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By Arlen Schweiger, Sr. Content & Copywriter, Coastal Source While the surge in indoor lighting solutions has created new opportunities for the CI channel, many dealers still find lighting challenging. Outdoor lighting raises the complexity further, requiring careful consideration of fixture types, placement, beam spread, color temperature, intensity, and environmental conditions.
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Achieve best-in-class OTIF enabled by warehouse robotics—without the upfront cost. Warehouse automation requires massive capital, long-term contracts, and years to implement. Fortunately for you, Exol™ already made the investment. You get world-class robotics and a nationwide network without the capital commitment or decade-long lock-in. Learn More.
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The T5 replaces the previous T4 generation with faster processing, a slimmer flush-mount design, and expanded functionality.
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Designed to conceal most of the mounting hardware within the wall, Apex allows TVs up to 83 inches to sit just under 3/4-inch from the surface.
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Features include elevated design materials and enhanced lighting control.
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The most visited stories on residentialsystems.com from May 1–7, 2026.
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Say goodbye to long cable runs! Juke Audio's new product, AudioMate, allows you to wirelessly incorporate TVs, Record Players, and subwoofers across all areas of your home or commercial space. Learn More
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In this interview, John speaks with Colton Forth, president of Juke Audio, about their latest innovation: AudioMate. This versatile, all-in-one wireless adapter bridges the gap between centralized equipment and remote audio sources. By leveraging HDMI ARC/eARC and RCA connections, the AudioMate eliminates the need for complex wiring in retrofit or new construction. Forth explains how the device integrates seamlessly into the Juke ecosystem, allowing users to stream TV audio or analog to any zone via a simple, app-driven interface.
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By Matt Bernath A little while ago, on The Flywheel Effect podcast, my co-host Brent introduced me to a book that turned out to be one of the more unexpectedly useful things I’ve encountered in a while. And it is not a business book, but a sailing memoir. The Long Way was written by Bernard Moitessier, who sailed single-handedly around the world in 1968. The lesson that hit hardest wasn’t about strategy or systems or leadership frameworks. It was a simple line: Calms and light airs are needed. Sometimes we both need them. It sounds obvious. It isn’t.
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