What does CEDIA Mean?
CEDIA-certified can mean a lot of things. What builders, architects and designers know is that it means that they’re doing business with someone who has been through the education process necessary for installing electrical technologies properly. “CEDIA certification is somewhat of a good housekeeping seal. The technicians that are certified and out in the field know how to do it properly. These certifications position the individual in a workforce where they’re sought after,” Baldwin said. Certification is crucial in the home automation industry. And though those in the industry are expected to know the name, more and more consumers are becoming better informed. They know what it means to be certified and the risks associated with doing business with someone who isn’t. Take, for example, the smart home of the 80’s. “The smart home of the early 80’s received bad press because technologies were being installed, and people didn’t know how to install them,” Baldwin said. “There wasn’t eno
