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HiddenWires is the UK and European resource for custom install home automation and home entertainment. Aimed at designers, installers, suppliers and users of smart home technology, HiddenWires provides a wealth of news, articles, case studies, training and events, as well as helping to locate suitable products and services.

Articles Sponsor: NuVo Technologies NuVo provides innovative whole home audio systems, offering high-fidelity solutions and superior control, all at a stunning value. Feature: Multiroom AV Product Article: The NuVo Music Port Server (1/2/2010) By Rick Kukulies, NuVo Technologies Integrating Multiroom AV and Home Automation - Why IP Makes Sense (1/2/2010) By Adam Brinton, The Multi-Room Company Industry Opinion: Multiroom - Where Do We Go from Here? (1/2/2010) By Yasmin Hashmi, HiddenWires Regulars Show Report: CES 2010 Top Trend - 3D (1/2/2010) By Gary Sasaki, DIGDIA Trade Talk: Energy Management - Where Commercial Leads, Residential Will Follow (1/2/2010) By Claire Scholes, Laird King Going Green: The Beywatch Project (1/2/2010) By María Ángeles Barba Rodríguez and Alberto Muñoz Gallego, Telefónica Investigación y Desarrollo (TID) Guest Commentary: The Importance of Partners (1/2/2010) By Cameron Wade, Imerge Marketing Tactics: Mobile Marketing Brings Sales (1/2/2010) By Leslie Stevens, Eclipse Marketing [more articles]  Case studies Energy-Saving Lighting for Luxury Eco-hotel in Cornwall (1/2/2010) [more case studies]  Training Sponsor: Philips Dynalite The Philips Dynalite Dimension distributor and dealer program provides high-quality training, technical and marketing support to all accredited companies and individuals. Dynalite assists dealers with Dimension accreditation and training framework Niko UK confirms training dates for 2010 and that it's still free [more training]  Books etc Save up to 30% on the titles in our book store: Home Theaters and Electronic Houses CEA-DHTI+ Digital Home Technology Integrator All-In-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (All-in-one) The 2009-2014 Outlook for Home Automation Products in Africa, Europe & the Middle East [more books]		News Sponsor: Tradestech Your specialist partner for Full-HD matrix distribution over CAT5e networks. UK stocks with fast delivery. Priority News Tradestech Introduces Full HD Distribution Over Cat5e for Residential CI (1/2/2010) AWE Europe announces availability of Panasonic PT-AE4000 projector for UK home cinema projects (13/1/2010) InAVate Announces EMEA+ InAVation Awards 2010 Winners (7/2/12010) Niko launches installer-friendly connector solutions at ISE 2010 (8/2/2010) Habitech Offers NuVo Colour Touch Pad and Previews On-Wall iPod Dock (8/2/2010) PMC launches its wafer-art bespoke grille printing service for the wafer series of on-wall loudspeakers (8/2/2010) Latest Panasonic develops 152-inch Full HD 3D plasma display (8/2/2010) Krell Industries Goes Green with New Evolution e Series Amplifiers (8/2/2010) PMC launches its wafer-art bespoke grille printing service for the wafer series of on-wall loudspeakers (8/2/2010) Habitech Offers NuVo Colour Touch Pad and Previews On-Wall iPod Dock (8/2/2010) Niko launches installer-friendly connector solutions at ISE 2010 (8/2/2010) [more news]  Recruitment E-Life seeks an Audio Visual Engineer to join its rapidly expanding home entertainment installation business Opus Technologies seeks a Product Marketing Manager to develop and deliver marketing programmes to support ambitious growth objectives across international markets Place your recruitment ad here to get it seen by the right candidate [more recruitment]
Top stories for ISE 2010 Niko sets challenge for ISE visitors (29/12/2009) Niko shows breadth and range of its installation and lighting solutions (30/11/2009) Stealth Acoustics introduces Invisible Speakers in unique “Screen in the Sky” exhibit (30/11/2009) Furman shows Prestige Series Voltage Regulator/Power Conditioner and Balanced Power Conditioner (6/1/2010) Draper Group Shows New Screens Including Euroscreen’s Sesame 2.0 recessed projection screen (9/12/2009) HAI Announces Distribution Agreement for the UK and Training Classes for ISE (30/12/2009) Xantech Showcases New Products Including the DDS Digital Delivery System with European Accessories and Components (6/1/2010) Monitor Audio debuts ultra-discreet SoundFrame on-wall loudspeaker range and CPC120 micro in-ceiling speakers (12/1/2010) Structured Cable Products (SCP ) shows Crestron Compatible Cables, Swivel-Head HDMI Cables and Full Line of Tools and Accessories (13/1/2010)   [more ISE 2010 news] Current Audio Unveils In-Ceiling FIT Speakers with FastLoc Grills (6/1/2010) Philips Dynalite shows off integration (3/12/2009) Barix Introduces Low-Cost Intelligent IP Network Controller (14/12/2009) Philips Pronto unveils integration breakthrough with new PEP 2.4 ProntoEdit Professional software (27/11/2009) Liberty Wire Leverages 12 Years Experience in Europe with its Dutch Warehouse (28/1/2010) Liberty Wire & Cable Introduces New LibertyLinx DigiMedia Compatible Cable (15/1/2010) Smart-e upgrades SmartiP software control platform (29/12/2009) Opus unveils the next generation of multi-room entertainment and control (4/1/2010) Imerge shows MediaServer MS1-HD for high-definition storage and playback (12/1/2010) Armour Home Introduces Systemline Wireless Touchscreen and Systemnet Version 12.0 with Two Way RS-232 Control (13/1/2010)