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From Browsing to Belonging: Turning Clients Into Community
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From Browsing to Belonging: Turning Clients Into Community
By Katye McGregor Bennett No one wants to be “sold to” anymore. At least not in the traditional sense. Take today’s luxury clientele, who typically don’t just want performance and polish. They want an experience. Moreover, they want to feel, believe, and belong, and they crave the unique.
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Meet the most pro-friendly lineup we've ever launched: the Nest Cam Outdoor, Nest Cam Indoor, and Nest Doorbell, with crisp 2K HDR video, day and night, plus a wider, taller, field of view. The new devices are also engineered to work seamlessly with Gemini for an upgraded smart home experience.
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Boundless Devices Launches the Motorola Q15 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router
Delivers Wi-Fi 7 performance, mesh coverage, and parental controls, all managed through the MotoSync+ app.
Full Story: Residential Systems (10/26)
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Crestron Opens New Experience Center in Mechelen, Belgium
Demonstrates the company’s continued investment in deepening engagement with partners across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Full Story: Residential Systems (10/26)
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URC and Axion Announce New Lighting Integration
The collaboration is powered by URC’s Unified Modules framework, creating a consistent and intuitive user experience across lighting, climate, locks, shades, and scenes.
Full Story: Residential Systems (10/26)
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The Resi Weekly Top 10 – 10.24.25
The most visited stories on residentialsystems.com from October 17-23, 2025.
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The Future of Retail: What's Coming in 2026
AI personalization and seamless customer experiences defined 2025, but the retail landscape is about to shift again. Join us on November 5th for a fast-paced webinar where industry experts reveal the top trends and technologies shaping 2026. Discover how to stay ahead, boost productivity, and deliver next-level shopping experiences. Register now!
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Enter Your Products in the 2026 Residential Systems Picks Awards
Enter Your Products in the 2026 Residential Systems Picks Awards
If your product was launched since the last CES show in January 2025, or if you’ve brought game-changing upgrades or new features over the last 12 months, we would love to see your product at the show for consideration of winning an award.
 
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Today's Polls
 
The 2025 Integrator Halloween Candy Showdown
 
The 2025 Integrator Halloween Candy Showdown
Last year, our sister publication Systems Contractor News put 16 traditional Halloween candies to the test to see which was the most popular. The finals came down to a thriller, but Snickers walked away victorious, taking down Starbursts in a close call. (You can read the recap, with interviews from each candy, here.) The competition has returned this year, and we thought all integrators should be represented, so here is your chance! Vote for your favorite candies in our polls and stay tuned to find out which will grab the glory in 2025!
 
The SCN Halloween Candy Showdown: Game 12
One matchup left before we head to the final four. Who moves one?
VoteNo. 12 M&Ms (regular or peanut)
VoteNo. 4 Twizzlers
 
 
 
 
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