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May 13, 2026
 
 
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Smooth Operator
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Smooth Operator
By Anthony Savona Five Smooth Stones' new space was built completely from the ground up, resulting in a 9000-square-foot building that is divided into thirds: one each for offices, warehouse, and an experience center.
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How Multi-Trade Events Can Deliver Real Value
 
How Multi-Trade Events Can Deliver Real Value
By Katye McGregor Bennett We talk a lot in this industry about getting involved earlier, aligning with adjacent trades, and making sure technology is part of the conversation before a project is already halfway specified and three-quarters misunderstood. When an event comes along that creates the conditions for that to happen, the smart response is not to shrug it off as “just a regional association chapter meeting.” The NKBA Multi-Chapter Spring Weekender in Salt Lake City, held April 17–19 at The Grand America Hotel and hosted by the Big Sky and Mountain States Chapters, was exactly the kind of CEU-led, partner-supported, multi-discipline gathering our channel should be paying more attention to.
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CEDIA Expo Owner Emerald Acquired by Apollo
Apolo has also acquired Questex, LLC, with the intention of combining the businesses.
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Graber Releases Spring 2026 Updates to Its Shade Lines
Highlights include expanded motorization, trend-forward fabrics, and refined craftsmanship.
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On-Q Expands 15-Inch Enclosure Line with New Standard Trim Hinged Cover
Brings a space-saving standard trim option to the On-Q 15-inch enclosure family.
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Introducing AudioMate: RCA & HDMI Transmitter
Say goodbye to long cable runs! Juke Audio's new product, AudioMate, allows you to wirelessly incorporate TVs, Record Players, and subwoofers across all areas of your home or commercial space. Learn More
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Resi First Look with John Sciacca — Juke Audio’s New AudioMate Solution
 
Resi First Look with John Sciacca — Juke Audio’s New AudioMate Solution
In this interview, John speaks with Colton Forth, president of Juke Audio, about their latest innovation: AudioMate. This versatile, all-in-one wireless adapter bridges the gap between centralized equipment and remote audio sources. By leveraging HDMI ARC/eARC and RCA connections, the AudioMate eliminates the need for complex wiring in retrofit or new construction. Forth explains how the device integrates seamlessly into the Juke ecosystem, allowing users to stream TV audio or analog to any zone via a simple, app-driven interface.
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Training Calendar
 
May 2026 Events
IntegrateU – Lighting Installation Training (LIT)
May 12 - May 14 | IntegrateU Central Training Hub – South Florida

JVC Projector Training at WAVE Electronics – Dallas
May 12 | WAVE Electronics - Dallas

ADI Charlotte Expo
May 12 | Hilton Charlotte Airport

JVC Projector Training at WAVE Electronics – Austin
May 13 | WAVE Electronics - Austin

SVS Sound R|Evolution Experience – New Jersey
May 13 | Electronics Expo

Livestream: JVC Home Theater Projectors hosted by AV Nirvana
May 14 | Virtual

JVC Projector Training at WAVE Electronics – San Antonio
May 14 | WAVE Electronics – San Antonio

CEDIA Tech + Business Summit: Orlando, FL
May 19 | Aloft Orlando Lake Nona

HTA – What to Lead With to Win Architects + Interior Designers Faster
May 19 | Virtual (Members Only)

CI Expo 2026
May 28 | DoubleTree @ The Club

For more event information, visit www.residentialsystems.com/calendar.
 
 
 
 
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Elevating Outdoor Lighting
 
Elevating Outdoor Lighting
By Arlen Schweiger, Sr. Content & Copywriter, Coastal Source While the surge in indoor lighting solutions has created new opportunities for the CI channel, many dealers still find lighting challenging. Outdoor lighting raises the complexity further, requiring careful consideration of fixture types, placement, beam spread, color temperature, intensity, and environmental conditions.