A detailed tour of cyberManor's new home tech show house in Los Gatos, CA features the best in tech and top-of-the connected kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures, all seamlessly controlled by voice and traditional home automation system. A connected in-car experience extends the home's capabilities and an energy management and storage system provides clean, affordable power for it all. Tune-in to hear how it was done and how integrators and designers & architects can work together to create ...
Jul 10, 2020•45 min•Ep. 27
Summertime grillin' & chillin' season is here! Guests Mark Okern, Nancy Blanchard, Zach Gamez, and co-host Vijita UG share their favorite things to grill, recipes, cuts of meat, and we have a lengthy talk about spices, rubs, and sauces. Heard of Meat Church? We talk about their videos, spice mixes, and how to get the best results from the grill, smoker, and oven. Tune-in, #AVtweeps, this is a fun-filled show with lots of tips, recipes, and laughs. #AVfoodies unite! #AVtweeps @views_by_v @katyemc...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 26
AtlasIED reveals some details about the live lift-off event taking place at a secret location on July 28th where a brand new platform and associated products will launch. Following the event, guests who have registered will be invited to a live virtual demo room, offered by appointment only, to learn more about new platform and product. Presented virtually but to provide a similar experience as in-person audio demo rooms at trade shows, AtlasIED will staff the demos with on-staff product manager...
Jun 30, 2020•30 min•Ep. 25
Savant's Steve Silberman talks about WiSA and AVB technology, what it means and how to integrate it using Savant's lineup of audio solutions.
Jun 22, 2020•34 min•Ep. 24
We gathered some #AVfoodies for this 1st episode of #AVbites to talk about their favorite grilled food and grilling techniques, recipes, and tips & tricks. Hear Jimmy's Big Green Egg review, Rob's perfect burger, Dave's Sous Vide addiction, and Kaleo's newfound skills, Vijita's favorite restaurant burger, and Katye's thoughts on it all. Tasty insights are shared here, so grab a beverage and something to write with, you won't want to miss this one! Guests: Vijita UG is co-host, Jimmy Paschke, Dav...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 23
There's a lot of uncertainty out in the world right now but the custom AV integration community is perfectly poised to serve as an important resource for homeowners and WFH professionals, now more than ever. We discuss what the community is experiencing and ways to approach clients with the right solutions, and those needed most right now. Networking, voice control, music & movies, and ways to stay sane, serve clients, and rise above are all part of the conversation but you've truly got to plug ...
Mar 20, 2020•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 22
In this now annual conversation about all things ISE, Mike & Katye talk about the show but also host city Amsterdam and where to get a great meal or enjoy craft beer, whiskey, wine. Download and tune-in this is a fun one!
Feb 02, 2020•35 min•Ep. 21
Special mashup show combining CEDIA Podcast hosts Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe, KB Talks substitute-host Molly Switzer, AV Trade Talk and Connecting Tech + Design host Katye (McGregor) Bennett, with special guests integrators Joe Whitaker of Thoughtful Integrations and Gordon Van Zuiden of cyberManor talking connected homes, energy management, human centric lighting, security, AI, machine learning, and how it's all coming together in the modern home by way of tech integrators, interior designers, arc...
Oct 28, 2019•30 min•Ep. 20
Three AV brands share how they maximize the home entertainment experience by delivering true Dolby Atmos, 4K viewing, and pristine audio-video. They also talk about the art of the demo and some of the unique nuances one experiences at a trade show. It's all about the experience! Hear thoughts on new tech coming to market, new categories, and recent and upcoming product introductions. If you're a part of the CEDIA community (or a fan of it), tune-in! This is a compelling conversation about some f...
Oct 15, 2019•54 min•Ep. 19
CEDIA Expo Mashup: Residential tech integration and interior design attendees of CEDIA Expo 2019 share what they're going to see, learn about, what's got their attention, and what trends they're following, and several exhibitors chime in with what they're introducing, showcasing, or teaching while there. Guests include: Anthony Chrisostomo of Home Theater of Long Island, Camilla Ballario of Leon Speakers, Dawn DeLuca of Dawn DeLuca on Design, Gina Sansivero of AtlasIED/MiTek, Gordon van Zuiden o...
Sep 10, 2019•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 18
Cortex VIP Cinemas exclusively sells and is a worldwide distributor of Dolby Laboratories’ professional cinema products for home use. In this episode, Co-Founders Steve Evanitsky and John Russel share what that means and how the company will demonstrate the revolutionary Dolby CP850-C Audio Processor as part of a Sound Room experience utilizing Pro Audio Technology speakers and components during CEDIA Expo 2019. Designed by the engineers at Dolby Laboratories, the CP850-C Audio Processor embodie...
Sep 09, 2019•48 min•Ep. 17
More than just a water leak detection system, Hero Labs' Sonic learns a home's water usage behavior patterns and charts where water is used, therefore enabling homeowners not only the peace of mind that leaks won't go undetected but that they know how their usage breaks down each month in terms of cost and waste. Fascinating, innovative, and just plain cool, listen in to learn how this new product is coming to market and how CEDIA Expo attendees can get involved with Hero. Download, tune-in, and...
Sep 09, 2019•33 min•Ep. 16
Getting the big screen experience at home while maintaining a clean, contemporary aesthetic in the home (and outdoors, too) has never been easier or more impressive. Blake Vackar of Screen Innovations shares what's new with screen and projector offerings as alternatives to TVs and how to get the best viewing experience possible. If you've ever met him or heard Blake talk you know he's not only the most passionate advocate for the big screen experience and a great educator, but a ton of fun to li...
Aug 09, 2019•49 min•Ep. 15
As a tech and IoT expert as well as a father of a young son living with Type-1 Diabetes, Mike Maniscalco founded Better Living Technologies to ease the burden of chronic disease management through better visibility and insights into health data. In this special episode Mike shares how he's leveraging his smart home tech integration expertise to help caregivers reduce stress and anxiety while at the same time, gain a better understanding of disease trends through new Type-1 Diabetes tech that's a...
Aug 05, 2019•54 min•Ep. 14
New Era Technology VP of Sales & Marketing John Greene shares details of the winding road that ultimately led him to the audio-visual trade as well as some of the fun that took place during InfoComm 2019 and the now-annual event known as #AvRaoke (including an apology to Cory Schaeffer of QSC for his early departure). John also shares thoughts on ways tech integration firms and architects & interior designers can work better together (amen!). Many thanks and huge hugs to Starin Marketing and Chr...
Jun 18, 2019•16 min•Ep. 13
Pivot Communications is an innovative content marketing firm that develops revenue-driving lead generation programs for hi-tech and professional AV companies, serving a global client base. What's that mean? More effective ways to target, engage, and sell more to your ideal audience. Find out what that really means and why you should consider this offering in this short episode. Pivot Communications Managing Partner, Jane Johnson, and Client Services Manager (and CTS-holder) Christa Bender, also ...
Jun 18, 2019•13 min•Ep. 12
Katye McGregor Bennett catches up with Director of Certification for Home Technology Association (HTA), Josh Christian. In this episode, Josh talks about what's new with the organization, including the newly enhanced HTA Budget Calculator and its many purposes—not only for integrator use, but as a tool to get the conversation started and the door opened with architects, designers, and builders. In fact, HTA is even making it available for other brands to use. Learn all about it and more here....
Jun 12, 2019•52 min•Ep. 11
After his father was diagnosed with cancer and having spent his career in technology, Ryan Herd of residential tech integration firm One Sound Choice assumed there were plenty of eldercare resources that would tell him how his dad was doing. Was he getting up, using the bathroom, making his coffee, opening the fridge? What he found out was that not only does this not exist but that he and his team had the answers. Download and tune-in to learn about Caregiver Smart Solutions, hear Ryan's pitch, ...
Jun 07, 2019•52 min•Ep. 10
The network is not just the life-blood of the residential tech experience, it's the foundation of the home's tech infrastructure. Because of this, its role as a critical component of a project can't be overlooked. Access Networks shares why enterprise-grade gear should be a standard offering, how Access Networks works closely with integration pros to select, source, and support their networking needs, and how the company provides value-added services like site surveys and pre-configured packages...
Jun 07, 2019•54 min•Ep. 9
AtlasIED is one of the best known audio brands in the Pro AV space but, do you know why? AV Industry veterans Gina Sansivero and Michael Peveler discuss the brand's legacy, its new lineup being shown at InfoComm19, Cisco Live!, and AEEE 2019 (all in the same two-week timeframe), and the more than 20+ new talented partners have joined the company in the last year alone. SCOOP ALERT! How about the inside line on how to get in the running for a 2019 Indian Scout motorcycle? You'll learn about all t...
Jun 07, 2019•42 min•Ep. 8
After 20+ years as the audiovisual industry's leading system design and integration software solution provider, D-Tools knows a thing or two about the most effective and efficient ways to accomplish the intensive process that tech integration entails. In this episode, I catch up with my good friend, Tim Bigoness, CMO of D-Tools, and Corey Krehel, CTO, to discuss what it takes to deliver a world-class, data-driven platform and software solution — the two being different and that difference being ...
Jun 07, 2019•47 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Katye catches up with Robert Keeler and Giles Sutton of CEDIA who share updates on the regional events known as the Tech Summits and the newly redesigned CEDIA Leadership Conference and CEDIA Awards, which are now co-located and taking place July 24-26 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL. We also talk about the annual tradeshow CEDIA Expo taking place in Denver, CO September 10-14 and of course, we share some laughs and learn a lot along the way. Not sure what CEDIA is? It's a glo...
Jun 07, 2019•35 min•Ep. 6
Consolidating multiple businesses into one isn't an easy task. Hear how Joe Whitaker went about his company's rebranding effort, why it happened and what went into the transition from Thoughtful Home, Thoughtful Restaurant, and other brands into one, Thoughtful Integrations. Joe also shares valuable tips and insights for integration pros to consider when putting together events, how to involve vendors, partners, and local businesses, and ways to align with the NKBA, NAHB, CEDIA, and other organi...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 5
Nearly every brand in the AV space wants to have a closer connection with designers and the design trades. Leon Speakers is leading the charge and taking a bullish approach, appointing a new Director of Strategy, interior designer Melissa Price. Melissa has a lot to share with the AV trade in terms of what's needed and how big a factor technology concealment is in the commercial interior design space. She's got big plans for Leon, too. Listen and learn how she and the Leon team are doubling down...
May 30, 2019•28 min•Ep. 4
Creating a world-class Reference home theater in a commercial building designed to house offices and an experience center visited by the masses is no small feat. Dennis Erskine of The Erskine Group unpacks the project and shares product & technology consideration insights, how the space and system were designed, and how inherent challenges were overcome to produce what's being called the Best Demo Room in the World. Kevin Main of Torus Power joins to share his experience in the CEDIA HQ Referenc...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 3
Episode 2: Discussing KBIS from the tech integrator's perspective, the connected kitchen & bath, new opportunities, and some of Gordon's favorite products + trends.
May 23, 2019•49 min•Ep. 2
Episode 1:Discussing CES and notable converged tech + design product introductions, highlights some of the likely trends coming out of it with Ryan Herd (NKBA Insider, tech integration pro), Angel Piontek (Caldwell Banker), George Walter (Rayva Home Theaters), Alex Capecelatro and Stephen Wayne (Josh.ai), Mark Cichowski (Clarity AV, CEDIA Tech Summit).
May 20, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 1
