Smart Home Automation: The Crestron Difference

Smart home automation is one of the best upgrades you can make to your Lake Tahoe property. Not only will it add value to your spaces, but it will simplify the time you spend there – allowing for more time to be spent doing the things you love. But because technology continues to evolve at a record pace, you want to integrate a system that can change with the times. That’s why we recommend a Crestron installation. In this blog, we’ll show you why Crestron is the smart choice for automated homes across the globe. Read more after the jump.

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The Crestron Difference

There are plenty of smart home options available for controlling different devices throughout your home. So it raises the question: “Why choose Crestron?” The answer is about more than just prestige – even though Crestron is the preferred partner of most businesses and the federal government. It’s about reliability. You can think of Crestron as the glue that holds all of your smart devices together. Creston’s robust technology enables you to connect multiple manufacturers’ devices into one custom system that is perfect for your needs.  

Why is that important? Imagine you have a thermostat from one manufacturer and a lighting control system from another. Ideally, you want these two to work together to create a comfortable environment for you and your family. Crestron allows you to do that. With Crestron, you have true flexibility to choose the exact products and manufacturers you want for each area of your home.

How to Control a Crestron System

With all of the complicated technology that goes into making your Crestron system work smoothly, you may think that it would be too hard to learn how to use. In fact, the exact opposite is true. The Crestron interface is so easy, everyone from your youngest child to your oldest grandparent will have no trouble understanding how to use it. Here are the ways you can control it:

Dedicated Controller – An extremely popular way to control your system in with a dedicated controller. These can be mounted on the wall for easy access, or hand-held for simple mobility. Touch-panels are very common is most modern systems, because they offer high levels of versatility to the user, like customizable interfaces. However, for homeowners that prefer physical buttons, traditional remotes are also available.

Crestron App – Many users already have a dedicated control device. In fact, they carry it with them wherever they go. With the Crestron app, you can turn your smartphone or tablet into a perfect controller. It features the same interface as your dedicated controller, so you won’t have to learn a new one. Plus, Crestron has made it available on ever-popular wearable technology, like the Apple Watch.

Voice Control – Why bother with one-touch controls when you can use the power of your voice? Crestron is leading the charge in making voice-control the wave of the future. With access to Google and other search engines, it’s easier than ever to command your home regardless of accent, pronunciation or language.

Are you ready to enjoy a total smart home control system from Crestron? Contact us today!