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“The Integrated Home” examines the home integration business. Every episode speaks to business owners, technicians and industry insiders who understand the challenges and the opportunities facing those working in the professional smart home space. Guests draw on their own, very real experiences to share their thoughts and ideas on what's happening now, the business trends that matter and what's important to build and maintain a successful integration business. For an informative and entertaining perspective on the home integration business, tune into "The Integrated Home", brought to you by [Wildwood Plus] (http://wildwoodplus.com), the people who connect the professional home integration community.

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April 30, 202637 min

Robotics In The Home With Rich Green, Amanda Wildman And Jeff Sonnleitner.

We take you to the CEDIA Stage at ISE 2026 for this episode. Here we hosted a panel of home technology luminaries, featuring Rich Green, Amanda Wildman and Jeff Sonnleitner to explore robots in the home. What is the situation today? Where are the business opportunities for integrators? And what are the risks and challenges that integrators can help their clients navigate to take advantage of humanoid and other types of robotic devices in the home? It’s a fast-evolving world that’s heading our way very, very quickly. The Integrated Home supports Together For Cinema. We are a Wildwood Plus production. Chapters (00:00:05) - CEDIA 2026: Robotics in the Home(00:01:10) - CDA Board of Directors Meeting(00:02:02) - Robots Are the Physical Evolution of AI(00:05:03) - Andy Clark: We Are Merging With Robots(00:10:15) - Should We Be Concerned About Robots in Our Home?(00:16:00) - Are Integrators Involved in Robots?(00:24:11) - Robot Safety: Fees(00:26:23) - Robot Integrators: The Future(00:31:03) - Should You Be Scared of a Robot?(00:34:55) - Do You Need a Robot to Program Your Home?(00:36:26) - The Integrated Home Supports Together for Cinema

March 19, 202622 min

Face to Face With Amanda Wildman - The New Chairperson Of CEDIA

Amanda Wildman is the new Chairperson of CEDIA. And if you want to find out more about her, then this episode is a great place to start! She sat down with Jeff at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 in Barcelona to share her background and industry journey, talk about her election as the first woman to chair CEDIA and outline her priorities in this new role. The Integrated Home is a Wildwood Plus production. We support Together For Cinema. Chapters (00:00:06) - The Integrated Home: Amanda Wildman(00:00:45) - The Business of Being the Chair(00:03:17) - Getting Out There in the Electrical Industry(00:07:31) - Bob O'Donnell on Volunteering(00:09:27) - An Integrator's Priorities(00:15:25) - The Fight for equality in the oil industry(00:16:21) - Who's in Charge at the Windsor Castle?(00:17:52) - CEDIA: The global perspective

February 19, 202621 min

How Tech Elevates The Arding & Hobbs Building For Business, Leisure And Community With Richard Reid

Arding & Hobbs is a landmark building in Clapham, South London, steeped in local history and emotional significance. Once a beloved department store, the property has now been transformed into a vibrant, multi-use business, leisure and community hub with the help of smart technology, designed and installed by Harlow-based, SCCI, and integrated onto Control4. In this episode, we talk with Richard Reid from SCCI about the project, from the client brief right through to the completed installation. Listen in to find out more. We support Together For Cinema. We are a Wildwood Plus production.

January 6, 202653 min

Beyond The Bid: Re-thinking The Role Of The AV Integrator On Luxury Schemes

We're joined by three industry heavyweights to unpack the critical role of the AV integrator in shaping high-value property developments. Listen in as Sam Brunsden from Dyntec, Mark Reynolds from Woven Technology Consultants and James Taylor from Banda Property share their insights with host, Jeff Hayward, explaining what's involved to get the brief, the bid and so much more right for this type of project. Thanks to KEF Gallery for hosting us in their wonderful showroom and to our series supporters, Integrated Systems Europe. We support Together For Cinema.

December 12, 202523 min

Serengeti Living At Decorex 2025

Decorex 2025, the luxury trade event for interior designers, played host to an experience unlike anything the show had seen before. Homeplay’s Serengeti Living wasn't just a stand, it was a multi-sensory journey that re-imagined the role of technology in luxury interiors, with AV, light and lighting design at its very heart. In this episode, we talked with James Ratcliffe from Homeplay, Helen Bygraves from Hill House Interiors and Kiana Pourrahimi from Lutron about this powerful collaboration and its imapct on Decorex visitors. Thanks to Integrated Systems Europe for their support. We support Together For Cinema. The Integrated Home is a Wildwood Plus production.

November 24, 202537 min

ISE 2026 - The Preview With Mike Blackman, Daryl Friedman And Paul Dolenc

Integrated Systems Europe opens its doors at the Gran Fira de Barcelona on Tuesday 3rd February 2026. The event's Managing Director, Mike Blackman and CEDIA's CEO, Daryl Friedman are in conversation with Jeff Hayward to preview ISE 2026 in this show. We also hear from Paul Dolenc, CEDIA's Vice President of Education and Training, about the CEDIA Conference at ISE 2026, the CEDIA Stage in Hall 2 and the RP-32 Workshop, taking place on Monday 2nd February in Barcelona before the show itself opens. The Integrated Home is supported by Integrated Systems Europe. We support Together For Cinema. We are a Wildwood Plus production.

September 30, 202514 min

Lighting for Life: The Science and Impact of Human-Centric Lighting With David Meyer

In this episode, Jeff is joined by CEDIA’s Technical Consultant, David Meyer, to explore the latest CEDIA white paper on human-centric lighting. Recorded at the CEDIA Expo in Denver, the conversation dives into the science behind light and its effects on the human body, including circadian rhythms and well-being. Discover why the integration industry needs to understand human-centric lighting, what the new white paper covers, and what’s coming next in this evolving field. Thanks to our series partner Integrated Systems Europe. We support Together For Cinema. We are a Wildwood Plus production.

August 29, 202523 min

ImmersiFi - Built For Immersive Experiences With Katie Sparrevohn

In this episode, we’re talking about a new name in home entertainment solutions – ImmersiFi. How does this new company reflect what’s going on in the industry today and what makes its business proposition stand out in a competitive market? I’m joined by Katie Sparrevohn, founder of ImmersiFi, to tell us more. Thanks to our series partner, Integrated Systems Europe for their support. We support Together For Cinema. We are a Wildwood Plus production.

July 31, 202542 min

Beyond Control: Understanding Lighting Design With Vanessa Macedo, Dan Griffiths, Daniel Hughes and James Ratcliffe

High-end residential lighting design presents a major opportunity for integrators, especially given the lack of dedicated lighting experts on most projects. Unlike other smart home technologies, great lighting has an immediate, visible impact that homeowners easily value, making it a compelling offering. However, success in this space demands a deep skill set, including CAD proficiency, thorough documentation, and the ability to integrate with interior design. In this episode, we’re joined by Vanessa Macedo from John Cullen Lighting, Dan Griffiths from the Lighting Industry Association, Daniel Hughes from Lutron and James Ratcliffe from Homeplay to share their insights and experience. Recorded at the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit in London. We support Together For Cinema. The Integrated Home is a Wildwood Plus production.

June 10, 202530 min

Inside WOWhouse! With Alex Dauley, Durgesh Sinh, Abby Fox, Clèmence Pirajean and James Lees

In this special episode, we take you inside WOWhouse! WOWhouse! is a pop-up showhouse at the Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour open for the month of June into early July and featuring 22 rooms and outdoor spaces, each one created by a different interior design studio. What makes WOWHouse! 2025 so interesting is the role that technology is playing in realising a number of these designs. We’ll be hearing from Alex Dauley of Alex Dauley Design, Durgesh Sinh of Nucleus AV who have created the first Media Room at WOWhouse! and Abby Fox of LC-AV who has collaborated with Peter Mikic on the Dining Room. Then, we catch up with Clèmence Pirajean and James Lees of Pirajean Lees who have a unique take on adding music to the Library they have designed at WOWhouse!. All share stories of their involvement, and their thinking on the interface between technology and interior design. Find out more about WOWhouse! at www.dcch.co.uk. Thanks to our series partners, DbM. We support Together For Cinema. We are a Wildwood Plus production.