Petrone Technology Group has received an Honorable Mention for Best Integrated Home Level II at the 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards Americas for Edge Theory, a residential project in South Florida.
Based in Wellington, Florida, Petrone Technology Group specializes in custom home automation and technology integration throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida. Edge Theory is a strong example of that work, combining Crestron control, lighting, motorized shades, audio, video, security, networking and outdoor systems throughout the residence.
Inside the Edge Theory Smart Home
The technology throughout Edge Theory was designed to work as one system rather than a collection of individual products.
A Crestron control platform brings together the home’s lighting, motorized shades, audio and video, security, pool controls, bug screens and other technology. The goal was to give the homeowner simple control while keeping the more complicated engineering behind the scenes. That approach was especially important in a home where technology needed to complement the architecture rather than compete with it.
A 15 Foot Video Wall
One of the most recognizable features of Edge Theory is its 15 foot by 9 foot video wall, made up of four 98 inch displays. The system can operate as one massive display or show multiple sources at once, making it particularly well suited for sports and entertainment.
Petrone Technology Group paired the video wall with a custom 15 foot Leon Horizon soundbar. In its feature on Edge Theory, CEDIA notes that the installation is the largest residential Leon Edge Media system produced to date.
The scale is impressive, but much of what makes the project successful is what you don’t see. Speakers, wiring and equipment were carefully incorporated into the home to maintain clean sightlines and preserve the original design.
Built Around the Home
Edge Theory required more than selecting the right equipment.
The Petrone team worked through details including equipment placement, cooling, networking and signal distribution to make sure the system could perform reliably without unnecessarily taking over valuable space in the home.
Even the centralized equipment rack was reconsidered. Through changes to airflow, exhaust and HVAC, the team was able to reduce the amount of space originally planned for the equipment while still providing the environment needed for the system to perform properly.
It’s the kind of work that rarely gets noticed once a project is finished, but it makes a significant difference in how a smart home performs every day.
Recognized at the 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards
The CEDIA Smart Home Awards recognize standout projects from professional technology integrators across the industry. Edge Theory received a 2026 Honorable Mention in the Best Integrated Home Level II category, recognizing Petrone Technology Group’s work on the project.
CEDIA also created a dedicated feature on Edge Theory in its Smart Home Inspiration Gallery, offering a closer look at the design, technology and engineering behind the residence.
For Petrone Technology Group, the recognition reflects the same approach the team brings to projects throughout South Florida: thoughtful planning, strong engineering and technology that feels like it belongs in the home.
Home Automation and Technology Integration in South Florida
Petrone Technology Group is based in Wellington, Florida, serving homeowners, builders, architects and designers throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida.
The team specializes in custom home automation, Crestron systems, lighting control, motorized shades, home theaters, whole home audio, networking, outdoor entertainment and integrated audio and video systems.
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Anthony Petrone knows his technology. He started Petrone Technology Group, specializing in sound, surveillance and security, as well as home theater installations, about a decade ago after spending years working in the security industry.
For Petrone, it all started in high school when he began working for an alarm company and excelled at the installation work.
“I want from a small alarm company to a bigger one, and a bigger one after that. Finally, I got bored with alarm systems, because at the end of the day, it’s a green light you could look at,” he said. “I started working for a company that did home audio and video.”
Throughout his tenure focusing on alarm systems, Petrone worked with companies such as Brinks and ADT. In his new job, Petrone was working at high-end Palm Beach homes. He quickly realized that he had found his niche.