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ResiWeek

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From AVNation, a weekly look into residential side of the audio visual industry. We cover network, security, home audio, and video as well as the impact on your business.

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ResiWeek 134: Easier, Not Harder

August 29, 2018 12:11 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

How dealers can create the "Lifestyle Environment", Vanco's in-wall Spot For Dot, Randy Blanchard joins with Vanco, and the opportunity to become Fibaro certified locally. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 133: Just Do It

August 22, 2018 12:11 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Selling power to home audiovisual clients. Best practices for designing and installing outdoor AV systems. CEDIA announces their finalists for Best New Products for CEDIA 2018. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 132: Homeowner Trust

August 15, 2018 12:11 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Samsung debuts their Harman-powered smart speaker, Monoprice wants to be the Wayfair of the audiovisual space, selling shading solutions to your residential clients. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 131: Rockstar

August 08, 2018 12:11 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Control4 had a big week. Former Amazon Alexa exec Charlie Kindel joins Control4 and they announced their Intercom Anywhere platform. What Sonos' IPO says about their commitment to the custom integration channel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 130: Resi-mercial

August 01, 2018 12:11 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Residential dealers get more into commercial audiovisual. Savant and AVAD team up. Viruses in your home automation system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 129: Dear Senator

July 25, 2018 12:11 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

What the U.S. Senate hopes to do for app tracking on smart TVs. Home remodel numbers indicate residential audiovisual dealers could expect a bump in business. A new Executive VP for CEDIA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 128: Appointment Only

July 18, 2018 12:11 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

What Integrated Systems Europe moving to Barcelona in 2021 means for residential dealers and why you might consider closing down your retail storefront. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 127: Cyber Security RMR

July 11, 2018 12:11 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Best practices for residential audiovisual dealers when setting up home network security, Sonos plans on a $100 million IPO, control and automation modules. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 126: Crossover Products

July 04, 2018 12:11 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Using commercial audiovisual gear in residential AV jobs, smart home hub, and what dealers need to know about IoT devices and abuse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 125: Continued Conversations

June 27, 2018 12:11 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

B&W sound is going into the new Phillips TV for the European market, CEDIA Expo attendees can learn about design, and you can have a conversation with your Google Home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 124: Professional Outreach

June 20, 2018 12:11 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Azione partners with Barco, looking for areas of grown for your audiovisual business, and how the AT&T deal to buy Time/Warner will impact your customers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 123: Will It Reboot?

June 13, 2018 12:11 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Post-Avixa Infocomm 18 observations, Look at Inimate's low-cost control offerings, Sonos launches Beam, and Amazon releases the transformative Fire Cube. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 122: InfoComm 2018

June 06, 2018 12:36 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Apple points to an evolved smart home. Looking at the dynamic between resi and commercial audiovisual as we all try to integrate home and work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 121: Named Defendant

May 30, 2018 12:11 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Amazon Echo emails a private recording. Best Buy may have found the Holy Grail of RMR for audiovisual dealers. Continuing innovation in the next generation of CI leaders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 120: Vesta

May 23, 2018 12:11 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Getting your audiovisual gear through an online portal. Amazon works on a home robot. Hiring AV techs in a tight labor market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 119: Your Reality

May 16, 2018 12:11 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

The resurgence of showrooms for residential audiovisual dealers and the benefits of creating a space for potential clients to experience what you can do for them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 118: Gig Economy

May 09, 2018 13:45 - 33 minutes - 26.2 MB

Elan has a new home program. Amazon Echo is losing market share. The "Uber-ization" of audiovisual techs.

ResiWeek 117: Rack Share

May 02, 2018 12:11 - 27 minutes - 21.6 MB

Azione continues a path to RMR and lighting. CEDIA has a new community app connecting their audiovisual dealers. Creating custom theaters.

ResiWeek 116: It’s Circadian

April 25, 2018 12:11 - 26 minutes - 19.4 MB

Silicon Labs acquires ZWave. Heos has a new soundbar. Working with lighting and the human body.

Resiweek: 115: I will survive

April 18, 2018 12:11 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MB

Amazon drops the price of Ring. CEDIA buys a regional trade show. The hazards of mergers and acquisitions to your audiovisual clients.

ResiWeek 114: The Usual Complaints

April 11, 2018 12:11 - 27 minutes - 21 MB

The things that drive audiovisual dealers crazy when dealing with their vendors.

ResiWeek 113: Fake News

April 04, 2018 12:11 - 32 minutes - 23.2 MB

SnapAV and Lutron's exclusive deal is not necessarily so exclusive.

ResiWeek 112: Remote Services

March 28, 2018 12:11 - 25 minutes - 19.3 MB

Using augmented reality for tech support. Power conditioning in audiovisual systems. Allnet is purchased by SnapAV to expand into midwest region.

ResiWeek 111: Networks with Dealers

March 21, 2018 12:11 - 29 minutes - 21.7 MB

Sonos has joined a buying group. ADT posts huge revenue. Control4's PCNA gets 1,000 registered users.

ResiWeek 110: Smoke Screen

March 14, 2018 12:11 - 27 minutes - 21.5 MB

Crestron joins HTSA. CEDIA announces their regional tech forums. What not to automate in your home control system.

ResiWeek 109: Punch Fast, Punch Hard

March 07, 2018 13:11 - 31 minutes - 25 MB

Amazon buys Ring, Wyrestorm's 5 year warranty, Guitar Center enters home AV.

ResiWeek 108: Fiber Fight

February 28, 2018 20:09 - 25 minutes - 21.6 MB

Fiber v. Copper. Tips for your business. Should you take your clients to trade shows?

ResiWeek 107: President’s Day Special

February 21, 2018 14:18 - 27 minutes - 20 MB

New Vanco president. First Valet installation. Continued issues for Thiel Audio.

ResiWeek 106: Connected AV

February 14, 2018 13:11 - 29 minutes - 22.7 MB

CEDIA's 3-year plan. Reviewing ISE 2018. AVIXA looks into the connected life at InfoComm 2018.

ResiWeek 105: The 4th Trade

February 07, 2018 13:11 - 28 minutes - 22.4 MB

Amazon Alexa and the rest of the GAFA gang have an impact around the globe. We discuss how residential audiovisual dealers are preparing for the GAFA invasion.  Meridian is showcasing a new streaming music appliance ahead of ISE 2018. Savant has joined the SDVoE Alliance Video available below Host: Matt Scott Guests: Dave Pedigo – ... Read more

ResiWeek 104: Proven Technology

January 31, 2018 13:11 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

CEDIA has a new president, HDMI 2.1 spec, and cutting-edge video technology coming out of CES 2018.

ResiWeek 103: Alexa-claus

January 24, 2018 13:11 - 28 minutes - 22 MB

Alexa is heading to the boardroom, ADT fails to launch on IPO, and more.

ResiWeek 102: Google’s CES

January 17, 2018 13:11 - 29 minutes - 23 MB

We take a look back CES 2018. What were the standout products you could be putting into your next home install? Google was everywhere at CES. What does this mean for their future in home automation? Experts say the move to 5G will be so much faster than the 4G transition. Video available below Host: ... Read more

ResiWeek 101: Throw Everything Out

January 10, 2018 13:11 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MB

Processor exploits, Monster pays Beats' legal fees, Control4 buys ihiji and more.

ResiWeek 100: All the Do-Its

January 03, 2018 14:19 - 43 minutes - 30.9 MB

We wrap of 2017 with a look back at the biggest stories of the year. CEDIA sold their trade show. GAFA became more of a factor. Network security and voice control. The increasing number of mergers and acquisitions. And what lies ahead for residential audiovisual dealers in 2018. Video available below Host: Matt Scott Guests: ... Read more

ResiWeek 99: The Holiday Wrapup

December 31, 2017 21:31 - 27 minutes - 20.6 MB

It is the best of ResiWeek from 2017. We discussed the selling of the CEDIA Expo the week it took place. The revelation of how much, and some fine print, came out in the Fall. Amazon (and GAFA) continue to rise in the residential audio visual space. There were also a few mergers and acquisitions ... Read more

ResiWeek 98: Entrepreneurial Seizures

December 20, 2017 13:12 - 33 minutes - 25.2 MB

Portal has Origin Acoustics' Valet. Uber for audio visual. A preview of CES 2018.

ResiWeek 97: The New Dinosaurs

December 13, 2017 13:11 - 28 minutes - 21.9 MB

Azione has come up with a cyber-security insurance policy for residential dealers. Silicon Labs purchased Sigma. Ahead of CES, The Women in Consumer Technology has announced their 2018 Legacy Award winners. Video available below Host: Matt Scott Guests: Joe Whitaker – The Thoughtful Home Jon Clancy – Crestron Links to sources: Residential Systems – Azione’s ... Read more

ResiWeek 96: Control Your Destiny

December 08, 2017 13:11 - 23 minutes - 17.2 MB

Crestron's roadmap for 2018. How quick installs can help your business.

Resiweek 62: Confusing-er

April 12, 2017 14:33 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

On this episode of ResiWeek we talk about how IoT devices(including Z-Wave), are getting a much needed security upgrade, YouTube Tv is coming to your TV via “streaming cable’, TiO makes a big investment in Smart Home Integration, and Prosource details their five year plan. Video available below Host: Matt D. Scott Guests: Jeremy Glowacki [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 61: Don’t Steal Dave

April 05, 2017 00:27 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

On this episode of ResiWeek we talk about keeping star employees, network security, and Ikea steps into the world of Smart Home. Video available below Host: Matt D. Scott Guests: Joe Whitaker – The Thoughtful Home Tim Albright – Tim Albright Twitter Links to sources: CEPro – Cybersecurity business model Residential Systems – Save your [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 60: Scalable Issues

March 29, 2017 21:31 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Service contracts, do you charge for follow-up services, do they always have to be RMR centric? Just what is the best way to structure a service agreement that benefits you and the client? There is a very cool new tool for quoting VR  smart home and home theaters will it make your design time more [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 59: Fail That Bad

March 22, 2017 16:58 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

More patent lawsuits with a judge ruling against D&M in their fight with Sonos. We discuss the benefits and horrors of Wi-Fi lighting control. Also, JCPenny is getting into the Smart Home business. Video available below Host: Matt D. Scott Guests: Tim Albright – AVNation TV Steven Brawner – Pro Audio Georgia Links to sources: [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 58: A Game of Inches

March 15, 2017 16:44 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Just Add Power is now integrating with Savant’s systems. We talk about CEDIA Business Exchange and other ways you can learn to better your business. We also get into the latest demise of Radio Shack and where the next generation of tinkerers will come from. Video available below Host: Matt D. Scott Guests: Richard Fregosa [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 57: Crestron’s Snowman

March 08, 2017 16:28 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Crestron has introduced a fee to include third-party residential lighting devices, some are calling it a Tax. The season of mergers continues with Control4 acquiring Triad and getting into the speaker market. Sound United has purchased the D+M Group bringing Denon, Marantz, Boston Acoustics and more under one roof. Video available below Host: Matt D. [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...

ResiWeek 56: No Innovation

March 01, 2017 15:58 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Honeywell goes to court over the icontrol and Alarm.com merger. Is this a concern over a potential monopoly or attempt to cover a missed market opportunity.  Toshiba has a giant write-down, and the news is causing waves in the CE press, but does it matter to the residential market? Finally, some of the best home [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 55: Live from ISE 2017

February 22, 2017 15:56 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

We recorded this week’s ResiWeek from the show floor of ISE 2017. Talking with CEDIA’s Vin Bruno, Jason Griffing, and Brett Hauber from RTI. We look at both the European and North American residential AV market; how they impact each other and how we can learn from one another. Video available below Host: Tim Albright [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 54: Praying for 8K

February 15, 2017 15:29 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB

Sony just announced a new line 4k TV  and their ‘show stopping  $300 native blu-ray, Samsung is reportedly investing 7 billion dollars into LCD Manufacturing, in the US, and  Tim Albright recaps the week that was Integrated Systems Europe (ISE). Video available below Host: Matt D. Scott Guests: Tim Albright – AVNation TV Delia Hansen [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 53: Going Forward

February 08, 2017 15:22 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Matt Scott sits down exclusively with Joe Whitaker, CEDIA board member,  to chat about the residential integrators take on  CEDIA’s recent moves, the exciting future this promises, and the next step for the residential technology integration market. Host: Matt D. Scott Guests: Joe Whitaker – The Thoughtful Home See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ResiWeek 52: The Best Custom is Repeatable

February 01, 2017 15:12 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

CEDIA has sold the Expo to Emerald Expositions Why did they do this and what does it mean for future show? Vin Bruno, CEO of CEDIA joins us to explain what it all means and how it will benefit members. Growing your business often means adding new products to your offerings. Our panelist give advice [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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