More and more end users want to use their mobile devices for both personal needs and control of electronic systems in their homes. Successfully using mobile devices that way demands a robust and reliable network configuration for connectivity and roaming throughout the house, bringing the home network front and center for today’s electronic system contractors (ESCs).

It may be time to rewire the contractor/project business model with services that include recurring monthly revenue (RMR) beyond monitored security and equipment maintenance and service.

The Indianapolis-based Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) released a new white paper titled HDMI Troubleshooting. It introduces troubleshooting principles for HDMI systems, helping electronic system contractors identify and resolve possible causes of malfunction by inspection or by using test equipment.