The plea is the same for every skilled trade industry: “We need qualified workers.” And it’s been going on for a while. It’s not just in the security industry; this is true for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and construction workers.

2020 looks like a great year in the smart home industry. Electronics are flying off the shelves, delivery trucks are full and professional installation is at an all-time high.

Streaming media can be accessed anytime, everywhere. Understanding the technology will benefit everyone personally; and for those that deliver connectivity, professionally.

Businesses in the security and smart home industries are joining to become stronger.

Passion dominates at every CEDIA Expo, including this year’s event in Denver, held September 12-14. No matter if you love all things audio/video and entertainment-focused, or smart home technology with integrated systems and devices that put you in control, participants are eager to see and learn.

In the late 1880s to 1890s there was a battle going on known as the “War of the Currents.” The fight was impassioned, as it would set the stage for the electrical grid in the U.S.

Look around and you will see a plethora of brands offering smart devices.

Fantasy has caught up with reality; smart home and connected living is going mainstream.

Digital residential and commercial buildings have become a reality with ubiquitous connectivity.