Symetrix Launches Cognio: Next-Gen AV Control Platform

New software-driven AV ecosystem promises to simplify design, accelerate deployment, and deliver more flexible, scalable experiences.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:23pm

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Symetrix, a global leader in AV processing, control, and monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of Cognio, a brand-new software-driven Audio, Video, and Control (AVC) ecosystem. Cognio is designed to dramatically simplify system design, accelerate deployment, and deliver more flexible, scalable AV experiences. The platform will make its official debut at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 in Barcelona.

Why it matters

Cognio represents a fundamental rethinking of how AV systems are built, combining distributed intelligence with code-free control into a single platform. By seamlessly connecting its modernized software application with a distributed approach to smart devices, Cognio unifies design, configuration, commissioning, control, and ongoing operation into unified, streamlined workflows.

The details

Rather than starting with fixed hardware, Cognio enables AV professionals to design workflows based on rooms, zones, and signal flows, then add hardware later, delivering unprecedented flexibility and scalability in AV design. The platform also features true pre-hardware emulation, allowing designers to perform AV line checks before installation, saving time and money.

  • Cognio will make its official public debut at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 in Barcelona.

The players

Symetrix

A global leader in high-performance AV processing, control, and monitoring solutions.

Mark Graham

The CEO of Symetrix.

Cognio

A brand-new software-driven Audio, Video, and Control (AVC) ecosystem developed by Symetrix.

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What they’re saying

“Traditional AV design workflows begin by selecting hardware and then forcing the system to fit. Cognio flips that model, enabling a shift from device-dependent planning to solution-centric design.”

— Mark Graham, CEO of Symetrix (Mirage News)

The takeaway

Cognio's software-driven approach to AV design and deployment promises to dramatically simplify the process, reduce complexity, and deliver more flexible, scalable AV experiences for integrators, consultants, and end-users.