WHY USE A MEMBER?
Life Lived Best At Home
CEDIA is the international trade association and central touchpoint for 3,500 member companies that represent every facet of the ever-evolving technology market. When you partner with a CEDIA member, you tap into a knowledgeable resource that guides you on system design, product selection, execution and service.
WHAT CAN A CEDIA MEMBER DO FOR YOU? Our members will spend time with you to find out what you need, explain what’s possible and deliver technology solutions that allow you and your family to have your best moments in life from the comfort of your own home: life lived best at home. CEDIA members can install design and install systems including but not limited to: Home cinemas
Energy management
Multi-Room audio and video
Home health monitoring
Home Automation; controlling lighting, climate and blinds
Structured wiring
Security and video surveillance
Home networking
CEDIA members know that technology is constantly changing, so they’ll lay the groundwork and cabling for any future improvements in home automation.
Our members span the globe. But what binds them together is a unique thirst for knowledge. As the oldest, largest, and most highly regarded provider of education in our industry, CEDIA has helped its members set the standard for design excellence, technical knowledge, and customer service. CEDIA membership and CEDIA Professional Certification are your guides to the very best for your home and family. To be accepted as a member, companies must meet rigorous application criteria including submitting: • client references • copies of their public liability insurance certificates • a signed copy of CEDIA’s strict Code of Ethics* To become members, companies must also have an established trading history of at least 12 months. Ethics. Continuing education. Insurance. Experience. That’s how CEDIA can give you peace of mind.
Begin your search for your nearest CEDIA member with our free online service www.cedia.org/find-a-cedia-professional * please refer to www.cedia.org/code-of-ethics for details.
PARTNERING WITH A MEMBER
How to successfully select and partner with a CEDIA member: 1
Get multiple quotes
2
Check references of comparable projects
3
Explore their knowledge
4
Bring your CEDIA professional in at the beginning of the project
5
Confirm their membership by visiting the CEDIA website or contact the CEDIA office.
Before you speak to a CEDIA member, take a look at our free online resources and guides to help you begin your home technology project. From understanding your own needs and preferences, to outlining the options available to you, to identifying a budget, it’s all here. Visit www.cedia.org
Information provided by:
For more information contact CEDIA: Unit 2, Phoenix Park, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8EP, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1480 213744 info@cedia.co.uk www.cedia.org