URC and Somfy have promised to deliver a premium, personalised whole-home shade control experience with bi-directional feedback.
URC, smart home automation ...
With the introduction of the StormAudio MK2 line up of amplification and processing power to the Pulse Cinemas family, the company argues installers have the b...
Polar Bear Design has announced that the company is a finalist in the CEDIA Awards Best New Hardware of the Year category on both sides of the Atlantic!
Pol...
Redline underlines that operating as a distributor in the CI and AV markets means delivering great products, of course, but it also means adding as much added ...
Since launching in April, Sonos Radio with its original programming has quickly become a fan favourite, says the platform, giving listeners unrestricted access...
When Control4 Diamond and Certified Showroom dealer, IndigoZest, was looking to enhance its remote management service, OvrC by Control4 and SnapAV—a new suppor...
CEDIA has announced Tech X Design, a new series of virtual education events that have been curated for the design community and are being supported by CEDIA Tr...
Karma-AV says in-akustik its new audiophile cable line harnesses the best application of physics to achieve its singular objective.
Karma-AV is delighted to...
Integrating gaming into your AV installation? Specialist distributor Exertis argues its accessories portfolio adds depth and breadth to create the perfect gami...
Highly prestigious award presented to Founder of MQA and co-Founder of Meridian Audio for a distinguished career of innovations in audio.
Bob Stuart, cr...
Daniel J Sait is a seasoned media leader and journalist who shapes the editorial vision of Essential Install as its Editor‑in‑Chief and serves as European Editorial Director at All Things Media News, the specialist publisher behind Essential Install, Electrical Contracting News and Data Centre and Networking News. In these roles, he combines deep editorial insight with a strategic understanding of the smart home, luxury AV and home cinema sectors, guiding coverage that informs, inspires and connects professional installers and integrators across the UK and Europe.
With an extensive portfolio that spans trade and mainstream technology coverage, Daniel’s work appears regularly in Essential Install and has featured across wider platforms including key trade and consumer titles, reflecting his commitment to elevating industry discourse while spotlighting innovation, best practice and emerging trends.
Under his editorial leadership, Essential Install has continued to expand its reach and influence, delivering targeted news, product insights, event coverage and thought leadership that supports the professional community responsible for bringing cutting‑edge AV, automation and luxury living technology into homes and commercial spaces. Daniel’s direction emphasises clarity, relevance and trade‑first reporting, helping integrators stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
A respected voice within the AV and smart home ecosystem, he actively engages with industry events and major trade shows, shaping conversations around technology adoption, installer education and business growth. His editorial stewardship reinforces Essential Install’s mission to serve as the definitive source of industry news and insight for integrators, manufacturers, distributors and allied professionals.
Daniel brings both strategic editorial leadership and a journalist’s eye for detail to every issue of Essential Install, ensuring the publication remains essential reading for the trade.
Before launching Essential Install in 2009, Daniel spent over two decades in the trenches of AV and Hi-Fi trade press editing titles such as Television Magazine, Custom Installer and Inside Hi-Fi.
