Zachary Comeau

United States

Senior Editor at CE Pro

I cover the custom electronics industy for @ce_pro. Formerly @MyTechDecisions, @commintegrator, etc. Girl dad. Dog dad. Husband. Boston sports. Bad @ golf.

Articles

FBI Warns of BADBOX 2.0 Botnet Threat to Smart Homes: What Integrators Need to Know

1 day ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

The FBI has issued a public warning about the rise of cybercriminal activity leveraging compromised IoT devices in connected homes in a development that could carry implications for the professional smart home industry. The alert, issued on June 5, outlines the resurgence of a botnet known as BADBOX 2.0, a malware campaign that the FBI says is affecting “millions” of Internet-connected devices.
Your Fast Track to Qualified Buyers: What Every Vendor Should Know About Total Tech Summit

2 days ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

If you’re looking to get your brand in front of the top decision-makers in the custom integration, commercial AV, and security markets, Total Tech Summit 2025 is where it happens. This isn’t your typical trade show. No crowded booths and hustling around a huge show floor. Total Tech Summit delivers guaranteed, pre-scheduled, hand-selected meetings with the industry’s most influential integrators.
ADI | Snap One Finally Launches Control4 X4

3 days ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

ADI | Snap One has officially launched Control4 X4, a redesigned version of its flagship control platform aimed at enhancing the smart living experience for both homeowners and business users. The new platform features a streamlined interface, expanded personalization capabilities, and simplified system setup for integrators. The X4 platform was introduced at last year’s CEDIA Expo, so the actual release comes about 9 months after the company first announced it.
Wyze Bulb Cam is Another Combined Smart Light and Security Camera

4 days ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

Smart home device maker Wyze has launched the Wyze Bulb Cam, a hybrid smart bulb and security camera designed to offer outdoor monitoring through any standard light fixture. Priced at $49.98, the new product is aimed at homeowners looking for a simple, affordable surveillance solution that doesn’t require wiring, charging, or additional mounting hardware.
How Liteline Is Helping Integrators Simplify Lighting Sales and Design

4 days ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

Lighting is quickly becoming one of the most important—and most profitable—disciplines in the custom integration space. But many integrators still struggle to approach it with the same confidence they bring to AV or networking. In this CE Pro video interview, Executive Editor Zachary Comeau talks with Jason Feus, National Connected Lighting Sales Manager at Liteline, about how dealers can rethink their approach to lighting and elevate both their design skills and business strategy.
Lutron to Acquire UK-based Fixture Maker Orluna

4 days ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

Lighting and shading giant Lutron is acquiring Orluna LED Technologies, a UK-based manufacturer of high-quality architectural lighting fixtures. The acquisition is significant, as it represents Lutron’s first acquisition outside of North America. It’s not clear if Lutron plans to bring Orluna products to the North American market, as the company says Orluna products remain available only in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the UK, and are “currently” not available in North America.
AVPro CEO Jeff Murray on RTI Acquisition: Growth, Control, and Keeping Dealers First

5 days ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

Following its recent acquisition of control system manufacturer RTI, AVPro Global is continuing a growth strategy that emphasizes engineering collaboration, dealer support, and long-term value. In a conversation with CE Pro, AVPro CEO Jeff Murray offered a statement, as well as plenty of insight into how RTI fits into the AVPro portfolio, why integration—not exclusivity—is the goal, and how the custom integration channel stands to benefit from this acquisition.
Ed Note: How is Your Business Communicating Tariff Impacts?

1 week ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

Custom integrators have had to weather storms on all fronts over the years, whether it be the housing crash, speculative recessions, actual recessions, supply chain mitigation, technology fads, technology accelerations, labor shortages, building costs, global strife, and of course, a pandemic. Now we’re staring at a tariff situation that’s sparked a veritable trade war whose outcome is very much in doubt. We’ve spun the Price Is Right wheel and are crossing our fingers for a favorable result.
Barrett’s Technology Solutions: A Blueprint for Successful Successions in Custom Integration

1 week ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

Nearly 33 years ago, Brian Perreault began as a salesman at one of a handful of retail location of what was then called Barrett’s Audio Video in the Chicago area. At first, the job was just that: a job. Perreault had a change of heart and dropped out of college, taking a semester to figure out what he wanted to do. Barrett’s was only a “stop gap” solution while he considered other degrees at other schools.
10 Luxury Smart Homes that Highlight Some of the Best of Custom Integration

1 week ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

Every smart home tells a story, whether you’re crafting immersive entertainment spaces, modernizing legacy systems, or illuminating homes. In the past few years alone, integrators have elevated the industry standard with luxury projects that merge technology, design and user experience in unforgettable ways.