The Top AV and Smart Home News Stories of 2025
CE Pro looks back at the news and announcements that helped define the custom integration industry in 2025.
News December 29
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Shelly’s Flood Gen4 Sets the Stage for Leak and Weather-Based Automations
Shelly’s Flood Gen4 adds smart automation to leak detection, letting integrators protect homes (and systems) before water damage…
News November 17
This Week in Playback: Shelly Strengthens Its Commitment to Dealers in a Big Way
CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and…
News August 29
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December 16
Shelly Reveals Massive Rollout of Pro Channel Resources
A dedicated dealer program, increased pro channel distribution and education resources crown the company’s announcement.
News August 28
Z-Wave Powered Shelly Wave Products Now Available
The company says that its new products feature the Z-Wave Long Wave technology, and its product line in…
News July 21
Shelly’s Gen4 Series Adds First-Ever Touchscreen Control Panel for Better Automations
The latest set of devices released ahead of CES 2025 include a new plug, water sensor and relays…
News January 6
Shelly’s Latest Wave Products Can Communicate with Each Other Miles Away
Adding new Z-Wave LR functionality to its Wave devices, Shelly is expanding both the range and scalability of…
News December 18
Shelly Announces Even More Wave Integrations Coming to SmartThings
Operating on the Z-Wave network, Shelly’s Wave series cover a variety of functions spanning metering plugs, smart switches…
News December 4
Shelly Group Acquires Dutch Smart Locks Maker LOQED
Home IoT and smart building provider Shelly steps into the smart locks space with acquisition of LOQED intellectual…
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