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“The Integrated Home” examines the home integration business.
Every episode speaks to business owners, technicians and industry insiders who understand the challenges and the opportunities facing those working in the professional smart home space. Guests draw on their own, very real experiences to share their thoughts and ideas on what's happening now, the business trends that matter and what's important to build and maintain a successful integration business.
For an informative and entertaining perspective on the home integration business, tune into "The Integrated Home", brought to you by [Wildwood Plus] (http://wildwoodplus.com), the people who connect the professional home integration community.
Every episode speaks to business owners, technicians and industry insiders who understand the challenges and the opportunities facing those working in the professional smart home space. Guests draw on their own, very real experiences to share their thoughts and ideas on what's happening now, the business trends that matter and what's important to build and maintain a successful integration business.
For an informative and entertaining perspective on the home integration business, tune into "The Integrated Home", brought to you by [Wildwood Plus] (http://wildwoodplus.com), the people who connect the professional home integration community.
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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 industry needs to understand human-centric lighting, what the new white paper covers, and what’s coming next in this evolving field.
Thanks to our series partner Integrated Systems Europe.
We support Together For Cinema.
We are a Wildwood Plus production.
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, Integrated Systems Europe for their support.
We support Together For Cinema.
We are a Wildwood Plus production.
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 deep skill set, including CAD proficiency, thorough documentation, and the ability to integrate with interior design. In this episode, we’re joined by Vanessa Macedo from John Cullen Lighting, Dan Griffiths from the Lighting Industry Association, Daniel Hughes from Lutron and James Ratcliffe from Homeplay to share their insights and experience.
Recorded at the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit in London.
We support Together For Cinema.
The Integrated Home is a Wildwood Plus production.
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 realising a number of these designs.
We’ll be hearing from Alex Dauley of Alex Dauley Design, Durgesh Sinh of Nucleus AV who have created the first Media Room at WOWhouse! and Abby Fox of LC-AV who has collaborated with Peter Mikic on the Dining Room. Then, we catch up with Clèmence Pirajean and James Lees of Pirajean Lees who have a unique take on adding music to the Library they have designed at WOWhouse!. All share stories of their involvement, and their thinking on the interface between technology and interior design.
Find out more about WOWhouse! at www.dcch.co.uk.
Thanks to our series partners, DbM.
We support Together For Cinema. We are a Wildwood Plus production.
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 Limitless Automation.
Recorded at the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit in Edinburgh in front of a live audience.
Thanks to our podcast partners, DbM, for their support.
We support Together For Cinema.
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 category at the CEDIA EMEA Awards 2024. Then, we hear from Jenn McGuire, CEDIA’s Senior Membership Manager with all the news on deadlines and categories for the CEDIA EMEA Awards 2025.
Thanks to our partner, DbM, for their support. We support Together For Cinema.
The Integrated Home is a Wildwood Plus production.
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? Join us in this episode to find out the answers to these questions and more.
Thanks to our partner, DbM, for their support.
We support Together For Cinema.
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.
This discussion was part of the CEDIA Stage Talks programme at ISE 2025.
Thanks to our supporters, Sonos and DbM. We support Together For Cinemas.
The Integrated Home is a Wildwood Plus production.
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 to look for when embarking on a project.
Thanks to our partners Integrated Systems Europe and Distributed by Meridian.
We support Together For Cinema.
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 he see the future for those who want to be integrators in the future? Thanks to our partners Integrated Systems Europe and DbM. We support Together For Cinema.
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 year’s event will be a must-attend for the smart home community. We also hear from Paul Dolenc, CEDIA’s VP of Education & Training about the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference taking place at ISE 2025 - CEDIA’s biggest in-person education programme ever at ISE.
Thanks to our series partner Integrated Systems Europe for their support.
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, versatile, high-performance audio experience. Thanks to our partners Integrated Systems Europe and DbM. We support Together For Cinema.
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 Meets Design categories at the CEDIA EMEA Awards but also the Best Media Room – Global across the CEDIA US, EMEA and APAC regions. In this episode, Zac Vracevic from M.E.G.A. AV Installations reveals the inside story behind this incredible project.
This episode is supported by our series partners, Integrated Systems Europe and DbM, Distributed by Meridian. We support Together for Cinema.
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 series partners, Integrated Systems Europe and DbM, Distributed by Meridian. We support Together for Cinema.
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 can get involved in supporting future projects.
Recorded at the KEF Music Gallery in London.
Thanks to our series partners, Integrated Systems Europe and DbM. We support Together For Cinema.
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.
To see the cinema for yourself, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI0K9mhCqMk
Thanks to our series partner, DbM. We support Together For Cinema.
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 audience of integrators in May 2024.
Thanks to our partners, DbM, for their support.
We support Together For Cinema.
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 and learn about the challenges and the benefits for Butler Harwell in taking part.
Thanks to our partners, DbM, for their support.
We support Together For Cinema.
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 support Together For Cinema.
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 best advice that they have for integrators on how to do Instagram better.
Thanks to our series supporter, DbM.
We support Together For Cinema.
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great podcast and thoroughly enjoy the content! keep it up!