Inside CI

01/06/2026

Happy Monday, all. Start your week by catching up on the latest industry news with the Inside CI newsletter.

This issue features stories from Sony | Rako Controls Ltd | MOON by Simaudio | CEDIA EMEA | Roku

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31/05/2026

CEDIA TO SPONSOR WOW!HOUSE 2026 DESIGN SHOWCASE

CEDIA EMEA is the official technology sponsor of WOW!house 2026, the annual showhouse presented by Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, which takes place in London, June 2 - July 2.

Now in its fifth year, WOW!house 2026 brings together world-class interior designers and leading international brands to create spectacular rooms and outdoor spaces.

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29/05/2026

SONY BRAVIA 9 II AND BRAVIA 7 II USHER IN TRUE RGB TV ERA

Sony has expanded its ‘Cinema is Coming Home’ strategy with the launch of its first True RGB televisions, the flagship BRAVIA 9 II and the more accessible BRAVIA 7 II.

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29/05/2026

One small change can make an entire home AV rack feel simpler: fewer boxes, fewer power supplies, fewer points of failure. That’s the thread we pull on while chatting with Aiden Jones of Blustream at the CEDIA EMEATech Business Summit, where they’re showcasing the residential AV distribution gear integrators rely on when a system needs to be flexible, reliable, and easy to support.

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29/05/2026

MOON by Simaudio has expanded its Compass Collection with two new high-performance stereo components: the 461 power amplifier and the 491 network player preamplifier.

Distributed by Renaissance Audio, the new products are designed to operate either as a complementary pairing or as part of larger high-end audio systems. Both models incorporate technologies derived from Moon’s flagship product development programme and are handcrafted in Canada.

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28/05/2026

Rako Controls Ltd is using WOW!house 2026 to demonstrate how intelligent lighting can shape the atmosphere and functionality of luxury interiors without intruding on the design itself.

The British lighting control specialist has partnered with interior designer Sara Cosgrove and design studio Albion Nord to deliver integrated lighting control across two signature spaces within this year’s showhouse event at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour.

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28/05/2026

A Hands-On Walkthrough of Gallo Acoustics And Aquavision’s Latest Launches

A great AV product doesn’t just sound or look good. It also needs to be easy to specify, easy to quote, and flexible enough to fit real rooms. From the show floor at the CEDIA EMEA Tech and Business Summit, we chat with Colin Urie to talk about what Gallo Acoustics and Aquavision are launching right now, plus what’s coming next for integrators and designers.

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27/05/2026

AWE Shares The Installer-Ready Products Worth Stocking

You can feel it when a product is built for real installs, not just a spec sheet. From the show floor at the CEDIA EMEA Tech and Business Summit, we chat with James from AWE Europe Ltd and get practical about what’s new, what’s actually useful, and what belongs in an integrator’s toolkit right now. If you care about fewer call-backs, cleaner racks, and systems that behave after you leave the job, this conversation is for you.

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26/05/2026

Smart Meters Are Lying to You. Here's What Actually Works.

Your home can’t save energy you can’t see, and most “smart” meters still leave you guessing. From the CEDIA EMEA Tech and Business Summit floor, we talk with Richard Caton from Janus Technology Ltd to get specific about what’s new in smart home integration and why it matters for real installs, not just demos. We start with HVAC, where new integrations support luxury and fully supported virtual thermostats, helping to bring down system costs while maintaining tight control across key rooms, AC, and underfloor heating.

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26/05/2026

Happy Monday, all. Start your week by catching up on the latest industry news with the Inside CI newsletter.

This issue features stories from Roku - Bluesound - Wharfedale - NAD - CEDIA EMEA, as well as articles from Denon - DirectlyAV - Cinema Luxe

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