CEDIA 2016 EXPO RECAP
Every year the custom electronic industry has their big trade show, the CEDIA EXPO. At this year's show, the trend was voice control, an option that appears on the Savant Pro Remote. Other companies such as Control 4 and Lutron decided not to reinvent the wheel instead teaming up with Amazon Echo (powered by Alexa).
CEDIA 2016 Expo Highlights Detailed
The CEDIA 2016 Expo, held from September 15–17, 2016, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX, showcased the latest innovations in home technology. The event brought together industry leaders, integrators, and manufacturers to debut next-generation products and systems in home entertainment, automation, and connected living.
This year’s show placed strong emphasis on immersive audio, high-performance video, and intelligent home automation — reflecting the rapid evolution of integrated smart home solutions.
Key Highlights
Home cinema took center stage with new AV receivers, loudspeakers, and soundbars designed to deliver enhanced Atmos/DTS:X performance. Oppo also unveiled its highly anticipated UHD Blu-ray player, setting a new benchmark for disc-based media playback.
Audio
The audio segment was rich with innovation. Several brands introduced advanced soundbars and wireless multi-room systems, while Anthem integrated its renowned room correction technology into a new stereo amplifier. Bluesound expanded its multi-room platform, continuing to lead in high-resolution streaming audio.
Samsung highlighted its new HDR+ technology, aimed at improving picture quality by applying HDR processing to standard dynamic range (SDR) content — offering viewers a richer, more lifelike image across a wider range of displays.
Smart home control continued to evolve with new home automation and network monitoring systems, many incorporating voice control and cloud-based integration. These innovations underscored the growing trend toward seamless, user-friendly interfaces for connected living.
Other Innovations
Beyond AV and automation, the expo also featured innovative mounting and installation solutions for TVs and projectors, along with a variety of emerging technologies across lighting, networking, and home integration categories.
CEDIA 2016 reinforced the momentum of the home technology industry — where advanced audio, video, and automation converge to create more immersive, intelligent, and beautifully integrated living spaces.
