The most popular means of home security is by far surveillance. Being able to activate and monitor a property 24 hours a day gives peace of mind to homeowners. Advances in video cameras, video recorders, and networking capabilities have propelled many homeowners to install cameras as one of the main features of their security system. But what about other home …
How Important is a Good Home Automation Wiring Plan?
Home automation systems are designed to be sleek, functional, high tech and offer unparalleled control of electronics, lighting and security systems. They’re also meant to be virtually invisible and design friendly. A well planned wiring systems is the first step towards a highly functional home automation system. The best time to plan for a wiring system is pre-construction. If a …
The Perfect Home Automation System: Does It Exist?
When you are considering investing in a home automation system, chances are you want assurances that it will be as perfect and headache free as possible. It would be perfect if all components and equipment never needed updated and the system worked flawlessly for as long as you owned your home without the need of support. This would be considered home …
Designing the Best Climate Control Solution
Have you ever been hot in one area of your home while cold in other areas? This is caused by having limited thermostat sensors that regulate your home. When designing a home automation layout that includes climate controls, AHT System Designers consider different areas in a home that may be most occupied. By strategically placing multiple thermostats and sensors throughout …
Crestron DigitalMedia 3.0: The Enterprise Standard
A decade ago, Crestron laid the foundation for DigitalMedia™, the AV distribution technology that would go on to transform the industry. Today, DM 3.0, the enterprise standard, does it again. So, what exactly is DM 3.0, and what does it mean to you? DM 3.0 is not a product. It’s a set of core, standard-setting technologies embedded in the DM …
Crestron Automation: 5 Signs That It Is Time To Upgrade
With new engineering and functionality, automation systems are constantly advancing. The main goal is to always make the lives of homeowners more convenient, comfortable, secure and entertaining. Like with any technology, when advances are introduced, previous technologies become out-dated and need to be upgraded or replaced. In this post, we explore several signs that it may be time to upgrade …
Less Is More: Crestron’s Universal App Control
These days, just about anything you can control with a remote control, you can do with a mobile app. Crestron’s revolutionary iPad and iPhone apps mean no more having to keep multiple remotes or open multiple apps to control a single device. All you need is one app that controls all of your home’s devices. With the 2014 introduction to …
Creston Pyng: Updates App and Installation Process
During the 2014 CEDIA Expo, Crestron launched Pyng, a home automation control hub and app that simplifies the programming and installation process. You can read our first article about Crestron Pyng here. How Does Pyng Work? Pyng enables configuration and control of Crestron’s infiNET EX-equipped lighting products, motorized shades, thermostats, occupancy sensors, and door locks. The products connect via RF …
Crestron Home Automation: 2014 Year in Review
Crestron had major announcements in 2014. For our first blog post in 2015, we recap several Crestron products that AHT featured in 2014. We can’t wait to learn what Crestron has in store for 2015! Are You Ready to Go Pyng? Crestron’s Newest Invention? There was a lot of speculation during the Summer of 2014 that Crestron was going to …
Crestron’s Proximity Beacon: Home Automation Technology
Crestron is continually inventing ways to simplify home automation. In 2010, Crestron was one of the first home automation companies to utilize the iPad, iPhone and iTouch as home automation control devices. Crestron’s adoption of the iPad and other mobile devices made it possible for homeowners to roam their house room by room to control the audio, video, lighting, motorized …