What You Will Learn
Smart Home Day on Nov. 3, 2026, organized by CEDIA – the Association for Smart Home Professionals™.
Tommy Brand and CEDIA, the Global Association of Smart Home Technology will bring attendees a webinar that explores strategies for seamlessly embedding state-of-the-art AV solutions into any aesthetic. Attendees will gain practical insights into how spatial planning, acoustic material selection, and structural considerations directly impact both visual elegance and technical outcome.
Emphasis is placed on cross-industry collaboration, detailing how designers, builders, and tech integrators can align early in the process to prevent costly rework and streamline installation. You will leave with actionable workflows, material integration tips, and client communication strategies to execute luxury media projects effortlessly from concept through turn-key delivery.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key design considerations that impact both performance and aesthetic appeal in home theaters and media rooms.
- Explore current technology trends and concealed AV solutions to integrate audio-visual technology discreetly into diverse design styles without compromising performance.
- Apply practical strategies for early-stage team collaboration, strategic space planning, material selection, and client communication to ensure successful media room projects.
Featured Presenter
Tommy Brand
Owner & Operator, Phantom Sound
Tommy is the owner & operator of Phantom Sound, a custom integrator headquartered in Loveland, OH. Tommy has more than 30 years of experience, 24 of those in executive management and leadership. He has extensive experience in sales, marketing, operations and with transactions and financing projects. His wide-ranging experience includes owning and operating multiple small businesses of his own, guiding business owners and fostering an environment of entrepreneurship with all those he meets. Tommy, his wife Lora live in Loveland, Ohio and have 4 daughters.
Phantom Sound provides technology equipment and services to custom homes and businesses in the Tri-State area. They specialize in Audio, Video, Security, Controls/Automation, Lighting and Shades.
Tommy received a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Kentucky. Tommy passed the CPA exam in 1996 and held his CPA certification until 2005 when he let it go inactive.
CEU Provider
CEDIA
Global Association of Smart Home Technology
Established in 1989, CEDIA remains founded on the principles of advocacy, connection, and education. Globally, CEDIA defends the rights of technology integrators in governmental bodies, gathers industry professionals and allied tradespeople, and creates trainings, standards, and certifications to ensure the smart home industry advances and draws fresh talent. CEDIA co-owns Integrated Systems Europe, the world’s largest AV and systems integration exhibition, and founded CEDIA Expo, the world’s largest residential technology show. Today, a community of over 30,000 CEDIA members from more than 80 countries deliver home technology solutions that enrich our lives. Learn more about CEDIA at cedia.org.
CEU Requirements
To earn a CEU for watching this webinar on-demand, complete the quiz below and notify our CEU department for credit: [Link]
Disclaimer: This quiz will be available after the webinar airs. We only offer two opportunities to take the quiz for CEU credit.
