modern architecture. Blocks up to 98% of harmful UV rays and keeps temperatures beneath the awning cooler. Optional integrated dimming, energy-efficient LED lights let users enjoy their outdoor space late into the evening. Optional Breeze Pro wireless sensor automati-

cally controls awning based on wind speed, rain, or sunlight intensity. Durable full-cassette design fully protects fabric and hardware from the elements. Soffit, wall, and roof mounting options.

Native Lutron Control. Legendary Outdoor Performance.

Outdoor lighting has always illuminated the landscape. Now it’s part of the intelligent home. VIA™ extends the Lutron® lighting experience beyond the walls of the home with native Lutron control, tunable white light, vibrant color, precision dimming, and dynamic scenes—purpose-built for the outdoors. Crafted from solid brass and built with Coastal Source’s legendary durability, VIA delivers the beauty, performance, and reliability the world’s ﬁnest outdoor environments demand. One seamless lighting experience. From indoors to outdoors.

Available through authorized dealers and contractors. Learn more at CoastalSource.com/VIA

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DMF Lighting Expands One-inch Downlight Capabilities BOOTH 2106 At CEDIA Expo 2026, DMF Lighting is showcasing Artafex 1, described by the company as the first one-inch architectural downlight engineered to anchor a complete whole-home lighting design. One-inch fixtures have spent nearly a decade confined to accent-only use by compromises in glare, output, tunability, and serviceability. Artafex 1 removes them. At its core is the industry’s only patent-pending 3-Stage Optic in a one-inch fixture. Precision glass and silicone optics combine for best-in-class glare mitigation and powerful output from a virtually invisible aperture, enough to carry ambient, task, and accent lighting throughout a home. Artafex 1 is also the only one-inch fixture with tunable white lighting, powered by DMF’s PhaseX digital lighting platform. PhaseX delivers flicker-free performance and ultra-smooth dimming to 0.1 per-

cent over standard electrical wiring, with no specialty cabling required.

Strato K Stars in Kaleidescape Showcase BOOTH 3706 Touted by the company as the world’s highest-fidelity movie player, Kaleidescape’s Strato K features an exclusive new 4K Cinematic format and unlocks native 8K playback. Taking advantage of its 8K processing power, 4K Cinematic features full chroma (up to 4:4:4) and much higher bitrates. 4K Cinematic movies include more image data for richer color, cleaner detail, and a more natural look. Like all Kaleidescape movie players, Strato K features lossless multichannel and spatial objectbased audio delivering bit‑for‑bit reproduction of high‑resolution movie soundtracks, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, for clear dialog and immersive,

Vanco Unveils Beale Street Indoor/Outdoor Models BOOTH 1906 Vanco International is introducing new Beale Street Audio W65V-BSC and W80V-BSC surface-mount indoor/outdoor speakers at CEDIA Expo 2026, giving integrators rugged, flexible audio options for residential, resimercial, and light-commercial projects. Designed for both indoor and outdoor installations, the new models deliver clear, full-range audio performance for patios, pool decks, dining areas, and other demanding environments. Each speaker features an IP66-rated enclosure with a rear cover for protection against the elements, a weatherproof design, a one-inch silk dome tweeter, and a curved aluminum mounting arm and bracket that help integrators achieve unique installation angles and offer easier service access. The W65V-BSC features a 6.25-inch polypropylene woofer, 45W RMS power, and 70V/100V taps. The larger W80V-BSC features an eight-inch polypropylene woofer, 90W power, and 70V/100V taps.

three‑dimensional sound. Strato K works on its own or as part of a larger Kaleidescape system.

For Luxury Home Interiors, Epson Offers QL7000 BOOTH 1319 As homeowners increasingly seek cinematic experiences beyond dedicated theaters and on exceptionally large screens, Epson’s QL7000 laser projector delivers high brightness up to 10,000 lumens with 4KHDR performance in a compact design to meet those demands. The QL7000 combines 4K Display Technology with HDR10 coupled with 3-chip 3LCD, thermalcontrolled and Double Micro-Lens Array technologies to produce a full 8.29 million pixels on-screen, resulting in exceptional clarity, vibrant

color and immersive images up to 300 inches. Featuring a 20,000-hour solid-state light source with an advanced vapor-cooled thermal transfer heat sink design, the projector is virtually maintenancefree and provides instant Power-On with no bulb replacement. The QL7000 is also offered as a body-only projector compatible with Epson’s lineup of highprecision interchangeable lenses, allowing it to adapt to virtually any room layout for maximum installation flexibility.

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WALL-SMART, BOOTH 1911 At CEDIA Expo, WALL-SMART is demonstrating its new Universal Flush Mount for Dome Cameras, a purpose-built solution that delivers the clean architectural aesthetic clients expect while giving installers far greater flexibility. Designed to accommodate the vast majority of dome cameras on the market, the Universal Flush Mount supports multiple body sizes and two-, three-, or four-hole mounting configurations, allowing a single mounting platform to replace numerous model-specific accessories. This simplifies project planning, reduces inventory requirements, and makes it easier to accommodate camera changes without delaying installation. Ideal for luxury residences, hospitality projects, and executive offices.

SHADE INNOVATIONS, BOOTH 2818 Shade Innovations (SI) is introducing Wireless TriMesh, a professional-grade Zigbee control platform engineered for rock-solid, largescale motorized shade networks. TriMesh runs three independent wireless mesh networks on distinct channels, dramatically expanding capacity and reliability across even the largest projects. Powerful antennas extend range, while a built-in 2.4 GHz spectrum analyzer (WiSpy) reports channel health so installers can change Zigbee channels and sidestep interference. Native Zigbee grouping delivers perfectly synchronized movement with no popcorn effect. A Sonoff coordinator anchors the system, complete with backup and restore, a Zigbee mesh network map, diagnostics, and support.

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Lumagen Leads Partners in 9.4.6. Dolby Atmos Demo SOUND ROOM 7 The Sound Room 7 (SR7) experience combines Lumagen’s ArtisaN 8K Ready video and audio processor, Christie’s 4K1000-KS projector, Stewart Filmscreen’s VistaScope Evo masking screen, NextLevel Acoustics’ Cinema Series loudspeakers, StormAudio’s Elite processor, SPEAKERPOWER amplification, Simplified Acoustics panels, and Cinemotion Posters displays. Together, the partners will demonstrate a premium immersive theater system designed to show dealers performance, integration, and sales potential in a complete, professionally tuned environment. Across the aisle in Booth 1346, SR7 partners are showing additional products, including Cinemotion Posters’ customizable digital signage and Pixel Perfect Walls’ 130-inch direct-view LED video wall paired with Lumagen’s ArtisaN, StormAudio’s Fusion 20, and NextLevel Acoustics’ custom LR-CC 5.5 and HV10 Subwoofer.

BOOTH 3406 Josh.ai is launching ProStudio at CEDIA Expo 2026. Powered by scalable AI technologies, emerging standards, and installer-focused flexibility, ProStudio streamlines system design while optimizing supportability with a suite of modernized tools for professional installers. Automations is the next innovative step revolutionizing the programming tools in Josh. ai’s Web Portal. Professional installers can now build advanced automations in minutes instead of hours with natural language prompts. Designed for conversational and intuitive invocations, advanced AI automatically generates the underlying programming required for custom scenes, triggers, schedules, device adjustments, and whole-home activations. AI Programming Assist eliminates the need for manual coding traditionally required with legacy smart home systems. From dynamic lighting routines and entertainment experiences to conditional automations, AI is now capable of programming systems intelligently on behalf of the installer.

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ProjX360: Everything in One Place BOOTH C908 Your team does its best work when they have the right information at the right time. But when every proposal becomes a separate project, the same home or business can be divided across five, 10, or even more project records. Suddenly, your people are searching for documents, checking multiple timelines, and wondering which information is current. That confusion steals valuable hours, increases costly mistakes, and keeps your team from delivering the exceptional experience your clients deserve. ProjX360 helps your team take control. Instead of scattering a client’s information across multiple projects, ProjX360 organizes everything around the location. Proposals, change orders, drawings, documents, work orders, purchase orders, inventory, invoices, communications, and project

history stay connected in one central place. Your salespeople can sell with confidence. Your project managers can see the complete picture. Your technicians can quickly find what they need. And your leadership team gains clearer visibility into every project without chasing updates.

ADI, BOOTH 1511 At Booth 1511, ADI is showcasing the Araknis Networks 830 Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Point, a premium tri-band 4 x 4 solution designed for high-demand residential and light commercial environments. The highest-performance Wi-Fi 7 model in the current Araknis portfolio, the 830 delivers increased device capacity, higher throughput and enhanced performance under load, helping integrators support larger, high-density deployments without compromising connectivity. Designed with professional integrators in mind, the 830 features a 10G uplink to help eliminate network bottlenecks and maximize Wi-Fi 7 performance. It is fully managed through OvrC at no additional cost.

Theory Unveils PLC Series Loudspeaker Controllers BOOTH 1300 Theory is now shipping a new line of amplified loudspeaker controllers with Dante and AES67 that will be on display at CEDIA Expo 2026. The PLC series, comprised of two eight-channel and two four-channel models, leverages Powersoft’s patented Class-D amplification topologies, SmartRail energy-management power supplies, Power Factor Correction, and advanced DSP architecture to bring Theory’s premium sound into complex systems, large venues, and live sound applications.

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Apex Features TPI Movement for dvLED Environments BOOTH 4415 At CEDIA Expo, Apex Technologies is showcasing TPI Aerospace’s innovative loudspeaker solutions for direct-view LED (dvLED) displays, demonstrating how custom integrators can overcome one of today’s most significant home cinema design challenges. Featured in Quantum Media Systems’ Demo Room (MR201HPA), TPI Movement is engineered specifically for dvLED environments, where traditional LCR speaker placement is difficult, if not impossible. Designed to solve the unique acoustic challenges of dvLED installations, TPI Movement uses fully discrete Class A signal processing to create phantom audio channels that make dialogue and on-screen effects appear to originate directly from the display. The result is an immersive, precisely localized soundstage without compromising the clean, architectural aesthetics that make dvLED walls so appealing.

Powersoft’s technology is widely recognized by the audio industry for its unmatched reliability, energy efficiency and pristine sonic transparency achieved through ultra-low noise converters, linear phase FIR filters, and Active Damping Control. Combining high-quality amplification with advanced DSP capabilities, plus PoE give PLC users exceptional sound reproduction and precise control.

DESIGNED FOR THE ROOM Introducing the Natural Collection from James by Sonance. Made from the warmth and craft of the room itself, in five handcrafted wood finishes and nine woven fabrics. This is the natural evolution of designing audio to disappear. Not concealed, but at home. It puts design in your hands, so the speaker stops being the thing you negotiate with the designer and becomes part of what you deliver together. See every finish and fabric at Booth #3700.

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Hyperion Axis eARC-to-Dante Converters Hyperion Axis eARC-to-Dante converters, available in two-channel, 10-channel, and 16-channel models, are purpose-built for today’s displaydriven, network-based audio designs, Axis processors extract high-bitrate audio via eARC or digital inputs and inject it directly into Dante and AES67 networks for crystal clear distribution to any zone.

D60 RENKEI PoE drapery motor Dendo Systems’ D60 RENKEI PoE drapery motor is the world’s first drapery motor powered and controlled entirely over standard Ethernet. As part of the RENKEI Platform, it simplifies installation, enables real-time position feedback, and delivers seamless, open integration with automation systems-redefining motorized drapery through network-native innovation.

BOND 3900 Firefly Aura, Firefly Pixel Bond’s new Firefly Aura and Firefly Pixel are 12/24VDC in-line, Bond-native smart controllers for RGBWC LED lighting strips. Aura controls one zone of common lights; Pixel controls multiple zones of addressable lights. Both operate on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and support LED strips up to 100 watts.

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DEVIALET 1146 Phantom Ultimate CI Devialet brings its acclaimed French acoustic engineering to custom integration with Phantom Ultimate CI, featuring native Dante and Audio over IP connectivity for uncompressed, high-definition sound and rock-solid network stability. Available in 108dB and 98dB models, it pairs plug-and-play installation with a fiveyear professional warranty.

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VIA Coastal Source’s VIA extends Lutron’s intelligent lighting ecosystem beyond the walls of the home. Developed through Lutron’s Native by Design program, VIA combines native Ketra and Rania technology with Coastal Source’s solid brass outdoor fixtures to deliver intelligent, architectural outdoor lighting.

CRESTRON 2000 Configure Pro Configure Pro simplifies system configuration through standardized, no-programming workflows that reduce setup friction, shorten training cycles, and help dealers maintain consistency across projects. Whether configuring a single residence or managing a whole-home deployment, Configure Pro gives integrators a reliable foundation for delivering Crestron Home platform experiences with confidence.

D-TOOLS 3723 AI Assisted Workflows D-Tools Cloud introduces AI Assisted Workflows purpose-built for systems integrators. AI Quote Assist transforms meeting notes, emails, and voice memos into complete, catalog-matched project quotes in minutes, while AI Advisor delivers instant answers from live business data. Together, they streamline sales, improve accuracy, and accelerate project delivery.

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ELK AEXCELL Cellular Communicator The AEXCELL Cellular Communicator for the Alarm Engine E27 gives dealers dependable cellular connectivity without the additional monthly cellular fees commonly associated with competitive platforms. Available in AT&T (ELK-AEXCELLA) and Verizon (ELK-AEXCELLV) versions, AEXCELL connects directly to the E27 RS-485 data bus for plug-and-play installation and is managed through ElkConnect for simple account management.

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Power Max DarkStar UST 3 The Power Max DarkStar UST 3 is a premium Ceiling Light Rejecting electric drop-down screen designed to deliver stunning visuals in challenging lighting conditions while preserving color purity and black levels. Specifically designed for ultra-short throw projectors, it is tab-tensioned to provide a flat and taut projection surface.

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FX-AIR 1 Compact IP-to-IR Gateway Featuring free native Crestron Home IR drivers, Flex Automation’s FX-Air 1 compact IPto-IR gateway is purpose-built to simplify air conditioning integration with Crestron Home. Designed for both retrofit and new installations, one FX-Air1 deployed per indoor unit creates a fully integrated multi-room HVAC solution for a fraction of the cost of traditional wired systems.

JOSH.AI 3406 Josh Edge Josh Edge represents a natural extension of Josh.ai’s simplicity-first philosophy, offering an intuitively designed handheld companion that blends tactile hard-button control with the limitless potential of AI. Customizable button mapping, intuitive tactile controls, and tap-to-talk voice control combine to deliver a seamlessly capable control experience.

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KALEIDESCAPE 3706 Strato E 4K Movie Player Kaleidescape’s Strato E entry-level 4K movie player works on its own or as part of a larger Kaleidescape system. Standalone, Strato E is a single playback zone and stores a half-dozen 4K movies on an internal, solid-state drive.

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and custom-finished CNC-machined aluminum grilles combine shared-listening performance with refined, design-forward execution for modern luxury interiors.

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Entertainment Towers Origin Acoustics Entertainment Towers bring immersive, room-filling sound to large open-concept living spaces. A custom wide-dispersion waveguide, active bi-amplification, digital crossover optimization, integrated low-frequency drivers,

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DVLED Video Wall Pixel Perfect Walls Indoor DVLED Video Wall delivers virtually unlimited scale, built for spaces where conventional displays impose limits, seamless modular construction and exceptional visual performance. Pixel pitches down to 0.93mm, 20,000:1 contrast and flexible servicing give integrators a powerful new canvas for luxury residential and commercial design.

SR-28212ai v2 Full-Range Loudspeaker PRO’s SR-28212ai v2 has raised the bar again with its updated 1.7-inch 16-ohm compression driver and higher resolution loudspeaker processing. Three products in one, SR-28212ai v2 is a full-range loudspeaker, an LFE main subwoofer, and a subwoofer for surround and Atmos speaker bass management, all within a six-inch-deep enclosure.

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XDR4-8K Extreme LED Wall The XDR4-8K Extreme LED Wall delivers one of the industry’s first native 8K video wall platforms engineered specifically for luxury homes. Featuring Quantum’s Visual Media Server, DCIcompliant performance, and turnkey engineering support, it enables integrators to create immersive, customizable entertainment experiences with exceptional image quality and installation simplicity.

SCREEN INNOVATIONS

SONOS 2507 Amp Multi Designed for custom integration, Sonos Amp Multi is a professional-grade multizone streaming amplifier delivering eight 125-watt outputs configurable across up to four zones. Its compact, fanless design, advanced ProTune DSP controls, and scalable architecture simplify installation while providing premium distributed audio for luxury homes and light commercial applications.

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KAOS 360 Rear-Pro Projection Screen Innovations’ KAO 360 Rear-Pro Projection combines its dual-sided 360 rear-projection optic with the KAOS Onyx Retention System for superior outdoor performance. The solution delivers bright images on both sides using a single projector, offers exceptional wind resistance, supports screens up to 24 feet wide, and retracts into a discreet motorized housing when not in use.

BRAVIA II True RGB TB The Sony BRAVIA 9 II TRUE RGB TV delivers premium picture performance powered by Sony’s True RGB technology, producing more accurate color, deeper contrast, and consistent image quality across real-world environments. Designed for both home theaters and bright living spaces, it maintains a cinematic viewing experience and is available to order.

SHADE INNOVATIONS

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Wireless TriMesh Zigbee Control Platform Wireless TriMesh is a professional-grade Zigbee control platform built for reliable, large-scale motorized shade installations. Featuring three independent mesh networks, integrated spectrum analysis, realtime network mapping, site-file backup/restore and synchronized shade control, reduces troubleshooting, minimizes service calls and delivers dependable wireless performance in demanding smart home environments.

Cyber Centurion Cyber Centurion is SpecOp Secure’s new cybersecurity essentials tier, priced at roughly half of the company’s flagship Cyber Protect program. It bundles enterprise-grade protection powered by Cisco Meraki, including endpoint protection, a password vault with dark web monitoring, and a managed firewall with geofencing and secure remote access.

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C2 Canvas Art The new C2 Canvas Art TV brings Skyworth’s flagship ‘True QD-Mini LED Technology’ and OmniView Matte Screen to its standard Art TV lineup, delivering 400+ local dimming zones, 1,000 nits peak brightness, and near-OLED performance. Available in 55-, 65, and 75-inch models with customizable frames.

Frameless Pro The Sylvox Frameless Pro introduces a screen-first outdoor TV design with a 1.5mm ultra-narrow bezel and up to 95% screen-to-body ratio. Built for premium outdoor spaces, it combines IP56 durability with a 2,000-nit 4K display designed for full-sun viewing.

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Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee Drapery Motor Somfy’s Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee Draper Motor delivers elegant, wire-free drapery automation for luxury homes. The Zigbee 3.0 motor eliminates prewiring, supports designer drapery styles up to 36 feet and 110 pounds, and integrates with Somfy TaHoma, Apple Home and leading smart home platforms for seamless control and simplified installation.

Universal Flush Mount for Dome Cameras WALL-SMART’s Universal Flush Mount for Dome Cameras simplifies security installations with one versatile platform compatible with most dome cameras. Its true flush, paintable design preserves premium aesthetics while integrated height adjustment and an acoustic grille ensure optimal camera performance.

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Nightscaping Launches Design Studio Three-Tier Support Program BOOTH C610 Nightscaping is launching Design Studio, a three-tier support program designed to help dealers sell, design, and deliver outdoor lighting projects faster and more confidently. Built for projects ranging from modest front yards to luxury estates, Design Studio provides access to professional lighting design expertise, client-ready presentation materials, bill of materials support, budget guidance, and optional installation management. The program includes Silver, Gold, and Diamond service tiers so dealers can match design resources to each project’s size and complexity. Silver is a free

service for projects under 30 fixtures or one to two areas. Gold supports larger projects requiring full design development. Diamond delivers full-service, white-label design, specification, and installation management through sister company Lighthouse Design Studio, an award-winning landscape and architectural lighting design firm. Founded by outdoor lighting pioneer Bill Locklin, Nightscaping recently expanded into the CEDIA channel with its Locklin Series, a modular low-voltage LED lighting system that simplifies specification, installation, and service while supporting hundreds

Platinum Tools to Host Speed Termination Contest at Expo BOOTH 1123 Platinum Tools is hosting an ezEX-RJ45 Speed Termination Contest during CEDIA Expo 2026, All participants will receive a free hand tool (while supplies last) and the winner(s) will receive a Pro Installer Kit, featuring the ezEX-RJ45 Connectors, Termination Tools, and VDV MapMaster 3.0 tester. According to Platinum Tools Sales Director Jason Chesla, participants “will be judged on their speed and precision against other professionals. Results will be T568B verified and have to pass a continuity test.” The contest will take place at the Platinum Tools booth, 1123, on September 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Each contestant will be provided with a length of Category cable and the necessary Platinum Tools (strippers, scissors, and crimp tool), with the goal of properly stripping, prepping, and terminating one end of the cable. The fastest qualifying times of the day will be posted on the booth leaderboard. The winner(s) will be awarded a high-value termination and testing bundle, including an ezEXRJ45 Termination Kit (PTS PRO Crimp Tool, assorted connectors, prep tools, and a heavy-duty case). They will also receive a T130K1 VDV MapMaster 3.0 Cable Tester Kit.

TCL, BOOTH 3200 TCL X11L gives custom integrators a flagship display that will impress even the most demanding clients for dedicated home theaters and bright living spaces. Its breakthrough SQD-Mini LED display architecture incorporates exclusive Super Quantum Dots and UltraColor Filter to provide more consistent 100 percent BT.2020 Color without color crosstalk. By combining that with a record-breaking number of discrete local dimming zones and the Enhanced Halo Control System, X11L offers unmatched color, contrast, brightness and shadow detail accuracy. X11L also includes premium sound by integrating Audio by Bang & Olufsen with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect expandability.

of configurations. At CEDIA Expo, Nightscaping is exhibiting the Locklin Series and new additions including its Veil and Dynasty path lights, plus new hanging lights, well lights, mailboxes, audio bollards, lightning protection devices, and more in Booth C510. Nightscaping Design Studio is exhibiting alongside Nightscaping in Booth C610.

DreamWall Unveils New MicroLED Video Wall BOOTH 1332 DreamWall is introducing the Elite Series Platinum P0.7 MicroLED video wall at CEDIA Expo 2026. Engineered for luxury residential and commercial AV applications, the Elite Series Platinum P0.7 combines next-generation Chip-on-Board (COB) MicroLED technology with exceptional image quality, delivering remarkable clarity, contrast, color accuracy, and lifelike realism. Featuring true 10-bit HDR, ultra-high refresh rates, and advanced video processing, the Elite Series Platinum P0.7 produces smooth, virtually artifact-free images with exceptional detail and depth. Its lowreflective screen surface and high-brightness capability ensure outstanding performance in both dedicated home theaters and bright living spaces.

DreamWall’s Elite Series Platinum PO.7 MicroLED Video Wall

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Unique Lighting Hosts Free Mfr. Product Training BOOTH 732 On Thursday September 3rd, from 3-4:30 p.m. in Room 107, Unique Lighting Systems, a division of The Toro Company, is hosting the free Manufacturer Product Training session titled Outdoor Lighting That Builds Business: How Unique Lighting Systems Helps CEDIA Integrators Launch, Differentiate, and Profit. In 90-minutes, dealers will learn how to: Add a profitable new revenue stream to their business Deliver complete indoor-outdoor experiences for their clients Reduce project risk with training, design support and field expertise Increase installation efficiency and long-term project success

Cut Costs with ELK AEXCELL Cellular Communicator BOOTH 1628 In response to dealer requests for a way to reduce recurring costs, ELK Products is introducing the AEXCELL Cellular Communicator for the Alarm Engine E27, giving dealers dependable cellular connectivity without the additional monthly cellular fees commonly associated with competitive platforms. Available in AT&T (ELK-AEXCELLA) and Verizon (ELK-AEXCELLV) versions, AEXCELL connects directly to the E27 RS-485 data bus for plug-and-play installation and is managed through ElkConnect for simple account management. It automatically provides cellular backup if an internet connection is lost and can also operate as the primary communication path where internet service is unavailable

SpecOp Secure Offers Tiered Cybersecurity Programs BOOTH 3038 SpecOp Secure’s tiered cybersecurity programs give CEDIA Expo integrators a path into recurring revenue. The company offers three cybersecurity tiers: Cyber Sentry, Cyber Centurion, and Cyber Protect, each priced for different client risk profiles and budgets and built to open new recurring monthly revenue. Cyber Sentry delivers real-time endpoint protection and a password vault with dark web monitoring, an accessible entry point for budget-conscious clients. Cyber Centurion adds a managed firewall with geofencing, secure remote access, and an annual vulnerability assessment, powered by Cisco Meraki, for households that need more complete coverage. Cyber Protect, the company’s flagship program, layers in AI-driven threat intelligence, intrusion detection and prevention, quarterly assessments delivered by SpecOp’s cyber subject matter experts, and full credential and access management for clients who need the most comprehensive protection available.

STEALTH ACOUSTICS, BOOTH 2911 Stealth Acoustics is spotlighting a wide range of new categories, solutions, and technologies at CEDIA Expo 2026. The exciting new display line-up features a 114-inch Extreme Retractable LED TV with 1.5mm pixel pitch and a high-output soundbar, alongside a 136-inch on-wall fixed LED TV with 0.9mm pixel pitch and an integrated soundbar. A standout addition to the range is a foldable (yes, foldable) 105-inch on-wall LED TV. Featuring a 1.2mm pixel pitch and a customizable front, the active display integrates LR430 invisible left and right speakers with a slot-ported in-wall subwoofer to create a complete “stealthy” audio and video solution.

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Origin Acoustics Intros Entertainment Towers BOOTH 2523 Origin Acoustics is introducing the Entertainment Towers, a new premium floor standing loudspeaker designed for openconcept living spaces and luxury entertainment environments. Unlike traditional high-end towers optimized around a single listening “sweet spot,” the Entertainment Towers are engineered to deliver a shared experience across the room. A custom wide-dispersion waveguide provides broad horizontal coverage while maintaining clarity and tonal consistency, allowing music and movie soundtracks to remain engaging well beyond one central seat. An active bi-amplified architecture with digital crossover optimization supports greater control, dynamics, and system performance than a conventional passive design. Integrated low-frequency drivers deliver powerful, fullrange output and may eliminate the need for separate subwoofers in many applications.

EPV Raises Bar with Power Max DarkStar UST 3 BOOTH 3027 EPV Screens, the dedicated Custom Install brand of Elite Screens Inc., is unveiling its latest Ceiling light Rejecting solution, the Power Max DarkStar UST 3, an electric, tab-tension projection screen designed to unlock the full potential of ultra-short throw projection in bright residential environments. Now available in seamless sizes up to a massive 152 inches, it delivers an immersive “Big Screen” viewing experience with exceptional contrast, vibrant color, and deep black levels, even in rooms with overhead lighting. The Power Max DarkStar UST 3 features

EPV’s DarkStar UST 3 ceiling light rejecting (CLR) material, which absorbs up to 85 percent of overhead ambient light while preserving outstanding color accuracy and image depth.

Flex Automation Launches FX-Air1 BOOTH C717 Flex Automation and Brazilian distributor ZRS are introducing the FX-Air1, a compact IP-to-IR gateway purpose-built to simplify air conditioning integration with Crestron Home. Designed for both retrofit and new installations, the FX-Air1 installs discreetly inside virtually any wall-mounted evaporator. Featuring free native Crestron Home IR drivers, installers can deploy one FX-Air1 per indoor unit, creating a fully integrated multi-room HVAC solution for a fraction of the cost of traditional wired systems. At the heart of the FX-Air1 is Flex’s exclusive Learn & Go technology, powered by the intelligent Protocol Engine. Instead of learning every infrared command individually, installers capture

just one command from the original air conditioner remote. The Protocol Engine automatically identifies the IR protocol and generates the remaining commands, reducing commissioning from dozens of learned codes to a simple twostep process.

Immersive Demos Feature QMS Native 8K LED Video Wall ROOM 201 Quantum Media Systems is returning to CEDIA Expo with an even more immersive demonstration of its award-winning XDR5-8K Extreme LED Wall. Purpose-built for luxury residential environments, the latest demonstration showcases significant image quality enhancements, including a finer 0.9mm pixel pitch-an improvement over last year’s

1.2mm-for even sharper detail, smoother imagery, and exceptional close-up viewing. The demonstration will also feature native 8K content delivered by Kaleidescape’s new 8K media player, highlighting the wall’s ability to reproduce stunning, uncompromised cinematic images. Attendees can also experience Quantum technology at the

Kaleidescape booth (3706), where an impressive 18-foot-wide Quantum LED wall is on display.

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Severtson Features 4K Thin Bezel Solutions BOOTH 1225 Severtson Screens is promoting its popular next generation SAT-4K and TAT-4K Acoustically Transparent projection screens and its 4K thin bezel fixed frame projection screen solutions during CEDIA Expo 2026. The SAT-4K offers a seamless projection screen up to 15 feet, 10 inches, and, like the TAT-4K, is also available as an option for Severtson’s new 4K thin bezel fixed frame projection screen solutions. Acoustically transparent, the entire sound stage can be placed

directly behind the screen at the same horizontal axis, allowing the vocals and the special effects to be completely in sync with the brilliant images on display. Compatible with 2D, Active 3D, 4K, and Laser projection applications, the TAT-4K comes in heights ranging from 37 inches for an Impression Series home theater screen, to 10 feet, three inches for a Pro-Frame or cinema screen.

FORTRESS INC., BOOTH 3018 Fortress, Inc. is featuring its CineMilano, introduced in 2024, during CEDIA 2026. CineMilano, Fortress’s newest valuefocused model, sports 100 percent leather upholstery, dual motors, and a stainless-steel control switch with USB charging. It delivers exceptional comfort and features while maintaining an attractive price point. Standard features include: Motorized recline, motorized articulating headrest, stainless steel switch with USB and stainless or black cup holders.

NAD Previews New CI Modular Series Models BOOTH 3319 NAD is previewing two additions to its CI Modular Series at CEDIA Expo 2026: the CI S4 MultiZone Music Streamer and CI H2 BluOS Input Hub. The CI S4 delivers four zones of BluOS streaming in a compact one-third rack-width format. Compatible with other ChassisLink products, it can be mounted neatly in a central rack and supports both

NAD’s CI S4 multi-zone music streamer

PoE and DC power, making it ideal for feeding distribution amplifiers in multizone audio systems. The compact CI H2 brings TV audio into a wider BluOS ecosystem via eARC or optical input. It also provides an optical stereo loop output for a local audio system, alongside PoE or DC power options and a 12V Smart Trigger input.

Crestron Multiview Elevates Smart Home Experience BOOTH 2000 Crestron Home OS elevates the smart home experience with Multiview by enabling multiple video sources to be displayed simultaneously on a single screen. Powered by the Crestron DM NVX AV-over-IP platform, Multiview allows homeowners to instantly switch between picturein-picture, side-by-side, quad view, and other preset layouts, bringing unprecedented flexibility and convenience to everyday living. Supporting up to six sources and 18 scalable compositions, Multiview dynamically assembles content allowing users to customize viewing experiences with ease. Whether monitoring security cameras, keeping an eye on a baby monitor, following multiple sporting events, or combining entertainment and information sources, Multiview transforms a single display into a powerful hub for everything that matters most. Crestron Home OS with Multiview expands the power of whole-home entertainment by allowing multiple video sources to be viewed simultaneously on a single display. Powered by DM NVX AV-over-IP technology, the solution delivers reliable 4K60 video, ultra-low latency performance, and synchronized multi-room audio and video distribution.

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Creating a Backyard Glow-Up Cactus Sight and Sound use PureEdge Lighting and its newly added lighting capabilities to upsell a small outdoor AV job into a marquee project. By Anthony Savona

hen Chase Goodman, owner of Cactus Sight and Sound in Tempe, Arizona, received a call from a local pool contractor to work on another backyard project together, he knew he wanted this one to be different. “We had met on another project where I had a relationship with the client, and he was building their pool,” recalls Goodman. “On that project, we just did the outdoor audio. It was a beautiful backyard, but the lighting that they used was Home Depot pancake lighting.” He did not want that to happen with this client. Goodman continues, “When we left the initial meeting with the new client, I said, ‘We’re not going to do the same lighting that we did at that other project, right?’ That was a big miss, as that client would have spent the money, but at the point that I was involved, it was too late. He said I should pitch it to the new client and see what happens. “So, I went back to the next meeting to go over the AV, and I also put together a lighting lookbook with images that were supplied from PureEdge Lighting. I had drawn out what I thought would work in the space, and she

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wound up cutting back the AV to budget in the lighting I suggested. It took what should have been a $30,000 job and turned it into a $95,000 job just on the lighting. Plus, everybody’s blown away with it—even the guy who built the pool is getting a ton of recognition and buzz in the Phoenix area for that project.”

Getting Started The irony of Goodman’s push for better lighting is not lost on him; after all, Cactus Sight and Sound has only recently gotten into the category themselves. In the past, the company had done some under-cabinet tape lighting, but not much else until they got the call to do a “carte blanche” home theater that was featured in Residential Systems’ September 2023 issue. “After that theater, we started to spec fixtures and tried to be in on the ground floor instead of coming into jobs, seeing what was there, and knowing we had to control it,” says Goodman. “That has been a big challenge for us. It’s much like drapery and shades — not a lot of people think of going to the ‘AV guy’ for those things.”

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Goodman acknowledges the steep learning curve with lighting, and, for him, it started coming together at Lightapalooza 2025. “I met several people in those classes who are full-on lighting designers who told me to reach out to them if I needed help and that they’d be glad to collaborate and make sure we’re doing it right. “That is also where I met Blake Matthew at PureEdge Lighting. A few weeks after the show, he came to my office, brought me a demo kit, and got me signed up as a dealer. What’s great about their product is that it is low voltage. We’re not electricians, but we can run that stuff, and that’s been a big selling point for us. Products like PureEdge’s track lights can be used in spaces where traditionally high-voltage products would be used. “We ordered some PureEdge demo products for the shop, and one of their engineers showed me how it all works in an integrated system, which opened up a bunch of doors in my mind. We can take the Lutron app, which I can use with Savant, Control4, and other automation systems, and integrate all these other products that I didn’t even think about. At my house, I just integrated my pool light into the Lutron app using PureEdge’s controllers. It’s opened up a lot of avenues for how we can use lighting products differently.”

Back to the Yard Which brings us back to the now-lighting-heavy backyard project. The pool lights were already in place, so the main job for Cactus was to add lighting to a large, standalone structure next to the pool with an open front and a solid concrete block wall at the back. Four steel beams support the ceiling. The space features a bar, a kitchen, a dining area, and a den. Tape lighting is used throughout the space — under cabinets, toe-kick areas, and under the bar’s counter. The long ceiling that covers the entire space is where Goodman’s vision came into view, particularly over the dining area table. “We needed a fixture over the table, and she didn’t want anything hanging,” explains Goodman. “She wanted to have a clean roof, so I found a PureEdge fixture that would do the job. It’s got a color-changing strip on the inside of the fixture, and then there are three downlights in the middle of it. When you’re standing back, you see the table is lit up, but you don’t see the white light coming through. You just see the glow of whatever color they have on the edges. She loved that.” However, it would not be an easy option to install because the light was designed to be mudded into a gypsum ceiling, and the project’s ceiling was made up of wooden planks. “They didn’t offer it without a flange, so I asked Blake to send me a sample,” says Goodman. “Looking at it, I saw that I could run it through my table saw and cut the flanges off. I’ve got a metal guy, and he welded some aluminum on the edge, and then body-worked it — factory painted it for me

and everything. It came out great, and I think that was my favorite part of the whole project.” And that is saying something because, even after all that prep work, the installation still did not go as smoothly as Goodman would have liked. The three center lights, which stick out about 2 inches into the roof, happened to align with the studs in the ceiling. After some time spent notching, Goodman got the lights to fit. The other standout light in the project is the PureEdge TruLine that runs near the perimeter of the entire ceiling. “Originally, they were going to put the light under the eave, but I told them I thought it would be cooler if we brought it in about two feet off the edge all the way around, just as a highlight accent piece,” says Goodman. “They agreed. “It was my understanding that the PureEdge pieces were going to come cut and ready to go, but they weren’t — they’re field-cuttable. I wasn’t going to cut that upside down along that whole thing, which is around 45 feet long, so I cut them and gave them to the ceiling guys to put in. Next time, I’ll just make a wood placeholder the same width as the light, get it straight, and then let the tongue-and-groove guys come in and do their thing. Then, we just remove the placeholder and lay the light in.” In addition to the TruLine, tape, and table lighting, there are ten downlights under the canopy — six over the bar and four over the seating area. The ceiling also features four James Small Aperture Series speakers and an in-ceiling sub. The lights around the two televisions were supplied by the client. “We also created a waterproof light that hangs over the waterfall that pours into the pool,” says Goodman. “It is a PureEdge light inside a black silicone diffuser, so you don’t see it until the light is turned on.” The entire lighting system is controlled by a Control4 system, which is also used in the main house.

Just the Beginning Since completing this project, Cactus has booked another outdoor lighting job — this one with a pool area triple the size and grounds that include a wellness center. The company also has its first whole-home interior lighting job on the books, which is both exciting and nerve-wracking. “Lighting is important,” says Goodman, “and to get it right the first time has been a challenge. This is going to be our first crack at a whole house and not just a zone like this backyard or a room like the home theater — there are going to be art lights, downlights, pendants, and more. So, it is scary, but it has been a fun thing for us, and it has renewed my team’s enthusiasm. “And not just my team — I’ve had a lot of clients just wanting to simplify and looking for other things they can do in their homes. Good lighting elicits strong emotions from clients and leads to more business.” For more information, visit www.pureedgelighting.com.

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Trapeze 360 MIYO (Make-It-Your-Own) Suspension is a flexible, architectural lighting system that blends form and function to create continuous, 360-degree illumination without pixelation. Its sculptural, minimal design provides a striking visual element while delivering exceptional color rendering for a clean, uninterrupted glow. Trapeze 360 enhances interiors with its fluid, seamless flow. Choose from Static White, Warm Dim (30D), Tunable White (2K6K & 27K6), or TruColor RGBTW, which is PureEdge’s premier light engine with a wide spectrum from 1500K-6500K and exceptional color rendering (94+ CRI). TruColor RGBTW can be controlled with either DMX or WiZ Pro wireless controls. With flexible configuration options and precision engineering, Trapeze 360 serves as both a functional lighting solution and a design statement, making | Lighting Practices it28the perfectBest solution for a wide range of applications.

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A Metropolitan Design Sensibility Comes to Cheyenne How Imagine More delivered a glare-free, scene-driven lighting experience for a custom new build.

The Challenge The Kellers’ previous residence was a typical non-custom build, with fixture placement, color temperature, and beam spreads that felt largely unintentional and inconsistent. The lighting lacked warmth, flexibility, and the ability to highlight the features they cared about most. Having experienced the difference between a lived-in space that had been designed and one that had simply been wired, they were determined that their new home would be the former. A visit to the Imagine More experience center made the possibilities tangible. Seeing the impact of layered, warm dim lighting in a real environment helped the Kellers understand how the right lighting could

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hen Tanya and Trent Keller relocated to Cheyenne, Wyoming, from a major metropolitan area, they brought with them a design sensibility not commonly found in the local market. Their new custom home, built with Progressive Construction and Brittany Langley of Local Home Design, was conceived as a carefully considered exercise in intentional architecture. Every decision, from material selection to ceiling detail, was treated as an opportunity rather than a default. Lighting was central to that vision from the start. The Kellers prioritized eliminating glare and ensuring every fixture placement felt deliberate, with lighting used to highlight key architectural and design features throughout the home. A clean ceiling aesthetic with quiet, minimal trims was a top priority, along with consistent light levels and precise beam control. Imagine More, the Cheyenne-based technology integrator led by owner Lenard Gale, was engaged to design and deliver the lighting system. DMF Lighting was specified as the primary architectural lighting platform, allowing the team to achieve uniformity, excellent glare control, and flexibility in beam angles across a single product family. “The homeowners came in with a strong sense of what they wanted the home to feel like, and lighting was central to that from day one,” says Gale. “Our job was to translate that vision into a cohesive, thoughtfully planned lighting experience that would elevate the architecture and support how they actually live.” In several key areas, the lighting led the design. Imagine More collaborated closely with the homeowners and the interior designer early in the process to ensure ceiling details, millwork, and focal points aligned with the lighting plan. The result is a home in which the lighting feels fully integrated into the architecture rather than added after the fact.

transform the feel of every space and inspired them to replicate that quality throughout their new home. From there, the non-negotiables were clear: precise dimming and optics, intuitive daily controls, meaningful energy efficiency, and a system that could adapt as their needs evolved. The great room added another layer of complexity, with tall, sloped ceilings that demanded careful selection of beam spreads and lumen outputs to deliver balanced illumination across the volume. “Standard builds have lighting layouts, but they rarely have lighting design,” says Gale. “For a home this considered, we needed a product platform that could deliver on every layer without compromise.”

Lighting Strategy Imagine More developed a fully layered lighting plan that addressed both the architecture and the way the Kellers live in the space. DMF downlighting established consistent, comfortable ambient illumination throughout the home. DMF accent fixtures were positioned to highlight artwork and architectural focal points, while undercabinet task lighting illuminated work areas. Fixture placement was coordinated around both the floor plan and the ceiling elevations. In the great room, beam spreads and lumen outputs were selected specifically to address the tall, sloped geometry, with

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fixtures positioned to deliver optimal illumination over the kitchen island while enhancing the overall architectural feel of the space. Every angle and ceiling height was considered in advance to ensure that the final result felt polished, intentional, and comfortable. “The great room was the space where the lighting strategy really had to earn its keep,” says Gale. “Tall, sloped ceilings are unforgiving. The right beam spread and lumen output on the right fixture in the right location is the difference between a space that feels dramatic and one that feels harsh.” DMF Lighting was selected as the primary architectural lighting platform because it offered a single, cohesive product line capable of meeting every requirement the Kellers had identified. A consistent aesthetic across the home, a wide range of beam spreads, multiple trim finishes, articulating fixtures where needed, and DMF’s warm dim technology all came together in one platform, eliminating the need to mix and match brands to satisfy different spaces. After two years of specifying DMF across a range of projects, Imagine More has developed a deep working knowledge of the platform and brought that experience directly to the Keller home. Warm dim was the defining choice. The Kellers did not feel they needed full tunable white, but they were drawn to the warmth, subtle color shift, and incandescent-like quality that warm dim delivers as the fixtures dim down. It created exactly the atmosphere they wanted for winding down in the evening and entertaining guests, without the added programming complexity of a DALI or DMX system. “Dimming performance and overall quality were our strong push for DMF,” says Gale. “The homeowners didn’t fully appreciate the difference until they were living with it. Now they tour other homes and immediately spot the difference. They’ve become advocates for the product without us ever asking them to be.” The regressed modules also played an important role in the Kellers’ experience of the finished space. By keeping the light source tucked up inside the housing, the fixtures virtually eliminate the direct glare that so often undermines comfort in residential lighting. The ceiling plane reads

as quiet and clean, and the light itself feels soft and enveloping rather than sharp. The lighting system is fully integrated with Control4, the same platform Imagine More deployed across the home for lighting, shading, and broader automation. DMF’s warm dim fixtures integrate cleanly with Control4 through standard dimming, which simplified programming and kept the installation straightforward. Installation of the DMF recessed fixtures was smooth from start to finish. Because the Kellers selected warm dim rather than tunable white, no specialized control protocols such as DALI or DMX were required. The fixtures wired up as standard dimming loads and integrated cleanly with Control4, which kept the electrical scope simple and the programming efficient.

Results & Impact The Kellers came into the project with a working understanding of what layered lighting could do, but the experience of actually living with it has exceeded what they imagined. The warm dim fixtures have become a particular favorite, delivering the relaxing, candlelit quality they wanted for evenings at home. They have grown fluent with the scenes, making their own adjustments as the seasons change and the sun shifts, and have come to recognize immediately when they walk into a home whose lighting has been treated as an afterthought. It is a quality that sets their Cheyenne home apart from much of what they see around them. For Imagine More, the business case has been equally strong. DMF continues to deliver on multiple fronts. The product is protected from online resale, which preserves integrator margin. The installation and programming are straightforward, which reduces labor and risk. Reliability has been excellent, which minimizes callbacks. And DMF’s support infrastructure and industry-leading warranty give Imagine More confidence that the Kellers are set up for the long term. Discover how DMF Lighting helps integrators and designers create layered, high-performance lighting for luxury residential environments. Learn more at dmfluxury.com.

Seen at CEDIA Expo 2026 DMF Artafex 1 Since its launch, the oneinch downlight has been a designer’s dream and an integrator’s compromise, beautiful from below, but limited to accent use by low output, harsh glare, and serviceability headaches. DMF’s new Artafex 1 ends the trade-off. It’s an one-inch architectural downlight engineered for exceptional glare control and true versatility, handling ambient, task, and accent lighting from a single, virtually invisible aperture, well beyond the accent-only role one-inch fixtures have traditionally played. At the heart of Artafex 1 is a 3-Stage Optic (patent pending) in a one-inch fixture. Pairing precision glass and silicone optics, it delivers powerful output with virtually no glare. The Adjustable configuration adds 360-degree directional aim and 35 degrees of tilt, giving installers precise, repeatable control over where the light lands. 32A| Lighting Practices universalBest AC-to-DC remote driver powers up to five fixtures from 100

feet away. An integral DC Regulator ensures uniform brightness, and it and the light engines are serviceable from below the ceiling plane, no drywall damage, no callback dread.

Coastal Source and Lutron VIA Coastal Source’s new VIA intelligent outdoor lighting platform, developed through Lutron’s Native by Design program, is purpose-built to extend Lutron’s premium lighting experience beyond the home’s walls, enabling dealers to deliver a unified lighting solution across the entire property. Lutron’s Native by Design program brings together select manufacturers to develop products engineered from the ground up to integrate natively with the Lutron ecosystem. Native by Design solutions are designed to deliver a more seamless user experience while simplifying specification, installation, and programming for dealers. VIA represents the exclusive intelligent outdoor lighting platform developed through the program, extending Lutron’s indoor lighting capabilities into the landscape.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

THE NEW REFERENCE STANDARD FOR MICRO SUBWOOFERS. Effortless low-frequency extension to 20Hz with pinpoint tonal accuracy and audiophile musicality. Reference subwoofer performance enclosed in a handsomely compact 11-inch sealed cabinet design. SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution features dual-opposing, force-balanced active 9-inch drivers, a 1,200-watt Continuous (4,000+ watts peak) MOSFET amplifier, and a 295MHz DSP, the most advanced ever deployed in a home subwoofer. Advanced tuning and calibration is handled by the SVS Subwoofer Control app, now including the heralded SVS Auto EQ room correction system. https://www.svsound.com/products/3000-micro-revolution-subwoofer | Booth #4323

IWALLET 2.0 Every percentage point spent on payment processing cuts into a contractor’s profits. iWallet 2.0 helps businesses lower those costs with new payment processing options that reduce transaction fees while giving customers more ways to pay. The platform also simplifies check processing for companies that still receive paper payments, reducing manual work and speeding deposits. Instead of forcing businesses to change their workflow, iWallet fits into the payment process they already use while helping them keep more of every sale. The goal is simple: lower costs, faster payments, and fewer administrative headaches. iwallet.com | Booth #C915

PIXEL PERFECT WALLS Pixel Perfect Walls creates fully customizable indoor and outdoor LED video walls for luxury residential and commercial spaces. With pixel pitches as fine as 0.7mm, modular sizing, high refresh rates, and flexible service access, our systems combine striking visual performance with practical integration. Our dealer-first team supports integrators from specification through installation, helping them confidently add large-format LED experiences to home theaters, showrooms, lobbies, boardrooms, and more. Visit us at CEDIA to experience the scale, clarity, and flexibility of Pixel Perfect Walls. https://www.pixelperfectwalls.com/product-information | Booth #1346

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LifeSmart

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Ubiquiti

Wellness Consultants

IMCCA

Burgeree New Tech Jiangsu Co.

BennerNawman, Inc.

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Jiaxing DIBEISI Electroacou

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Unique Lighting Systems: a member of The Toro

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CEDIA

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Lume Dendo nCac Syste

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Aisle

DreamWall

MolS mart

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Specifi IO Ltd

Future Ready Solutions

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Neptune TV

Wolf Drape

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Procella Audio

3432

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Zennio Avance y Tecnologia, S.L.

3327

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Platinum Tools

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PowerShades

C SEED The Unfolding TV

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Aqara

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H-P Products Central

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NTC Tech

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C915

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Lumien Lighting

C608

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ProjX360

C908

Jet Living

K-array

C806

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C705 C805

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C1111

SurgeX

C1108

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J-Tech Digital, Inc.

BZBGEAR

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Oval Home

KOHLER

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Monitor Audio

Totem Acoustic

3516

3215

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DMF Lighting

Vanco

Ring

Blustream

2911

Sonos, Inc.

2507

C1205

1305

1405

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1906

AVPro

ekeyU SA

Pro Audio Technology / Theory Audio Design

4415

JVC Stealth Acoustics

3211

3511

Wisdom Audio

Josh.ai

Blackwire Designs

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Kaleidescape, Inc.

2106

AWALL

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CinemaTech, Inc

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Lutron Electronics

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Sony Electronics Just Video Walls

Crestron Electronics, Inc.

TCL North America

Sombra Shades

BTX Window Automation, Inc.

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Draper

Lumin ii

C601

C902

1911

Powerhouse Alliance

Ningbo Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Technology Co. Ltd, Ouyida International Exhibition Company

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Wavenet Inc Michael Barr Audio Technology

Infratech

WeQuote

C702 C803

2915

WALL 1511

1311

Autonomic Controls Inc.

C1104 C1204

C603

C600

C911

Faradite

Hansong Technology

URC

Lutron Electronics

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3519

Somfy Systems, Inc.

1914

Deep Sentinel

C711 C811

3319

USAI Lighting

Insolroll Window Shading Systems

4323

AWOL Vision

2818

2117

1917

1315

Environmen tal Lights

C610

Inscape Data Corporation

NETGEAR

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C1116 C1216

KNX National Group USA

Night scapi

M&K Sound

MINIMIS

Night scapi

Coastal Source

Earthquake Sound Corporation

IC Realtime LLC

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FORTRESS, Inc.

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Yamaha Corporation of America

3723

AVA, Inc.

Lenbrook

3018

ADI Global Distribution

D-Tools, Inc.

3123

Screen Innovations

1719

Clara Shades

Cleerline Technology

C617

2N, An Axis company

DSPe aker

Barco Residential

2923

Savant

Sony Sound Room #2120

1920

1319

2523

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Portal.io

C620

Shades by Matiss

SMART STAGE

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D&H Distributing Company

Liteline Corporation

925

ASR Fine

Skyworth USA

Light and Shade

Alta Labs

625

OneVision Resources

Cutco Gifting

FX Luminaire

One Firefly LLC

MyBu sines

Apex Technologies

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TESmart Tech Co.,Ltd

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Eurofase

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Light Can Help You

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ABBA Lighting

Fabric Wall

Embr Lighting

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Epic Sky

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Future PLC

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KRIX Sound Room #5

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Sonance

Sol-Lux

Oelo Lighting Solutions LLC

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Johnson Controls, Inc.

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CEDIA Manufacturer Reps Lounge

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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS 2N, An Axis company �� C1014 3B Scientific �� 3542 ABBA Lighting �� 1138 Acoustic Innovations �� 2932 Acoustic Innovations �� 2120 Adako �� 1239 ADI Global Distribution �� 1511 Airzone �� C1116 AiSPIRE/WAC Group �� 1323 AL TRANSFO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED �� C1016 Alarm.com �� 4300 Alcons Audio �� SR9 Alfred International Inc �� 727 Alleviate LLC �� 2944 Alta Labs �� 3015 AMP Lighting �� 1742 Amplifier Technologies Inc. �� C1100 Analog Devices �� 1928 Apex Technologies �� 4415 Aqara �� C719 ARCH PROJETOS, INSTALACOES E COMERCIO DE EQUIPAMENTOS LTDA �� 1943 ARCH S �� 1942 Ascendo �� SR10 ASHB �� 1137 ASR Fine Art �� 624 ATLAS HEALTH �� C600 AudioQuest �� MR612 Auriga Systems �� 3142 Autonomic Controls Inc. �� C1108 AV-iQ �� 3035 AVA, Inc. �� 3519 AVPro �� 1500 AWALL �� 4107 AWOL Vision �� 4019 Bad Dog Tools �� 1129 Barco Residential �� 3123 BellaVista Solution LLC �� 3143 Benner-Nawman, Inc. �� 632 Blackwire Designs �� 4311 BLINDSPACE �� 1923 Blue Dog Group �� C916 Bluesound �� 3319 BluOS �� 3319 Blustream �� 3211 Bolton Install Pros �� 3838 Bond �� 3900 Bradley Collection, The �� 1637 BrightVault �� 1532 Brilliance LED �� 3942 Brilliant NextGen �� 828 BTX Window Automation, Inc. �� 3900 Builder Innovator �� 2928 Burgeree New Tech Jiangsu Co. , Ltd. �� 928 BZBGEAR �� C900 C SEED The Unfolding TV �� C1119 Cabasse �� MR208HPA Cableorganizer.com �� 1025 CatLok �� 2946 CEDIA �� 2532 CEPro / Connected Brands Media Group �� 3035 Changhong NeoNet �� C621 CHeKT Visual Security �� 4300 Chowmainsoft �� 3332 Christie Digital �� SR10 As of August 28, 2026 – Subject to Change

CinemaTech, Inc �� 3106 Circuit �� 3144 Clara Shades �� 1315 Cleerline Technology �� C1214 Clinton Electronics �� C615 Coastal Source �� 2117 Commercial Integrator �� 3035 Crescendo Research �� 1446 Crestron Electronics, Inc. �� 2000 Cutco Gifting �� 2423 Cutco Gifting �� 3442 D-Tools, Inc. �� 3723 D&H Distributing Company �� 923 DALI Speakers �� 3319 Deako �� 1125 Deep Sentinel �� 1305 Dendo Systems �� 3246 Devialet �� 1146 Distribuidora Campinas de Audio e Acessorios Ltda �� 2043 Distributor Connect �� 3244 DMF Lighting �� 2106 DoorBird �� 1328 DR. FUJI Wellness & Longevity Tech �� 2746 Draper �� C1201 DreamWall �� 1332 DSPeaker �� C617 Dub Dev Technologies �� 3944 Dynamat LLC �� 1044 Earthquake Sound Corporation �� 1917 eero �� 3711 ekeyUSA Systems, LLC �� C1204 Eleusis Digital Canvas �� MR607 Elk Products Inc. �� 1628 Embr Lighting �� 1237 Emerald Reserved �� 159 EmeryAllen �� 944 Emotiva Audio Corporation �� 2938 Environmental Lights �� C1205 Epic Sky Technology Impact Lighting �� 842 Epson America, Inc. �� MR206 Epson America, Inc. �� 1319 EPV Screens �� 3027 Ethereal �� 3719 Euchips Electronics Inc �� 1744 Eurofase �� 1142 FabricWall �� 942 Faradite �� 1405 Fiberoptics Technology Inc. �� 3344 Fitness Audio �� C805 Flex Tecnologia e Com. de Equip. Electricos Ltda �� C717 FORTRESS, Inc. �� 3018 Future PLC �� 934 Future Ready Solutions �� 3032 FX Luminaire �� 723 Garden Light LED �� 3435 GE Lighting, A Savant Company �� 2518 Gotham Audio �� C811 Grimani Systems �� 1144 Guardsman �� 1946 Gunsens �� 3044 H-P Products Central Vacuums �� 1223 Hangzhou Hongshi Electrical Co.,Ltd. �� 2646 Hansong Technology �� C708 Harman Luxury Audio �� MR207

Hegel Music System AS �� 1546 HMS Networks �� C620 Holovision �� 1842 HomeBot One, Inc. aka Mymemo �� 3742 Homeowners Marketing Services �� 1027 Homni Electronic Co., Ltd. �� 1528 HYPERSUB �� 1244 IC Realtime LLC �� 1311 ilLumenate Lighting �� 1543 IMCCA �� 1132 Indextr �� 3243 Infinity Massage Chairs �� 2742 Infratech �� C702 Innovative Lighting �� 847 Inscape Data Corporation �� C608 Insolroll Window Shading Systems �� C1111 International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) �� 1643 Ionthis Inc. �� 1029 iWallet �� C915 J-Tech Digital, Inc. �� C700 JDI Display America �� 1542 Jellyfish Lighting �� 2028 Jet Living Products �� C806 Jetbuilt �� 1728 Jiaxing DIBEISI Electroacoustics Co.,Ltd. �� 932 Johnson Controls, Inc. �� 4303 Jonard Tools �� C914 Josh.ai �� 3406 Just Video Walls �� 3000 JVC �� 3511 K-array �� C904 Kaleidescape, Inc. �� 3706 Kaleidescape, Inc. �� 2120 KEF AMERICA �� 2120 Kinetics Noise Control �� 1228 Klus �� 3335 KNX National Group USA �� C1104 KOHLER �� 4215 KRIX �� SR5 L-Acoustics �� 1738 L-Acoustics �� 1539 LBI Boyd Acoustical Products �� 1342 Lenbrook �� 3319 Lenbrook Media Group �� 3319 Leon Speakers �� 1719 LG Electronics USA, Inc. �� MR210 LifeSmart �� 628 Light and Shade Solutions �� 1925 Light Can Help You �� 1242 Lighting BOSS �� 3738 Liteline Corporation �� 4306 Loewe �� MR208HPA Lucetta CI �� 2142 Lumagen, Inc. �� 1346 Lumagen, Inc. �� SR7 LumenCache �� 3146 Lumentruss �� 1538 Lumien Lighting �� C705 Luminii �� C601 Lutron Electronics �� 4511 Lutron Electronics �� 2111 M&K Sound �� C811 madVR Labs �� 2047 madVR Labs �� SR10

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Meeting Room 602

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Meeting Room 701 MR 701

MR602

Meeting Room 601

MR 702

Freeman Meeting Room 703

STAIR 37

FUTURE Meeting Room 604

Meeting Room 704 MR601

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MR604

MR 704

MR 703

WiCT Meeting Room 606

Meeting Room 706

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Meeting Room 608

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Meeting Room 610

MR605

SmartSource AV Meeting Room 710

MR610

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MR 710

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AudioQuest Meeting Room 612

Toni's Office Meeting Room 712

Meeting Room 711

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CEDIA Conference, Mile High Ballroom 1-2

Four Seasons Ballroom 1

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Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3

CEDIA Conference, Mile High Ballroom 3A

CEDIA Conference, Mile High Ballroom 3C

CEDIA Conference, Mile High Ballroom 4C

CEDIA Conference, Mile High Ballroom 4E

CEDIA Conference, Mile High Ballroom 3B

H2-H3 STAIR 44 STAIR 34

Four Seasons Ballroom 4 CEDIA Conference, Mile High Ballroom 4B

CEDIA Conference, Mile High Ballroom 4D

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CEDIA Conference, Mile High Ballroom 4F

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Multiple MPTs Room 107 - VITAL (Wednesday AM ONLY)

Lutron Electronics Co. Lab, Meeting Room 106

SONOS, MPT, Meeting Room 105

Crestron Sales (Tuesday ONLY) Multiple MPT - 104

Lutron Electronics Co., MPT, Meeting Room 108

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Multiple MPTs - MPT Room, Meeting Room 109

SONOS Meeting Room 212

Harman Luxury Audio Meeting Room 207

MR212

MR207HPA

Lutron Electronics Co., MPT, Meeting Room 110

CEDIA CEDIA CEDIA Conference, Conference, Conference, Meeting Room Meeting Room Meeting Room 401 402 403

CEDIA CEDIA CEDIA CEDIA Conference, Conference, Conference, Conference, Meeting Room Meeting Room Meeting Room Meeting Room 405 404 406 407

LG HPA Meeting Room 210 MR210

Press Room Meeting Room 205

STAIR 4

Loewe HPA Meeting Room 208

STAIR 18

Samsung MPT, Meeting Room 112

Savant MPT, Meeting Room 111

STAIR 20

Samsung MPT, Meeting Room 113

MR208HPA MR205HPA

MR203HPA

CEDIA Conference, Meeting Room 301

CEDIA CEDIA CEDIA Conference, Conference, Conference, Meeting Room Meeting Room Meeting Room 302 303 304

Trinnov Audio HPA, Meeting Room 204 MR204HPA

Quantum HPA Meeting Room 201

Crestron MPT Meeting Room 102 (Thursday ONLY)

ADI MPT Room, Meeting Room 103

MR206

STAIR 19

Epson HPA Meeting Room 206

CEDIA Sales Office Meeting Room 203

PRO & Theory HPA, Meeting Room 202 MR201HPA Q

MR202HPA 4' Table

4' Table

N720

4' Table

Registration Office, Meeting Room 101

4' Table

4' Table ATM

CEDIA Association F&B

REGISTRATION

STAIR 32

STAIR 3

KEF Cafe

STAIR 31

STAIR 2

STAIR 30

STAIR 1

A1-A3 F1-F3

CS F4

KArray

As of August 28, 2026 – Subject to Change

DAY ONE EDITION » CEDIA EXPO 2026 SHOW DAILY « 37 madVR Labs �� 1947 Magna Audio �� 2042 Magnetar Audio LLC. �� 4103 Mezmo Technologies �� 1644 Michael Barr Audio Technology �� C1100 MINIMIS �� C711 MolSmart �� 3046 Monitor Audio �� 3715 MyBusinessPortal.Cloud �� 625 NAD Electronics �� 3319 Neptune TV �� 3227 NETGEAR �� C911 NextLevel Acoustics �� 1346 Nightscaping �� C610 Nightscaping Design Studio �� C612 Ningbo Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Technology Co. Ltd �� 4319 Ningbo Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Technology Co. Ltd, Ouyida International Exhibition Company �� 4319 Ningbo Tonwel Audio Equipments Co., LTD �� 1042 NTC Tech �� C614 ODBMed �� 1914 ODBMed �� C816 Oelo Lighting Solutions LLC �� 4304 Officehubtech.com �� 3839 One Firefly LLC �� 1523 OneVision Resources �� 1623 OnFILTER �� 925 OpenEye �� 4300 Origin Acoustics �� 2523 Oval Home �� 4015 Panamorph �� 2120 Paradigm/Anthem/MartinLogan �� 2132 Pixel Perfect Walls, LLC �� 1346 Platinum Tools �� 1123 Playback Custom �� 946 PLH �� 3042 PMC �� SR6 Portal.io �� 1920 Powerhouse Alliance �� 1506 PowerShades �� C919 Prado America �� 2846 Pro Audio Technology / Theory Audio Design �� MR202HPA Pro Audio Technology / Theory Audio Design �� 1300 Procella Audio �� 3432 ProjX360 �� C908 Proluxe �� 1732 PSB Speakers �� 3319 PureEdge Lighting �� 1337 Quantum Media Systems �� MR201HPA Rack-A-Tiers Manufacturing �� 1642 Rakoit Technology (sz) Co., Ltd. �� 2046 RAM Mounts �� 3342 Residential Tech Today �� 844 Rev.io �� 2744 Ring �� 3711 Rite-Tech Industrial Co., Ltd. �� C1114 Rivista LLC �� 3242 ROBBOX Tools �� 827 Rodman Drill �� C1017 RollAShade �� 1843 RYSE �� 2538 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. �� MR112 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. �� MR113 Savant �� 2518 Schlage �� 4309 Screen Innovations �� 2818 Selective Design �� 2542 Severtson Corp �� 1225 Seymour-Screen Excellence �� 1947 As of August 28, 2026 – Subject to Change

Seymour-Screen Excellence �� SR10 Shades by Matiss �� C603 Shelly �� 728 Shenzhen Sunricher Technology Co., Ltd �� 3939 Shenzhen Sunricher Technology Co., Ltd �� 3939 SIM2 Multimedia srl �� 1646 SIM2 Multimedia srl �� SR8 Simplified Acoustics, LLC �� 1246 Simpro Software �� C1216 Skyworth USA �� 2923 Sol-Lux �� 4100 Sombra Shades �� 3703 Somfy Systems, Inc. �� 3215 Sonance �� 3700 Sonos, Inc. �� MR212 Sonos, Inc. �� 2507 Sony Electronics �� 2500 Sony Electronics �� 2120 Specifi IO Ltd �� 3332 SpecOp Secure/Decypher Technologies �� 3038 Stealth Acoustics �� 2911 Sterling Lighting �� 1537 Stewart Filmscreen �� 1346 Stewart Filmscreen �� 2120 StormAudio �� SR10 StormAudio �� 1747 Straight Wire �� 2120 SUNLIGHT2 �� 927 SurgeX �� 1308 SVS �� 4323 Sylvox Vision Inc �� 2738 Symbol Logic �� 623 TAG Lighting Brands �� 846 TCL North America �� 3200 TecNec Distributing �� 3543 Ted Bradley Studio �� 2935 TeleDynamics �� 1127 Tempo Communications �� 3938 TESmart Tech Co.,Ltd �� 2842 Totem Acoustic �� 3516 TP-Link Systems, Inc �� 3238 Trinnov Audio �� MR204HPA Tycon Systems �� 2936 Ubiquiti �� 3732 UGREEN �� 3444 Unique Lighting Systems: a member of The Toro Company family of brands �� 732 URC �� 2511 USAI Lighting �� 2915 Vanco �� 1906 Vanish Designs �� 2942 Vertical Cable �� C714 Viking Electronics �� 1028 VITAL �� C917 WALL SMART �� 1911 Wavenet Inc �� C902 Wellness Consultants LLC �� 3535 WeQuote �� C803 Windgroove Inc �� 3043 Wisdom Audio �� 3108 Wolf Drapery �� 2929 XGIMI �� 3327 Xiamen Set Electronics Co., Ltd. �� 1035 Yamaha Corporation of America �� 4023 Yeelight �� 1032 Z-WAVE TECNOLOGIA �� C817 Zaniboni Lighting �� C605 Zennio Avance y Tecnologia, S.L. �� 3727 Zoho �� 1531

THE OFFICIAL SHOW DAILY OF September 1-4, 2026 • Denver, CO CONTENT Anthony Savona MD, CONTENT David McGee CONTENT MANAGER Grant Morgan, Mark Pescatore, John Sciacca CONTENT PRODUCERS Nicole Schiling, Heather Tatrow PRODUCTION MANAGERS Nicole Cobban HEAD OF DESIGN John Staley ON-SITE PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISING SALES Adam Goldstein MANAGING VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES, B2B TECH John Casey, Janis Crowley, Zahra Majma, Deborah Rosenthal, Andi Tureson FUTURE Amanda Darman-Allen SVP, MD, B2B Carmel King VP, MARKET LEAD Anthony Savona MD, CONTENT, AV Dena Malouf VP, GLOBAL HEAD OF SALES, B2B Adam Goldstein MANAGING VP OF SALES, B2B TECH Allison Markert VP, GLOBAL HEAD OF STRATEGY & OPS, B2B Andrew Buchholz VP, PRODUCT & MARKETING, B2B Mark Constance HEAD OF PRODUCTION US & UK Nicole Cobban HEAD OF DESIGN, B2B FUTURE US, INC. Published at CEDIA Expo by Residential Systems and its parent company Future US 130 West 42nd Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10036 www.futureplc.com

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Get Hired Early, Get Paid for Your Expertise By Grant Morgan For too long, integrators have had to fight against being brought into projects as a last step or afterthought. Fortunately, Josh Christian, CEO of Home Technology Association (HTA), brought strategies and tips to help integrators turn their expertise into paid early involvement in his Tuesday morning CEDIA education session, “How to Get Hired Early: How to Be Seen as an Early-Stage Design Team Member Instead of a Contractor.” “Reframe who you are,” Christian encouraged. “Don’t say you’re the ‘AV guy,’ and stop leaning into the stereotype when you’re talking about your services, especially to trade partners.” Rather than lead with audio, video, and controls, Christian advised leading with lighting, shading, energy management, and wellness. “Every client is

going to have technology,” he explained, “but lead off with the things they care about. That will help break out of the stereotype.” The session focused on ways integrators could proactively establish themselves as an essential member of the design team, changing the common perception of being simply a subcontractor to being acknowledged as a vital design consultant. “Architects and designers bring in other consultants on a project, and you deserve a seat at the table,” said Christian. “You are a consultant. When you charge for your design early, that frames you as a consultant. Consultants don’t do things for free. Consultants charge, and trade partners are used to that.” Addressing the need for early and continued collaboration, Christian encouraged session attendees to create a mindset of reaching out and bringing them [designers] into this conversation. “Taking the time

Josh Christian

to slow down and have that mindset makes you so valuable,” he said. Christian also shared resources available to integrators through HTA, with two particularly helpful tools designed to reduce friction and bridge gaps earlier in the process: the Project Technology Assessment and the HTA Budget Calculator.

Pickeleball Meet-Up Connects Expo Attendees If you notice anyone walking around the show floor with a navy badge ribbon that reads, “CEDIA Pickleball 2026,” you’ll know they participated in our third annual meet-up! What better way to kick off three days of wandering inside the Denver Convention Center than getting together with some industry colleagues on the pickleball courts? And this year’s event garnered players from across the U.S. and U.K. A kind of hybrid between tennis and ping pong, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America for the past five years. Not only is it a fun way to get some exercise, it’s one of the most social sports around, offering a great opportunity to mix and mingle. On Monday, nearly 50 CEDIA professionals— including dealers, manufacturers, installers, public relations, media, and CEDIA employees—got together at 3rd Shot Pickleball in Wheat Ridge (about 15 minutes from downtown Denver) for four hours of pickleball action. “For the second year, we rented out the entire club, 13 courts,” said organizer John Sciacca from Residential Systems, “which allowed us to accommodate more players and have spectators hang out, network, and watch the play. Everyone who came out to play and watch seemed to have a great time, and it was terrific to see this event continue to pick up steam.” Players were divided into advanced, intermediate, and beginner skill groups, and competed in a round robin format across eight matches. Participants had a different partner and opponents for each game,

Nearly 50 CEDIA professionals attended Monday’s pickleball meet-up. giving the maximum opportunity to meet and mix it up with industry peers. “Beyond the competition, it was a wonderful reminder of how strong our community is when we come together, and I’m grateful to all of our sponsors for helping make it possible, all in support of the CEDIA Foundation and its mission,” said Capecelatro. The competition was fierce, with multiple players tying in each bracket requiring scorecard playoffs to determine the winners. Congratulations to Kellen Fleener, co-owner and founder of ODSY, who took gold in the advanced group. Jimmy Lindell of Origin Acoustics took silver, and Sciacca grabbed bronze. PG Gall from Crestron won the intermediate bracket, with Cameron Cox of Everflow Solutions

taking second and Tommy Brand of Phantom Sound grabbing third for the second straight year. Matt Scarborough of Kaleidescape won gold in the beginner bracket, with Veronica Esbona of TIG Global PR nabbing second, and James Smith of Innovation & Tech Today taking bronze. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors—including Caster Communications, CEDIA, Crestron, Daisy, Hegel, Hunter Douglas, IC Realtime, Josh.ai, L-Acoustics, Level Up Automation, Lutron, Origin Acoustics, Somfy, Sonos, Stealth Acoustics, Theory Audio, and TIG Global PR—there were giveaways and prizes, including a T-shirt and microfiber sports towel. The event raised enough money to donate more than $5,000 to support the CEDIA Foundation, which provides scholarships and grants to fund industry education, certification, and career development.

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