By Katye McGregor Bennett, KMB Communications CEDIA Awards programs offer an opportunity to showcase the ingenuity, collaboration, and craftsmanship that define our channel. Yet many brands and integration firms skip entering altogether. The most common reason? Time. I asked KMB team members to share what separates a strong entry from one that quietly fades into the judges’ pile. Their message was refreshingly clear: Award-worthy entries are less about perfection and more about preparation, storytelling, and strategy.

Here are more details on the winners of the Residential Systems Best of Show Awards at ISE 2026. The products were nominated by the manufacturers and were decided by a team of judges who rated the products on a number of criteria, including their value, impact, and how unique it was to the market. Here are descriptions of the winning products taken directly from their entries.

At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026, residential and commercial systems integrators will discover how motion detection and occupancy sensing are driving new opportunities in security, automation, comfort, and safety. Taking place September 2–4 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, the show will feature various manufacturers demonstrating motion-sensing technologies that drive everything from smart home automation to security monitoring and building efficiency.

Strategic partnership empowers integrators to deliver comprehensive whole-home protection through Ring ecosystem integration.

Will cover Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas.

Will work closely with integrators, consultants, and distribution partners.

TCL has announced the RM9L, marking its entry into the RGB LED TV race. It also added two new SQD-Mini LED series into its premium lineup – the QM8L and QM7L.

URC Voice prioritizes user privacy and provides seamless integration within URC ecosystems.