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Power and energy management system concept showcasing criticality of proper integration with lighting and shading systems.

Power and Energy Systems Remain Sparse on Lighting Projects (Despite Their Importance)

CE Pro’s 2026 Lighting & Shading Deep Dive unveils underrepresented technologies on lighting projects, and why integrators may yet have come to adopt them.

Lighting & Shading Deep Dive 2026

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Custom lighting installation inside fancy luxury walk-in closet with shades

Lighting and Shading Are the Darlings of the CI Channel. Do They Have Any Downside?

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Man shopping for lighting fixtures as a metaphor for price pressure and value proposition when selling lighting and shading

Are Feelings of Price Pressure in Lighting & Shading Really Just an Education Issue?

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Custom kitchen with decorative pendant lights showcasing the intersection of design and technology

Designers, Architects More Frequently Turn to CEDIA Expo/CIX for Understanding CI

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AVPro Global AVPro Design Services ADS interface

AVPro Global Announces New Design Services Across AV, Control Portfolio

The new AVPro Design Services will support integrators across residential and commercial sectors by helping to design and implement systems using the company’s portfolio.

News June 23

Furrion Aurora Full-Sun Pro Series outdoor technology outdoor TVs

Kanto Living Acquires Assets for Furrion Outdoor TV Product Line from Lippert

Furrion will join Kanto’s existing AV product line, which currently includes mounts, audio hardware and AV accessories.

News June 23

Wide view of a luxury smart home living room in Palo Alto California featuring concealed television integration behind architectural millwork, installed as part of a whole-home Savant and Lutron HomeWorks automation system by AudioVisions

More than a Weekend House: Inside a Smart Home Designed for Retirement

A Palo Alto retirement residence designed by AudioVisions highlights how lighting and AV are designed when asked to perform across every hour, every mood, and every mode.

Projects June 22

How ATTRACKT Tackles the Modern Challenges of Lighting Through DMX

Dan and Sarah Silverstein of Liteline talk about the company's latest offering, ATTRACKT, and how DMX remains critical to the modern lighting experience.

June 18

The Week in Playback: Watch Party Wonders, Josh Launches AI X OS

Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest developments.

News June 21

Friends and family social viewing TV watch party for sports

Watch Parties Are Helping to Drive More Premium TV Sales

As more people turn watching movies, shows and sports into home social events, TV envy is becoming a very real, and powerful motivator for purchasing decisions.

News June 19

Kaleidescape Launches Strato K Movie Player with 8K Playback, New 4K Cinematic Format

Kaleidescape has unveiled the Strato K, a new flagship movie player that supports 8K playback, introduces a new 4K Cinematic format, and becomes the first movie player certified by the…

News June 18

Light Can Help You Opens Fall LDX Enrollment Following First Cohort Completion

Light Can Help You has opened enrollment for Fall 2026 sessions of its LDX residential lighting education program.

News June 17

Hyperion APR-16 immersive audio pre-amp processor from AudioControl

AudioControl’s APR-16 Becomes One of the First Components Certified for HAA Link

Built from the ground up with immersive audio in mind, the Hyperion APR-16 features plenty of options for room optimization, including HAA Link’s simplified interface.

Products June 17