What to Expect When you are Expecting (Support)
Managing expectations and helping tech support help you Everyone one of us has been there, with racks of gear installed and the shadows growing long on the rear lawn, the final run through and system...
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AV App Show Episode 006: Crestron App
Join our hosts Matt Scott and HiPhi ‘The AV Professional’ as they bring you all the latest “happs” on the apps. In this episode, Matt and HiPhi discuss the Crestron app by Crestron and how this is one...
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AV App Show Episode 007: Infocomm Apps
Join our hosts Matt Scott and HiPhi ‘The AV Professional’ as they bring you all the latest “happs” on the apps. In this episode, Matt and HiPhi discuss the Infocomm Show 2014 app by Infocomm and why...
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AVWeek Episode 147: Radio Gaga
Honeywell makes a Nest knockoff. Where do you get your emergency gear now that Radio Shack is heading down? We go over what we expect from InfoComm next week. Plus, we lay out another layer of the...
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AV App Show Episode 008: AV Aid
Join our hosts Matt Scott and HiPhi ‘The AV Professional’ as they bring you all the latest “happs” on the apps. In this episode, Matt and HiPhi discuss the AV Aid app brought to you by Dave Levy. We...
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Anuva Automation Buys TiO
TiO (Turn it On), the Android-based automation company has been bought by Anuva Automation. Anuva, based in Florida, says “TiO is unlike any other home automation system because it allows customers to...
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Countdown To CEDIA Expo 2014
May in the AV world are wrapping up their Summer-time activities and work responsibilities while keeping an eye toward the second week of September. Not only is this the second week of pro football, it...
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AVWeek Episode 159: If It’s Not On Netflix
It’s our Commercial Integrator 40 Under 40 Show. We talk about landing HUGE contracts and when to say “no” to them. AV giving IT the standardization they are looking for. Plus, Have we entered the...
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You Can Pyng All Over the House
Crestron unveiled what “Pyng” was at CEDIA this week. It is an App-based configuration system that allows you to put together home automation. The system is reminiscent of other configuration software...
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An Education in Smart Home Decisions
An Education in Smart Home Decisions Shahrooz Hariri a.k.a @DigitalRooz primer on stepping into home automation Major manufacturers are fighting tooth and nail to control your home. They will...
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AVWeek Episode 168: ‘Ello and Goodbye
George Feldstein, the Crestron founder, passed away this week. We talk about his impact on the AV industry. Who will come out on top of the connected home battle? Plus, we talk about the future of...
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AVWeek Episode 171: Screen Creep
Home Depot has a new home automation evangelist. Time Square unveiled the world’s largest digital signage. Plus, how do you prevent, or manage, scope creep? Host: Tim Albright Guests: George Tucker,...
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Getting Middle America into Home Automation
On our most recent AVWeek, one of the stories was from our friends at CE Pro. It detailed the hiring of a new home automation evangelist for Home Depot. The idea is that they will begin to encourage...
View ArticleThe Friday Five: June 5, 2015
USB-C has already won It seems Apple has finally found a connector to put on their computing devices that will catch on. After misses with Firewire 800 and Thunderbolt, USB-C seems like it could...
View ArticleAVWeek 198: Look Ma, No Hands!
This week we look at Google’s Project Soli. It’s the Drunk Unkles’ 10th anniversary. We talk about the Thunderbolt/USB-C connections. What will it take to save Hi-Fi audio? Plus, Andrea Medeiros talks...
View ArticleThe Friday Five, September 4, 2015
Good Friday to you, fine folks. Apologies again for missing last week, couldn’t handle the time change while in Australia. I’m a lightweight. My Pocket app is full of excellent articles I’ve been...
View ArticleAVWeek Episode 214: We Are The Glue
Lighting to replace Wifi?, VR to make huddle rooms passe’?, Sonos loses round 1 in court, these stories and more… Host: George Tucker Guests: Jonathan Blackwood,Glenn Jystad, Malissa Dillman Runtime:...
View ArticleAVWeek Episode 215: It’s the Illuminati
Join us to discuss: Google’s Secret plans, IoT Bums out Electrical Engineering, Predictions for your living room, Vinyls back and profitable…. These stories and more! Host: George Tucker Panelists:...
View ArticleInvest in people!
My company has two divisions, residential and commercial with each obviously focusing on their respective markets. It’s been a great approach for us that allows us to ride the sales cycles well. We’ve...
View ArticleAVWeek Special: Residential Episode 2 Plays Well With Others
This is our second AVWeek Residential Special. We look at some resignations at the CEDIA board. TIO has a new “Orange Belt” you can earn. Plus, Tivo is trying to revive Aereo, soft of. Host: Tim...
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