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Inside CI Daily: The latest industry stories, in minutes for busy Integrators Stay up to date with the Custom Installation industry — without finding time to sit down and read the news. Inside CI Daily delivers the latest daily CI industry stories in short, easy-to-digest episodes designed for busy integrators on the go. Whether you’re driving between jobs, heading to a site, or working through an install, get a fast roundup of the news that matters — in minutes. From product launches and brand announcements to industry developments, partnerships, training, and business updates, we turn the day’s key stories into quick audio briefings you can listen to anywhere. The latest CI industry stories, in minutes — for busy integrators and fellow professionals on the go. New episodes are released every weekday. Written by humans voiced by AI

  1. 1d ago

    TCL’s IFA 2026 Power Play

    Send us Fan Mail Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 10,000 nits on a TV spec sheet used to sound unreal. At IFA 2026, TCL turns it into a headline, alongside ultra-large Mini LED screens, eye-watering dimming zone counts, and even 163-inch micro LED prototypes that hint at where premium installs could go next. We walk through what TCL showed and what it means for custom installation professionals in the UK, including the sting in the tail: the biggest X11L model is not coming to the UK. That forces a real-world conversation about how to meet client demand for mega screens while still delivering the features that matter, like native 144 Hz refresh rates, VRR-friendly performance, and credible sound tuning. We also cover the more attainable options TCL is positioning for gamers and streamers, and why panel technology and production constraints still shape what becomes affordable. AI is the other through-line. TCL’s leadership points to new AI picture processing that becomes even more important at super large screen sizes, while Google TV’s product team explains how AI is improving the user experience with smarter content curation and more natural voice search. On top of that, we touch on TCL’s glasses-free 3D 8K monitor prototype, RayNeo smart glasses, and AR eyewear billed as Dolby Vision certified, plus new Bang & Olufsen tuned soundbars and the Dolby Atmos line-up, with a clear eye on which products will and will not land in the UK. Subscribe for daily AV industry news, share this briefing with a fellow integrator, and leave a review if it helps you stay sharp. Now lets hit play and catch up on the latest news.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 Get the latest News, Reviews and Opinions: Inside CI - https://linkly.link/2cM2p Support the Podcast by using our Affiliated links: Eleven Labs - https://linkly.link/2mLwS Start earning Microsoft points using the Bing app and get discounts on your Tech - https://linkly.link/2gVsi Great deals on Zen Broadband - https://linkly.link/2SXqb Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon - https://geni.us/npUEx  An award-winning VPN deal from Surfshark - https://linkly.link/2cM3B Start your own podcast and receive $20 - https://linkly.link/2acMf

    TCL’s IFA 2026 Power Play

  2. 2d ago

    Xgimi Aura 3 Max Brings 4K 120Hz UST

    Send us Fan Mail Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 A new ultra short throw projector just raised the bar for big-screen installs. We run through Xgimi’s Aura 3 Max, the flagship of the Aura 3 Series revealed at IFA 2026, and why its feature set will catch the attention of custom installation pros planning premium home cinema and media room upgrades. We dig into the core tech: 4K 120Hz laser projection paired with a dynamic dual iris optical system designed to better control light output, deepen blacks, lift highlights, and improve shadow detail. On top of that, the ARGB triple laser engine and Xvision AI processing aim to keep colour and tone mapping consistent across movies, sport, and streaming. We also cover the practical installation claims, including a 120-inch image from around 20 cm off the wall and scaling up to 200 inches for larger dedicated spaces. Format support matters when you are specifying for clients, so we touch on IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, and HLG, plus Filmmaker Mode for preserving creative intent. There’s also anti-rainbow processing, 2D and 3D playback with two pairs of 3D glasses in the box, an integrated 80-watt Harman Cardon sound system, and built-in Google TV. Even the lifestyle angle gets a look, with the Wall app turning the projector into an ambient digital art display when it is not in use. We finish with the launch plan: the Aura 3 Series hits Kickstarter on 20 October, with pre-orders open now and a deposit offer tied to a launch discount, while final pricing is confirmed when the campaign goes live. Subscribe for weekday briefs, share this with a fellow integrator, and leave a review with your take: would you specify a Kickstarter-first UST for a client project? Now lets hit play and catch up on the latest news.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 Get the latest News, Reviews and Opinions: Inside CI - https://linkly.link/2cM2p Support the Podcast by using our Affiliated links: Eleven Labs - https://linkly.link/2mLwS Start earning Microsoft points using the Bing app and get discounts on your Tech - https://linkly.link/2gVsi Great deals on Zen Broadband - https://linkly.link/2SXqb Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon - https://geni.us/npUEx  An award-winning VPN deal from Surfshark - https://linkly.link/2cM3B Start your own podcast and receive $20 - https://linkly.link/2acMf

    Xgimi Aura 3 Max Brings 4K 120Hz UST

  3. 3d ago

    RithumHome App Launches For Installers

    Send us Fan Mail Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 Phone control has shifted from “nice to have” to non-negotiable, and Rithum is moving to meet that expectation without forcing installers to stack systems. We walk through the launch of the Rithum Home app, built to give homeowners remote control of heating, cooling, and hot water across every zone of a Rithum installation, using an interface that mirrors the Rhythm stat already on the wall. The aim is simple: familiar control, less confusion, and a smoother handover for busy households.  We dig into how zoning and modes are handled, with each controlled zone getting its own set point and seven-day schedule, while home, away, and holiday modes apply across the property but behave zone by zone. The standout for reliability is that scheduling continues to run locally on the switch rather than in the cloud, meaning the heating keeps working even if the internet drops. For smart home integrators and custom installers, that resilience can be a powerful part of the sales and support story.  We also cover MyRithum, Rithum’s new handover, backup and restore environment designed to support both installers and end users. Alongside the existing project portal workflow, MyRithum adds configuration backup and restore to make warranty replacements a simple swap and reapply, and it can save setups as templates for future rooms. We outline what’s included for free, such as device status, remote restart, and firmware updates, and what moves behind a subscription, including cloud-dependent backup, remote configuration changes, extended warranty, and upgrade credit.  Subscribe for weekday Inside CI news, share this with a fellow integrator, and leave a review with your take: is local scheduling a must-have for every smart heating system? Now lets hit play and catch up on the latest news.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 Get the latest News, Reviews and Opinions: Inside CI - https://linkly.link/2cM2p Support the Podcast by using our Affiliated links: Eleven Labs - https://linkly.link/2mLwS Start earning Microsoft points using the Bing app and get discounts on your Tech - https://linkly.link/2gVsi Great deals on Zen Broadband - https://linkly.link/2SXqb Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon - https://geni.us/npUEx  An award-winning VPN deal from Surfshark - https://linkly.link/2cM3B Start your own podcast and receive $20 - https://linkly.link/2acMf

    RithumHome App Launches For Installers

  4. 4d ago

    Shelly’s New Indoor Camera

    Send us Fan Mail A new indoor camera launch can look like just another spec sheet, but this one is aimed squarely at integrators who care about local control, clean interoperability, and practical installs. We unpack Shelly’s compact indoor video camera and why its mix of 1080p video, wide field of view, and black and white night vision makes it a serious contender for homes, offices, retail spaces, and small commercial environments. We dig into what matters beyond resolution: dual-band Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth for simpler commissioning, two-way audio for real-world use, and mounting flexibility for shelves, walls, or ceilings. Then we get into the integration story, covering support for MQTT, WebSocket, and WebRTC, plus platform compatibility with Home Assistant, Frigate NVR, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. If you’re building systems where the camera needs to be part of the automation fabric rather than a standalone app, these details change the design conversation. Automation is the headline. Motion detection can trigger local routines without a cloud subscription, letting the camera drive lighting, relays, and other Shelly devices with low latency. For projects that need smarter filtering, Shelly Cloud adds object detection that can distinguish between people, pets, and vehicles, and advanced users can explore local AI models on compatible hardware. We also cover storage options including microSD and optional cloud plans, with three months of Shelly Cloud included, plus price and availability at £37.90 via Shelly.com and authorised distributors. Subscribe, share the brief with a fellow integrator, and leave a review telling us whether you’re aiming for local-first CCTV or cloud-led analytics. Now lets hit play and catch up on the latest news.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 Get the latest News, Reviews and Opinions: Inside CI - https://linkly.link/2cM2p Support the Podcast by using our Affiliated links: Eleven Labs - https://linkly.link/2mLwS Start earning Microsoft points using the Bing app and get discounts on your Tech - https://linkly.link/2gVsi Great deals on Zen Broadband - https://linkly.link/2SXqb Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon - https://geni.us/npUEx  An award-winning VPN deal from Surfshark - https://linkly.link/2cM3B Start your own podcast and receive $20 - https://linkly.link/2acMf

    Shelly’s New Indoor Camera

  5. Sep 4

    A Wireless Subwoofer Built For BluOS Home Cinema And Multi-Room Audio

    Send us Fan Mail Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 A subwoofer launch can be “just another box”, or it can quietly change how you design and deliver real-world installs. Today’s Inside CI News Brief focuses on the new BluSound Pulse Sub, a compact wireless subwoofer built to slot into BluOS home cinema and multi-room audio systems with minimal friction for both integrators and end users. We dig into what’s new in the redesign: a 350-watt amplifier driving dual-opposing 6.5-inch woofers, a configuration intended to counteract mechanical forces and reduce cabinet vibration. That matters when a client wants deeper bass but not a room that buzzes, shakes, or forces awkward placement. We also look at the industrial design refresh, from soft contours and tonal weave fabric grilles to matte satin finishes, plus integrated cable management channels that help keep the final result clean. On the setup and commissioning side, we highlight wireless integration within the BluOS ecosystem, with pairing handled in a few steps through the BluOS controller app. We also talk through the practical installer controls: smart DSP managing power and crossover behaviour, and app-based settings for volume, crossover, and phase so you can tailor the low end to different rooms and systems. Finally, we cover system options, including adding the Pulse Sub to Pulse Cinema and Pulse Cinema Mini soundbars, pairing with products like PowerNode, Pulse M, and Pulse Flex, and using the low line-level input for traditional audio systems, alongside the announced €849.99 price and later-this-year availability. Subscribe for weekday CI news, share this with a fellow integrator, and leave a review telling us what you most want from a wireless subwoofer in 2026. Now lets hit play and catch up on the latest news.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 Get the latest News, Reviews and Opinions: Inside CI - https://linkly.link/2cM2p Support the Podcast by using our Affiliated links: Eleven Labs - https://linkly.link/2mLwS Start earning Microsoft points using the Bing app and get discounts on your Tech - https://linkly.link/2gVsi Great deals on Zen Broadband - https://linkly.link/2SXqb Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon - https://geni.us/npUEx  An award-winning VPN deal from Surfshark - https://linkly.link/2cM3B Start your own podcast and receive $20 - https://linkly.link/2acMf

    A Wireless Subwoofer Built For BluOS Home Cinema And Multi-Room Audio

  6. Sep 3

    KEF Launches A Modular Outdoor Audio Collection For Gardens And Estates

    Send us Fan Mail Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 Outdoor audio is where great design meets harsh reality: rain, UV, salt air, awkward mounting points, and customers who want big sound without visible kit. Today we break down a headline launch for custom installation pros: KEF’s first-ever Outdoor Collection, built as a modular outdoor speaker platform for everything from small gardens and terraces to multi-zone estates and hospitality environments.  We walk through the range in plain terms, from SR4Q and SR6Q landscape satellites to BH bollard speakers, dedicated BL bollard subwoofers, and the flagship BQ three-way bollards. Along the way, we dig into the specs that matter when you’re writing an outdoor audio system design: IP66 and IPX5 weatherproof ratings, UV-resistant construction, aluminium grilles, and operating limits from minus 25°C to plus 70°C. KEF also calls out more than 500 hours of salt spray testing, which is the sort of detail that helps when you’re planning coastal installs or exposed outdoor zones.  Installation flexibility gets a proper look too, with ground stakes, partial burial on select models, surface mounting for patios and decks, and even optional wood deck mounting for more concealed placements. We also cover KEF’s CASA Network DSP amplifier platform, including browser-based configuration, GaN enhanced Class D, multi-source and multi-zone capability, and IP control drivers for Control4, Crestron, and Savant, plus the pre-configured Landscape packages that bundle speakers, subs, and amplification into complete systems.  If you spec outdoor speakers, landscape audio, or multi-zone hospitality sound, subscribe for daily updates, share this with a fellow integrator, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What would you want to test first from this new KEF outdoor line? Now lets hit play and catch up on the latest news.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 Get the latest News, Reviews and Opinions: Inside CI - https://linkly.link/2cM2p Support the Podcast by using our Affiliated links: Eleven Labs - https://linkly.link/2mLwS Start earning Microsoft points using the Bing app and get discounts on your Tech - https://linkly.link/2gVsi Great deals on Zen Broadband - https://linkly.link/2SXqb Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon - https://geni.us/npUEx  An award-winning VPN deal from Surfshark - https://linkly.link/2cM3B Start your own podcast and receive $20 - https://linkly.link/2acMf

    KEF Launches A Modular Outdoor Audio Collection For Gardens And Estates

  7. Sep 2

    Monitor Audio Creator Series In-Wall Subs With Matched DSP Amps

    Send us Fan Mail Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 You can feel great bass, but you don’t always want to see it. Today we’re breaking down a product move that speaks directly to the daily realities of custom installation: Monitor Audio has introduced a new Creator Series family of in-wall subwoofers with dedicated DSP installation amplification, designed to deliver high output while fitting conventional 4-inch wall depths. We walk through the three-tier line-up, including WS1-W10, WS2-W12 and WS3-W12, and why Monitor Audio is pairing each model with its own tuned rear enclosure. We also dig into the hardware choices that matter when you’re specifying for performance and predictability: a 10-inch C-CAM driver on the WS1-W10, low-profile high-excursion 12-inch units on the WS2-W12 and WS3-W12, and the RHT2 cone geometry aimed at controlling cone break-up and improving dispersion for cleaner, more consistent bass. Amplification gets equal attention. We cover the new IA500-S, including the power delivery and preset EQ modes intended to speed up on-site tuning, plus the IA750-2 pairing for the top tier and what that could mean for distributed audio systems and home cinema design. We also highlight installer-focused details such as the low-profile magnetic grille, simplified cable routing, spring-loaded terminals, and fixing approaches like Tri-Grip 2 and enclosure mounting. If you care about discreet installation, long-term reliability, and expanding what’s possible in shallow-depth projects, this brief is for you. Subscribe for weekday updates, share this with a fellow integrator, and leave a review if these quick, spec-ready rundowns help your work. What’s your biggest challenge when delivering serious bass in a shallow wall? Now lets hit play and catch up on the latest news.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 Get the latest News, Reviews and Opinions: Inside CI - https://linkly.link/2cM2p Support the Podcast by using our Affiliated links: Eleven Labs - https://linkly.link/2mLwS Start earning Microsoft points using the Bing app and get discounts on your Tech - https://linkly.link/2gVsi Great deals on Zen Broadband - https://linkly.link/2SXqb Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon - https://geni.us/npUEx  An award-winning VPN deal from Surfshark - https://linkly.link/2cM3B Start your own podcast and receive $20 - https://linkly.link/2acMf

    Monitor Audio Creator Series In-Wall Subs With Matched DSP Amps

  8. Sep 1

    A Compact Fully Digital AV Processor Aimed At Real Projects

    Send us Fan Mail Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 StormAudio is preparing to make a very deliberate statement at CEDIA Expo 2026: a new processor called EVO 1 that’s described as fully digital, immersive and compact. If you build and commission home cinema systems for a living, you already know why that matters. Rack space is finite, budgets are real, and “good on paper” is never enough when you’re the one who has to deliver clean results on site. We walk through what StormAudio is saying so far, including the claim that EVO 1 is purpose-built for systems up to 16 channels and introduces a new digital integration architecture, while still keeping the calibration tools, immersive decoding, bass management and long-term upgradability associated with the brand’s higher-end platforms. Technical details are still under wraps, but the intent is clear: a 1RU AV processor aimed at bringing reference-level performance to projects where size or cost used to force compromises. The launch is only half the story. StormAudio kit will be spread across the show floor, powering nine high-end cinema demonstrations designed to show predictable, repeatable outcomes in demanding rooms. We also highlight the Sound Room 10 collaboration with Christie Projection, Seymour Screen Excellence, MadVR Labs, Ascendo, Acoustimodi and Movia, with StormAudio Fusion 20 at the heart of the audio chain for processing and calibration. If you want to stay ahead of home cinema trends, CEDIA Expo news and the practical realities of integrating immersive audio, hit subscribe, share the episode with a colleague, and leave a review so more integrators can find the show. Now lets hit play and catch up on the latest news.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0 Get the latest News, Reviews and Opinions: Inside CI - https://linkly.link/2cM2p Support the Podcast by using our Affiliated links: Eleven Labs - https://linkly.link/2mLwS Start earning Microsoft points using the Bing app and get discounts on your Tech - https://linkly.link/2gVsi Great deals on Zen Broadband - https://linkly.link/2SXqb Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon - https://geni.us/npUEx  An award-winning VPN deal from Surfshark - https://linkly.link/2cM3B Start your own podcast and receive $20 - https://linkly.link/2acMf

    A Compact Fully Digital AV Processor Aimed At Real Projects
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Inside CI Daily: The latest industry stories, in minutes for busy Integrators Stay up to date with the Custom Installation industry — without finding time to sit down and read the news. Inside CI Daily delivers the latest daily CI industry stories in short, easy-to-digest episodes designed for busy integrators on the go. Whether you’re driving between jobs, heading to a site, or working through an install, get a fast roundup of the news that matters — in minutes. From product launches and brand announcements to industry developments, partnerships, training, and business updates, we turn the day’s key stories into quick audio briefings you can listen to anywhere. The latest CI industry stories, in minutes — for busy integrators and fellow professionals on the go. New episodes are released every weekday. Written by humans voiced by AI

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