Inside CI Daily is written by real people and voiced by AI. Earlier this year, I started experimenting with AI-generated news updates between regular podcast episodes. The goal wasn't to replace people or journalism. It was to solve a simple problem. Like many integrators, I spend a lot of time on the road, on-site, or moving between projects. I don't always have time to sit down and read every article, and I know I'm not alone. The response to those early AI updates was surprisingly positive. In fact, one of the most common questions I've been asked since ISE is: "What happened to them?" Since taking over Inside CI and bringing it into the Home Cinema Alliance family, the platform has grown significantly. We're now publishing daily news, reviews, interviews, videos, podcasts, and industry coverage across multiple channels. That's great for readers, but it also means there's more content than ever to keep up with. That's why I've decided to launch Inside CI Daily Podcast. Every weekday at 7 am, you'll get a short audio briefing covering the latest stories from across the custom installation industry. The news is researched, written, and edited by real people. The delivery is AI-generated. Why? Because recording a daily news podcast simply isn't practical alongside everything else we produce, and I believe there is real value in making industry news available in a format you can consume while driving, travelling, working on-site, or grabbing a coffee before the day begins. Could I ask a voiceover artist to record it? Yes, but this makes no financial sense now, and the idea would never get off the ground. You don't have to like AI to see the benefit. My goal has always been simple: make Inside CI available wherever and however people want to consume it. So I'd genuinely like your feedback. Either share your views on this post, or simply drop an emoji if that is quicker for you. However, please use the link below to have a listen first. 👍 Love it? 👎 Hate it? 🤔 See the value but have concerns about AI? Let me know in the comments. You can listen to Inside CI Daily here and on your favourite podcast platform: linkly.link/2kJ08 #CustomInstall #CIIndustry #IntegratorLife #Podcast #Podcasting #IndustryNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIPodcast #FutureOfMedia #ContentCreator #DigitalMedia #Innovation

For those interested in custom installation, smart home technology, AV, and industry insights, subscribing to insideci.tv is a must. Insideci.tv offers a variety of content, including: 🎥 Industry News 🎙️ Exclusive Interviews 📺 Product Reviews 🏠 Smart Home & CI Features Take a moment to grab a brew and catch up on some of the latest videos from the custom installation industry. Follow this link to watch our videos: linkly.link/2gbAu #CustomInstallation #SmartHome #AVIndustry #HomeAutomation #CIIndustry #InsideTV #TechReviews #IndustryNews

MCINTOSH RETURNS TO INTEGRATED TUBE AMPLIFICATION WITH STUNNING NEW MA2375 Luxury audio outfit @mcintoshlabs has unveiled the MA2375 Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier, marking the company's return to the integrated valve amplifier category for the first time in more than a decade... 📚 Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i 🎧 Listen to daily news story on our new daily news channel - linkly.link/2kJ08 🗞️ Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Inside CI - Run by Integrators for Integrators. Are you a CI Insider? #McIntosh #HiFi #HighFidelity #Audiophile #LuxuryAudio #TubeAmplifier #VacuumTube #TwoChannelAudio #HomeAudio #PremiumAudio #CustomInstall #ResidentialAV #SystemsIntegration #AudioEngineering #MusicLovers

AWOL VISION BRINGS VALERION BRAND INTO CORE PORTFOLIO, INTRODUCES NEW COLOUR OPTIONS FOR PRO 2 PROJECTOR @awol_vision has formally integrated Valerion into its product portfolio, positioning the former standalone brand as a dedicated long-throw projector range within the wider AWOL family... 📚 Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i 🎧 Listen to daily news story on our new daily news channel - linkly.link/2kJ08 🗞️ Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Inside CI - Run by Integrators for Integrators. Are you a CI Insider? #AWOLVision #HomeCinema #LaserProjector #4KProjector #Projection #HomeTheater #CustomInstall #AVIntegration #ResidentialAV #DolbyVision #IMAXEnhanced #GamingTech #SmartHome #EntertainmentTechnology #BigScreenEntertainment

AV8 DISTRIBUTION LAUNCHES WITH PROJECT SUPPORT AT THE HEART OF ITS STRATEGY There’s a new UK specialist AV distributor in town, but the talent behind it will already be familiar to most AV professionals. AV8 Distribution, founded by industry veteran Barry Sheldrick, will focus on high-performance residential AV, home cinema and integrated technology projects. 📖 Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i 🎧 Listen to this news story on our new daily news channel - linkly.link/2kJ08 🗞️ Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Inside CI - Run by Integrators for Integrators. Are you a CI Insider? #AVDistribution #CustomInstall #CEDIA #AVIntegration #ResidentialAV #CIIndustry #IntegratorLife #SystemsIntegration #ProjectDesign #Specification #HomeCinema #SmartHome #IntegratedTechnology #TechnicalSupport #ChannelPartner

How does intelligent lighting influence luxury residential design? At WOW!house 2026, Lutron is showing what adaptive lighting looks like in real spaces. @Lutron Electronics is using this year’s WOW!house at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour to demonstrate how next-generation intelligent lighting is becoming increasingly important in luxury residential design... Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fgmt Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Inside CI - Run by Integrators for Integrators. Are you a CI Insider? #Lutron #WOWHouse #LightingDesign #ArchitecturalLighting #IntelligentLighting #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #CustomInstall #LuxuryInteriors #InteriorDesign #LightingControl #LuxuryLiving #WellnessDesign #SystemsIntegration #LuxuryHomes

🚨 New Inside CI Podcast Alert 🚨 Media wall installs, cinema refreshes, outdoor audio failures, WOW!House 2026, and the AV gear shaping what we’ll be specifying next — it’s all in the latest episode. This week we cover: • Building discreet 3.1 media walls with hidden speakers and twin subs • Refreshing older cinema rooms without blowing the budget • Touring WOW!House 2026 and why design-led technology is gaining ground • Why UK integrators should complete the @CEDIA_EMEA market survey • Diagnosing outdoor audio amp failures and when replacement is the right answer • Giving take-out kit a second life through GivingBack.tech • Previewing the new @awe_europe Expo format and hands-on sessions • The latest news from @HisenseGlobal, @SonyUK, @TrinnovAudio and @DenonUK 🎥 Watch here: linkly.link/2gbAu 🎧 Listen here: linkly.link/2iMTU What’s the biggest trend shaping your installs right now? #CustomInstall #CEDIA #AVIntegration #ResidentialAV #HomeCinema #IntegratorLife #CIIndustry #Podcast #ProAV #IndustryNews #SmartHome #SystemsIntegration

This year's event is generating significant interest, and we are excited to announce that the @awe_europe Expo 2026 is approaching. The event on Tuesday, 30th June, is fully booked due to high demand. However, there are still a limited number of places available for Wednesday, 1st July. In response to the overwhelming interest, we are pleased to introduce an additional Expo date on Thursday, 2nd July, which is now open for registration. Don't miss out on this opportunity to attend. Register here: linkly.link/2kG6l

Missed the latest custom install industry news? Start your week by catching up with the latest from Inside CI. This week’s newsletter is supported by @awe_europe Expo 2026. Featuring stories from @BowersWilkins, @ruarkaudio, ASCENDO Immersive Audio, @KLHrules and @TrinnovAudio — covering everything from immersive audio and loudspeaker launches to the latest in home cinema innovation. Grab a coffee and catch up on the latest from the custom installation industry. 📩 Read this week’s issue here: linkly.link/2kFAM 📬 Get your own copy delivered to your inbox every week: linkly.link/2gPF0 🎟️ Signing up for AWE Expo 2026? Register here: linkly.link/2k4ZG #CustomInstall #CEDIA #AVIntegration #ResidentialAV #CIIndustry #IntegratorLife #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeCinema #ProAV #IndustryNews #SystemsIntegration

Time is running out to register for the upcoming @CEDIA_EMEA Business Summit in Bristol. This event is an excellent opportunity for Integrators and professionals to engage directly with manufacturers and distributors while experiencing the products firsthand. At a previous event, we had an insightful conversation with Amit Ravat from @LitheAudio and explored their impressive product range. If you can attend the events in June (Bristol) and July (London), please use our registration link: linkly.link/2hgif. Additionally, don't miss out on signing up for our weekly Inside CI Newsletter here: linkly.link/2gPF0. Inside CI is run by Integrators, for Integrators. Are you a CI Insider? #CEDIA #CEDIAEMEA #CustomInstall #AVIntegration #ResidentialAV #SystemsIntegration #IntegratorLife #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #ProAV #Networking #TechnologyEvents #CIIndustry #HomeCinema #ConnectedHome

It's the weekend and the perfect time for some fitness, and boy to we have a podcast for you. Before next week's @CEDIA_EMEA Tech and Business Summit in Bristol, catch up with one-to-one interviews with @awe_europe | @JanusTechnology | @Blustream_HDBT | @GalloAcoustics | @Aquavision_tv | @Nice_ELAN | @KEFAudio from the recent Summit in Edinburgh. Also, if you are planning a visit to #Bristol next week, don't forget to sign up using this link - linkly.link/2hgif You can find the podcast here - linkly.link/2iMTU or on your favourite podcast platform by searching Inside CI Inside CI - Run by Integrators, for Integrators | Are you a CI Insider? #CEDIA #CustomInstall #AVIntegration #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #ResidentialAV #ProAV #podcast #IntegratorLife #TechnologyTrends

Be Among the First to Experience the Upgraded @awe_europe Show Apartment at AWE Expo 2026 With 90 years in business, AWE is the UK distributor to a selection of the world’s best brands for the custom installation and independent electrical retail trade. This year, the company’s renowned AWE Expo returns with an exciting new format and a fully upgraded Show Apartment, with a programme of rotating small-group sessions running from morning to afternoon. Expo Dates: Tuesday 30th June 2026, 9:30am - 4:00pm Wednesday 1st July 2026, 9:30am - 4:00pm Location: AWE HQ, Epsom, KT19 9AP Be the first to experience the upgraded AWE Show Apartment featuring: NEW Sony 165” CLED Display UPGRADED Main Showroom featuring RAY Lighting & Stealth Acoustics UPGRADED Music Room featuring Bowers & Wilkins and Marantz Hi-Fi NEW Media Room featuring Stealth Acoustics Invisible Speakers NEW eero Wired & Wireless Networking Solutions UPGRADED cinemas featuring Bowers & Wilkins and Marantz with Dirac Active Room Treatment (ART) Projector shoot-out featuring Epson, Optoma and Sony Projectors NEW 2026 TV models from Sony, LG and Hisense CI essentials including Adeo Screens, Denon Home, Kordz Cabling, URC Control Solutions, HDA Video Distribution, Kinetik Firehoods and Bowers & Wilkins Backboxes, Sanus Racks & Brackets With so much to experience backed by technical explanations, we kindly ask that attendees be available for the full day on your selected date. Guests will also enjoy a delicious lunch! Spaces are limited due to the structured session format, so we recommend registering early! If you’re interested in attending, please REGISTER HERE - linkly.link/2k4ZG #AWEExpo #CustomInstall #CEDIA #AVIntegration #ResidentialAV #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeCinema #ImmersiveAudio #Networking #HomeEntertainment #SystemsIntegration #IntegratorLife #ProAV #ConnectedHome

Yesterday was a day filled with productive meetings in London, focusing on the future of Inside CI 2.0. Exciting times are ahead. A special thank you to @KEFAudio for hosting us. I also had the opportunity to enjoy lunch with Mike Beatty and discuss his new and exciting venture, DirectlyAV. Stay connected with Inside CI across social media to be the first to hear the latest updates.

KLH AUDIO DEBUTS COMPACT MODEL FOUR SPEAKER AT HIGH END VIENNA 2026 KLHAudio is expanding its Model Collection with the introduction of the Model Four, a new three-way acoustic suspension loudspeaker for smaller living spaces. Unveiled at High End Vienna 2026, the new floorstander sits between the existing Model Three and Model Five models, combining a relatively slim footprint with the company’s long-standing focus on controlled, room-friendly acoustics. Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #KLHAudio #HiFi #HighFidelity #Audiophile #Loudspeakers #HomeAudio #StereoSystem #AcousticSuspension #SpeakerDesign #HighEndVienna #PremiumAudio #HomeEntertainment #MusicLovers #AudioInnovation #ResidentialAV @KLHrules

Smart home projects rarely stay still. A client says “no” to shading, cameras, or gate control… and six months later, they want everything. From the @CEDIA_EMEA Tech and Business Summit floor, we chat with Stuart Goacher from @Nice_ELAN to talk about building home automation systems that don’t paint integrators or homeowners into a corner. If you care about reliability, clean installs, and a platform that can scale, this conversation gets straight to the point. Don't forget to sign up for the next Business Summits in Bristol and London - linkly.link/2k6TK Watch the full interview here - linkly.link/2k6TK #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #CustomInstall #SystemsIntegration #AVIntegration #ResidentialAV #SmartLiving #ConnectedHome #HomeSecurity #LightingControl #GateAutomation #IntegratorLife #CEDIA #SmartHomeTechnology #Retrofit

A huge thank you to the team at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour for hosting the Inside CI team for an exclusive preview of this year's WOW!House. After my involvement with media creation for Durgesh Sinh of Nucleus at last year's exhibit, I was curious about how they could top it this year, and they certainly did. The exhibit showcases how all the brands have excelled this year, with Nucleus's team elevating the experience to new heights. The Nucleus & Russell Sage Studio Immersive Room, "The Momentarium," features L-Acoustics & Crestron Electronics, along with contributions from John Cullen Lighting and others, and is truly impressive. The dynamic screens that adapt to the displayed content add an exceptional touch, and the immersive audio is 👌🏻 We will be returning throughout the show to provide more coverage, so follow Inside CI across our platforms to stay updated. We would also very much recommend visiting the exhibit yourself, and you can register for tickets here - linkly.link/2k64q

ASCENDO SUBWOOFER AMP BRINGS BOTH BRUTE FORCE AND REFINEMENT TO HOME CINEMAS ASCENDO has launched a new high-power DSP amplifier aimed at residential cinema projects that demand the kind of low-frequency control more commonly associated with professional live sound environments. Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #Ascendo #PrivateCinema #HomeCinema #CustomInstall #ResidentialAV #AVIntegration #ImmersiveAudio #DolbyAtmos #DSP #Subwoofer #CinemaAudio #HomeTheater

🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚨 The fastest way to learn what’s changing in custom install is to listen to what integrators and manufacturers are actually solving on the show floor. From the @CEDIA_EMEA Tech Business Summit, we bring you short, practical conversations packed with real install takeaways: what’s new, what’s working, and what to keep in the van so you can fix problems without turning a job into a science project. Featured In this episode - @awe_europe | @JanusTechnology | @Blustream_HDBT | @GalloAcoustics | @Aquavision_tv | @Nice_ELAN | @KEFAudio Don't forget to sign up for the next Business Summits in Bristol and London - linkly.link/2hgif Watch the full interview here - linkly.link/2k2oU Listen to the full interview here - linkly.link/2iMTU #CEDIA #CustomInstall #AVIntegration #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #ResidentialAV #ProAV #MultiroomAudio #IntegratorLife #TechnologyTrends