Residential Tech Today

28/07/2025

The second installment of Bruce E. Clark's Light-Talk series went live today—and it dives into the intricacies that AV dealers have to navigate when entering this century's old conversation around lighting. It's not one they can (or should) bust into like the Kool-Aid man. Rather, it behooves them to understand where the lighting conversation has been, where it is today, and where it can go in the future.

Dive into it all over on ResTechToday.com right now.
🔗 https://restechtoday.com/light-talk-mapping-light/

28/07/2025

For movie lovers, there's nothing like owning your favorites! Some feel the frustration of streaming fragmentation: movies moving services, subscriptions piling up for just a few titles. The alternative? Building a personal library and controlling the viewing experience.

The challenge today is that, for those physical movie owners, the options are dwindling in terms of how to play their discs. That's where Rob Jones and the Magnetar North America team have stepped in to meet the needs of today's modern movie watcher.

On this week's Residential Tech Talks Podcast, dropping tomorrow, we dive into it with Rob and learn more about the brand, their product, and much more.

Go subscribe to the podcast wherever you get yours, or find it on ResTechToday.com.

26/07/2025

Our 🔝5️⃣ this week, lead off by a brand new ResTech website! Have you seen it yet? Head to www.restechtoday.com, and check it out—then subscribe to our newsletter while you're there 😉

25/07/2025

We had an incredible time at World Wide Stereo’s Abbey Road Listening Experience this week, featuring the gorgeous new 801 D4 Abbey Road Studios Loudspeakers from Bowers & Wilkins.

Check out the full recap over on RTT 👇
🔗https://restechtoday.com/the-abbey-road-listening-experience-at-world-wide-stereo-was-an-example-of-excellence/

25/07/2025

Navigating the A/V world? It's more than just gear; it's about mastering the tech and staying ahead. "Do I know everything?" is a question worth asking. Manufacturer training can be a game-changer.

🎙️: https://restechtoday.com/captivate-podcast/episode-202-emerald-expos-jason-mcgraw-talks-on-cedia-expo-trade-show-evolution-and-more/

24/07/2025

We have some really exciting things in the works, but it's going to require just a little bit of time for us to get ready. So, our newsletter—ResTech Review—which normally goes out this afternoon, will return next week with a new edition!

23/07/2025

The Home Technology Association and Priceguide are teaming up to simplify one of the toughest parts of home tech projects — the budget conversation. 🏠💬

This new partnership helps integrators and homeowners align early on pricing, making it easier to deliver successful outcomes with fewer surprises.

👍 More clarity
🔧 Faster estimates
📈 Better planning

Learn more over on ResTech Today👇
🔗 https://restechtoday.com/hta-priceguide-partnership-aims-to-streamline-budget-conversations/

23/07/2025

There are many reasons why we love attending a show like CEDIA Expo. But, without fail, the number-one most exciting aspect is all the new product that launches there each year. New gear, naturally, gets us excited—and we know we're not the only ones.

Who else is going to this year's show in Denver? Let us know what you're most excited about seeing this year in the comments, and then go stream this week's episode of the Residential Tech Talks Podcast!

22/07/2025

Arc Ultra: Premium Smart Soundbar. Featuring breakthrough Sound Motion™ technology for a more expansive soundstage.

Learn more at www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultra

22/07/2025

One of the largest manufacturers of custom window treatments, Hunter Douglas announced today that they’ve expanded the PowerView Gen 3 Automation platform to support Matter, the open-standard for smart home connectivity developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. The update, Hunter Douglas said, marks a big step forward in their mission to deliver “future-ready shade automation” that is easy-to-use and works across brands, ecosystems, and platforms.

🔗 https://restechtoday.com/hunter-douglas-adds-matter-support-to-powerview-platform/

One of the largest manufacturers of custom window treatments, Hunter Douglas announced today that they’ve expanded the PowerView Gen 3 Automation platform

22/07/2025

Today's homeowners—especially the newer generation of them—not only want to have a seamless technology experience in their homes, they practically demand it. And a show like CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo is one of the best places to gather and learn about the newest home automation innovations, control systems, and more.

This week's episode of the Residential Tech Talks Podcast features Jason McGraw, group vice president of Emerald Expo and the man at the helm of CEDIA Expo. Stream the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts, or give it a watch on the Residential Tech Today YouTube channel 👇
🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDXWvBrCLx8

21/07/2025

What was missed during one of the darkest times in the trade show space—you know what we're talking about—was the human connection. Now, several years removed from the pandemic, trade shows like CEDIA Expo are back up, running, and bringing the people back together, and they're only getting better at it.

This week's Residential Tech Talks Podcast, dropping tomorrow, will feature a sitdown conversation with the man at the helm of , Mr. Jason McGraw of Emerald Expositions. We can't wait for you to hear this deep dive into CEDIA, the broader trade show industry, and much more.

Subscribe to the RTT Podcast wherever you get yours, or head to www.restechtoday.com and find our podcast there!