CONTENTS
4 NEWS: Whirlpool UK announces new MD 6 NEWS: Sirius celebrates successful 2023 conference 8 NEWS: Haier UK launches new tennis marketing campaign
10 REVIEW: AWE’s recent Expo event highlighted the best new smart home tech for the custom install industry, and ERT was there for a sneak peek
14 INTERVIEW: Lithe Audio MD, Amit Ravat, talks exclusively to ERT about the future of smart home audio
18 ANALYSIS: SMART TV: It’s a crazy market out there right now, so Steve May goes in search of the smartest buys
24 COMMENT: “Matter-enabled products are the future and will enable growth across the smart category,” says Daniel Todaro
26 COMMENT: Matt Nimmons explains how retailers/installers can build their careers with CEDIA Education
28 ANALYSIS: SMART LIGHTING: Katie Georgeson explores the retail-friendly benefits of smart lighting
30 ANALYSIS: SMART SECURITY: Consumers are beginning to investigate what security options are available for their homes
32 ANALYSIS: SMART APPLIANCES: How can retailers turn trend-setting smart technology into store sales?
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