Explore Residential Tech at ISE

Welcome to the Residential Technology hub at ISE 2026 — your dedicated space for everything smart home and integrated living solutions.

 

If you're a professional in the residential sector, this page is your guide to discovering the latest innovations in home automation, multi-room systems, immersive experiences, and intelligent control technologies.

Explore dedicated events, CEDIA training, and cutting-edge exhibitors shaping the future of connected living. Your journey into the world of residential AV starts here.

Residential & Smart Building Zone

Smart Home Technology Stage

Smart Building Summit

Residential & Smart Building Zone

Demands for wellness tech, efficient use of energy and greater connectivity are all addressed by exhibitors in the Residential & Smart Building Zone.

ISE has long been positioned as a leading voice in residential solutions and home automation, with the backing of joint-partner CEDIA; and also as a prominent player in smart building, thanks to the long-running Smart Building Conference. The combined Residential & Smart Building Zone in Halls 1 and 2 is a compelling offering in this fast-moving area of AV technology.

Read more about the Residential Market

Smart Home Technology Stage

smart home technology stage

Tuesday to Friday, all day / Stand 2F350 (Hall 2) - Free to attend

The Smart Home Technology Stage offered an abundance of valuable information, engaging discussions, and learning and networking opportunities. There was a broad array of topics including, but not limited to, technology, design, business, people and the future. This is a great place to get a holistic snapshot of the smart home industry, learn from your peers and make connections.
 

Smart Home Technology Stage Programme

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04 Feb 2025
  1. Smart Home Technology Stage
    Make the most of your ISE experience with this year's, all-new, edition of The ISE Kick-Off, presented by CEDIA veterans Michael Heiss and Rich Green. This fast-paced presentation will clue you in to what new technologies, services and products to be on the lookout for a way that only Mikey and Rich can do.
  2. Smart Home Technology Stage
    CEDIA Fellow and long-time presenter Michael Heiss will help you wade through the alphabet soup of acronyms that populate our industry, defining and demystifying the descriptors you need to understand, determine, compare and evaluate what is right for a given installation function.
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  4. Smart Home Technology Stage
    The conventional media room is now evolving into a more dynamic, multi-functional space than ever before. Movies, gaming or listening to music may still be part of the brief, but so too is an area for wellness, meditation, and social uses such as parties, live performances and more. In this session, we discuss how the new direction of customers' needs challenges integrators to think differently about room design and the experiences that audio technology can deliver for their clients.
  5. Smart Home Technology Stage
    What's it like to work with a YouTuber on a smart home project? What changes do you need to make to your approach in design and on site? And what can video content with over 2million views do for your business? Jeff Hayward from The Integrated Home Podcast is joined by Simon Elliott, Foresight Integration, who collaborated with YouTuber Arun Mainee aka @Mrwhosetheboss to provide the tech for his dream smart home. Find out about the positives and potential pitfalls in this eye-opening discussion.
05 Feb 2025
  1. Smart Home Technology Stage
    Explore the future of inter-product communication protocols in this engaging discussion. Industry leaders will delve into the evolution of connectivity standards, the demand for open solutions like Matter, and resistance from proprietary systems. Uncover the challenges manufacturers face in adopting Matter and the broader implications for interoperability. The conversation will also examine the transformative potential of AI in bridging disparate systems and protocols.
  2. Smart Home Technology Stage
    CEDIA Fellow and long-time presenter Michael Heiss will help you wade through the alphabet soup of acronyms t hat populate our industry , defining and demystifying the descriptors you need to understand determine, compare and evaluate what is right for a given installation function.
  3. Smart Home Technology Stage
    Smart home technology is crossing over from residential to commercial, hospitality and other applications. In this talk, we find out how it can enhance the customer experience and where the business opportunities exist for integrators. We'll provide insights into real-world applications, challenges, and future trends, discovering how integrating smart technologies can create competitive advantages and meet evolving customer expectations in workplace and hospitality environments.
  4. Smart Home Technology Stage
    What does our skin colour have to do with Vitamin D? How did our ancestors live without artificial light? Do our eyes tell anything about your ancestry? What does light have to do with diabetes and multiple sclerosis? You can find out the answers to all of these questions during this eye-opening discussion.
  5. Smart Home Technology Stage
    Join us for CEDIA’s 2025 Annual Meeting to hear about the state of the association, what we’ve done together in 2024 and plans for 2025.
06 Feb 2025
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  2. Smart Home Technology Stage
    Experience the dynamic interaction between Rich, a passionate A/V integrator, and Jeff, a meticulous IT administrator, as they navigate the complexities of setting up a Conference room in a corporate office. The skit showcases their differing perspectives—Rich prioritizing cutting-edge technology and user experience, while Jeff emphasizes security and system compatibility. Through humor and collaboration, they demonstrate how to address common challenges in technology integration.
  3. Smart Home Technology Stage
    Join Sony experts to uncover how one of the biggest technology manufacturers in the world are supporting customers and the wider AV residential industry in an increasingly sustainable-focused world, where technology advances are accelerating and the demand for quality consumption is increasing.
  4. Smart Home Technology Stage
    CEDIA veterans Michael Heiss and Rich Green lead an interactive presentation where we compare notes on what happened at ISE 2025. This session will help you make certain that you didn't miss seeing or hearing about products, technologies and services that were new and exciting at ISE. Hear the thoughts of other attendees and take away a complete view of everything that took place at ISE Barcelona 2025 that you can share with those who couldn't make it to the show.
07 Feb 2025
  1. Smart Home Technology Stage
    When you turn on the lights do you consider how it is effecting your weight, blood pressure or chances of getting cancer? Is the time you spend in artificial light effecting your mood and overall health? What does light have to do with any of those things? EVERYTHING! You can find out the answers to all of these questions during this eye-opening discussion.
  2. Smart Home Technology Stage
    In today's digital age, securing sensitive information is paramount. This talk will delve into effective strategies for managing passwords and system access, ensuring both your business and your customers are protected. Learn about best practices for password creation, storage, and management, as well as advanced authentication methods. Discover how to implement robust access controls and educate your team and customers on maintaining cybersecurity.
  3. Smart Home Technology Stage
    Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its potential threats within the Audio/Visual (A/V) industry. In this dynamic session, industry experts, innovators, and cybersecurity professionals will come together to explore the challenges posed by AI and discuss strategies for mitigating risks.
  4. Smart Home Technology Stage
    In 2025, your target audience has limitless access to information, searching seamlessly across platforms like Google, YouTube, TikTok, and more. Join Ben Wheatley, Business Director at Found, as he delivers actionable digital marketing strategies to ensure your brand stands out and connects with your audience in this competitive, multi-channel landscape.

Smart Building Summit

smart building summit

Welcome to the Digital Transformation of the Built Environment

Tuesday 4 February, 10:30-18:30 / CC5.1

Digital transformation is of profound importance to many types of enterprise. And one key – but sometimes neglected – area of digital transformation is the building itself. This year’s Smart Building Summit reported on how digital transformation in buildings is being effected through the integration of IT and operational technologies, and discussed what best practice looks like.

Summit and Track Headline Sponsor:


 

Content Chair Bob Snyder is the Editor-in-Chief of CHANNEL MEDIA EUROPE LTD., a content provider and consultant to high-tech companies in Europe and Middle East.

As our moderator since the very first Smart Building Conference in 2013, Bob follows the industry trends in smart building and knows many of Europe’s top smart building executives.

A well-known analyst and speaker on European IT and AV industry trends, Bob has been a guest speaker for such international corporate leaders as Lucent, NEC, AMD, Panasonic Industrial, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, BenQ, Tech Data, Toshiba, Ingram Micro and many others.

Smart Building Summit Programme

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09:45
  1. Coffees and Pastries Sponsored by Delta Controls
    CC5.1
    45 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    Early arrivals can join fellow delegates in the CC5 Garden for coffee and pastries courtesy of Delta Controls.  See you there.
10:30
  1. CC5.1
    10 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    Welcome and Introductions. An overview of the programme and what to expect.
10:40
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    This year’s keynote features the acceleration of the digital transformation of the built environment, fueled by government actions on sustainability and climate as well as newer technologies such as IoT and AI.Yet there’s another digital transformation that’s fast becoming a priority for the smart building industry: from architects to owner and landlords, the newest focus is how the building might work better with the digital transformation of the business of the occupants.
11:00
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit

    The proliferation of smart buildings, driven by advancements in IoT, AI, and big data analytics, promises numerous benefits for a business. Despite significant investment in these technologies, many organisations have struggled to leverage the data generated, failing to transition from data acquisition to actionable insights. This challenge underscores the need for enterprise agility—a concept encompassing technological flexibility and the cultural and structural readiness to embrace change.

11:20
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit

    In this session, we’ll explore how generative AI is revolutionizing human-machine collaboration, enabling digital twins, AI-driven insights, and human expertise to come together and transform our built environments. The result is technology that amplifies human creativity and expertise—because, at its core, technology exists to deliver meaningful human outcomes.

11:40
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit

    Building software-as-a-service (BSaaS) models have struggled with capturing the value from converging IT and Operational Technology, and the adoption of Cloud and SaaS in the Built Environment has been slow. New Building SaaS 2.0 is the antidote to traditional data silos and the AI-enabled technology aims at facilitating co-creation with partners to address these digital transformation challenges.

12:00
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit

    One of the biggest trends now is customers looking to make the most of the systems, software and data they already have in their buildings. This is a big shift, and an exciting one, so in this session we'll dive into this topic in more detail.

12:20
  1. CC5.1
    10 mins
    • Smart Building Summit

    Max Verteletskyi will present his vision and insights on the latest AI innovations that are driving advancements in smart buildings, AV technologies, and workplace solutions.

12:30
  1. CC5.1
    30 mins
    • AI
    • Smart Building Summit

    Spaceti is hosting a dynamic panel discussion featuring industry leaders who will delve into how AI connects smart buildings, AV technologies, and workplace innovations. The session will explore real-world examples and forward-thinking strategies that demonstrate how AI is shaping a more integrated, intelligent, and efficient workplace ecosystem.

13:00
  1. Lunch Break Sponsored by Spaceti
    CC5.1
    60 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    Join colleagues and speakers in the conference garden to discuss the content and to network. Lunch is PASS HOLDERS only and sponsored by Spaceti.
14:00
  1. CC5.1
    30 mins
    • Smart Building Summit

    Occupiers no longer just physically move into buildings, they also move in digitally. However, discrepancies in digital maturity among landlords, occupiers, and operators can lead to friction, inefficiency, and delayed adoption of smart building technologies. In this session, the panelists will explore common challenges across the smart building journey, highlighting best practices and actionable strategies to streamline digital integration and enhance operational success in smart buildings. 

14:30
  1. CC5.1
    30 mins
    • Smart Building Summit

    A panel of executives in Spain will bring you the state of the smart building market in our event host country. While the discussion centers on what we see in Iberia, much of the discussion is relevant to the industry as a whole. Let’s see how the region addresses the problems we face everywhere there’s the digital transformation of buildings.

15:00
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Sustainability
    • Smart Building Summit

    The aim of this session is to describe how CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) reporting can be made much simpler for this and future years. At the start of the data and sustainability journey, we all know that time is short and resources are tight, so it is important to select the most suitable areas to automate with technology. The best place to start with technology and sustainability reporting is to think of the whole thing as a data flow problem.

15:20
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Sustainability
    • Smart Building Summit

    A new recast of the EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) by the European Commission aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, to increase the renovation rates of existing buildings, and to include smart and renewable technologies as a part of it. This means that all new buildings, and existing ones, must meet higher energy efficiency standards.

15:40
  1. CC5.1
    40 mins
    • Smart Building Summit

    While some recent industry discussions question the value of appointing a proven Master System Integrator (MSI) to oversee digital building projects, others see the role being redefined and evolving in different directions. This discussion between those designing, commissioning and integrating smart technologies looks at the changing nature of the role, the challenges being faced, lessons learned and what’s on the horizon.

16:20
  1. Networking break sponsored by Delta Controls
    CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    Networking with colleagues and speakers. Refreshments sponsored by Delta Controls.
16:40
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit

    There’s a lot of noise surrounding the use of AI and its impact. However, by breaking AI down to practical use cases to solve everyday problems, smart buildings are leading the charge in deployment. This session discusses how AI is revolutionising the game for the running and monitoring of buildings in the commercial real estate sector. From data analytics to building controls, bicycle tracking to catering, this talk explores why human problems must be at the core of AI product development.

17:00
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    Millennium is a new and innovative business and event building in Switzerland with 1600 workstations, its own data centre, restaurants, shops radio/TV studio, and the best facilities for business and cultural events. The smart building handles more than 4000 connected devices and hundreds of network devices and supports real-time, simultaneous streaming inputs. SpinetiX CEO Francesco Ziliani will present the story of Millennium and the role of smart digital signage in its success story.
17:20
  1. CC5.1
    40 mins
    • Smart Building Summit

    We’re asking  industry executives to forecast what trends will define the smart building industry in 2025. Moderated by Peter “Tec-Man” Coman, well-known influencer and smart building expert, you’ll hear the inside story of what to expect next year.

18:00
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • AI
    • Smart Building Summit

    Smart buildings hold immense potential to create efficient, sustainable, and user-focused environments. This session delves into how success relies on bridging the gaps between people, technology, and project phases.

18:20
  1. CC5.1
    10 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    Summary & Closing Remarks
18:30
  1. CC5.1
    30 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    To end the day, join speakers and delegates over drinks and canapes.   Drinks and Networking in the CC5 Garden - Invite Only.  This event is hosted by Bob Snyder, Chair of the Summit and brought to you by Dan Drogman, Founder & CEO of Smart Spaces.

Smart Home Technology Conference

Smart Home Technology Conference

Broaden your knowledge, improve your skills, develop your business

Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 February / CC1

At the annual Smart Home Technology Conference, attendees had multiple opportunities to participate in a diverse range of expert-led daily workshops and courses to help broaden their knowledge, improve their skills and develop their integration business for success.

CEDIA tracks explored a full range of technical and business topics, including Lighting & Wellness; Business Strategies & Project Management; Power Management, Energy & Sustainability; Home Cinema & Immersive Audio; AI & Tech Trends; Architecture, Design & Build; Control Systems & Assistive Technologies; and, IT, Networking & Cybersecurity.

A number of sessions was delivered in Spanish.

Smart Home Technology Conference Programme

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10:00
  1. CC1.1
    120 mins
    "Buy our lights and deliver circadian lighting and wellness to your clients!" Find out how true this statement is, what you can do--and what you can't!--with lighting to help your client's wel being in this provocative group discussion.
  2. CC1.2
    120 mins
    Miscommunication, delays, and costly mistakes often stem from an undefined "HOW." Learn how to define your company’s processes using Lean Six Sigma tools, breaking them into five components, and leveraging AI to create SOPs and checklists quickly. This session will equip you with strategies to visualize and optimize your operations, providing clarity and actionable steps to eliminate process gaps, ensuring smoother, more scalable business growth.
  3. CC1.3
    120 mins
    New opportunities in alternative energy and storage are expanding for Smart Home Technicians. Battery technologies are becoming more efficient and affordable, while solar, wind, hydrogen fuel cells, and EVs offer new ways to power homes and supply the grid. Utility companies are rewarding those who can provide power on demand. This session covers distributed energy resources (DER), home storage options, and regulations to ensure safe, reliable systems that meet customer needs.
  4. CC1.4
    120 mins
    This course explores the latest in acoustic and signal processing to eliminate room resonances (modes) and extend low-frequency reproduction into the infra-sonic range. Learn about active acoustics methods, optimal subwoofer placement, and adapting acoustics for enhanced low-frequency range and SPL. Real-world use cases will demonstrate improved frequency response, reduced decay time, and seamless integration of passive and active acoustics, meeting or exceeding CEDIA RP22 level 4 standards.
12:30
  1. CC1.1
    60 mins
    Join us at ISE for an immersive session on integrating Indoor Air Quality, Water Quality, and Lighting Solutions into custom integration projects. Moderated by Michael Don Ham, a panel of expert integrators will share insights, real-world examples, and strategies to help you avoid pitfalls and elevate wellness in your projects. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, this session offers practical advice to meet the growing demand for healthy home solutions.
  2. CC1.2
    60 mins
    Struggling to find time to grow sales? This session is for you! Learn strategies to track opportunities, boost close ratios, and increase job sizes, all while forecasting with confidence. Matt Bernath, President of VITAL, shares clear and impactful methods to transform your sales approach, making sales growth more predictable and less effort-intensive. Join us to turn insights into outcomes and drive your business toward consistent success.
  3. CC1.3
    60 mins
    Discover how wireless technology is transforming sustainability with effortless control of lights and blinds in homes and offices. Learn how smart systems for lighting and shading reduce embodied carbon, save energy, and enhance comfort with minimal effort. Explore advancements in wireless control that adapt to natural light and occupancy, making eco-friendly habits easy. Ideal for business owners, project managers, and sustainability enthusiasts looking to make green choices through innovation.
  4. CC1.4
    60 mins
    This session explores advancements in commercial cinema with immersive sound formats like ATMOS and HDR imaging, focusing on how new technologies such as light-steering DLP projectors and microLED screens will impact residential cinema performance. Learn how to select imaging and sound components for optimal cinematic experiences, based on CEDIA’s RP22 and RP23 standards. Case studies will illustrate the translation of commercial immersive sound and HDR to residential systems.
14:00
  1. CC1.1
    90 mins
    Cinema room lighting isn’t easy, and when the room is used for more than just movies it can become difficult to get right. Learn how to improve your cinema room designs making them beautiful, and more functional, with light. Plus, hear what products not to use (and why) and explore which lighting techniques are appropriate for this ever-growing category.
  2. CC1.2
    90 mins
    Did you know that many businesses that fail are actually profitable? Poor cash management is the culprit that drains the life out of many successful companies. This course helps you understand the importance and impact of managing cash flow to improve the bottom line. Cash flow does not equal profitability. To be profitable, you must have the cash needed to keep your business operating efficiently.
  3. CC1.3
    90 mins
    This course covers the electrical and energy requirements of residential lighting systems, including load calculations, lumens, color impact, energy codes, and LED selection. Attendees will also engage in open discussions on real-world challenges and best practices.
  4. CC1.4
    90 mins
    Tired of vague product info hindering your audio projects? Learn about CEDIA/CTA-RP1, a new standard that provides essential data on speakers and amplifiers to help integrators make informed decisions during project design. RP1 fosters collaboration and success across the residential audio industry. This course explores key parameters in RP1, its integration with the Immersive Audio Design RP22, and how it benefits homeowners, integrators, and manufacturers alike.
10:00
  1. CC1.1
    120 mins
    Rich Green returns with insights from Silicon Valley, revealing the profound transitions ahead—from Extended Reality to AI. Soon, humanoid robots will be in clients' homes, and touch panels will be a thing of the past. Prepare for the future by attending this eye-opening session, offering a glimpse into the new world of technology transforming our industry.
  2. CC1.2
    120 mins
    *CEDIA MEMBERS ONLY* Unlock the secrets of becoming a successful partner in the design and construction sector. This course equips you with the skills to build lasting professional relationships, enhance presentation techniques, and understand diverse audiences. Learn varied presenting strategies and network with industry experts. Ideal for those looking to excel in design-build partnerships, this course is your gateway to success in the dynamic industry.
  3. CC1.3
    120 mins
    *THIS SESSION IS PRESENTED IN SPANISH* Join us for an insightful session on "Utilizing Control Systems to Manage Air Quality and Purification," designed for smart home integrators. Discover the latest advancements in control systems that enhance indoor air quality in smart homes. Learn to implement air purification technologies, optimize energy efficiency, and create healthier living spaces. Gain practical knowledge and best practices from industry experts.
  4. CC1.4
    120 mins
    This course explores usability in technology, addressing why clients often find systems difficult to use. Learn design techniques to reduce perceived complexity and enhance user satisfaction. Topics include human perception, cognitive psychology, usability, and user-centered design. Engage in design exercises and discussions to apply concepts to your work. This session is ideal for anyone involved in designing, specifying, or creating user interfaces (UI) for products or systems.
12:30
  1. CC1.1
    60 mins
    This course equips smart home professionals to harness AI for streamlined operations, enhanced customer experiences, and business growth. Learn how to apply AI across functions like marketing, installation, and support, driving efficiency and reducing costs. With real-world examples and actionable insights, participants will gain the tools to integrate AI into their business models for improved satisfaction and profitability.
  2. CC1.2
    60 mins
    *CEDIA MEMBERS ONLY* This is part two of "The 3 Ps of Being a Design Professional Project Partner." Learn how to craft a compelling 60-second elevator pitch that resonates with the design-build audience. Through interactive sessions, refine your pitch and gain confidence for high-stakes networking. Attendance at the 10:00 session is required. Ideal for professionals looking to excel in design and construction partnerships.
  3. CC1.3
    60 mins
    *THIS SESSION IS PRESENTED IN SPANISH* Join us to explore dynamic sun protection through solar window shading solutions. Discover how these technologies enhance indoor comfort while reducing energy costs. Through discussions and real-world examples, learn how integrating solar shading into your smart home projects can support sustainability initiatives, providing both environmental benefits and long-term energy savings.
  4. CC1.4
    60 mins
    Explore how technology can enhance accessibility for the 61 million people living with disabilities in the U.S. This session will cover the daily challenges they face and the technologies that can make their homes more functional and livable. Gain insights into the opportunities for improving their lives, and engage in an interactive brainstorming session to develop solutions. Expand your client base by learning how to make homes more accessible with innovative tech solutions.
14:00
  1. CC1.1
    90 mins
    In "Executive Insights on AI," tailored for senior executives, you will explore AI's transformative impact on the smart home industry. Discover innovations like predictive maintenance, voice automation, and data analytics. Gain strategic insights to enhance efficiency, boost customer satisfaction, and create new opportunities. Learn how AI can keep you competitive in the evolving home technology market.
  2. CC1.2
    90 mins
    Join CEDIA Instructor Keith Jones in this course to learn how high standards in smart building design can enhance your reputation. Geared towards business owners and system designers, it covers design methodologies for each project phase, from pre-sale to handover. Gain insights on design documents, control interface design, and tips to boost client confidence. Walk away with tools to elevate your business and make every project a success.
  3. CC1.3
    90 mins
    *THIS SESSION IS PRESENTED IN SPANISH* Un buen diseño garantiza que el espacio sea más útil, innovador, estético y duradero. Con un servicio de primera, se obtiene el producto perfecto. Los clientes entusiastas no podrán resistir escalar el proyecto acorde a nuevas experiencias en un espacio concebido solo para ellos.
  4. CC1.4
    90 mins
    Join us for an interactive tour of ETS6.3, where we’ll explore innovative approaches and spark a lively discussion on the pros and cons of modern solutions.
    Discover what’s possible today—and leave with fresh ideas to transform your projects.
10:00
  1. CC1.1
    120 mins
    Explore a luxury lighting design service tailored for the AV industry and learn how it complements your existing offerings. Tired of common mistakes leading to subpar results? Let designflow lighting’s expert guide you through providing bespoke lighting design, from single rooms to entire estates. Gain essential knowledge and techniques to market lighting design effectively, navigate client meetings, and oversee project execution.
  2. CC1.2
    120 mins
    Learn how to build a profitable, proactive service program that generates recurring revenue and keeps customer systems in top condition. This course covers creating maintenance plans, selling their value, and using third-party monitoring for 24/7 support, while transforming your business from reactive to proactive service.
  3. CC1.3
    120 mins
    Fibre is essential in low-voltage installations for high-definition video and increased network bandwidths. This course covers the necessity of fibre, its components, and integration. Attendees will also get hands-on training on fibre termination and testing using LC and SC connectors.
  4. CC1.4
    120 mins
    This 2-hour course teaches how to achieve RP23 Immersive Video Level 1 performance using basic TV settings and affordable tools. Learn a quick 10-minute calibration method to enhance video quality for clients without expensive equipment. CEDIA members can deliver professional video service to every client!
12:30
  1. CC1.2
    60 mins
    You work much too hard to have your profits disappear through fraud, embezzlement, or theft. And it’s not just money that walks out the door—it can be your tools, clients, and expertise. It’s not a question of “if” it will happen, it is a matter of “when and how much?”. Learn how to improve your internal control structure i n this eye-opening session.
  2. CC1.3
    60 mins
    This one-hour session offers a deep dive into integrating AI in audio-visual (A/V) systems to streamline operations and enhance user experiences. Learn key AI applications, benefits, challenges, and how to develop a strategic approach for incorporating AI into your A/V projects.
  3. CC1.4
    60 mins
    The ideal number of subwoofers depends on the intended use, from studio setups needing a single source to home theaters requiring uniform distribution. This session explores how room acoustics impact subwoofer choice, using case studies to highlight the pros and cons of different methods for various scenarios.
  4. CC1.1
    60 mins
    As high-end residential projects become more 'low voltage', the fight for control over lighting is heating up. From lighting designers to smart home integrators, electrical contractors, and interior designers, who takes the biggest cut? Join our lively debate where industry experts share insights on where the profits really lie in luxury lighting, and who gets them.
14:00
  1. CC1.1
    90 mins
    Explore the evolution of lighting control from analog systems to cloud-connected platforms. This course covers advancements like real-time monitoring, remote access, and automatic updates, showing how these features benefit both users and integrators. Learn how to enhance projects with adaptable, connected lighting solutions.
  2. CC1.2
    90 mins
    Learn practical tools to navigate the complexities of implementing a lighting design, from managing project changes to overcoming compromises that affect design intent. This session will help you anticipate challenges, maintain control, and achieve better project outcomes while protecting your margins.
  3. CC1.3
    90 mins
    This class explores safeguarding sensitive data within A/V systems, addressing privacy and security concerns in an increasingly connected world. Key topics include firmware updates, firewall configurations, strong password protocols, and AI's role in defense, providing actionable strategies for securing A/V environments.
  4. CC1.4
    90 mins
    Elevate your audio expertise by mastering gain level optimization to enhance performance and reduce noise. This course covers aligning amplifier and subwoofer gains with preamp output, ensuring maximum dynamic range. Ideal for designers and technicians, it combines teaching with hands-on workshops.

CEDIA Workshops

Separately from the Smart Home Technology Conference, CEDIA is running four all-day workshops on Friday 7 February. Find out more here.

Range of exhibitors in Residential

 

  • Basalte - Basalte, founded in 2018 with a mission to unite high-quality design and intuitive smart home technology.
  • Black Nova - Black Nova is an Italian company driven by a passion for design and dedicated to creating innovative Smart Design Keypads that offer exceptional user experiences.
  • KNX - The international KNX Association strives for a sustainable smart living future active in home and building automation. KNX is an international organization with presence in 45 countries via its National Groups with the goal to promote the KNX technology worldwide.
  • Lutron - Lutron Electronics is a world leader in smart lighting controls and automated blinds for residential and commercial applications.
  • Sonance - At Sonance, we envision a world where music is woven like a thread through the fabric of everyday life. Our hidden audio solutions subtly elevate each moment, turning the ordinary into magical shared experiences.

View all of the residential exhibitors

View them at the floorplan

Audio Demo Rooms

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