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From smart TVs to connected doorbells, IoT is a massive and fast-growing market. For many customers, however, it has also become a confusing onslaught of technology. They are bombarded with proprietary IoT products promoted [...]

SFM head-office personnel along with representatives from Atlona, Dynamic Mounting, Furman, Just Add Power, Luxul, Niles Audio, OmniMount, Panamax, Pro Control, and RTI will be on site showing off their wares and ready to discuss [...]

Whether it’s for a residence or commercial facility, an investment in control and automation comes with the expectation of a seamless system that just works. RTI’s RTiQ intelligent remote monitoring solution makes it easy to [...]

SFM is pleased to announce its appointment as the exclusive Canadian distributor of Mooresville, NC based specialty mount manufacturer Dynamic Mounting.Dynamic Mounting manufactures the original drop down and around motorized and manual TV [...]

The New 2GΩ/3G+ SDI PoE Transmitter Adds SDI Support to J+P's 4K System, Eliminating the Need for an SDI-HDMI Converter     Just Add Power (J+P), the leader in Ultra HD over IP, will unveil [...]

Strengthening the position of its Niles® brand throughout North America, Nortek Security & Control (NSC), announced today the appointment of Montreal-based SFM to serve as a Canadian distribution partner for Niles audio products. [...]

Network PDUs Feature Self-Healing and Seamless Integration with Remote Management Platforms Luxul, the leading innovator of IP networking solutions for CEDIA professionals, today announced an extended product line with a new series of [...]

PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA, November 20, 2017 — Strengthening its position as a global provider of robust power management solutions, Panamax from Core Brands today announced the appointment of Montreal-based SFM to serve as a Canada distribution [...]

  Just Add Power presented SFM with the 2017 International Distributor of the Year Western Hemisphere Award at the 2017 CEDIA Expo. The award is based on overall sales performance of Just Add Power [...]

SFM is pleased to announce that the firm has been appointed the integrator distributor for Sony for Quebec and Atlantic Canada. “SFM has been looking at Sony for some time. The brand has an excellent reputation amongst [...]

RTI is thrilled to announce the release of the Integration Designer® APEX programming software. This new platform combines time-saving automation with the complete freedom to design custom control experiences that will set dealers apart from the [...]

Effective July 1, 2017, Gaëtan Lavoie will join the SFM CI Division’s sales team in the province of Quebec.  Mr. Lavoie will take over territory management for Quebec and will be responsible for supporting each [...]

On April 5 and 6, 2017, Legrand, SFM and Trends co-hosted the Custom Integration Expo in Toronto. A big highlight of the event included the four free training sessions presented by the Custom Electronic Design [...]

Effective June 1, 2017, Perry Yee will join the SFM CI Division’s sales team in the province of British Columbia. Mr. Yee will take over territory management for British Columbia and will be responsible for [...]

RTI, a leading control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, announced new video intercom support for select RTI controllers and third-party intercom-enabled devices. Ideal for front door access, security gates, intra-office, and room-to-room [...]

New Matrix Routes Up to 16 Audio Sources Across 16 Zones for Comprehensive Audio Management in Large Installations RTI, a leading control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, today announced the availability of [...]

SFM was recently been accredited as the only Canadian service center for RTI products which means that it is now much easier and faster for Canadian consumers to have their RTI products serviced. Whether it's for [...]

The new LXL-ABR-4500 features ports on the back while the LXL-XBR-4500 features ports on the front. These new routers will be replacing the 4400 Series. This is primarily a hardware upgrade that will improve performance [...]

New RTI Driver Connects, Manages, and Controls Streaming Music Capabilities on BluOS-enabled Devices Across the Connected Home RTI, a leading control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, announced a new two-way driver for [...]

Enhanced Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Cloud Support Features Now Available for Luxul Networks Domotz, a provider of network monitoring and remote tech support systems for professionals and enterprises, has formed a new partnership with Luxul. The Domotz [...]

SFM’s sales, technical application and marketing team with the Pro Control team at SFM’s headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. Dorval, Quebec, September 12, 2016 – SFM is pleased to announce its appointment as a [...]

SFM’s sales, technical application and marketing team with the RTI team at SFM’s headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. Dorval, Quebec, September 8, 2016 – SFM is pleased to announce its appointment as a distributor [...]

It's a great day for wrists. You can now control the temp of your Nest Thermostat, right from your Apple Watch. Learn how to install and use the Nest app for Apple Watch

Just Add Power is excited to announce the new 2GΩ/3G VGA Transmitter, which allows VGA source devices to be easily integrated into any 2G/2G+ or 3G Ultra HD over IP network of HDMI devices. The [...]

How do I Connect Analog Audio with Just Add Power? I need left and right analog audio for sending the TV sound to a multi-room controller. However, some sources no longer have RCA outputs. I [...]

Extend HDMI and control over CATx cable; simply, reliably and with a single power source The Kordz PLX-HDB.2 uses HDBaseT™ architecture to support UHD video to 40m, 1080p video to 70m with bi-directional IR and [...]

Reference Home Theater - By Chris Heinonen on May 6, 2016 If you have a projector, you probably want it mounted out of the way. Placed up on the ceiling, it’s less likely that someone will [...]

Turns out there are two types of people in the world. Those who like to see the target temperature on their thermostats. And those who like to see the current temperature. When Nest introduced the Nest [...]

SFM partnered with Domo Prestige to display Just Add Power, Luxul and IC Realtime in the Maison Ethier booth The Montreal National Home Show is one of the biggest events of its kind in the [...]

What is a tribrid surveillance video recorder? At some point in your science class, you may have heard of a trilobite. It's a fascinating variety of fossils found in some rock formations. They are from [...]

The Custom Installation division of SFM was thrilled to co-host at the Eastern Custom Integration Show on March 30 and 31. The division organized the second edition of this event in collaboration with NXNW, Sound [...]

What do I need to record sound with an IC Realtime or Clear View system? Most surveillance cameras don't have a built-in microphone. Legally speaking there's a lot to know about audio recording in surveillance, [...]

What do I need to record sound with an IC Realtime or Clear View system? Most surveillance cameras don't have a built-in microphone. Legally speaking there's a lot to know about audio recording in surveillance, [...]

ATL-IW-110LCR-S - Vibrant, lifelike sound that blends right into the room! Atlantic’s IW-110LCR is the ideal in-wall speaker for those situations where no-compromise sound is an absolute must, but the speakers are to be hidden [...]

CE Pro Editors · January 7, 2016 Recognizing groundbreaking consumer electronics technologies and installations, the TechHome Division of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) held the 2016 Mark of Excellence Awards at CES 2016 in Las [...]

AV Series and Wireless Controller Kit Honored by the Consumer Technology Association Luxul, a leading innovator of IP networking solutions for custom installation professionals, received two prestigious product awards from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) [...]

The reasonably priced 3.1 HSB speaker system from Atlantic Technology is engineered as a soundbar/pedestal product and incorporates the Boston Company's H-PAS technologies to provide good mid-bass extension to a room-friendly multichannel speaker product. In [...]

Strength in Numbers! Due to the success of the Custom Integration Expo & Training in Toronto last March, SFM, along with NXNW, Sound Developments, & Trends, joined forces to bring this unique event to the [...]

I have only one Cat5e cable going to the TV. Is there a way to connect a Just Add Power receiver and have wired internet access? Yes it is possible, even if you have a [...]

IP networking solutions provider Luxul is expanding its lineup of Layer 3 switches, introducing several new models, and unveiled new High Power Wireless Access Point at CEDIA EXPO. Among the new additions is the CMS-7048P, [...]

Just Add Power is now shipping 3G Ultra HD over IP transmitters and receivers, with built-in 4K scaling and seamless HDCP handling capabilities, which allow integrated screens to display their optimum resolutions up to and [...]

The brighter way to save energy The 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat is thinner, sleeker, and more beautiful than ever. The display is even bigger and sharper. And now the Nest Thermostat does something new. [...]

Russound is proud to announce the immediate availability of SiriusXM for Business on all of its streaming media products: MCA-88X (Requires Firmware Version 2.00.12 or Higher) DMS-3.1 (Requires Firmware Version 7.01.03 or Higher) X5 (Requires [...]

As seen in OmniMount Blog  | by Jebra Turner We sat down with CE veteran Bill Ennis, OmniMount Sales Director, Americas and Kevin Paulson, OmniMount Director of Product Management, as they prepared for the CEDIA [...]

Typical surge strips may offer some protection from small surges and spikes, but they can't protect from catastrophic surges or sustained overvoltages (commonly caused by wiring faults). See how a Furman power conditioner with EVS [...]

As wireless devices become more ubiquitous and advanced in their capabilities, demands on the wireless IP network continue to surge. Fortunately, the wireless network technology advancements are keeping pace with those demands. With 802.11ac, demanding [...]

If you've recently updated your PC to Windows 10, then make sure you're running the latest version of JADConfig, which adds windows 10 support. Happy HDMI over IP installing! Here are the highlights: Windows 10 [...]

New Features: Added back button support for all screen navigation within the MyRussound app Added Android device volume button support Added zone sort ordering option Added a Launcher which allows you to start other apps, [...]

SFM is pleased to announce the firm will offer Nest Pro to their network of residential and commercial integrators. Nest’s mission is to create a home that’s thoughtful - one that takes care of itself [...]

My customer wants his new multi-room to play his local radio stations. Can we still do that?! In this day and age, cloud based streaming is all the rage. Well almost. Some people still wants [...]

The Atlantic Technology Model 3.1 HSB is a TV Speaker Base that houses passive left, center and right speakers, as well as an 80 watt powered "H-PAS-enabled" down-firing subwoofer, all in one compact sturdy cabinet [...]

The new OmniMount RE12W wall mounted rack system lets you manage components for networking, automation, hi-fi and home theater, even when floor space is at a minimum. The rugged design is secure enough for commercial installations and [...]

URC understands that dealers have gotten multitasking down to an art form. Well, a typical project is all about juggling a million things at once—which is why they are happy and excited to introduce their [...]

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On September 16, we invited our customers in the Quebec region and eastern Ontario to a special VIP event. It was a huge success. Our customers experienced a Dolby Atmos 7.1 system and the new 3.1 HSB [...]

SFM is pleased to announce it will be distributing the following brands; Luxul and Just Add Power. Luxul — Luxul, a leading innovator of simple-to-deploy professional grade IP networking solutions for use by custom installation [...]

You’re going to CEDIA, right? You don’t want to miss our industry’s biggest event of the year. To attend the show you must register. Use this link. Your FREE from URC guest pass code is URC15 [...]

SFM has announced the appointment of Paul Bélair of BDA International as sale agent for Quebec Effective August 1st, 2015, Paul Bélair will join the SFM Custom Installation Solutions Division’s sales team in the province [...]

Part of the services that SFM offers, are trainings on our brands and new products. We partnered with IC Realtime, Atlantic Technology and Kordz in order to offer you several free webinars in August. Click [...]

INVENTORY: 70,000 square feet warehouse. Yes, we have inventory! FREE SHIPPING: SFM offers free shipping on orders of $999 or more to anywhere in Canada FINANCING: Flexible financing arrangements and [...]

In order to better serve you, we asked you in our last newsletter to complete a survey and a large number of you responded. As a team, we analyzed the results and were pleased to [...]

It's URC time! Many URC Complete Control products are equipped with a built-in clock. Here are 3 tips you may not know about:   MX Sleep Timer On most MX remotes you can transform any [...]

OmniMount, a leader in AV mounting solutions and pioneer of AV wall furniture, is now shipping the OWS22 AV Wall Shelf for supporting a small component underneath a wall mounted TV. “Old school media furniture [...]

OmniMount’s 3-piece kit adds versatility and mobility to whole house iPad integration OmniMount, a leading manufacturer of mounting solutions for the home, is now shipping a 3-piece accessory kit for Apple® iPad® devices which includes [...]

What is the difference between a Furman PL-PLUS-DMC and an Elite 15i? The real question here is "What makes the Elite 15i ideal for residential application?" It is true that these two products have a [...]

Hands On: Atlantic Technology 44-DA Atmos Speakers Deliver State-of-the-Art Theater Fun By Robert Archer Atlantic Technology has always positioned itself at the forefront of the home theater market. During the early days of home theater, [...]

How does Spotify work with Russound? Everybody knows that in fall of last year, Spotify streaming music service launched in Canada. What you might not know yet is that current DMS-3.1 and XStream X5 were [...]

OMN-OE120IW-BLK This new recessed, in-wall TV mount by OmniMount offers an ultra-low profile without compromising functionality. It easily attaches a flat screen TV between two wall studs for a nearly flush finish while getting all [...]

SFM joined forces with North by Northwest, Sound Developments and Trends to host an exclusive event for the custom installation market. The event, held on March 25-26 at the Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport, was [...]

SF Marketing Inc. (SFM) is pleased to announce that the firm has been appointed as a distributor for Da-Lite projection screens in Canada. SFM expands its portfolio of high-end brands in order to offer a [...]

My customer asked about Dolby Atmos… Help! When one decides to treat oneself to a custom installed home theatre or media room, 99.9% of the time, they want the latest technology available. Given the level [...]

SFM's Custom Installation Solutions division is pleased to offer our dealers and integrators Christie Digital projectors. Christie Digital's reputation for delivering superior, dependable visual display solutions and providing unprecedented levels of customer service and support [...]

The ATL-IC-6OBA-S from Atlantic Technology is specifically designed to be used as the "elevation" component in an Object Based Audio system such as Dolby Atmos®, Auro 3d®, and DTS:X® surround systems. The Atlantic Technology research [...]

SF Marketing Inc. (SFM) is pleased to announce its appointment as the new exclusive distributor of Atlantic Technology for Canada. Effective February 1, 2015, SFM will be responsible for re-establishing Atlantic Technology as a major [...]

My customer wants HD cameras, but he also wants covert cameras inside and his TeleDoorBell recorded. All exterior cameras are pre-wired with a single Cat5e, help! Now days everybody wants to sell and install HD [...]

The OmniMount OE120IW proves there's still something exciting about TV wall mounts. It was selected at CES 2015 for the Mark of Excellence Award winner, and named one of the best products available to the [...]

Dolby ATMOS is a new technology that adds an unprecedented degree of realism to movie soundtracks. To fully realize the benefit and effect of this multi-dimensional sound technology in the home, specially engineered speakers are [...]

Kordz to be the First Company to Introduce THX Certified 4K Interconnect Cables at CES 2015 San Francisco, CA (December 15, 2014) – THX Ltd. announced today a new 4K interconnect certification program designed for [...]

Are there other alternatives to Cat6 HDbaseT extenders for long 4K HDMI connections? It is not uncommon in large rooms to have a display cable length that exceeds 50'. In cases where the video sources [...]

The new Kordz TOSlink is now available. The design features a carefully aligned centre pin and 1 mm polyfibre conductor with polished ends, providing unhindered transmission over the length of the cable. The matte black [...]

The Kordz NEO-S3 upgrades a new or existing installed long length passive HDMI cable to High Speed 4K Ultra-HD capable. It connects to both ends of an existing (to 20 m) or new (to 30 [...]

What kind of help can I get from SFM’s application specialists when I’m programming on a jobsite? We know that with today’s technology, integrators have to use configuration and programming software for every brand they [...]