CEDIA Propel FAQ

Propel is an affinity program designed to strengthen the custom residential technology industry by providing CEDIA members with access to emerging trends, innovative technology, and special offers. By highlighting innovation and providing custom integrators with access to new categories, Propel positions the residential technology industry to more end users. In turn, new manufacturers and dealers are attracted to the custom integration channel, which increases the bottom line for integrators, manufacturers and distributors. 

Propel is a benefit of CEDIA membership. To become a CEDIA member, visit cedia.net/join. Current CEDIA members can sign up by completing the online form at cedia.net/joinpropel.  

If you opted into partnering with Amazon, you will receive an email directly from the Pro Portal group within 10 business days, once Amazon has confirmed the setup of your account with the new discounts. You can contact Amazon directly at any time using their online form or by reaching out to amazon-bulk-device-sales@amazon.com.

If you opted into partnering with Bryte, you will receive an email directly from Bryte within three business days. You can contact Bryte at hello@bryte.com.

If you opted into partnering with Immersive Gym, you will receive an email from Immersive Gym directly within three business days. You can contact Immersive Gym directly at info@immersivegymco.com. 

No, Propel is not a buying group nor a distributorship. Propel is a CEDIA member benefit meant to recruit and retain CEDIA members. Propel is an affinity program, a common business/nonprofit structure where members receive benefits or discounts from the business, and the nonprofits receive a percentage of any facilitated sales from the manufacturer. 

All proceeds CEDIA generates via Propel will be directly invested into new member programs and benefits, including workforce development, outreach to the design and build community, business growth resources, and new product marketing tools for suppliers.

Sales reps support brands when they reach a certain point in the market, and often do not have widespread exposure to the custom integrator channel to help them leverage their offerings. During the year-long contract with CEDIA Propel, brands are immersed in the channel by offering unique training opportunities and developing integrator relationships that work to advance innovative solutions directly.

Any revenue generated by supplier involvement will directly benefit the growth of CEDIA’s programs and members.

Ordering processes will vary across manufacturers and include online ordering, rebate programs, direct to consumer, and consultative sales.

CEDIA does not take or process orders. CEDIA connects the manufacturer to the integrator at which point the two parties will engage directly on all sales related activity.

Propel is not exclusive to a certain product or brand. Multiple products from the same category can come into the program at once, and brands can submit multiple products across different categories if they meet the criteria. Products are in the program for one year after entry.