By Katye McGregor Bennett A friend recently shared details of their visit to a high-end technology integration showroom designed to showcase the latest in high-end audio, video, and smart home innovations. This particular showroom offered all the comforts of modern living, where everything from lighting to climate control could be adjusted with a simple voice command or command on a touchscreen. Sadly, what they experienced was an unexpectedly frustrating encounter that underscored a critical flaw in the world of smart technology: A simplified user experience often takes a back seat to a razzle-dazzle demo. The culprit? A smart toilet in a beautifully appointed bathroom.

Pacific Audio & Communications relies on Blackwire Designs network support to streamline Hawaii's first Quantum XDR video wall.

Will showcase ARCAM’s newest high-performance audio solutions.

Newly created executive role strengthens collaboration between operations and sales to support company growth.

Projects images of up to 160 inches from just inches away from the screen; integrates with premium audio and smart home control systems.

New models can provide connectivity up to 20 miles.

For this Residential Systems Q&A, Furrion’s national sales manager Aaron Mellow and director of sales – residential awnings Jon Sweeney talk about why Furrion wants to be in the custom integration market, what sets their products apart from their competitors, the company’s plans for new products and CEDIA Expo, and more.

The TOLA Expo 2025, the fifth annual event, is set for May 7–8, 2025, at the Dallas Trade Mart (Atrium), located at 2100 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas, adjacent to the World Trade Center. The Expo is free to attend with pre-registration.