ResiWeek Episode 4: The Future of Sharp
Macintosh Labs has announced a number of products will be available online. What does this do to high-end audio retailers? How does a company get themselves picked for a home builder’s control system?...
View ArticleResiWeek Episode 9: Alexa Skynet
Amazon has released a way to DIY your own Echo. What does this mean for residential integrators? We talk about how to help your customers do their own homework, even when they aren’t hiring you. Plus,...
View ArticleResiWeek Episode 17: Ok, Google
Google has a new product that will compete with Amazon’s Echo. What will this do to push forward the smart home? How exactly do yogurt 120 volts on a coax cable line? Plus, we talk about what value...
View ArticleResiWeek Episode 27: Wild, Wild West
Origin Acoustics has become the master distributor for iRoom. Consumer confidence is up in the tech sector. How do residential dealers market what they do? Plus, Staples is getting out of the smart...
View ArticleResiWeek Episode 39: Open Homes
Onkyo is restructuring their organization. We talk about future trends in home automation. Is the smart home ripe for hackers? Host: Matt Scott Guests: Jason Knott – CE Pro Ted Green – Strata-Gee...
View ArticleResiWeek Episode 40: Real World Automation
On this week’s show we talk about selling UHD and 4K in the home and how to best demo a system. A look ahead to what 2017 will look like in business and the tech. Plus, where voice control fits into...
View ArticleDiction, Dialog, Drats!
Voice Control is soon to be the ubiquitous interface, one famous man provides us with proper procedure to make it perfect. Always! It has long been a dream to control systems and access information...
View ArticleResiWeek 66: I’m Getting Fevers
On this episode, we look at how to add remote support services to your offerings- what to expect and how to implement. The season of mergers and acquisitions continues with UEI acquiring smart...
View ArticleResiWeek 69: Survey Says
Sony seems like they are getting their act together. What products do the top residential dealers use? Plus, we look at LTE control systems from Verizon. Video available below Host: Matt D. Scott...
View ArticleOver the Counter Control
Automation and control has become more like over the counter medicines What do you do when cold and flu season strikes you? Do you call the doctor to make an appointment, head over to the office, wait...
View ArticleRTI Adds New Territories With Expanded Mindstec Distribution Partnership
RTI Meets Demand for Its World-Class Control and Automation Solutions With Local Support Across APAC, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America SHAKOPEE, Minn. — June 22, 2017 — RTI, a leading control and...
View ArticleResiWeek 73: Acquisition Day
On this week’s episode – Snap AV gets Acquired, Vanco acquires Beale Street Audio, and does smart home data really mean anything? Video available below Host: Matt D. Scott Guests: Joe Whitaker –...
View ArticleState of Control 35: Software Bonnaroo
AV Control Programmers are an interesting lot, often seen simultaneously as both as a boon and bane on a project. On this episode we discuss the perception of programmers, what influences our image,...
View ArticleResiWeek 74: Help Wanted
On this episode of ResiWeek we discuss Sony’s new speaker-less TV’s, where to find good help, growing the industry and Matt schemes to take off both Canada Day and July 4th. Video available below...
View ArticleResiWeek 77: Amazon Hordes
Microsoft has a new Cortina embedded thermostat, URC releases Total Control 2 and Amazon is forming its own Geek Squad. Video available below Host: Matt D. Scott Guests: Ted Green – Ted Green Twitter...
View ArticleResiWeek 90: My Electronic Toddler
The increasing confusion around DIY home automation. Easing into voice control and automation. Video available below Host: Matt Scott Guests: Rich Fregosa – Fregosa Design Rich Bira – Fibaro Links to...
View ArticleResiWeek 91: Piccirilli Phonograph
HTSA now includes lighting and DTS has an Alexa Speaker, this and more…. Video available below Host: Matt Scott Guests: Joe Piccirilli – Rosewater Energy Website Charlie Jones – Ametek Website Joe...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleAV 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...
View ArticleAV 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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