Crestron has partnered with Amazon Alexa to provide next-generation voice control of Crestron home automation systems. Crestron is showing off the new home automation capabilities with Amazon’s popular device at this week’s Custom Electronics Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) 2016 convention in Dallas, Texas.
Homeowners can now leverage Alexa Voice Service to add voice controlled scenes and settings that are fully customized to their lifestyles. AHT can now program Crestron systems to function seamlessly with Amazon’s Alexa to do virtually anything using a voice command. Integration is not limited to basic functions such as lighting and temperature; homeowners can choose from an unlimited range of voice control options for their homes.
“Crestron customers expect a truly integrated home technology experience,” says John Clancy, VP of residential systems at Crestron.
“We’ve been collaborating very closely with Amazon Alexa engineers to make sure we offer an uncompromising voice control experience that is every bit as seamless and satisfying as tapping a button on a beautiful Crestron touch screen, remote control, or designer keypad. You can ask Alexa to set the mood for dinner, or to play a movie in the bedroom, or let her know it’s too cold in the bathroom. Just say the word and your Crestron system responds immediately.”
AHT Technology Professionals can define and deploy Amazon Alexa skills using new software modules that interface with both the Smart Home Skill API and the Alexa Skills Kit SDK. These modules are for use with homes using both Crestron 3-Series processors (available October 1st) and Crestron Pyng App (coming soon).
To learn more about adding Alexia Voice Services to your new or existing Crestron home automation system contact one of our AHT’s Technology Professionals for a consultation.
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Alexa Voice Service is Amazon’s intelligent cloud service that allows developers to voice-enable any connected product with a microphone and speaker. Users can simply talk to their Alexa-enabled products to play music, answer questions, get news and local information, control smart home products and more.
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Crestron builds the technology that integrates technology. Crestron’s automation and control solutions for homes and buildings let people control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as AV, lighting, shading, security, BMS and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security.