Best Stuart Ratcliff Podcasts (2025)

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Lighting for Life: The Science and Impact of Human-Centric Lighting With David Meyer 14:09

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In this episode, Jeff is joined by CEDIA’s Technical Consultant, David Meyer, to explore the latest CEDIA white paper on human-centric lighting. Recorded at the CEDIA Expo in Denver, the conversation dives into the science behind light and its effects on the human body, including circadian rhythms and well-being. Discover why the integration indust…

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ImmersiFi - Built For Immersive Experiences With Katie Sparrevohn 23:31

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In this episode, we’re talking about a new name in home entertainment solutions – ImmersiFi. How does this new company reflect what’s going on in the industry today and what makes its business proposition stand out in a competitive market? I’m joined by Katie Sparrevohn, founder of ImmersiFi, to tell us more. Thanks to our series partner, Integrate…

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Beyond Control: Understanding Lighting Design With Vanessa Macedo, Dan Griffiths, Daniel Hughes and James Ratcliffe 42:09

2M ago42:09

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High-end residential lighting design presents a major opportunity for integrators, especially given the lack of dedicated lighting experts on most projects. Unlike other smart home technologies, great lighting has an immediate, visible impact that homeowners easily value, making it a compelling offering. However, success in this space demands a dee…

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Inside WOWhouse! With Alex Dauley, Durgesh Sinh, Abby Fox, Clèmence Pirajean and James Lees 30:28

4M ago30:28

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In this special episode, we take you inside WOWhouse! WOWhouse! is a pop-up showhouse at the Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour open for the month of June into early July and featuring 22 rooms and outdoor spaces, each one created by a different interior design studio. What makes WOWHouse! 2025 so interesting is the role that technology is playing in…

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Lessons From The Life Of An Integrator With Ben Pratt And Stuart Lillis 36:26

4M ago36:26

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Everyone’s journey in the smart home industry is a winding path of triumphs, detours, and the occasional spectacular failure. These moments often hold the most valuable insights. In this candid discussion, we unpack the real, raw lessons that only experience can teach with the help of Ben Pratt from White Onyx Automation and Stuart Lillis from Limi…

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A CEDIA Smart Home Awards Special With Rob Sutherland And Jen McGuire 23:36

6M ago23:36

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With the CEDIA Awards deadline fast approaching, we bring you a special episode focused on the event of the year for the smart home sector. We find out what it takes to win a project award in a conversation with Rob Sutherland of Inspired Dwellings, Rob shares the inside story of their fantastic Cavendish Square project, winner of the Best MDU cate…

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The CEDIA Smart Home Assurance Scheme With Steve Moore 26:59

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We’re at the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit in Bristol in front of a live audience with renowned industry guru, Steve Moore to look at a new Smart Home Assurance scheme from CEDIA. What is the scheme all about? How will it benefit property developers and their homebuyers? And what can CEDIA members do to get involved as an assessor for the scheme? Jo…

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The Resimercial Opportunity With Kevin Wilton, Jack Cornish and Stephen Rhead 27:52

7M ago27:52

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Smart home technology is crossing over from residential to commercial, hospitality and other applications. In this episode, we find out how it can enhance and personalise the customer experience and look at where business opportunities exist for integrators with the help of Kevin Wilton from SMC, Jack Cornish of Tateside and Stephen Rhead of Sonos.…

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Identifying The Right Home Cinema Client For You With Giff Malcolm, Mel Malcolm And Roddy Abbott 46:07

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For this episode, we're joined by Giff and Melanie Malcolm of Bespoke Home Cinemas and Roddy Abbott from Cinemabuild Systems as we discuss how best to identify the right client for your business. How do you pitch professional home cinema design and installation, what is the process of setting expectations with your customer and what are the clues t…

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Electrician, Installer, Teacher - A Career Journey WIth Kyri Androu Of Electricus 18:24

9M ago18:24

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We sit down with Kyri Androu from smart home automation company, Electricus to find out how he moved from working as an electrical contractor to building a successful smart home business and sharing his expertise with others at the start of their careers. What motivates him about the smart home industry, how did he grow his knowledge and where does…

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Looking Forward To ISE 2025 29:04

10M ago29:04

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In this special show, we look ahead to Integrated Systems Europe, the premier event for smart home professionals, taking place at the Fira in Barcelona from 4-7 February 2025. Host Jeff Hayward sits down with Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events and Daryl Friedman, CEO of CEDIA, a co-owner of the show, to find out why next …

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'A Temple For The Ears' With Nick Fichte 25:32

10M ago25:32

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In this episode, we visit the recently re-designed L-Acoustics showroom in Highgate which now features HYRISS, an immersive sound system capable of adapting perfectly to any listening space for any purpose within the home or yacht. Nick Fichte from L-Acoustics talks us through the technology and how integrators can bring customers the ultimate, ver…

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Inside The Joy Division Room With Zac Vracevic Of M.E.G.A. AV Installations 27:33

11M ago27:33

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Crafted by M.E.G.A. AV Installations and brought to life with the design expertise of Volume 3 Architects, the Joy Division Room, inspired by Peter Saville’s iconic cover design for the Unknown Pleasures album, has become a globally recognised masterpiece. It was announced as the winning project in the Best Media Room – Level 2 and the Technology M…

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Inside the KEF Music Gallery 23:27

1y ago23:27

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For this show, we’re joined by Durgesh Sinh from Nucleus AV to take a close look at a new industry showroom in London, the KEF Music Gallery. We find out about the vision behind this new facility in the heart of London, the technology that is showcased there and the integration challenges the project presented. This episode is supported by our seri…

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Together For Cinema 20:15

1y ago20:15

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In this episode, we interview Ian Morrish, the man behind the industry good cause, Together For Cinema. We find out about Together For Cinema's recent £1 million dinner and the upcoming London to Brighton charity cycle ride, Ian also tells us about plans for the future, its new status as a Community Interest Company and how installers and brands ca…

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Taking Cinema To The Max 29:57

1y ago29:57

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We're joined on location in the Surrey countryside by Daniel Lee from Media Max and Barry Sheldrick from DbM for a deep dive on a fantastic home cinema project that takes immersive audio performance to another level. Listen in to find out about the design thinking, the installation challenges and the performance attributes of this incredible space.…

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Where Are The Business Opportunities? 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

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We hosted a special discussion at the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit in May, looking at the business opportunities for smart home integrators. Listen in to Stuart Lillis from Limitless Automation and David Coutts from Highland Smart Homes as they cast their eye over the industry and share their insights and experiences. Recorded in front of a live au…

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Grand Designs Live With Butler Harwell 15:46

1+ y ago15:46

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We’re at Grand Designs Live at the ExCeL Centre in London with Tom Butler of CEDIA integrator, Butler Harwell, to find out how the company has worked with the show organisers and alongside brands in the industry to bring home cinema to life for visitors in the Grand House at the show. We find out what's involved in building such a high-impact room …

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Women In Integration 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

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In this episode, we talk with Katie Sparrevohn from London AV Solutions and Surrey AV Solutions and Cristina Zamora from Lutron to explore the topic of women in the home integration industry. How do we attract more women into the sector and what benefits could that potentially bring to integration businesses? Thanks to our series supporter, DbM. We…

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Instagram Hacks For Integrators 15:35

1+ y ago15:35

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Instagram is a key social media platform for integrators but how can they make best use of it for their business? After hosting a Social Media for Integrators class at ISE 2024, we grabbed 15 minutes with Amanda Wildman from TruMedia Home and Jenn Mallett from Level Up Automation to find out how they approach Instagram, the tools they use and the b…

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Catching Up With CEDIA 15:05

1+ y ago15:05

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In the latest episode, we sit down with Wendy Griffiths from CEDIA to hear about the Association's plans for 2024 with news on its NextGen initiative, the CEDIA Awards and membership growth and development. Recorded at ISE 2024. Thanks to our series supporter, DbM. We support Together for Cinema.By Wildwood

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Working With An Influencer 31:09

1+ y ago31:09

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We’re delighted to bring you the voice of a client and an influencer for the very first time on the show, with Louise Boyce joining the show, better known on Instagram as Mamastillgotit. We find out her views on home technology, how they’ve changed and how technology has been deployed on her project, Home of Boyce. We also hear from her integrator,…

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Hostile Takeovers 38:35

2y ago38:35

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How and why do takeovers happen? What challenges do they produce? And how do you deal with them? We're joined by Paul Mcken of Electric Frog, and Durgesh Sinh of Nucleus AV as they delve into the world of takeover projects. Learn how they expertly navigate the difficult paths of ‘Hostile Takeovers’ in this episode of The Integrated Home podcast. We…

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Inside The IO House By SMC 28:08

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How does adding a magician to the project team influence the home automation for a property? Find out in this episode from Rob Hulse, Design Manager at London-based integrator, SMC, as we discuss their CEDIA award-winning project, The IO House. Learn how this scheme frequently raised the bar for SMC and the technology that they employed to meet a p…

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AI And The Smart Home Integrator 30:33

2y ago30:33

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In this episode, we talk AI and its implications for the smart home integration community with two luminaries from the CEDIA Tech Council, Peter Aylett and Rich Green. Listen in to find out what they think about AI, what it means for home technology professionals and which Hollywood movie they believe most accurately describes our AI future. We tha…

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Home Technology And Well-Being 34:02

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Health and wellness continue to be top priorities in residential design, according to the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). ASID’s 2023 Trends Outlook report identifies a growth towards holistic healthy living, and interior design that addresses both the mind and body. As part of this evolution, what role does home technology have to p…

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RP22 - What's Inside The New CEDIA Recommended Practice 27:03

2y ago27:03

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In this episode we hear all about RP22, the new Recommended Practice from CEDIA for the design of immersive audio within private entertainment spaces. We sit down with Walt Zerbe, Senior Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA to look in detail at RP22, how its principles can be applied to the real world and what its impact will be for integr…

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Design Matters 30:50

2y ago30:50

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In this episode, we are joined by Keith Jones from design service specialist, designflow, and James Taylor from integration firm, CEAV. They are here to discuss the importance of design and documentation in smart home technology projects. Keith and James shed light on why the design process is valued differently by clients and some integrators in t…

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Inside The CinemaWorks Showroom 23:35

2+ y ago23:35

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We're in Bristol to experience the new showroom of Cinemaworks. Business owner, Owen Maddock, talks us through the design of this impressive space, the challenges he faced in building and opening the cinema and how his collaboration with Fraser Besant Lighting works in practice. Thanks to AWE Europe, Sony and DbM for their support. We support Toget…

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From Electrician To Smart Home Influencer 19:19

2+ y ago19:19

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We caught up with Ben Pratt from B Electrical and White Onyx Automation to hear about his journey from electrical contracting into the world of home automation installation and social media influencing. Recorded at ISE 2023. Thanks to AWE Europe, Sony and DbM for their support. We support Together For Cinema.…

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House BE By Woelf 28:55

2+ y ago28:55

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We're at Integrated Systems Europe in Barcelona to hear all about the winner of the Best Integrated Home Level IV in the CEDIA Awards 2022, House BE. Jan Martins from multi-award-winning integrator, Woelf, talks with Jeff about the background to the project and how the company brings together KNX and Control4 technologies to deliver a stunning, con…

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Cooper House By Intuitive Homes 46:51

2+ y ago46:51

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In this episode we get to hear the inside story of another CEDIA Award winner with the help of Stephen Nevison from Intuitive Homes. The company’s Cooper House project won the Best Integrated Home Level II Award at the CEDIA EMEA Awards 2022 as well as scooping the Excellence in Lighting, Life Lived Best at Home and Technology Meets Design categori…

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Ten Minutes With Daryl Friedman of CEDIA 10:56

2+ y ago10:56

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In this episode, recorded at ISE 2023 in Barcelona, we sit down with Daryl Friedman, Global President and CEO of CEDIA to find out how the organisation is supporting the industry with new initiatives on advocacy, connection and education. We're grateful to our series partners AWE Europe, Sony and Distributed by Meridian for their backing. We suppor…

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The Year Ahead 28:35

2+ y ago28:35

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Presenter Shereen Russell talks with Katy Bradshaw and Barry Sheldrick from podcast partner, Distributed By Meridian (DbM), in this New Year edition to kick off our sixth series. Katy and Barry look forward to the year ahead for the brands DbM represents and the prospects for more industry growth in 2023. We support Together For Cinema.…

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Reviewing 2022 16:40

3y ago16:40

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In an end-of-year special, we’re joined by Stuart Tickle from podcast partner, AWE Europe, who casts an eye over 2022 and shares his thoughts on what’s in store for 2023, including the return of AWE’s Motorsport Sensation promotion. We support Together For Cinema. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our listeners. See you in 2023!…

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Crazy Golf 33:25

3y ago33:25

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In this episode, we’ll be taking a round of Crazy Golf – that’s the name of the project – in the company of James Ratcliffe from Surrey-based integrator, Homeplay as we find out what it takes to win the Best Media Room category in the CEDIA EMEA Awards as well as the prestigious Best Media Room Global title. We're grateful to our series partners AW…

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Current Affairs 32:57

3y ago32:57

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What's happened to industry supply chains and how can integrators deal with the issues they're facing? We talk to David Smith of SMC and Tom Williamson of Element 29 for their views on the current situation and advice on how to manage it. We're grateful to our series partners AWE Europe, Sony and Distributed by Meridian for their backing. We suppor…

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The Demo Space Revisited 41:56

3y ago41:56

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In this episode, we take another look at the demo space with two businesses who are re-imagining how it works for their clients and their business. We’re delighted to spend time first with Alex Jones and Gavin Baker of The Smart Home Garden and then we talk with Owen Maddock of Cinemaworks about his new cinema showroom in Bristol. We're grateful to…

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The Arabian 37:16

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We take a close look at The Arabian in this episode - a South African project which secured top prize in the Best Media Room Level II category in the CEDIA Awards 2021 as well as the prestigious Global accolade for Best Media Room. Nick Caripis from Joburg-based integrator, BNC Technology, tells us the story of this amazing project. We learn about …

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Entertaining Outside 35:20

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In this show, we explore what’s new, exciting and also, just sometimes, a little bit mad in the world of garden entertainment. We talk with two people from the industry who have a passion for how technology can transform the outdoor as well as the indoor experience - Simon Clarke from Clarke Infinity and James Brown from The Cinema Company. We're g…

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A Winning Home Cinema 24:47

3+ y ago24:47

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From the home of Integrated Systems Europe 2022 in Barcelona, we bring an international dimension to this episode as we learn all about a very special home cinema, indeed, a winner of the Best Home Cinema Level II in the CEDIA Awards 2021. We talk with Marc-Etienne Huneau from Lyon-based multi-award-winning integrator, Dark Side of the Room (DSR), …

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Our Industry And Assisted Living 23:17

3+ y ago23:17

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Government figures state that 19% of the UK population was aged 65 or over in 2019, that’s around 12.3 million people, with those in this age bracket, making up 24% of the population by 2043 (17.4 million people). Can smart home technology help support independent living for longer for people in this age group and those who are less able? Is our in…

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The User Experience 31:01

3+ y ago31:01

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In this show, we look at the user experience. With CEDIA having just launched a new Programming Specialist Pathway, we talk to Hassan Ahouiek from Unity Technology and Marcus Jackson Baker from the Integrated Experience to examine the state of programming in our industry and learn how we can improve that all-important user experience. We're gratefu…

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Cornflake's Award-Winning Clink Wharf Project 29:36

3+ y ago29:36

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In this show, we take an in-depth look at an impressive project from the 2021 CEDIA EMEA Awards. A winner of the Best Integrated Home Level III and Best Media Room Level II categories, Clink Wharf is an impressive whole-home scheme from London integration firm, Cornflake, featuring a Dolby Atmos cinema and a hi-powered Media Room. We're joined by C…

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Apprentices 34:10

3+ y ago34:10

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In the UK, the home technology industry is facing tough recruitment times. Too much work, not enough staff is a familiar cry. So, what can be done about it? Well, apprentices could be one part of that solution. The theme for National Apprenticeship Week which begins on 7th February 2022 is ‘Build The Future’. In this episode, we find out how that t…

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What Can We Learn From the US? 36:53

4y ago36:53

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This industry began life in the US. It's still the biggest, single territory for professional home integration so what can we learn from what's going on there? We talk to John Sciacca a respected industry journalist and influencer, as well as a Principal at home integration company, Custom Theater And Audio in South Carolina, to find out about the …

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The Camellias 22:39

4y ago22:39

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The Camellias is a project completed by Indian integrator, Macbee, which swept the board at the CEDIA EMEA Awards 2021, winning Best Home Cinema Level III, Best Documentation and Best Dressed Rack categories. It was also adjudged the 'best of the best' in the world as it scooped the Global Best Home Cinema prize which included entrants from CEDIA's…

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Improving Audio In Home Cinemas 25:28

4y ago25:28

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How can integrators improve the audio experience in home cinemas? Ben Goff from Cinema Lusso talks us through the areas that get under his skin with advice on how we, as an industry, can do it better. We're grateful to our series partners AWE Europe, Sony and Distributed by Meridian for their backing. We support Together For Cinema.…

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Human-Centric Lighting 34:43

4y ago34:43

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In this episode, we talk human-centric lighting with Hugo Fitzjohn, industry consultant at Filbert Square, and Mark Illingworth, Managing Director at Robinsons Integrated Systems. What is human-centric lighting? How relevant is it in the home technology space and how far is it a realistic business opportunity for integrators? We're grateful to our …

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Showcasing Home Technology 44:04

4y ago44:04

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We take a deeper look at how integrators are showcasing the smart home experience to potential clients in this episode. We spend time with Tony Edwards from JOOCED and Alan Matthews from Automated Spaces as we learn about two very different approaches to the challenge of how integrators sell what our industry provides. Join us at the JOOCED Experie…