What are the major trends guiding the residential technology industry? Which products will smart home professionals eagerly await to install when they hit the market? The answer to those questions and much more can be found at the annual CEDIA Expo, this year being staged at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, U.S. from Wednesday 3rd September – Saturday 6th September as Arlen Schweiger, Former CE Pro Editor explains.
What are the major trends guiding the residential technology industry? Which products will smart home professionals eagerly await to install when they hit the market? The answer to those questions and much more can be found at the annual CEDIA Expo, this year being staged at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, U.S. from Wednesday 3rd September – Saturday 6th September.
Plus, for the increasing number of integrators who work in both the residential and commercial (or “resimercial”) sectors, CEDIA Expo 2025 will again be co-located with the Commercial Integrator Expo, now in its third year. That gives attendees more than 300 exhibitors to visit and potentially bolster their portfolios.
Smart Home Keeps on Building
As in recent years, this year’s event promises to highlight the ever-expanding smart home, which today encompasses everything from AV wares and home automation to lighting controls and fixtures, motorized shades, sophisticated security solutions, power and energy systems, enterprise networking products, cybersecurity, and wellness technologies.
Not only will CEDIA Expo be buzzing inside the convention centre, but once again, the “Destination Outdoors” zone will feature exciting solutions for that red-hot market. Integrators can expect to experience new products and demos led by outdoor audio and landscape lighting so dealers can enhance their project proposals.
High Marks in Education
Of course, CEDIA Expo is also the place for integration business owners to glean insights into running their companies more efficiently and profitably. In addition to all the technology and demos on the show floor, myriad business management software providers are exhibiting and the conference side of the Expo has been retooled this year to address four focussed education segments:
- Business Track: Actionable Info for Owners
- Technical Track: Learn the Latest from the Best
- Design & Build Track: Build Your Business with Designers and Builders
- Future Focus Track: Find Out What’s Next: Before your Competition Does
The latter education segment stands to be especially fascinating and valuable for attendees, as it will cover cutting- and bleeding-edge technologies such as the impact of AI; the growing need for power/energy management and storage; the rise of robotics in home environments; and more innovation insights straight from California’s Silicon Valley. Also, the Smart Stage on the show floor provides another area to hear about trends from industry leaders and engaging panel sessions.
As always, Wildwood Plus can help present exhibitors and attendees enhance their communications, public relations, and marketing strategies. Connect with us before CEDIA Expo 2025 to see how partnering with Wildwood Plus can give your company a competitive advantage.
Our clients at the show
ADI | Snap One – 1512
At CEDIA this year, ADI | Snap One will highlight new innovations across power, networking, lifestyle, entertainment, security, and more. The booth will also showcase a selection of third-party brands and products, offering integrators a comprehensive look at the latest in connected technology and smart home solutions.
L-Acoustics – 4025
Step into an immersive listening experience with L-Acoustics as they spotlight the power of HYRISS technologies—a professional-grade audio solution engineered for high-performance installations in luxury residences and yachts. HYRISS blends architectural elegance with cutting-edge spatial audio, creating dynamic soundscapes that adapt to purpose, mood, and room acoustics. Visitors can experience key HYRISS technologies in action, including the newly launched, ultra-compact LA1.16i, and accessible amplified controller packed with decades of L-Acoustics’ pro audio expertise, and Anima, a powerful technology that uses machine learning to enhance and transform any sound source into a fully immersive spatial experience.
www.l-acoustics.com/applications/homes
Sonos – 1908
Sonos continues to support systems integrators in expanding into both home theater and pro AV markets with new products, new search integrations with control partners, and hands-on education. Making its debut is the Arc Ultra soundbar for immersive home theater, and Era 100 Pro—Sonos’ first professional-grade speaker designed for light-commercial environments will also be demonstrated. Also announced is Sonos’ highly anticipated Control4 integration, bringing intuitive music search and control to the platform’s full range of interfaces. Sonos will spotlight its HomeSphere program, which connects integrators with thousands of builders nationwide.
Stealth Acoustics – 2543
Introducing LineaRadiance, the 8th-generation evolution of Stealth Acoustics’ award-winning invisible speaker technology. Blending seamlessly into walls or ceilings, LineaRadiance delivers powerful, pristine sound with all-new drivers, re-engineered crossovers, integrated back boxes, and a sleek beveled face with EasyTape install simplicity—all handcrafted in the USA. Outdoors, see AND hear everything with the SPT Extreme system that raises the bar with a retractable LED TV and immersive sound built to perform in any weather. For striking close-up clarity, the Micro-X P1.95 LED display transforms outdoor spaces into cinematic experiences.
StormAudio – 4312 / SR6 / SR7
StormAudio returns with numerous demos, including two sound rooms showcasing the full potential of immersive audio processors. In Sound Room 6, experience the Elite 32 Analog and PA 8 in action with PMC, Barco, and madVR. In Sound Room 7, discover the Elite Digital AoIP powering a cutting-edge system in partnership with Seymour-Screen Excellence, Ascendo Audio, Christie, Moovia, MadVR, and Panamorph. Visit Booth 4312 to see our products on static display and learn more about modular hardware architecture, expert calibration tools, and high-performance audio solutions.
Waterfall Audio – 1729
Waterfall Audio is proud to unveil its latest masterpiece, the Niagara XT3, at CEDIA Expo 2025. Hosted on the booth of its North American Partner Distributor, Selective Design, this exclusive first showing marks a new chapter in Waterfall’s 25-year legacy of blending high-end audio performance with breathtaking design. Crafted in France with meticulous attention to detail, the Niagara XT3 completes the Niagara XT series from Waterfall, marking a dramatic shift in design and performance for contemporary loudspeakers. Featuring 10 mm Safety Platinum glass, the Niagara XT3’s fully transparent architecture harmonizes effortlessly with any interior, offering a bold yet elegant presence.
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