If you are about to read the “Companies to Watch” feature, then it must be December! It is time again to reflect on the year that was while we look ahead to the one that’s approaching. Here are some of 2024’s best wins mixed in with some forecasting for 2025.
Abode: In 2024, Abode expanded its powerful product lineup with two dynamic solutions that enhance home security. With AI-at-the-edge technology, a transmission range of over 1.5 miles, and exceptional battery life, the Abode Edge Camera can be installed anywhere on the property — even on perimeter fences — to provide an entirely new perspective of the home. Also debuting this year, the Abode Lock offers a simple, retrofit solution for renters and homeowners, with secure fingerprint and PIN access for entry.
Access Networks: Access Networks further ingrained itself in the Snap One ecosystem in August with the integration of OvrC in its products. Five Wi-Fi 6 Unleashed access points in the Access Networks portfolio support OvrC, including an outdoor B350 access point.
ADI: 2024 marked a transformative year for ADI and Snap One as they united — merging their teams, strengths, and capabilities to deliver greater value to customers. The combined business is well-positioned to continue enhancing its omnichannel customer experience with a broader range of products and brands, increased shopping convenience, local expertise, and significant investments in its product portfolio. They opened their first combined store in Omaha, Neb., showcasing the best offerings across ADI and Snap One in one location. Additional store openings are planned for 2025.
AiSPiRE: AiSPiRE had a strong showing at CEDIA Expo with its Astro Micro Dim-to-Warm Downlight, DMX-to-ELV Dimming Controller, and Colorscaping system. It also showed its new Modern Forms Smart Fans. The products from this CI-centered lighting brand are coming at a quick pace.
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AlarMax: AlarMax celebrated a significant milestone in 2024 with the launch of its e-commerce platform, designed to enhance the ordering experience for dealers and distributors while upholding the company’s commitment to exceptional customer service. Alongside e-commerce, AlarMax opened branches in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Albuquerque, N.M., to bring on-site product inventory, training, vendor events, and hands-on support to even more customers nationwide. AlarMax also expanded its vendor roster and leadership team this year.
Alfred International: Over the course of the last year, Alfred International made significant strides in the smart lock industry thanks to the U.S. launches of both the DB2S and ML2 Smart Locks. The DB2S stood out with its sleek design, robust security, and RFID card access, while the ML2 Smart Mortise Lock offered a practical retrofit solution for older locks, combining advanced security with Wi-Charge wireless power. Both locks feature Z-Wave Long Range.
Arlington: Arlington’s products are the solution to fast, easy installation of Class 2 low-voltage communications, computer, and CATV wiring/connections. Its non-metallic Split Wall Plates accommodate pre-connectorized low-voltage cable(s), as shipped, or with split grommets that alter the size of the opening. The LV1S plated steel mounting bracket’s unique X-shaped bracket provides excellent stability and secure four-corner support for low-voltage devices/cables.
ASCENDO: ASCENDO has taken its infrasonic subwoofers to another level with The28 SUB SQUARED PRO PASSIVE, which redefines bass in home theaters, hitting with native speed, attack, and impact in an enclosure that is only 30cm deep. Likewise, ASCENDO created a new speaker solution to deliver high-performance sound to LED video walls with The DIRECTOR, sidestepping the significant speaker-placement challenge video walls present.
Autonomic: In October, Autonomic introduced the M5 Professional Music Server, the flagship of its next-generation M Series products. Designed to deliver high-quality audio performance alongside robust streaming and integration capabilities, the M5 Pro is designed for both high-end residential and commercial applications.
AVPro Global Holdings: AVPro Global Holdings is the parent company of AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Bullet Train, ThenAudio, and Murideo audio/video distribution products, delivering class-leading AV solutions and support services. AVPro Global has invested in its own engineering and manufacturing capabilities to efficiently develop best-in-class integrator-centric AV products. Today, AVPro Global brands are developing high-performance audio/video products, backed by training and service, to support integrators worldwide.
Azione Unlimited: Azione Unlimited has appointed Patrick McCarthy as its new executive director, and at the group’s Fall Conference, he said he is looking to fulfill the group’s mission of providing resources and opportunities that address members’ needs and help them grow in ways they hadn’t imagined.
Blackwire Designs: Blackwire continues its focus on innovation and dealer support by rolling out new services, software, and training. This year, the company took home CE Pro BEST and Residential Systems Best of Show honors at CEDIA 2024 for the new Network Provisioning Service, which enables integrators to receive fully configured, updated, labeled, and installation-ready networking equipment straight out of the box from Blackwire. Available for free upon purchase of eligible networking products, this service eliminates the need for time-consuming setup and troubleshooting on-site, ensuring a seamless and cost-efficient installation process. In 2025, the company plans to expand further into competitive categories — lighting, networking, and AV-over-IP — adding software drivers, expansion to the Blacklight Design Tool, and more.
Bloomsbury Cinema Lab: Bloomsbury Cinema Lab is a top South Korean cinema screen manufacturer and engineering firm that has equipped over 10,000 world-class theaters and high-end showrooms worldwide. Previewed at CEDIA 2024, its flagship Liberty Wide series screens are mounted on a 1.1mm aluminum plate with the front left, center, and front right speakers built in behind the screen. The aluminum back plate plays a dual role as a vibrating panel against which the speaker driver units are attached to produce audio. The screen material is affixed to its rigid aluminum plate, enhancing picture quality to the ultimate image possible. Bloomsbury’s unique optical coating technology delivers unparalleled color and contrast to every frame and helps projectors perform at their best.
Bond: Launched only several years ago in the CEDIA channel, now with approximately 2000 dealers and steadily climbing — and sales partnerships with Screen Innovations, Draper at Home, MagnaTrack, Savant, and others — the Bond control platform has experienced an average growth rate of 70% these past four years. Featured at 16 manufacturer booths at CEDIA Expo 2024, the Bond home device control platform brings fingertip management of ceiling fans, motorized shades, louvers, screens, and now outdoor heating, cooling, and low-voltage LED lighting systems. The latest brands to connect with Bond include Hunter Douglas, Sol-Lux, and Vantage, with more on the way.
Bravas: The luxury home experience company prepared for its next phase of growth by bringing on two new board members this past June — Susan Michaels and Wynee Yang Sade. Keep an eye on them throughout 2025.
BRIDGEE: The Bridgee design team has a background in aerospace engineering and is skilled at spotting and resolving high-speed signal transmission issues, giving its products a performance advantage in the audio and visual transmission fields. With the rapid development of the AV industry, especially the transmission technological innovation as part of the high-speed development of video technology, Bridgee has achieved a breakthrough in the performance of HDMI fiber optic cables, with further enhancement of image contrast, color depth, and sound dynamics.
C2G: C2G recently marked 40 years of delivering reliable connectivity solutions. The company has invested heavily in the latest testing technology, including 8K video and USB4 to ensure every cable and device perform as expected. Formerly known as Cables to Go, C2G is dedicated to fully testing its products, providing the reliability that customers need for AV and IT applications. Looking ahead, the company plans to stay at the forefront of technology while refreshing legacy product lines. C2G will also expand into adjacent categories like fiber, power, audio, custom, and OEM cables.
CATalyzing and VideoMojo: CATalyzing is a full-service marketing agency driving growth for hundreds of top technology integrators, vendors, buying groups, and the CI community at large. Led by industry veteran Cat Toomey, CATalyzing delivers expert creativity through fully custom branding, digital and physical ads, blogs, e-newsletters, websites, PR, social media, marketing strategy, collateral, turnkey digital campaigns, company-wide signatures, SEO, online B2C home planning tools, and more. In 2024, it expanded with VideoMojo, which has the industry’s largest library of current, relevant lifestyle, and technology content and delivers custom-branded videos without the time and cost of onsite video shoots. The company also offers onsite location video services.
CEDIA: The association had a big year in 2024, making headway in its advocacy efforts and adding a new membership pricing tier. With the U.S. Government announcing the review of the 2018 SOC for potential revision in 2028, CEDIA will no doubt continue to apply pressure for change and establish Technology Integrator as its own occupational code.
CEDIA Expo: The industry’s largest North American tradeshow heads back to the Denver Convention Center for its third consecutive year. This year’s trends included MicroLED video walls and plenty of buzz around lighting. What will the 2025 event bring?
Chief: This year, Chief introduced the Tempo Flat Panel In-Wall Mount System, an all-in-one solution that streamlines ordering and installation. Its design helps installers maximize efficiency through every phase from rough-in construction to AV system commissioning. There’s no need to cut wall studs to accommodate flat panel VESA patterns, and the mount is UL-approved for steel stud installation. As part of Legrand | AV, Chief continues its 45-year legacy of delivering innovative, installer-inspired solutions.
Cleerline Technology Group: Cleerline’s SSF Fiber (Stronger, Safer, Faster-to-terminate) delivers higher bandwidth, supporting gigabit and multi-gigabit speeds required for modern smart home devices, 4K/8K streaming, gaming, and other bandwidth-intensive applications. Integrators will appreciate that Cleerline SSF fiber is faster to terminate than category cable, with the field-installable connectors eliminating the challenges of legacy fiber solutions.
Coastal Source: In 2024, Coastal Source took outdoor audio and lighting to new heights with a major Kennedy Space Center event serving as the background for the launch of several new lighting and audio products, including EVO Landscape Lighting, Pathfinder Omnidirectional Speakers, Bollard 1000 Speakers, and CUBE Subwoofer. The addition of a lighting design director and the continued growth of Coastal Source’s popular Design Services Program further strengthened the company’s complete portfolio of products and services.
Cogent360: Cogent360’s Vizualize technology is transforming the way CE manufacturers empower sales teams and integrators. Known for creating immersive sales tools and training for industry leaders, Cogent360 produces hyper-realistic 3D experiences that illustrate complex tech features in compelling, interactive formats. The company is on the brink of a new era, poised to extend these next-gen tools to integrators, enabling them to deliver dynamic, memorable client experiences virtually anywhere. In 2025, look for Cogent360 to set a new standard in sales enablement for integrators, making connected experiences not only accessible but unforgettable in today’s connected home landscape.
Crestron Electronics: Crestron continues to develop its Creston Home OS, including more than 20 new features and integrations that premiered at CEDIA Expo. Crestron is also pushing the AV-over-IP envelope with additions to its DM NVX line. Showing off all that and more, in October, Crestron unveiled its new flagship experience center in New York City.
D-Tools: In 2025, D-Tools will continue to pursue its mission to help integrators run better businesses with several new innovations. The company’s 2025 product roadmap includes new modules for inventory management and job costing, along with deeper design integrations for D-Tools Cloud. This carries on D-Tools’ 2024 momentum that saw the release of System Integrator v22 and the D-Tools Payments solution for D-Tools Cloud.
Da-Lite: Da-Lite has been on a roll. In 2022, Da-Lite revolutionized projection screens with the SightLine Cable Drop, giving the appearance of a floating screen without the traditional black drop. It simplified installations by allowing on-site adjustments, eliminating the need for precise drop calculations. Initially offered with Tensioned Advantage and Advantage recessed screens, Da-Lite expanded the feature into the new Myriad system. This year, Da-Lite also introduced the re-engineered Parallax Thin screen, an ALR surface designed for ultrashort throw projectors, offering an easy-to-install, ultrawide screen solution with cost-efficient, standard parcel shipping.
Daisy: With expertise in the home services industry, Daisy has taken a leadership role in helping integration firms thrive through a unique franchise model focused on professional development, business efficiency, and employee and customer satisfaction. Launched in early 2024, Daisy significantly expanded its national footprint, signing on numerous prominent integration businesses as new Daisy franchisees or corporate offices in 13 locations and counting. Since joining Daisy, these companies have collectively benefited from a range of Daisy-exclusive programs, including technician training and career development, healthcare and retirement benefits, sales and marketing support, and more. Much-needed industry support like this has empowered these existing and future Daisy integration firms to scale their operations, improve service delivery, and create revenue opportunities.
Digital Projection, a Brand of Delta: Building on a successful 2024 marked by the introduction of solutions like the Radiance Home LED video wall, Digital Projection showcased a comprehensive portfolio spanning diverse applications. From projection mapping in public spaces and high-performance home theater projection to large-scale digital signage, its offerings covered a wide range of environments. In 2025, the company plans to further expand its reach into emerging markets, refine its imaging technologies to stay ahead of industry trends, and deliver next-generation imaging solutions for its growing customer base.
Dirac: Dirac has made significant strides throughout 2024, forging and strengthening key partnerships with top brands such as Bluesound, Onkyo, Peerless, and more, to transform listening experiences and optimize sound for more users. A standout achievement for the company was its debut into the soundbar market, with its Dirac Live Room Correction technology being integrated into the brand-new Klipsch Flexus Core 300 soundbar.
DMF Lighting: DMF Lighting will continue to solidify its position as a leading lighting fixture partner for custom integrators in 2025. Building on the success of 2024, which saw the launch of the Artafex line with advanced DALI-enabled lighting solutions, DMF has redefined the standard for modular downlighting. The Artafex line’s True Spectrum technology offers high-quality color rendering, transforming spaces into vibrant showcases. Looking ahead, DMF is poised to unveil new game-changing solutions, providing integrators with even more versatility to elevate their projects and deliver unmatched lighting experiences in luxury residential spaces.
Draper At Home: Draper continues to serve the CI channel with projection screens and indoor and outdoor shades. Showing its commitment, in April, Draper promoted Tabi Quick to the newly created position of national director of CI where she fosters relationships with national independent rep firms and represents Draper At Home with CEDIA buying groups.
Elliston Systems & Design: The integration company recently completed a world-class home theater in Fairview, Texas, featuring a 13.7.8 JBL Synthesis system with two Ascendo infrasonic subwoofers. While the theater is connected to the house, it can operate at Dolby reference levels while being imperceptible from anywhere else. The room within a room uses three floor systems and three wall structures. The wall shared with the house is 38 inches thick and the entry includes an airlock vestibule with a 550-pound acoustic vault door. The front baffle wall, LCR speakers, front subs, and stands weigh over 4000 pounds. A true spectacle.
Environmental Lights: Environmental Lights gives dealers a variety of choices when it comes to accent lighting, including the recent additions of its Cove Wash – Dual Bend product family and its Eluxtra LED accent lighting products.
Epson: Epson turned many heads at CEDIA Expo with its new projector lineups, including the Q-Series 4K 3LCD laser projectors. Epson also showed its EpiqVision Mini family of smart portable laser projectors that deliver big-screen viewing for streaming and gaming, whether at home or outdoors.
Fortress: To accommodate requests for contemporary, low-back styles, Fortress introduced at CEDIA three new models. With its sleek and sophisticated design, the CineMilano blends into any home theater environment, while its ergonomic construction ensures optimal support for hours of viewing pleasure. Standard features include motorized recline, motorized articulating headrest, stainless steel switch with USB, and more. The San Clemente and Langley are the latest low-back contemporary designs that complement the other furniture in a family room environment yet easily convert to a theater chair. With the flick of a switch, the motorized back adjusts providing you with excellent head support.
Furrion: Furrion, a Lippert brand, is a leading innovator in outdoor entertainment systems. This year, Furrion expanded its portfolio with the 55-, 65-, and 75-inch Aurora Full-Sun Pro Series outdoor TVs, specifically designed for direct sun exposure and ensuring vibrant viewing even in bright conditions. Additionally, the new Lumina solar-powered retractable awning has advanced Furrion’s footprint in residential awnings, bringing energy efficiency and comfort to homes and businesses. These groundbreaking products earned Furrion a Best of Show win at the 2024 CEDIA Expo, solidifying its position as a top company to watch in home innovations.
Grimani Systems: Grimani Systems had a busy summer, introducing the CinemaFive Ensemble, the Psi v3 Subwoofer, and the Reflectance System, which is a center-channel speaker system for large video displays that works by reflecting sound waves off the screen to create a virtual center-channel image.
Goer Dynamics B.V./AURO: You may have heard the news about AURO-3D over the past year as NewAuro has continued to develop technology, but the most exciting news from the AURO camp in a while is that NewAuro was purchased by Goerdyna Group, a leading company in acoustic systems and premium audio solutions. They have formed a new entity, Goer Dynamics B.V., based in Belgium, to advance AURO-3D globally, including consumer, professional audio, automotive, gaming, and mobile. This opens up the next chapter for the immersive audio format and technology, combining the expertise of the AURO team with the hefty backing of a huge global company.
Harman Luxury Audio: Harman Luxury Audio is set to elevate audio experiences even further in 2025, following a successful year. 2024 highlights include the launch of the JBL Modern Audio (MA) AV Receivers and Stage 2 loudspeakers, delivering a streamlined, high-performance home theater solution designed for the next generation of music and movie lovers. In the coming year, dealers can look forward to the official release of ARCAM’s Radia Series of streaming devices and the new JBL Synthesis SMA amplifiers. Additionally, expect exciting new offerings from Mark Levinson, JBL, JBL Synthesis, and Revel, ensuring Harman remains a leader in premium audio.
Home Technology Association: The Home Technology Association (HTA) continues serving as a bridge between integrators and the design and build communities. One example in 2024 was getting the HTA’s Project Technology Assessment form listed as a resource on the NAHB’s (National Association of Home Builders with over 140K members) website and new educational articles referencing the HTA’s technology budgeting tool. Also, the HTA expanded the HTA Certification to include integrators in the United Kingdom. The HTA looks forward to officially launching the HTA Technology Partner program in 2025 for the design and build trades. It is designed to create greater awareness of the need for early technology planning.
HTSA: The buying group has gone all-in on its commitment to training members with the addition of Steven Rissi as director of technical education and development. In his new role, Rissi has leadership responsibilities in the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of HTSA’s technical training and technical professional and workforce development programs.
Hunter Douglas: In 2024 Hunter Douglas celebrated several key milestones starting with the fifth anniversary of its Custom Integrator Program, which has had a nearly 20-fold membership increase and introduced expanded member benefits. Hunter Douglas continued to build on its commitment to energy efficiency: Over 300 PowerView products earned AERC certifications and the brand introduced a new Solar Charger Kit that provides the option to keep shades reliably powered through low-light energy harvesting. Finally, Hunter Douglas unveiled a long-awaited addition to the PowerView line, Motorized Drapery Hardware, unifying control across all PowerView window treatments with sophistication and ease.
Integration Controls: 2025 brings a new technology design center with an adjusted business model to Integration Controls. In its new facility, the company will showcase traditional integration systems like distributed music, media rooms, controls, and more — as well as lighting design services, individually addressable lighting fixtures, linear lighting, and acoustical solutions through experiential demonstrations and educational seminars. Here, clients and design-build professionals can experience varying levels of integration that suit a multitude of homeowner needs. These levels of technology allow for dreaming big while prioritizing client interests after experiencing a variety of options.
Jetbuilt: At CEDIA Expo, Jetbuilt introduced the industry to the JetBot AI-driven service desk. This new feature, integrated with Jetbuilt’s existing Service module, is designed to simplify device troubleshooting for end users and significantly reduce service calls and on-site deployment for integrators.
Josh.ai: 2024 was Josh.ai’s most successful year yet, accelerating the company’s growth as a leading control platform going into 2025. The launch of the industry’s first AI-powered operating system, AI OS, won CEDIA’s Smart Home Award for Best New Software thanks to its suite of innovative and intelligent features. Josh Touchscreen started shipping at CEDIA Expo, equipping dealers with a custom room-specific control interface accessible via touch, text, and voice commands. Lastly, Josh Edge will be arriving soon to fulfill the needs of customers seeking a simple hard-button remote for TV navigation and convenient whole-home control.
Just Add Power: Just Add Power continues to deliver high-quality, feature-rich AV-over-IP devices that make it easy to create flexible, scalable signal distribution systems. In recognition of its years of innovation, the company’s 2G+4+ Tiling Transmitter was inducted into the CEDIA Product Hall of Fame this past September, making it the third product from Just Add Power to be inducted. The company has recently produced an overwhelming run of award-winning expansions to the MaxColor product line. The 4K60 Series took home product and best-of-show honors at ISE, InfoComm, and CEDIA in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The MaxColor line supports 4K60 4:4:4 from source to screen, simplifying AV-over-IP deployments that optimize the latest 4K sources, displays, and formats. The company plans to keep the momentum going in 2025, introducing more new products to the MaxColor lineup.
Just Video Walls: Just Video Walls put its money where its mouth is with its new brand, Lunar Walls, where dealers will help the company set margins, and price points, and validate the go-to-market strategy for the brand. The Lunar Walls line of products includes the Ledge, a pre-packaged video wall TV, and the Expanse, pre-engineered video walls that bridge the gap between custom and tailor fit.
JVC: JVC’s exclusive D-ILA projection technology offers superior resolution, exceptional contrast, and a wide color gamut. In 2024, JVC introduced a lineup of all-new D-ILA projector models with a Blu-Escent Laser light source, deeper blacks, richer colors, and a fully motorized lens for easy installation. All models feature advanced technology including Gen 2 Frame Adapt HDR Auto Tone Mapping, Filmmaker Mode, Deep Black Tone Control, and Vivid Picture Mode.
Kaleidescape: 2024 was another banner year for Kaleidescape. This spring, Kaleidescape announced its expansion into the commercial cinema market as an alternative content delivery platform to bring library releases to theatres. In the summer, Kaleidescape introduced Strato V, the next generation of movie player technology. Providing stunning 4K Dolby Vision playback with lossless audio, Strato V works on its own or as part of a larger Kaleidescape system. Kaleidescape also recently announced the Terra Prime 123TB SSD movie server, providing enough storage for 2000 Kaleidescape high-bitrate 4K movies.
KEF: The successor to KEF’s renowned Hi-Fi speaker range, the Q Series, has evolved once more in its ninth iteration since 1991. Now incorporating the Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) and a suite of innovative acoustic technology derived from its flagship Hi-Fi speakers, high-fidelity sound is more accessible than ever. Leveraging the latest 12th-generation Uni-Q driver array and cutting-edge analysis techniques, the Q Series has been carefully fine-tuned. This includes a crossover redesign that refines the signal path response for a more natural, detailed sound. The result is a comprehensive lineup of eight speakers that can be easily tailored to your space and desired setup.
KMB Communications: Providing manufacturers, integrators, rep firms, distributors, associations, and individuals with PR, marketing communications, content creation, copywriting, brand strategy, and more, KMB Communications continues to grow and evolve to suit the needs of brands of all sizes in the highly specialized fields of residential tech and pro AV.
Kordz: Kordz garnered significant recognition in 2024 for its connectivity products designed by integrators for integrators, including the SlimCat cabling line and enviro-friendly packaging solution, BeltPak, while expanding its popular Termination Challenge to more events than ever. Kordz managing director James Chen, a CEDIA Fellow and Board Member, played a pivotal role in lobbying Capitol Hill for legislation to classify system integration as a regulated industry in the USA. Kordz continued to provide thought leadership about the importance and characteristics of quality cabling through insightful articles and podcasts. Sustainability was a key focus in 2024, with the team using its “Kordzification” process to design and engineer more eco- and user-friendly packaging alternatives, innovative connectivity solutions, and efficient manufacturing practices.
L-Acoustics: In September, L-Acoustics introduced HYRISS (Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space), which enables complete control of the sonic environment, from creating serene atmospheres for relaxation to transforming spaces into dynamic entertainment venues. It eliminates the need for dedicated media rooms by allowing a single space to become a concert hall, sports stadium, or cinema. It does this by leveraging three core L-Acoustics technologies: L-ISA, which positions instruments in space, mimicking live concert settings; Ambiance, which uses sensing microphones and the L-ISA Processor II to transform room acoustics; and Anima, which utilizes advanced algorithms and machine learning to localize, spatialize, separate, and immerse audio content beyond its original design.
LEA Professional: LEA Professional has appointed Dan Augsburger as residential sales and business development manager to lead growth in the connected home, multi-room, and whole home audio market. Committed to meeting customer needs, the company features a lineup of new products designed to enhance both integrator and end-user experiences, including the IoT-enabled Connect Series Half-Rack smart amplifier and the Connect Series Touch wall controller. With a robust technology portfolio that includes intelligent IT solutions, best-in-class DSP, and smart power management, LEA is primed for significant expansion in 2025.
Legrand | AV: What does a comprehensive solutions manufacturer look like? It looks like Legrand | AV. The company has brought together all its brands — C2G, Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, On-Q, SANUS, and Vaddio, as well as Vantage lighting control — to ensure integrators have everything they need with solutions that are not only flexible but fit together seamlessly. This means installers have less work to create an AV system capable of delivering amazing AV experiences and can take advantage of opportunities, whether in residential or trending applications such as resimercial, multi-dwelling unit environments, or advanced lighting control.
Leon Speakers: A family-owned and operated company, Leon has been designing and building products in Ann Arbor, Mich., since 1997. Since the release of its popular Horizon custom-fit soundbar, Leon has expanded its offerings to include a full suite of speakers and TV frames emphasizing artistry, design, and American craftsmanship. Leon’s Edge Flex Frame offers a quick, stylish, and accessible way to frame any ultra-thin TV.
LG: LG continues to provide the market with a variety of OLED televisions, projectors, and soundbars. It recently introduced a Business Innovation Center in its N.J. headquarters — a few floors up from its residential demo space — to help integrators experience its commercial products.
Lenbrook: Lenbrook’s BluOS, now more than 10 years old, is a well-evolved platform whose algorithms are constantly being refined for multi-zone synchronization to keep it running smoothly. When using BluOS, everything will play at high quality and in perfect time alignment — even when streaming hi-res audio content to multiple zones. BluOS is capable of supporting up to 60 zones on a single network.
Loxx Boxx: Loxx Boxx continues to revolutionize package security with significant updates to its mobile app and new Defender Protection Plans. With a focus on enhancing customer experiences, the company introduced a redesigned app that enables email integration and voice assistant support, making delivery tracking seamless. The launch of the Defender LTE and Wi-Fi plans provided advanced theft prevention, while the Safe Receipt Guarantee offered peace of mind with financial coverage for stolen packages. With these innovations, Loxx Boxx reinforced its position as the go-to solution for securing home deliveries, solidifying its role in combating rising package theft.
Lutron: Lutron created much excitement in 2024. In May, it introduced the Ketra D2 and Rania D2 architectural downlights, which made them available in a smaller form factor than ever — a new 2-inch aperture downlight. Then in October, they brought out the Triathlon Select roller shades, which makes entry into the shading category easier for integrators with its fixed pricing structure, simplified design decisions, and a “goofproof” measuring tool.
Luxman: In 2025, Luxman will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1925, Luxman dates from the dawn of radio broadcasting and stands as one of the world’s oldest consumer electronics companies. The company recently completed the introduction of its Z series of integrated amplifiers with the addition of the L-505Z. Stay tuned in early 2025 for additional announcements on forthcoming limited edition models as Luxman celebrates this milestone.
Luxul: This year, Luxul introduced the Wi-Fi 6 AX3600 4×4 Dual-Band Indoor Access Point, which utilizes advanced Wi-Fi 6 technology for faster speeds and greater device capacity in residential and commercial networks. Additionally, it launched updated SW Series Managed PoE+ AV switches, featuring a refreshed user interface that simplifies installation and management for AV-over-IP environments. These switches offer robust PoE+ support and reliability, reinforcing Luxul’s commitment to empowering integrators with exceptional networking solutions and outstanding customer support.
Luxury Integrated Technologies: Luxury Integrated Technologies experienced significant growth in 2024. Over 15 brands have joined LIT, as well as new teammates and partner firms. LIT continues to pave the way for the adoption of technology early in design with success in design-build collaborations. LIT is looking to expand its team while continuing its mission in the southeast.
madVR Labs: madVR already has many fans in the CI space, but it got plenty more with the release of the Envy Core, which is half the size, half the weight, and half the price of the popular Envy Pro MK2. The Envy Core makes madVR Envy processing accessible to a broader audience.
MAG THEATRON: MAG Theatron, a Ukrainian brand known for its home theater acoustics, has made a powerful debut in the American market. By leveraging its expertise as a leader in commercial cinema sound and transferring it to the home environment, MAG Theatron has introduced an alternative to conventional Hi-Fi systems typically adapted for multichannel use. The high-energy and dynamic performance of MAG’s professional-grade speakers, exceptional sound detailing, cutting-edge technological solutions, and intelligent control of sound directivity create an unparalleled audio experience that sparks conversations across forums and podcasts.
Magnetar: As a pioneer in high-end universal media players, Magnetar is redefining home entertainment for audiophiles and cinephiles. Magnetar has picked up where Oppo left off and seized the market opportunity, offering reference-level performance universal media players with its UDP800 and UDP900 players, which support 4K UHD, SACD, Blu-ray, and so much more. Customers with vast physical media collections have found their ideal solution with products that prioritize long-term reliability and exceptional audio-visual quality.
McIntosh: McIntosh celebrated its 75th anniversary this year with a stream of new products that started in January with the MC2.1KW monoblock power amplifier, which, at 2000 watts is one of the brand’s most powerful amps to date. Most recently, the company launched the PS1K subwoofer that includes dual 13-inch woofers that are driven by two 500-watt Class D amplifiers, combining for 1000 watts of output.
Middle Atlantic Products: Middle Atlantic continues to be what great systems are built on. This past year, the company continued to showcase its RackLink remote power management system, available with its Premium+ PDU, Select Series PDU, and NEXSYS AV power backup. The newest feature is RackLink Cloud available on Premium+ and NEXSYS, which brings more flexibility and the same benefits of reduced truck rolls, cost savings, and optimal AV system operation for which the platform is known.
Modern Atomics: Launched at Expo, startup company Modern Atomics’ Reaktor power distribution unit nabbed Residential Systems and TWICE Magazine Best of Show awards and CEDIA Best New Hardware Product. Reaktor is the first PDU designed solely for motorized shades, powering up to 22. Leveraging patent-pending technology, Reaktor eliminates up to 99.75% of quiescent current, saving up to 412 Kilowatt-hours yearly.
Moovia: Moovia made ripples at CEDIA in Seymour-Screen Excellence and ASCENDO booths. Moovia is a German media furniture company founded in 2003 as a small projection screen and cinema accessory supplier. Over the years, they realized there was an ever-growing demand for high-quality, carefully designed theater furniture that turns movie nights into unforgettable experiences. Moovia prioritizes luxury and completely bespoke design, tailoring to client preferences down to the last stitch. It’s now available in the United States via Sutherland AV Marketing.
Nexus 21: The influence of design on technology has never been stronger, and Nexus 21 embraced this trend in 2024 by expanding its line of TV lifts and drop-down mechanisms. A standout release for the year is the L77i Drop-Down TV Lift. Inspired by the popularity of cathedral ceilings, this innovative lift allows TVs to rise and lower from behind a high-mounted, architecturally pleasing enclosure. Nexus 21’s keen eye for design trends and technological innovation is evident in other 2024 introductions as well, including heavy-duty pop-up lifts for outdoor entertainment areas and integrated swivel functions for multipurpose great rooms.
Nice: Nice had a busy 2024, making additions to its C suite and introducing new third-party integrations to its smart home ecosystem. In October, the company released the latest version of its OS and announced significant changes to its marketing resources, including the appointment of Danielle Karr as its new marketing director.
Oasys: The buying group showed significant growth in its second year, with membership surpassing 300 custom integrators and the number of vendor partner programs nearly doubling. More than 200 attendees gathered for the 2024 edition of the group’s annual conference, with the 2025 version taking place May 7-9 in Indianapolis.
On-Q: At CEDIA Expo 2024, On-Q showcased a range of innovative solutions, including its latest 15-inch Enclosure with Deep Trim designed for streamlined AV installations. This new enclosure, launching in early 2025, effectively houses the latest AV and networking gear featuring an additional 3 inches of depth compared to the current line. With positive feedback from installers for versatility in storage and ease of installation, this new enclosure is the perfect solution for any home.
OneVision Resources: In September, OneVision debuted its new Custom Membership Features that take the company’s RMR offerings to the next level by giving integrators the ability to fine-tune the service plans offered through its subscription management engine. Available customizations include adjusting the number of plans offered to clients or modifying specific features such as guaranteed response times and hours of availability.
Origin Acoustics: Origin had a number of product introductions across its product lines all year long, but the ones that turned the most heads happened right at the start of the year, as the company launched a line of commercial-grade speakers and amplifiers, called Origin PRO.
OSD: OSD had an intense 2024 with several notable new products, including the SRT4 Gen2 multi-room music streaming device, the DAC-X-200 amplifier, and the OSD Black R43 and R43SQ small aperture in-ceiling speakers. One of the highlights of the year happened in April when OSD debuted its Nero Eclipse Series, which combines light and sound in a range of outdoor light speakers.
Paradigm: Paradigm and sister company Anthem have introduced a new Brand Experience Center at their headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario. This facility is a key part of the Paradigm Higher Learning (PHD) program, offering hands-on training and education for dealers and distributors. The center features demonstration rooms and dedicated training areas and is connected to a 225,000-square-foot manufacturing and R&D space that includes the world’s largest private anechoic chamber for product testing. Starting in Q1 2025, the Experience Center will welcome visitors for multi-day sessions that include training, factory tours, and insights into the manufacturing process of Paradigm’s speakers and electronics.
Portal.io: Portal’s new AI Proposal Builder changes the game when it comes to building proposals. Dealers can speak the project details into Portal, upload a job walkthrough video, or just type up the scope of work, and a proposal is built in seconds, including descriptions, areas, items, and labor. Instead of proposals in a quarter of the time, dealers can now build proposals in seconds.
PowerHouse Alliance: In July, PowerHouse Alliance announced significant growth with the opening of new locations for members KOA, AlarMax, Davis Distribution, 21st Century, and Pioneer. Additionally, PHA added Gary Usher as the new vice president of marketing & events, and it recently added CEP Distributing as its newest distributor member.
Premiere SAV: Though Premiere SAV opened its doors just a few years ago in Jackson, Wyo., its dedication to excellence and client-focused innovation has already led to expansion into South Florida. As a Guild Integrators Alliance member, Premiere SAV is recognized for its commitment to quality and advanced technology solutions. This rapid growth reflects the dedication of their team, the trust of their clients, and the strength of their partnerships. Inspiring with visionary lighting technology in 2025, Premiere SAV continues to transform spaces with seamless, intelligent design, expanding the possibilities in smart home and commercial environments.
Premiere Systems: Celebrating 30 years, Premiere Systems has redefined the technology experience from Chicago to Naples, Fla. A member of the Guild Integrators Alliance, its 30th Year in Business Event showcased a refreshed brand, symbolizing their next chapter, and honored the dedicated team and clients who drive their success. Leading with lighting innovation in 2025, Premiere continues to push boundaries, transforming spaces through cutting-edge design and technology.
Premium Audio Company: The Premium Audio Company is on an upward trend, with more offerings for Onkyo, Integra, and Klipsch than ever for dealers and customers. Its technology partnership with Dirac launched the world’s first soundbar with Dirac Live Room Correction built-in (Klipsch Flexus 300) and Onkyo’s new TX-RZ30 AV receiver with Dirac Live Room Correction at no additional cost, a first again. Its recent collaboration with Marvel Animation and Marvel Television secured Klipsch and Onkyo as the Official Home Speaker and Home Audio System Sponsors for both “X-Men’97” and “Agatha All Along” streaming on Disney+, with more sponsorships and new product series introductions coming in 2025.
Pro Audio Technology: In 2024, PRO celebrated its 20th anniversary. To recognize this milestone, PRO threw a “Bubbles & Beer Bash” at CEDIA Expo where they raised a glass with industry friends and associates who have contributed to PRO’s success over the past two decades. In 2024, PRO also released five new loudspeaker models with a new industrial design, giving specifiers access to high-accuracy, high-output, and compact loudspeakers for premium portable and installed installations.
Procella Audio: 2025 will mark a new era for Procella Audio. With new investors and a senior management team that brings a wealth of experience in both the technology and cinema industries, Procella is launching an ambitious journey of increased growth and innovation. The company is expanding its U.S. team and its market presence in both the residential and commercial cinema markets. As part of its strategic direction, Procella Audio will be establishing a state-of-the-art production facility in Belgium. This new European facility will enhance production capabilities, improve efficiency, and support the company’s expansion plans.
ProjX360: ProjX360 is becoming increasingly popular with integrators who want to minimize the number of software applications with one solution that does full-circle project management, from initial sales calls to service. ProjX360 integrates with AV integrators’ existing processes to create efficiencies that save time and money. The latest update from the company delivers new Proposal capabilities that allow users to choose their own adventure in order to create proposals, thanks to several new Proposal Builders. Blind Cycle Count is also new, allowing integrators to conduct real-time inventory checks without needing to see on-hand inventory levels in advance, helping eliminate potential biases.
Proluxe by American Lighting: The ChromaDMX Downlight by Proluxe Lighting made its debut at CEDIA EXPO 2024. This downlight offers an unparalleled lighting experience by transforming any space with state-of-the-art COB LED RGB + 2700K + 6000K control capable of creating over 1 trillion color combinations. Proluxe has engineered the ChromaDMX Downlight with ease of installation in mind. Available with full-color tunable and tunable white Vantage LHUMAN KolorTune profiles and direct Integration with Control4 (3.3+ compatible) via Artnet Gateway, the design allows for straightforward integration into new-construction projects, minimizing the need for extensive modifications. This user-friendly approach combined with a variety of trim and trimless options makes ChromaDMX an ideal choice for both builders and designers.
ProSource: The buying group expanded its presence with the launch of a new podcast series in March called “What’s Up ProSource.” The podcast features interviews with ProSource members and vendor partners and features industry insights.
Quantum Media Systems: Quantum Media Systems continued to redefine imaging excellence with a series of advancements in 2024. A standout achievement was the enhancement of its XDR Pro Cinema Video Wall to support the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) specification. This makes Quantum Media Systems among the first to bring DCI compliance to the residential market, enabling home theater enthusiasts to enjoy first-run Hollywood films via the exclusive Bel-Air Circuit streaming service. In addition to the continued evolution of its LED video wall, Quantum also expanded into the commercial cinema sector, launching new branding, initiatives, and strategic alliances with some of the most influential filmmakers in Hollywood.
RoseWater Energy: In 2024, RoseWater Energy reinforced its reputation as a leading voice and top presenter at key trade shows like Lightapalooza. Through strategic outreach, RoseWater engaged the industry with insights on full-scale power management solutions vital for home electronics’ performance and longevity. Committed to ongoing education, RoseWater also expanded its CEU offerings through the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and IDCEC (Interior Design Continuing Education Council), equipping professionals to deliver essential large-scale UPS and voltage regulation, surge and lightning protection, supplemental solar energy, and standby battery power to luxury homes.
Salamander Designs: This year, Salamander Designs advanced its entire Custom Seating Lineup with new, fresh colors, luxurious fabrics, superior comfort, and state-of-the-art features. Each seat, sectional, and ottoman is handcrafted in the USA for hours of use and backed by a Lifetime Warranty. With this, Salamander also launched an all-new, 3D Online Seating Configurator so dealers can design, configure, and quote Salamander Seating in minutes. Through partnerships with leading manufacturers, Salamander launched new Ultra-Short-Throw Projector Cabinets to support Leica, AWOL, and other video systems. To help Dealers expand their businesses, Salamander also introduced the enterprise Acadia Tabletop Display Stand and Ultra-Slim-Profile AV Cabinet, which bring high-demand, easy-to-install solutions for commercial environments.
Samsung: Samsung’s lifestyle products continue to be client-pleasers, and at CEDIA Expo it offered upgrades to top-sellers such as The Terrace, The Premiere, and The Frame. The company also had its ample 2024 TV, projector, and audio lineup on display.
SANUS: In October of 2024, SANUS debuted the Advanced Full-Motion 4D + SHIFT mounts. This mounting solution series solves the frustrating challenge of making small adjustments when mounting displays. With SHIFT, if a TV doesn’t happen to end up in the desired position or is accidentally mismeasured during installation, it allows for easy TV height adjustment, either up or down, ensuring the TV is perfectly positioned where the homeowner wants it. The SHIFT handle can also assist with moving large TVs.
SAV Digital Environments: Celebrating 25 years, SAV Digital Environments honors the people who’ve fueled its success — a passionate team, close partnerships, and loyal clients who value innovation and trust. As a Guild Integrators Alliance member, SAV is part of a group setting the highest standards in technology integration. At their 25 Years of Innovation Event earlier this year, SAV showcased partnerships and groundbreaking solutions, including advancements in lighting for 2025 that will further transform spaces and experiences.
Savant: Savant continues with its focus on smart power, adding the Savant Power Storage 50 all-in-one high-performance inverter and LFP battery solution in November. The Power Storage 50 integrates with Savant’s software and flexible load management technology to provide a comprehensive smart energy monitoring, management, and backup solution.
Screen Innovations: Screen Innovations expanded its horizons in 2024 with its Origami shades — a unique and artfully designed series that fits and covers all window layouts with style and function — and the Kaos (Kick Ass Outdoor Shades), which are built for high-wind and is Miami-Dade Hurricane Certified for use in high-velocity hurricane zones.
Severtson Screens: Severtson Screens saw success in 2024 with its SAT-4K and TAT-4K acoustically transparent projection screens and its 4K thin bezel fixed-frame projection screen.
Shelly USA: Shelly Group kicked off 2024 with the launch of its Gen3 products at CES. The new IoT devices offer more memory, compatibility, and extended functionalities. Then in June, it announced KNX compatibility — the worldwide standard for home and building automation — into its products. In July, it expanded into intelligent door locks with the acquisition of Dutch company LOQED B.V.
Skyworth USA: Total Access Communications recently completed a noteworthy project at Little Woodrow’s in Sugarland, Texas, addressing the need for outdoor full sun TVs. Traditionally, outdoor-rated TVs required enclosures to enhance brightness and visibility. However, with Skyworth’s advanced technology, this was no longer necessary. The installation involved mounting 10 75-inch Skyworth S1 Clarus Outdoor Full Sun TVs on straight towers, cemented securely to poles. These full sun outdoor TVs, exposed to full sunlight and various weather conditions, boast a brightness of 3000 nits, ensuring clear visibility across the outdoor bar even on the sunniest days. Moreover, these installations are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes. The IP66 rating of the outdoor full sun TVs ensures they are resistant to water and wind, maintaining their performance and durability regardless of the elements.
Slayman Design Associates/Slayman Cinema: Specializing in designing luxury interiors for optimal AV enjoyment, Lisa Slayman ASID, IIDA keeps a close pulse of trending technologies and consumer demands. Her designs are continually evolving to stay abreast of emerging multimedia experiences such, such as interactive gaming and simulators to engage in E-sports. Unique in the design market, she works collaboratively with AV Integrators to create high-performance spaces that are aesthetically stunning and comfortable as they are immersive and enjoyable. She strives for a pleasing compromise that benefits all project stakeholders: integrators, architects, builders, acousticians, and end-users. Slayman has designed and created a Textile Collection for residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors that is available in showrooms and representatives across the U.S. for the design trade.
Sol-Lux: Sol-Lux, a division of Carefree of Colorado, entered the CEDIA channel in 2024 at CEDIA Expo, bringing over 50 years of engineering and manufacturing excellence in premium outdoor shading solutions. At launch, Sol-Lux introduced its intelligent patio and autonomous window awnings, crafted in the USA with a four-week lead time and offering strong margins for dealers. To support its nationwide dealer network, Sol-Lux appointed a dedicated national sales program manager and is expanding with strategic manufacturer representative partnerships. Utilizing Somfy and Bond for seamless integration, Sol-Lux plans to introduce motorized drop screen solutions in 2025 and will soon launch an online configurator to streamline quoting and ordering.
Somfy: In August, one year after launching the smallest PoE motor on the market (the Sonesse 30 PoE motor), Somfy announced the Sonesse 40 PoE motor range, which is a customizable solution for larger-sized applications. Sonesse 40 PoE motors provide a full range of options, available in three sizes — 2, 4, and 6Nm — to operate even the largest of applications.
Sonance: At CEDIA Expo, Sonance and James drew crowds to their booth with the introduction of a number of new products, including additions to the James SPL Soundbar Series, the Small Aperture Series, and its Visual Experience Series. The company also launched its Mariner MX surface-mounted outdoor speakers over the summer.
Sonos: Sonos has solidified its presence in the light commercial installation market with the Era 100 Pro, its first integrated solution for professional AV installers. Featuring Power over Ethernet (PoE+), the Era 100 Pro offers a wired-first connection, enhanced safety features, and a Surface Mount that allows flexible installation options. Sonos also recently introduced its Sound Motion technology in its newest flagship soundbar, Arc Ultra, delivering greater bass from a smaller footprint. These next-generation solutions combine Sonos’ signature quality with advanced tech, providing pro AV integrators a powerful choice for custom-designed home theaters.
Sonus faber: The high-end audio manufacturer released the Concertino G4 two-way passive high-end loudspeaker in July. It is the fourth edition of the brand’s Concertino speaker, which celebrated its 30th anniversary from the first Concertino introduction this year.
Sony: Attendees flocked to Sony’s CEDIA Expo booth to catch a glimpse of its new BRAVIA Projector 9 and BRAVIA Projector 8 in action. Both models have upgraded brightness over their predecessors with 3400 and 2700 lumens, respectively, and they each include the new XR Processor for Projector, which has been adapted from Sony’s flagship TV lineup.
Stealth Acoustics: After celebrating its 20th anniversary, completing an expansion of its Washington State headquarters/production facility, and bringing all injection molding in-house in 2023, Stealth Acoustics was poised for an incredible 2024. And an incredible 2024 it was! Stealth launched the completely re-designed and improved 8th generation of its LineaResponse invisible speakers, rebranded as LineaRadiance. For 2025, Stealth will update all remaining speaker models into the LineaRadiance line and add new models. Additionally, the Stealth Patio Theater (SPT) outdoor TV systems saw incredible growth in 2024, and a wealth of updates and improvements are planned for SPT in 2025.
StormAudio: StormAudio’s Immersive Sound Receiver Fusion 20 20-channel processor continued to captivate the industry in 2024. The receiver showcases low levels of noise and distortion, delivering 150 watts (8-ohm) per channel and 500 watts (8-ohm) when bridged. This receiver has the DSP power to decode all the latest immersive formats up to 11.1.8 (Auro-3D, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and IMAX Enhanced), and enable post-processing to optimize any speaker to any room straight out of the box.
SVS: SVS is invigorating the high-performance audio space through a fusion of sonic performance and design value combined with noteworthy energy built from social media, live events, owner benefits, and more. Product development for the Youngstown, Ohio-based home audio brand has remained prolific with new flagship Ultra Evolution speakers and 17-Ultra R|Evolution subwoofers both launched in the last eight months. New audio categories are on the horizon for SVS in 2025.
Theory Audio Design: Theory continued to build out its high-performing family of products in 2024 with the introduction of all-weather speakers and a line of Dante and AES67-enabled loudspeaker controllers. Theory continues to change people’s perception of what is possible from architectural and surface-mount loudspeakers.
Torus Power: As AV technology continues to advance, the demand for clean, stable electrical power grows in parallel. Torus Power, a leader in the power management category, has consistently reinforced its reputation among AV integrators, designers, recording studios, and other professionals at various trade shows, conferences, and training events throughout the year. The increasing interest in Torus Power’s toroidal isolation transformers was evident at CEDIA Expo 2024, where many exhibitors relied on Torus Power solutions to ensure the optimal performance of systems showcased at their booths and among systems integrators nationwide who chose Torus Power to deliver exceptional AV demos at their showrooms.
Trinnov Audio: Trinnov Audio achieved a major audio technology milestone in 2024: the public release of WaveForming. After years of development, this revolutionary room optimization technology is now available via a free software upgrade on the Altitude line of processors. This breakthrough eliminates room modes and achieves unparalleled bass uniformity across entire listening areas, even in challenging spaces. WaveForming is now available to professionals and enthusiasts alike. In 2025, Trinnov will continue to push boundaries in active acoustics with a new R&D facility at their Paris headquarters.
URC: URC had another busy year of multiple product introductions and integration announcements, but it was July’s launch of its new Virtual Assistant powered by AI on URC’s public website that stood out among the other innovations. This tool complements URC’s Virtual Assistant on its Dealer Portal and permits 24/7 communication surrounding URC’s Total Control and Complete Control product lines and enables consumers to find a certified URC dealer.
Vaddio: In 2024, Vaddio expanded its professional video conferencing portfolio with its new Vaddio Venture VideoBAR. The all-in-one 4K video conferencing system provides lifelike video and superior audio quality with its UHD 8.51-megapixel 1/2.5-type CMOS image sensor, a 110-degree wide-angle horizontal field of view, 5x digital zoom, six-element beamforming microphone array, and high-fidelity speaker system with built-in DSP.
Vanco International: In 2024, Vanco released two new audio extenders: the PAEXEARC ARC/eARC extender with an S/PDIF failsafe and the PAEXWIR wireless 2.1 channel audio extender. They also shipped the EVEX42MV Matrix with Multiview, a versatile matrix switch with eight built-in display modes for up to four simultaneous 4K@60 Hz HMDI signals. In 2025, look for Vanco to continue innovating with next-gen AVoIP solutions, state-of-the-art audio and video distribution components, and the world’s thinnest Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cables.
VITAL: VITAL joined forces with Fivestone Solutions, a leading sales coaching business to launch the ELITE Sales Academy. This new program is designed to help luxury home service businesses close more sales at healthier margins — without working extra hours. The academy addresses common challenges faced by businesses in the high-end home services sector. These include struggles with closing deals, generating new revenue from existing clients, and implementing effective sales processes.
WALL-SMART: WALL-SMART’s impact on the smart home market was undeniable in 2024, as a record number of third-party manufacturers embraced the company’s flush-wall and ceiling mounts to discreetly integrate their technologies. At CEDIA Expo 2024, WALL-SMART mounts were in high demand, with many exhibitors showcasing their products using custom WALL-SMART solutions. This strong presence at the CEDIA Expo underscores the integration industry’s growing interest in design-friendly technology. Over the past decade, WALL-SMART has significantly expanded its product line, now offering discreet mounting solutions for every smart home category and numerous brands, including household names like Ring and Sonos.
Z-Wave Alliance: The previous year was an explosive growth year for the Z-Wave Alliance. With 30+ member companies at CES 2024 and robust educational resources available, Z-Wave started the year driving smart home advancements worldwide. The Alliance solidified its leadership in smart home innovation by expanding the reach of Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR), certifying over 65 new devices, and launching the ZWLR specification in Europe. The Alliance’s commitment to cybersecurity was further demonstrated by aligning with the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark and CSA Product Security Verified programs. Additionally, the organization welcomed Nabu Casa to its Board of Directors, reinforcing open-source collaboration.
