CEDIA 2019: DEMOS TO DIE FOR

Following an overriding trend that started many years back, the annual Custom Electronics Design Industry Association (CEDIA) Expo, held this year at the Denver Convention Center, showcased an abundance of home automation technologies—everything from networked, voice-controlled window shades and lighting to home security systems. The show even had “wellness rooms” that seek to bring the outdoor experience indoors via circadian lighting, purified air, and ambient nature sounds.

While the idea of a wellness room does hold appeal, especially given the long winters where I live, CEDIA for me is about experiencing the best video displays and immersive audio systems the industry has to offer. Fortunately for the team, there were plenty of great home theater demos to check out at the show. Here are a few