From NAMM to ISE 2026: How Nice Is Shaping the Future of Smart Living and AV

In early 2026, Nice took center stage at two of the most influential global trade shows — NAMM in Anaheim and ISE in Barcelona — presenting a clear, unified vision: technology works best when it’s connected, intuitive, and designed around real experiences.

Across both events, Nice showcased the strength of its ecosystem approach, spanning AV performance, power and signal management, and Smart Living solutions that scale from simple installations to premium, fully integrated environments.

NAMM 2026: Power, Signal, and Performance You Can Trust

At NAMM 2026, Nice highlighted how reliable AV performance starts with strong foundations: clean power and uncompromised signal distribution.

The show marked the debut of the upcoming Furman Merit Z Series Power Conditioners, designed in direct response to customer feedback. The new range brings Furman’s trusted protection technologies to a wider audience, including musicians, studios, AV technicians, and integrators, without compromising safety or performance. With features such as Extreme Voltage Shutdown, enhanced diagnostics, expanded outlet options, and modern USB charging, the Merit Z Series reinforces Furman’s role as a reference point in professional power management.

Alongside Furman, Nice also previewed Gefen’s 2026 roadmap, introducing next-generation AV signal distribution solutions designed for modern workflows. From EDID management devices for simplified environments to advanced HDMI and DisplayPort extenders for long-distance, high-bandwidth applications, Gefen continues to support reliable, high-quality signal transmission across stages, studios, and control rooms.

Together, Furman and Gefen demonstrated how power integrity and signal reliability are essential parts of a cohesive AV ecosystem: one that protects equipment, preserves quality, and delivers confidence in demanding real-world environments.

At NAMM 2026, Furman Power by Nice was also honored with a Future Best of Show Award, presented by AVTechnology, for its new Merit Z Series.

ISE 2026: Where Technology Becomes Experience 

At ISE 2026, rather than focusing on individual products, Nice presented a holistic ecosystem built around two interoperable operating systems — Yubii OS and ELAN OS — designed to support different project needs while working seamlessly together. From retrofit-friendly, wireless installations to premium, fully customized smart homes and commercial spaces, Smart Living by Nice reflects a single, coherent vision.

The response from visitors was extremely positive. Many integrators discovered new opportunities within the ecosystem:

• Professionals traditionally working with ELAN OS were intrigued by how Yubii OS enables more flexible, cost-effective, and wireless-ready installations.
• Those already familiar with Yubii OS saw a clear path to upsell and grow projects by expanding into premium Smart Living experiences with ELAN.

Across the board, visitors appreciated seeing the full Nice portfolio connected under one brand and one vision.

The show also brought major recognition: ELAN OS 9.0 received the Top New Technology (TNT) Award, along with a Best of Show Award, confirming the platform’s innovation, reliability, and user-centric design.

With advanced local intelligence, cloud-enhanced services, a redesigned user interface, and native integration with Yubii OS, ELAN OS 9.0 stood out as a powerful example of how Smart Living can be both sophisticated and intuitive.

One Vision Across Global Stages

From NAMM to ISE, Nice delivered a consistent message: great experiences are built on integration, simplicity, and scalability. Whether powering a live performance, distributing pristine AV signals, or orchestrating an entire smart living environment, Nice solutions are designed to work together and to evolve with people’s needs.