# ResiWeek From AVNation, a weekly look into residential side of the audio visual industry. We cover network, security, home audio, and video as well as the impact on your business. Page: Feed: --- ## What's Next for 2026 in AV? | ResiWeek 514 _2025-12-31_ We've been through the year in our own past conversations. Now we have a chat with some of our best friends in the AV business about what they considered to be the most important topics in AV for the year of 2025. Then we get out our divination method of choice to figure out just what 2026 might have in store for the residential space. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Every… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/44e22705-e4d6-43cb-bc6e-a660018c690a.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## The Biggest AV Stories of 2025 | ResiWeek 513 _2025-12-24_ We're at the end of another year. Another year full of interesting challenges for a unique vertical such as the AV industry. The residential side has its fair share of newsworthy moments and we've wrapped them all up in a nice bow. 'Tis the season, after all. The video version of this podcast can be found here. On this episode, our Producer Mitch takes us through the biggest news and stories for… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/b4cbf6d3-87fd-4aaa-98bf-7038ca07900c.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Balancing Optimism and Realism For Your Business | ResiWeek 512 _2025-12-17_ There's a bidding war going on for Warner Bros. and it could make some serious changes in the streaming space. How this could affect your clients and their systems. Looking at business strategy and when it's time to look at things ideally or realistically. Tempering expectations in an ever-changing market. Also, cybersecurity attacks! Nothing but positivity there. What integrators need to know… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/1a682f34-a36e-42e9-a619-cccea5713152.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Prepping Your AV Business For The Year Ahead | ResiWeek 511 _2025-12-10_ OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is making a move into the hardware space. What should integrators be concerned about? Besides the over-encroaching deluge of AI products. December could be a time to look back at the year, but it also is a chance to plan ahead. What your business can do to prepare for 2026. We look at a case study of a home in South Carolina and the lighting techniques used.… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/56dc67e3-b90b-415a-8282-01450a91c81f.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## The Three Main Keywords for Residential Lighting | ResiWeek 510 _2025-12-03_ All of residential lighting can apparently be put into three phrases: Smaller, better, and more colorful. Lighting is a major part of the home space, so we break down what integrators are doing right and what we could be working on. Josh.ai and JVC are partnering for more moden home theater control. But what's the balance between overly complicated voice commands and just assigning some buttons?… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/e008a14b-9c61-42e4-8254-a53c63e6b7d2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Let's Revise AV Warranty | ResiWeek 509 _2025-11-19_ Theory Audio Design extends the warranty for their DLC loudspeakers, effective immediately. With this five-year extension, looking at other facets of residential technology and where warranty might need an update for the smart home. Jetbuilt partners with Sean Wargo and Lee Dodson for market intelligence initiatives. What integrators should take from these insights. D-Tools adds Interconnect… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/e87aeb46-bd7e-4059-bbfb-6f92aaef8a6a.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Your Business Isn't Really That Special | ResiWeek 508 _2025-11-12_ The most use that artificial intelligence gets in businesses is a glorified search engine. How are the ways you can actually utilize AI to bolster your company? Just how many extra fingers and warped features can help you? Matt Bernath tells us plainly, "Your Business Isn't That Special." But it's not meant to be a put-down. How to adapt your business and escape just being a niche. IKEA announces… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/bafa29bb-fd0e-4b8b-93d6-548bfad9e1ad.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Are We Making AV Audio Too Complicated? | ResiWeek 507 _2025-11-05_ CEDIA is bringing their Smart Home Technology Conference back to ISE 2026. What seminars integrators should be on the lookout for and what else to find in Barcelona in Feburary. NETGEAR reports that smart home users face at least 29 attacks on their network every single day. How do we keep our clients safe? HDR10+ Technologies announces a new audio certification proogram for immersive solutions.… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/c7280551-7ad7-41e0-8da7-80b1815eeeec.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## What To Do When The Cloud Goes Down | ResiWeek 506 _2025-10-29_ Amazon Web Services suffered a massive outage last week, affecting many different systems. This is probably what Monopoly was warning us about. Or is this a matter of relying too much on the cloud? OneVision and Sonos partner up to bolster customer service, with a premium 24/7 offer. Discussing who benefits most from this initiative and the value for custom integrators. Looking at power management… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/26926798-19f4-4a70-ae03-99052fae2a6b.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qyX3VSpOrotN) _2025-10-29 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## The Secure Smart Home | ResiWeek 505 _2025-10-22_ The home security market is growing. What integrators need to know to help their clients and projects. Integrated Systems Europe 2026 has opened registration, and announced their opening keynote from Sol Rashidi. What does an 'AI Reality Check' look like for an industry already soo mired in those two letters? An industry perspective about focusing on training, RMR and more. We might have some… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/afe1d5e1-03e7-4fd3-b9fc-d6dc2463e32e.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e)