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...
View ArticleAVWeek 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,...
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 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 ArticleAVWeek Special: Plays Well With Others
Tivo is sort of trying to revive Aereo. You can get an orange belt in TIO. There have been some exits from the CEDIA board. The post AVWeek Special: Plays Well With Others appeared first on AVNation TV.
View ArticleResiWeek Episode 1: Blame Uncle Richie
After a few pilot episodes we roll out a weekly look at the residential AV market. Amazon Echo could be a Trojan Horse into your client’s homes. Get ready for sensors everywhere. We also tackle a...
View ArticleResiWeek 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 Jason...
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 ArticleResiWeek 66: I’m Getting Fevers
How to add remote support services to your audiovisual business. UEI buys smart thermostat maker RCS. Putting your AV firm on social. The post ResiWeek 66: I’m Getting Fevers appeared first on AVNation...
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 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 Host:...
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...
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