Award Categories
A/V Systems & Home Theater
- A/V Cables & Interconnects
A/V cables and interconnects that save money, increase performance or offer other notable advantages
- A/V Racks & Rack Accessories
A/V racks meant to be hidden, as well as rack accessories such as thermal management (See also A/V Furniture)
- Acoustical Treatments
Products for optimizing sound in the home theater or any room of the house
- Audio Components, Amplifiers, Receivers, Tuners & Processors
Audio Components, Amplifiers, Receivers, Tuners & Processors will be sub-categorized by the judges
- Displays
A wide variety of video displays including 3D, plasma, LED, rear projection, wireless, small, large and others will be sub-categorized by the judges
- Furniture - Media Consoles
Furniture for holding A/V gear, meant to be displayed in a media room or entertainment environment (See also A/V Racks)
- Home Theater Seating
Seating optimized for audio, video and other entertainment in and around the home
- Lifts & Mounts
Mounts and motorized lifts designed for televisions, projectors and/or other technology gear
- Loudspeakers & Subwoofers
In-wall, on-wall, bookshelf, floor-standing, wireless, and other speakers and subwoofers will be sub-categorized by the judges
- Media Servers
Media storage and management technologies for audio, video and other digital content (See also Media Extenders)
- Multiroom Audio
Systems that enable the control, amplification, and distribution of music to multiple rooms of the house
- Universal Remote Controls
Handheld and tabletop devices used primarily to operate a home theater, but may also control a complete home automation system. (See also Whole House Controls)
- Video Components & Processors
Video components and processors for home theaters and media rooms (See also Video Distribution)
- Video Distribution Systems
Products used for multiroom distribution of video, including switchers, IP devices, wireless and other varieties
- Video Projection Screens
Video display screen for viewing front- or rear-projection images in home theaters and other residential environments
- Video Projectors
Front or rear projectors designed for home theaters and other residential applications
Control and Automation
- Lighting Controllers
Systems that automate or simplify the operation of one or many lighting loads (see also Lighting Fixtures)
- Remote Home Monitoring/Management
Technology that enables users to monitor and/or control their homes from afar, via the Internet, phone or other device
- Whole House Controls
Systems that operate a number of different subsystems such as lighting, thermostats and A/V
Energy Management
- Alternative Energy
Products and services for getting off the grid, including solar power and wind turbines
- Energy Monitoring Devices & Services
Technologies that help users monitor and/or control their energy usage
- Green Technologies & Devices
Innovations that help consumers save energy, such as surge suppressors, solar-powered gadgets, occupancy sensors, and energy-saving consumer electronics (see also Energy Monitoring; Thermostats)
- Thermostats
Smart thermostats, temperatures sensors and related devices for automating or managing the home's temperature.
Spa/Pool Controls & Water Management
Technology that helps to control spas, pools, fountains, irrigation systems and other water-related products for savings, aesthetics, convenience or enjoyment.
Home Enhancements
- CE Gadgets
CE devices for fun, convenience or necessity: Electronic trash can openers, USB can coolers, robots, blinky things, you name it
- Central Vacuum
Central vacuum systems and accessories
- Home Health Technology
Technology products and services that enable elderly, disabled or other people to live healthier, more productive, and independent lives. Examples include networked medical devices, medical teleconferencing, PERS, remote monitoring and activity sensors
- Lighting Fixtures & Effects
Lighting products for ambiance, convenience or safety (see also Lighting Controllers)
- Motorized Window Treatments and Windows
Indoor or outdoor windows or motorized shade, drape and blind control, including motors, rollers, interfaces and shades themselves.
- Power Management, Conditioning & Backup
Power products that optimize the performance of electronic products, save energy, prepare a home for electrical problems, or provide other electrical-related benefits
- Weather Stations & Services
Products and services that allow consumers to monitor and react to weather conditions
Networking & Communications
- Computers, Networking Devices & Storage
Products include computers, routers, adapters, NAS devices and other IP-oriented networking products (see also Wireless Networking Devices)
- Media Extender Devices
Lightweight devices that bring movies, music, photos and other digital content to remote rooms of the house (See also Media Servers)
- Mobile Devices & Accessories
Includes PDAs, smart phones and accessories
- Structured Cabling Systems, Multimedia Cabling, Fiber Optics
Products and solutions that enhance the information pipe to and within the home. Examples include structured wiring systems, bundled cable, fiber optic solutions, conduit systems, etc.
- Telephone/Intercom
Systems including telephones, intercoms, conferencing and VoIP for communicating within or beyond the home
- Wireless Networking Devices
Systems to extend or optimize wireless communications in or around the home. Examples include WAPs, cellphone extenders, repeaters, etc. (See also Computers, Networking & Storage)
Security & Safety
- Access Control: Videophones, Door Locks, Gates, etc.
Video phones, door locks, motorized gates, smart garage-door control and other products that make access safer or more convenient
- Alarm Systems (including Security Panels & Sensors)
Alarm systems, sensors, and other products that enable monitored- or non-monitored protection (See also Fire Safety, Remote Monitoring, Surveillance Cameras, Home Health Technology)
- Fire Safety
Smoke detectors, fire sprinkler systems, and other devices that help protect households from fire and related hazards
- Surveillance Cameras
Surveillance cameras for consumer use, including indoor and outdoor (See also Remote Monitoring)
Services
- Broadband/Cable/Fiber/Satellite Providers/Telephone/Internet Telephone
Service providers that offer broadband or entertainment services to consumers, for example FTTH, cable and satellite providers
- Customer Services Installation, Repair, Support and Warranty Services
Companies with a national or broad presence that offer services such as home theater installation, product repair, telephone or online product support and warranty services
- Digital Content/Streaming Media/VOD services
Services that enable users to watch TV, movies or other digital content on demand or for download; music services that provide streaming audio
- Ripping & Archiving Services
Products and services that help consumers digitize and/or archive their media
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