CEDIA Story Ideas
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.
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