CEDIA: A resource for stories on today’s
and tomorrow’s home networking industry
1. Approximately 22 percent of U.S. residents
have a home theater system in their homes, according to Parks
Associates, a leading market research and consulting firm that
provides information and analysis on emerging technologies.
Member companies of the Custom Electronic Design and Installation
Association (CEDIA) are leading the industry in the installation
of custom-designed home theater systems. What benefits do these
home theater systems provide to families and how has technology
enhanced the experience?
2. The home building market is exploding and
more and more homes are being built with technology needs in
mind. In fact, according to the National Association of Home
Builders, 34 percent of homebuilders now offer structured wiring
packages as standard or optional amenities. CEDIA works closely
with homebuilders to provide the expertise and guidance to
homebuilders and homeowners for wiring homes for home networking
or home automation needs. What should homeowners keep in mind
when wiring for today, and how can they ensure a system that
will accommodate tomorrow’s technology?
3. CEDIA members work with customers who have
simple projects – such as centralized lighting systems – to
more complex and detailed systems – such as a fully networked
home with a centralized control panel and even remote control
of the systems. The systems vary in complexity and sophistication,
but the main reason homeowners are investing in these systems
is because of the benefits in convenience, cost savings, security
and timesavings. What are the real benefits of home networking
and home automation and why are more homeowners turning to
this growing technology for security and comfort?
4. Who in your neighborhood is wired and equipped
with today’s custom electronics systems? CEDIA professionals
across the world are installing some of the most leading-edge
systems in homes – from security systems that can be
monitored at home or on the road to fully networked homes that
can intelligently operate a multitude of electronics systems
from one control panel. CEDIA members are located throughout
the United States and can provide case studies of some of your
area’s most leading-edge systems. |
