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CE Pro 100
Since 2003, SMILE has ranked six times on the CEPro 100. The CE Pro 100 is ranked by the volume of billed, not booked, business from residential systems installed that incorporate custom home technology integration.
CE Mark of Excellence
- 2006 CEA Mark of Excellence "Retro of the Year" Winner!
- 2005 CEA Mark of Excellence "Technology Home of the Year" Finalist!
The Mark of Excellence Awards program, presented by CEA's TechHome Division, recognizes the best in home automation products, services, and installed technology. Each year, manufacturers, distributors, and installing dealers enter to compete in 20 award categories for this coveted award that is judged by independent experts within the industry.
THX® Certified
To be a THX Lucasfilm certified dealer you must have been certified by the THX Training Program that familiarizes home theatre designers with the research, concepts, underlying technologies and hands-on experience that comprise the Home THX System. The seminar takes place at the world renowned Skywalker Ranch and at the Lucasfilm THX headquarters. Certified dealers know how to install and tune Home THX Audio/Video Systems. To be certified you must have taken an exhaustive training course that covers THX Technologies, Home Theatre Acoustics, Home THX Set-up and Tuning, THX Theatre Alignment Program (TAP), THX Digital Mastering Program (DMP), System Troubleshooting, Room Equalization.
ISF® Certified
To be an ISF certified dealer you must feature video calibration, audio calibration and system automation with custom installations. All ISF certified dealers go through a detailed training education and certification process on video and audio calibration techniques for high-end components. Dealers must have a video analyzer from Sencore and a spectrum analyzer from Audio Control.
Other Certifications
- CEDIA Certified Installers
- Level III Crestron Programmer on staff, OnQ, Leviton, and Panasonic Partners
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- International Interior Designer Association (IIDA)
- Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans
- National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI®)