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10 pointers for designing a Home AV distribution system

TipsMay 30, 2015126Views 0Likes 0Comments

Do you want to stream 4K throughout your home? Or do you want to monitor who enters your yard while you're watching your favorite sitcom in your basement? You can do all of this and more with different devices that can be integrated by Crestron Digital Media™ (Crestron DM™). In homes today, there are several…

Enjoy a unique movie experience from the comfort of your very own home

ProductsMay 20, 201556Views 0Likes 0Comments

Do you love watching the latest Hollywood movies and TV sitcoms? Are you the proverbial movie buff? Well, now you can watch all the movies and TV sitcoms that you want to, from the comfort of your very own home! Even if you choose to download home movies, music videos, and television sitcoms from the…

What makes my home Smarter – Part 1?

TipsMay 6, 201547Views 0Likes 0Comments

Control and automation technology in homes isn't really a new phenomenon, but we are seeing a whole lot of new innovations and innovators in this space. Some of the technologies and products seem simple and yet elegant (like Nest) with instant benefits, while there are others (like Tesla's recent PowerPack announcement) that seem positively revolutionary. But…

What you can do with simple affordable home control

New TrendsApril 29, 201550Views 0Likes 0Comments

We've talked in the past about Crestron's Pyng system (or app) and how it brings simpler and more affordable control and automation features to our living spaces. A key advantage of this system is that once it's installed by an AV specialist, it can be easily managed, administered and expanded by home owners too. In this…

Energy Efficient Integrated control of home lighting, shades, AV & security systems

ProductsApril 18, 201558Views 0Likes 0Comments

Light control is critical to enhance the elegance of the room, experience the functionality of electronics involved and also save energy. If there is a simple On/Off switch to turn lights on and off, the amount of light put out by the fixtures is the same, irrespective of specific time, day or night. Usage of dimmers…

Voice command, 2-way touch screen in one versatile controller

ProductsApril 3, 201541Views 0Likes 0Comments

With the universal popularity of touch screens on mobile phones and other gadgets, the AV world has to be creative in enabling smartphones and touch screens as touch-sensitive control options. However, in some cases, the controller needs to be available on a screen that can be mounted on the wall, in a lectern or in a…

How lighting control creates a smarter, more connected home

ProductsFebruary 21, 201539Views 0Likes 0Comments

In this brief, lucid and engaging video, Lutron describes how their Caseta Wireless dimmers and the Lutron Smart Bridge and app are a smart, affordable and reliable, connected home solution. This simple, wireless lighting control solution allows home owners to adjust your lights, shades, and temperature from anywhere. The wireless dimmers work with wide range of…

Video Blog: How Digital Entertainment can be applied in a business environment

Media, Video BlogFebruary 21, 201535Views 0Likes 1Comment

Digital entertainment has been around for a while, but its application has been largely limited to residential and hospitality applications. However, in more recent times we are seeing its applications in corporate environments too – with leisure spaces and digital signage applications being at the forefront of adoption. In this video interaction, Sowmya Suryamoorthy from Actis…

Home automation gets simpler with Pyng iPad app

ProductsJanuary 23, 201553Views 0Likes 1Comment

High quality control solutions have taken a hardware first approach for a long time — but the arrival of smartphones and tablets is quickly changing this. Crestron has a new solution called Pyng that allows control of a wide variety of home automation features. The app (which is available for the iPad) allows access to…

Tips: Now access your advanced AV and environment control system with an App on your smartphone or tablet?

TipsDecember 15, 201439Views 0Likes 1Comment

One of the past limitations in the implementation of control systems in work and living environments has been the relatively high cost of proprietary touch screen controllers, which provide the most intuitive and attractive interface to use devices conveniently. All of this has changed with the advent of touch-enabled smartphones and tablets which are more…

Product Release: Control your home environment, even from the bathroom

ProductsNovember 11, 201447Views 0Likes 0Comments

While home control systems continue to grow more powerful and versatile, there are some places where controllers just cant go without a risk of damage. All that is changing with new waterproof RF wireless remote from Crestron which provides a great solution for home control from your bathroom. Perfect for controlling music, television, lighting and more, the…

Time to Automate

NewsOctober 23, 201345Views 0Likes 0Comments

Source: The New Indian Express... Home automation systems have been around for a few years now and with many MNCs offering various products, the level of customization and personal attention paid to customer needs have also improved significantly. Simple security systems are fast being replaced by smart homes that boast of a lever of customization once thought…