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Crestron DigitalMedia 3.0: The Enterprise Standard

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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 …

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Crestron Automation: 5 Signs That It Is Time To Upgrade

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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 …

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Less Is More: Crestron’s Universal App Control

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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 …

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Crestron Awarded With Five CEPro® Quest for Quality Awards

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As one of the longest standing Crestron dealers in the industry, AHT knows the excellence that comes with the Crestron brand. Every project we design starts with Crestron. Because we have designed hundreds of Crestron projects over the years, we have learned first hand  that their commitment to quality goes far beyond manufacturing the finest product in the industry. They …

Creston Pyng: Updates App and Installation Process

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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 …

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Crestron Home Automation: 2014 Year in Review

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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 …

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2 Button Crestron Keypad: Simplified Home Automation

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Even with all of the conveniences of home automation , there is always room for improvement and adding new functionality. For example, if you use your iPad to control your home’s automation system, you know that fumbling through an iPad and trying to open an app in the middle of the night while waking from a deep sleep to turn on …

Crestron’s Newest Touch Screen of 2014: TSD-2020

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The TSD-2020 beautifully combines a Crestron touch screen and HD video into one slim and lightweight touch control surface that permits total control of your home. Its 20” full HD display offers a larger viewing surface for controlling AV, lighting, security, temperature and other technologies in your home while also delivering excellent video as an HDTV or computer monitor. Its high-sensitivity surface gives touch response …