As 2026 approaches, the AV industry is gearing up for a year of transformative innovations. From AI-ready digital signage by PPDS to Nureva’s HDX Series, D-Tools’ AI-powered enhancements, Sennheiser’s cloud-based AV management platform and MSolutions’ USB-C Extender, integrators have plenty to look forward to. These solutions promise to address modern challenges, streamline workflows and elevate AV projects across various sectors.
Five Pro AV Products Coming in 2026
Here’s a closer look at what’s coming in 2026:
#1 PPDS AI-Ready Philips Signage Models
At ISE 2026 in Barcelona, PPDS will unveil its first AI-ready digital signage displays, alongside new software, professional TVs, monitors, dvLED solutions and more. Designed to support a wide range of market verticals, the expanded portfolio reflects PPDS’ commitment to innovation and meeting the growing demand for AI-powered business applications.
Andrea Barbuti, global product management lead EMEA at PPDS, highlighted the transformative potential of AI in signage technology. “AI is no longer just a buzzword. Businesses are increasingly exploring how AI can enhance their operations and ambitions. Signage plays a crucial role in achieving those goals, but not all displays are equipped with the processing power needed to deliver the desired outcomes,” he explained.
While the availability of these AI-ready displays remains under wraps, integrators can anticipate solutions tailored to diverse environments, from retail to corporate settings. With advanced capabilities and a focus on addressing modern business needs, PPDS’ 2026 lineup promises to deliver cutting-edge tools for integrators to elevate their projects.
Read more about PPDS’ plans at ISE 2026.
#2 D-Tools AI Enhancements
Screenshot by Emerald/Commercial Integrator.
After a milestone year marked by team expansion, its largest customer acquisition and a significant eight-figure strategic investment, D-Tools is gearing up for a transformative 2026. According to CEO Randy Stearns, the company’s focus will center on five key areas: accelerated product development, improved mobility, embedded AI, heightened innovation and enhanced data analytics.
For integrators, the most anticipated developments lie in D-Tools’ planned AI features. These include tools for proposal assistance, more precise labor estimation and risk detection — capabilities designed to streamline workflows, boost efficiency and enhance profitability. With this strategic investment fueling innovation, integrators can look forward to a suite of solutions aimed at addressing their evolving business needs in the year ahead.
Watch the full interview with Stearns.
#3 Nureva HDX Series
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Nureva’s HDX Series, previewed at InfoComm 2025, will be a key focus at the company’s ISE 2026 booth. Designed to address the growing complexities of in-room audio and remote conferencing, the HDX Series offers flexible solutions for higher education classrooms, corporate training rooms, flex spaces and large meeting rooms.
Building on the foundation of Nureva’s HDL Pro Series, the HDX Series integrates the company’s patented Microphone Mist technology, which creates a unified microphone array for full-room coverage and consistently clear audio. The system also incorporates advanced AI capabilities, including voice detection for improved camera tracking and noise suppression to filter out background sounds like chair squeaks and paper rustling.
Compatible with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Zoom’s AI Companion, the HDX Series is designed to enhance collaboration and simplify IT management. While availability has been extended to summer 2026 to allow for further testing and refinement, the HDX Series promises to deliver a comprehensive solution for modern conferencing needs.
Learn more about Nureva’s HDX solution.
#4 Sennheiser Cloud-Based AV Management Platform
The Sennheiser TeamConnect Bar S makes a compelling case for being a standard spec when designing small meeting rooms and huddle spaces. Photo by Emerald/Commercial Integrator.
In 2026, Sennheiser will introduce a cloud-based AV management platform designed to provide AV and IT teams with a secure, scalable solution for configuring, monitoring and managing multiple TeamConnect Bars across various locations.
For integrators, this platform represents a significant step forward in simplifying multi-location AV deployments while meeting the increasingly stringent security standards of today’s IT environments. Sennheiser is addressing these demands by equipping the TeamConnect Bar S with advanced security features, including encrypted control communication and default password protection, ensuring seamless integration into secure networks.
With this upcoming platform, integrators can look forward to enhanced efficiency, robust security and streamlined management of AV systems, making it easier to support clients in corporate and multi-site environments.
Read more about the Sennheiser TeamConnect Bar S.
#5 MSolutions USB-C Extender with DisplayPort Alt Mode
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At ISE 2026, MSolutions, the Israel-based provider of AV cabling, collaboration, extension, and testing devices, will debut a groundbreaking single-cable solution designed for corporate and education AV environments. The company will introduce a new hardware design for the world’s first USB-C Extender supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode, offering integrators greater flexibility in installation and enhanced functionality, including device powering.
Set to ship in Q1 2026, the MS-DPA-CP is a plug-and-play USB-C solution that extends DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) over a single category cable. This innovation promises to simplify installations while meeting the growing demand for streamlined high-performance AV solutions in professional and educational settings.
Integrators can look forward to a versatile, easy-to-deploy tool that addresses modern connectivity challenges.
