Nick Boever

Boston

Editor at Emerald

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CE Pro Weekly Rewind: April 14 - April 18

6 days ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

In our latest edition of the Weekly Rewind, we look at the latest developments in industry tariffs, HGTV’s best Smart Home project of 2025, some new developments in the housing market, and much, much more. HTGV officially revealed its Smart Home of the Year with People magazine gaining an exclusive look at the property. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the house was designed by HGTV’s Poonam Moore and features midcentury modern design that blends well with its technology accoutrements.
Neptune Drops 2 New Full Shade Smart TVs Just in Time for Summertime Festivities

1 week ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

Neptune is gearing up for the summer with the launch of two new outdoor smart TVs in its Shade series, as well as an accompanying outdoor soundbar. As the name implies, the two new TVs (available in sizes of 55- and 65-inches) are designed for use in full shade environments, though Neptune’s broader portfolio does include partial and full sun outdoor TV options as well.
AlarMax Names Barbara Perkes as Sales Manager - Strategic Accounts

1 week ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

AlarMax Distributors, Inc. has announced the appointment of Barbara Ann Perkes as Sales Manager – Strategic Accounts. With over a decade of expertise in low voltage and autonomous security technologies, Perkes has built her career on driving better business outcomes through collaboration, creativity, and a “roll-up-your-sleeves mindset,” according to AlarmMax. “Barbara brings the kind of energy and clarity that high-level strategic sales demand,” said Scott Shelander, President of AlarMax.
7 Outdoor TVs that Thrive in Full Sun Environments

1 week ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

Summer might be a ways off, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t eager to start getting out there and enjoying their outdoor living spaces. And what’s more enjoyable than watching your favorite shows while reclining by the pool or grill? The right outdoor TV can really add to that enjoyment factor, and getting a TV that can handle full-sun environments means you can watch sports or movies from just about anywhere.
Integrator Insider: Our Experience Branching into Electrical Work

1 week ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever |Tom Redhead

I’d like to share our experience expanding into electrical work and then 11 years later deciding to abandon it. We learned a lot from trying something new, and we learned even more from trying to make a round peg fit in a square hole. And we also feel like some of the stuff we learned is what integrators should know about before starting work in electrical.
CE Pro Weekly Rewind: April 7 - 11, 2025

1 week ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

In our inaugural edition of the Weekly Rewind, we look at how the electronics industry is starting to digest Trump’s tariffs, what a microLED expert is saying about the future of the technology in displays, where Apple’s smart home hub is, and much, much more. TechRadar had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Reza Chaji, Co-Founder and CEO of VueReal industries, a company specializing in microLED and semiconductor manufacturing.
Spacious Back Bar Adds Splash of Class to Maryland Home Theater

1 week ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

Step into the lower levels of this unassuming home out in Bowie, Maryland, and you will find a treasure trove, courtesy of Gramophone. Taking an underutilized space within the client’s home, Gramophone transformed the once drab, dusty walls into a home theater that holds just as many thoughtful design touches–such as the spacious back bar–as it does fervent sports fans.
6 Outdoor TVs that Thrive in Full Sun Environments

2 weeks ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

Summer might be a ways off, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t eager to start getting out there and enjoying their outdoor living spaces. And what’s more enjoyable than watching your favorite shows while reclining by the pool or grill? The right outdoor TV can really add to that enjoyment factor, and getting a TV that can handle full-sun environments means you can watch sports or movies from just about anywhere.
Texas Custom Smart Home Opts to Style Equipment Rack as Showpiece

2 weeks ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

When contacting Elite AV and Lighting (Elite AVL) for a project out in McKinney, Texas, the client in question wanted a “truly custom home.” Every detail, from the lighting panels to the networking setup all needed to fit within that idea of being unique to the home, and that included the showcase equipment rack Elite AVL ended up building to run everything. “The client’s vision was for a unique home, featuring custom lighting and AV solutions centered around a showpiece AV rack.
HTSA Delights in Wonder at Annual Spring Conference in Phoenix

2 weeks ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

HTSA members are often considered the best of the best in custom integration. Many have been around since the start of the industry, and over that span of time, they’ve watched the technology, and their roles as experiential stewards in the home, evolve into the modern CI space. They’ve seen business evolve from the early days of home audio and theater, through the smart home revolution, to where we stand now with lighting and power.