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Cutting-Edge Today, Passe Tomorrow The Wall Street Journal "Cutting-Edge Today, Passe Tomorrow" Author: Heidi Mitchell January 11, 2012 (pg 1) The Wall Street Journal walks readers through home automation technology-its features and costs. Crestron Dealer, DES walks the reporter through an Arkansas Home featuring Crestron integrated home technology. Download this article (PDF - 755 K)
Crestron Mobile Pro Control App for iPad and iPhone Residential Systems "Crestron Mobile Pro Control App for iPad and iPhone" Author: John Gnip December 27, 2011 (pg 1) John Gnip brings a background in software engineering to his 10 years as custom integrator. Progressing from a hobby to a business, his focus is now on home automation and AV design for the high-end residential market. He has been a Crestron dealer for three years. John reviews the Crestron Mobile Pro app for Residential Systems. Models Included: CRESTRON-MOBILE, CRESTRON-MOBILE-PRO-G, CRESTRON-MOBILE-PRO Download this article (PDF - 385 K)
Crestron Electronics: A Made-In-America Success Story Forbes "Crestron Electronics: A Made-In-America Success Story" Author: David Ewalt November 16, 2011 (pg 1) Forbes gives readers an inside look at Crestron's leadership, products and services in this business story. Crestron Founder, George Feldstein provides commentary on the history of the company and insight into what's next for the leading controls and automation company. Download this article (PDF - 2.66 M)
Crestron Opens Doors to NYC Design Showroom Residential Systems "Crestron Opens Doors to NYC Design Showroom" Author: Lindsey Adler November 15, 2011 (pg 1) Residential Systems describes the Crestron NYC Design Showroom experience. Models Included: V24-C Download this article (PDF - 144 K)
Crestron debuts free, paid mobile apps for Android devices Engadget.com "Crestron debuts free, paid mobile apps for Android devices" Author: Richard Lawler October 17, 2011 (pg 1) Crestron rolled out an official version of its home automation remote control software for Android. Models Included: CRESTRON-MOBILE-PRO Download this article (PDF - 198 K)
A Crestron control system and Runco projector help user enjoy his massive movie hoard. Electronic House "A Crestron control system and Runco projector help user enjoy his massive movie hoard." Author: Lisa Montgomery October 5, 2011 (pg 1) A Crestron control system and Runco projector help user enjoy his massive movie hoard. Models Included: ML-600, PAC2, PRO2, TPMC-8X Download this article (PDF - 48 K)
Crestron Offers Procise Audio Solutions Technofile "Crestron Offers Procise Audio Solutions" Author: Jim Bray October 8, 2011 (pg 1) The company is best known for whole house solutions, automating corporate boardrooms and the like. After having spent a couple of months living with and listening to their high end PROCISE audio system, however, I can say safely that this foray into home theater audio is a fine one indeed. Whether it's worth the price of a small car is something that only you can decide. I know if I had the money left over to contemplate such a purchase, I'd definitely give PROCISE a listen. Models Included: CP2E, PAC2, PROAMP, PSPHD, TPMC-9 Download this article (PDF - 116 K)
SWAMP-24X8 Sonnex Multiroom Audio System Residential Systems "SWAMP-24X8 Sonnex Multiroom Audio System" Author: John Sciacca July 11, 2011 (pg 1) John Sciacca provides a hands on look at the SWAMP-24X8 Sonnex Multiroom Audio System. Highlights: As an audio distribution platform, the SWAMP doesn't really have any stumbles. With terrific amplification and huge source capability, it is should satisfy the needs of any music-loving client regardless of home size. And with its Sonnex Link capabilities for remote location, it is an installation game changer on large projects. Models Included: SWAMP-24X8 Download this article (PDF - 542 K)
Crestron HD-MD8x1 HDMI Switcher Reviewed HomeTheaterReview.com "Crestron HD-MD8x1 HDMI Switcher Reviewed" Author: Jerry Del Colliano August 23, 2011 (pg 1) Crestron's HD-MD8x1 is more expensive than some modest HDMI 1.4 AV preamps but this powerful, stand-alone solution can rock HDMI switching in ways that other components simply cannot. Models Included: HD-MD8X2, HD-MD8X1 Download this article (PDF - 28 K)
All About Trust Residential Systems "All About Trust" Author: Don Kreski July 2011 (pg 34) Boston-area residence features Crestron control of AV and HVAC throughout the home. Crestron also controls the state-of-the-art home theater. Download this article (PDF - 1.57 M)
Crestron Home Automation, Whole House Audio/Video Technology Help Turn Vegas Addition into Entertainment Wonderland Home-Entertainment "Living Large in Las Vegas" Author: Brooke Lange July/August 2010 (pg 44) Crestron home automation and whole house audio/video technology turn a mega Vegas addition into an entertainment wonderland. Crestron touch panel control, lighting control and multi-room audio/video distribution complements the living room's pool with a drop down wide screen, spectacular media room and appointed wine cellar and bar. See why this luxury entertainment residence is all aces. Models Included: C2N-DAP8, CNAMPX-12X60, PRO2, QM-WMC, TPMC-4X, TPMC-8X, TPS-4L Download this article (PDF - 532 K)
Home Entertainment Robb Report "Home Entertainment: Central Intelligence" Author: Brent Butterworth April 1, 2009 (pg 1) Most iPhone/iPod Touch home automation operates through a house-based Wi-Fi network. However, systems from companies such as Crestron Electronics, of Rockleigh, N.J., can also work through a cell-phone network, allowing you to control your home's automated functions from any place with cellular service. For instance, with an iPhone and the appropriate Crestron lighting system, you could use your phone to turn on lights before you arrive home from work or while you are away on vacation. Or you could just spare yourself the inconvenience of having to walk from one room to the next, flicking switches or sliding dimmers. Models Included: CRESTRON-MOBILE-PRO Download this article (PDF - 114 K)
Crestron Integrates Home Security and Lighting Control for Maximum Advantages Tuxedo Road - Atlanta's Magazine for Men "Blanket Security" Author: Nate Chapnick March 2009 (pg 108) As people spend more time entertaining at home, the demand for customized security systems is on the rise. Designers of intelligent home and commercial security systems are turning to Crestron to integrate security control with whole home and building automation systems to maximize technological efficiency. "There are so many devices in your house, which, if they worked together, could accomplish much more than if they worked by themselves," says a prominent Atlanta-based security system designer. Download this article (PDF - 343 K)
Historic Virginia Home Home-Entertainment "The More TVs, The Merrier" January/February 2009 (pg 80) The owner of this historic Georgetown, VA home wanted a multimedia, multi-tasking room bigger and better than the previous design while preserving the prim and proper details of this neoclassic space. Crestron dealer and consultant All Around Technology created a unique “over the top” design that includes five TVs, featuring a monster 103-inch plasma screen, opening a whole new world to extreme gaming for the kids and extreme sports viewing for guests. While retaining the sophistication for Dad’s multimedia presentations - he uses the screen as a giant computer monitor with his Mac, wireless keyboard and mouse – everyone’s wants were met. A Crestron Isys i/O™ TPMC-8X WiFi touchpanel automates and controls the entire system to perfection. Models Included: TPMC-8X Download this article (PDF - 3.34 M)
Crestron Redefining Luxury Building Automation in Internet City, Dubai Connected Home Middle East "Where To Now?" Author: Staff Report January 2009 (pg 14) Crestron currently has 11 employees in Dubai Internet City, handling sales support, technical support, training and order processing. Crestron has also opened a satellite office in Saudi Arabia to keep up with growing business in the Kingdom. Crestron has been implementing quality control solutions in areas such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Egypt. In Egypt, for example, a Crestron Control system has been used at the Four Seasons Hotel at the San Stefano complex in Alexandria. The installation included 100 two-way wireless touch screens in the ballroom, meeting rooms, restaurants, presidential suites, royal suite, and the spa and health club. Models Included: PRO2 Download this article (PDF - 550 K)
Hollywood Star's Renovated Barn Sound & Vision "A Class Act" Author: Michael Gaughn January 2009 (pg 48) When movie star Liam Neeson and wife Natasha Richardson remodeled their 150 year-old barn in Upstate New York, they gave new meaning to the term “home entertainment”. When away from the set, the couple loves opening their home to their Hollywood friends and other guests with classic film screenings on their new 10-foot big screen. To design the ideal space they called on S.E.A.L Solutions, who installed an AMS-AIP (Crestron Adagio® Media System with Advanced Image Processing) to distribute the 5.2 channel surround sound and HDMI/DVI video, plus control the whole system - audio, video and lighting - from a Crestron ML-600 handheld remote. According to Liam, their new theater causes friends to react with "gasps". Download this article (PDF - 7.09 M)
Handheld Home Control Devices Systems Integration Asia InAVate "Say i for AV" Author: Tim Kridel November 2008 (pg 21) The iPod® and Apple® iPhone™ are proving to be very "handy" devices in the world of AV integration. iPods are displacing a variety of hardware and servers, including, according to a Crestron spokesman, "Muzak subscriptions," and are an inexpensive alternative to costly hardware such as $6,000 audio servers. AV apps for iPhones, on the other hand, can be programmed via free Crestron download - enabling the user to operate home controls through the iPhone - with the ability to monitor, control and manage lighting, heating and other network controls from anywhere in the world. Models Included: CEN-IDOC Download this article (PDF - 559 K)
Hardwood Meets Hi-Tech Electronic House "Hardwood Meets Hi-Tech" Author: Lisa Montgomery November 2008 You might not expect to find an elaborate Crestron control system inside this all-timber home located in the North Carolina countryside. But inside this rustic home is an enhanced Crestron automation system. The home features advanced audio and video systems and an indoor pool with a waterproof Crestron keypad for temperature and lighting controls. Once the homeowner experienced Crestron-automated luxury in his customized luxury motorcoach, he set out to provide the same amenities throughout the home. Models Included: CNX-BIPAD8, CNX-PAD8, CNX-PVID8X4, ML-600, PRO2, TPMC-8X, TPS-4L, WPR-48 Download this article (PDF - 1.5 M)
House of the Risin' Fun Electronic House "House of the Risin' Fun" November 2008 As they say, the show must go on! And despite the floods of Katrina and a wiped out city in the surrounds, this New Orleans living room is now a standing tribute to the city's spirit of rebirth. In a move meant to help inspire his neighbors to rebuild, this local homeowner pumped out the water and constructed a classic 12-seat (recliners, more accurately) home theater with a Crestron CP2E processor operating the lighting and HVAC controls via Isys touchpanel and keypads. Download this article (PDF - 458 K)
Embracing High-End Residential Automation Nevada Homebuilders Magazine "Smart Builders are Meeting the Demand" Author: Jeff Singer September 2008 (pg 20) Recent studies indicate a general displeasure among potential homebuyers over the lack of available technology integrated into new homes with many new owners expressing remorse over inadequate systems. This represents a "huge sales opportunity" for those builders who embrace these modern refinements, which are becoming less of a luxury and more the standard in luxury homes. Download this article (PDF - 212 K)
Intelligent AV in the Desert Sound & Video Contractor "Intelligent AV in the Desert" Author: Jack Kontney August 2008 This Sedona, Arizona, residence might seem like a mirage to some desert dwellers, and although some features are unbelievable - it's a very real integration. Along with magnificent views and full picture windows, this home is furnished with a formal home theater with a surround system and a centralized control for the computer, sound, lights, windows, shades, HVAC, CCTV security and more. The CEN-iDOC provides an iPod docking station that offers total access from any of the control panels within the home and audio-distribution offering 16 zones of sound. What's more, the family can control all their control functions from anywhere Internet service can be accessed. Models Included: CEN-IDOC, CEN-TIA, CNX-PAD8A, TPS-4000L Download this article (PDF - 1.04 M)
A Day at the Beach Residential Systems "A Day at the Beach" Author: Karen Mitchell February 2008 This three-and-a-half-story seaside main house with Crestron controls is so enjoyable, comfortable and easy-to-use, it may be hard to decide between the home or the beach! It could be a tough decision with its HVAC and lighting controls, plug-and-play consumer device capabilities, pool and spa controls, motorized TV lifts, floor heaters and 14 zones of audio - all easily operated via the intuitive Crestron Touchpanels and waterproof wireless remote keypads. The beach home solution earned a Crestron Ultimate Connected Home Award for its certified installers. Models Included: ML-600, PRO2, TPMC-10 Download this article (PDF - 439 K)
Pietra Mar (Portland, OR) Digital Home "North by Northwest" September/October 2007 (pg 34) Pietra Mar was designed to compete in the Portland, OR Street of Dreams event. A Crestron PRO2 control system controls security cameras, the spa, lighting, water accents in the indoor pool and all of the audio and video throughout this impressive home. Models Included: CNX-PAD8A, CNX-PVID8X3, PRO2, TPMC-10 Download this article (PDF - 3.83 M)
Naples, FL Master Bedroom Install Home Electronic Ideas "Bedroom Bliss" Fall 2007 (pg 118) Luxurious Master Suite control via a Crestron touchpanel, including audio, video, lighting and shade controls. Download this article (PDF - 6.14 M)
Tips for Shade Control Home Electronic Ideas "Cool Add-Ons: Motorized Shades" Fall 2007 (pg 96) Drapes, shades or blinds are an attractive alternative for covering windows. A motorized track or roller, easily controlled via a Crestron touchpanel, provides convenience and ensures that drapes are always placed correctly and can even save energy and prevent upholstery from fading. Download this article (PDF - 11.17 M)
Sam Runco Interview About His Home Installation Integration at Home "My Space: Industry Legend Sam Runco" Author: Sam Runco and edited by Jeff Singer December 2006 Custom installation pioneer Sam Runco, founder and CEO of Runco International, Inc., discusses designing and programming an automation system for his personal home. "Well it was really a no-brainer for me to choose Crestron. We have had a long relationship working with them and they have an excellent reputation as the leader in their product category." Download this article (PDF - 107 K)
Brooklyn Lights Integration at Home "Brilliant Lighting Design" Author: Jeff Singer September 2006 (pg 34) Whole house automation is controlled from the four TPS-5000 touchpanels and a TPS-2000. There was extensive programming and automation in this system. One specific client request detailed lighting automation. The client wanted total control and meaningful feedback, such as when lights were left on in any room throughout the house, especially in the kids’ rooms. Using Crestron D3 Pro lighting design software, e-home was able to engineer, program, and execute the lighting system flawlessly. Models Included: C2N-RTHS, CAEN, CHV-RSS, CHV-THSTAT, D3PRO, PAC2, PRO2 Download this article (PDF - 540 K)
Ultimate Telluride Home Integration at Home "Ultimate Connected Home – Over $750,000" Author: Carolyn Heinze September 2006 (pg 14) The owner of this newly constructed, 32,000-square-foot residence in the Colorado Mountains was seeking "extreme automation." At the heart of the system are two Crestron RACK2 controllers that are accompanied by two Crestron PRO2 controllers handling the lighting systems. Control functions for lighting are controlled from 97 CLX dimmers and 11 infiNET dimmers. In addition to lighting, control of shades, HVAC, access control, and audio/video distribution is available via 35 touchpanels. Eleven of the twelve audio/video rooms feature Crestron surround sound systems. Models Included: C2N-IADS30X24, C2N-IVDS24X24, PRO2, RACK2, STX-1700CXP, STX-1700CXP (PRE-SILVER) Download this article (PDF - 413 K)
Renovated Wilderness Home Home-Entertainment "Into The Woods" Author: Jean Penn July/August 2006 (pg 99) This award winning, 13,300 square-foot home sits on Lake George in the Adirondacks. Fully integrated and automated by Crestron control systems, every subsystem is connected. The network of 50 touchpanels is the primary interface for CCTV, HVAC, snow melt, hot tub, and aquarium (including the innovative, and now famous, Fish Feeder system); and the secondary interface for lighting, fireplaces, motorized wooden blinds, storm shutters and garage doors. The client is part owner of the Boston Red Sox, so above all, this is a top of the line home entertainment system. Download this article (PDF - 2.9 M)
Weinberg Residence Sound & Video Contractor "Total Home Control" Author: Jack Kontney August 2006 (pg 62) The clients originally only wanted audio distribution and were nervous about having too much confusing technology in the house. But the dealer put a working Crestron touchpanel in their hands and showed them how easy it could be to integrate and control all the systems in their home. Once the clients understood what was possible, and how simple a custom automation system can be to operate, they want it all. This ranch-style home integrates every system, and with one-touch access to audio, video, lighting, HVAC and security in every room including the garage. Models Included: CNAMPX-12X60, CNX-BIPAD8, CNX-PAD8 Download this article (PDF - 11.92 M)
New 43-Room House Residential Systems "The Biggest System That Could" Author: Karen Mitchell June 2006 (pg 50) This 16,000 square foot stone and stucco traditional style home, built on three acres of a former horse farm is located between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Its four levels feature a $1 million automation system, including seven Crestron control systems, an elevator, private basketball court, dedicated theater with club room and sports bar and several other amenities. The project, designed and installed by Gramophone, won the 2005 Integration Award for Best Integrated Home. Models Included: CP2E, PRO2 Download this article (PDF - 475 K)
Ocean Side California Residential Systems "Giving It Their All" Author: Karen Mitchell June 2006 (pg 46) Innovative Audio was referred to the owner of a spec home still under construction who wanted distributed AV and a media room. The more Crestron's capabilities were uncovered the more the client wanted. The final design doubled in size to about $400,000 excluding programming. The two-story contemporary home overlooking the Southern California coastline earned the 2005 Integration Award for Brilliant Lighting. Models Included: CNX-BIPAD8, CNX-PVID8X3, CNX-PVID8X4, TPS-3000, WPR-48 Download this article (PDF - 816 K)
Villa Capri Home-Entertainment "Villa Capri" Author: BA Hoffman May/June 2006 (pg 84) Located on Williams Island, also known as the Florida Riviera, this 3-story home is a slice of European elegance that is fully loaded with state-of-the-art automation systems and technology. At the heart of the Villa Capri is a Crestron automation system which features a built-in astronomical clock that raises and lowers the blinds based on the position of the sun and allows the homeowner to dim the lights from a cell phone, computer or Crestron touchpanel. Download this article (PDF - 1.54 M)
Best Fun Room Electronic House "Let's Go Bowling" Author: Scott Braman May 2006 The EH Best Homes of the Year Silver Winner for Best Fun Room was designed and installed by JD Audio & Video Designs. The ultimate recreation room includes a two-lane bowling alley, bar, movie theater and shooting range. Crestron controls all the lighting, audio and video. Crestron also automates the scoring for the bowling alley, and a wall mount touchpanel in the shooting range even gives close up views of the targets that are 100 feet away. Models Included: CP2E, TPS-12 Download this article (PDF - 631 K)
Best WOW Factor Electronic House "A Life Of Its Own" Author: Ed Asmus May 2006 The EH Best Homes of the Year Gold Winner for Best WOW Factor was designed and installed by Media Works NW. The client originally wanted a secure home computer network and a modest distributed audio and video system. Once they had a clear understand of what was possible with Crestron technology, they quickly to the leap. A centralized Crestron control system integrates and automates everything in the home including the wine cellar, a huge back up generator, two home theaters and terabytes worth of digital media. Models Included: AV2, WPR-48 Download this article (PDF - 1.18 M)
Rural Hunterdon Home Residential Systems "The Winding Road" Author: Karen Mitchell May 2006 (pg 48) The Tree Tops project garnered Electronics Design Group the 2005 Integration Award for Most Innovative Design. EDG designed and installed an elaborate, yet easy-to-use wireless driveway audio and video monitoring system as well as HVAC, fire and burglar alarms, distributed audio and video, and media room. This three-story home was 18 years old with virtually no technology infrastructure. EDG designed and built this system from underground and up. Models Included: AV2, C2N-TXM, CHV-RTS, CNPWS-75, HBK-3000, STRFGWX, STX-1700C, TPS-3000 Download this article (PDF - 704 K)
Retrofit Spanish-style Home Residential Systems "Memphis Mojo" Author: Karen Mitchell April 2006 (pg 44) Audio Video Artistry presented three engineered designs to the owners of this 12,000 square-foot Spanish-style Memphis home, and the owners chose the biggest. AVA took over the project after two other integrators could not complete the installation. This retrofit project was completed by AVA in six weeks with the family living there. The finished system features 30 touchpanels and 65 keypades controlling 215 lighting circuits, 22 thermostats and 30 zones of audio. Models Included: CNX-PAD8A Download this article (PDF - 1.6 M)
Bay State Versailles Residential Systems "It's The Ultimate" Author: Karen Mitchell March 2006 (pg 38) Crestron's 2005 Best Engineered Home Solution is 6,800 square feet of luxury wrapped by a European stucco-style exterior. More than just a pretty face, the house includes a comprehensive $650,000 integrated system installed by Audio Video Design, which dubbed the home the "Bay State Versailles." The house includes 30-zone distributed audio, HVAC, lighting and shade control, fireplace control, security, phone, intercom and more. Models Included: PRO2, STX-1700C, TPS-IMW, WPR-48 Download this article (PDF - 4.99 M)
Instinctive Control - Pehar Residence Residential Systems "Instinctive Control" Author: Karen Mitchell October 2005 (pg 68) The Pehar residence is located on the shoreline of one of Oakland County's many lakes. The beautiful view includes the lake in the foreground, featuring a small island frequented by migratory waterfowl, and the spires of Kirk-in-the-Hills Church in the background. The project required integration of audio, video, lighting control, security, CCTV, and HVAC control. The home's technology was to be hidden, not detracting from the architecture, the view, and the art. Models Included: C2ENET-1, CNAMPX-16X60, CNHBLOCK, CNMSX-PRO, CNX-BIPAD8, CNX-PVID8X4, CNXRMC, CNXRMCLV, ML-500, ST-TUNE, STX-1700CXP Download this article (PDF - 406 K)
Integrating Integrity - Tweddle Residence Residential Systems "Integrating Integrity" Author: Jeremy Glowacki October 2005 (pg 46) The Tweddle family built an 8,000 square foot home just north of Chicago. Initially, the project was designed as a simple $35,000 Crestron keypad control system. Ultimately, the project ended up as a $250,000 system for the entire house that also included a dedicated theater, media room to watch sports, and a video game room. Audio and video, including two high definition receivers, his and her's high definition TiVOs, a Request VRQ, a VCR, and a single DVD player, can be accessed anywhere, resulting in a very happy family. Models Included: CNX-PVID8X4, STX-1700CXP Download this article (PDF - 445 K)
Southern California Project Integration at Home "Brilliant Lighting" Author: Jeff Singer September 2005 (pg 38) Crestron is used throughout the home to control all the indoor and outdoor lights, humidity and exhaust fans, a ceiling fan, window treatments, and garage doors. The indoor lights include line level, low-voltage incandescent, high hats, sconces, and halogens; outdoor lighting includes floods, spots, and a projector that creates dynamic lighting patterns on the front lawn. Even the closet lights, which were triggered by simple jamb switches, were integrated into the Crestron control system. The lighting system consists of 160 loads controlled from 39 CLX lighting keypads. Using Crestron’s D3 Pro lighting software, Innovative Audio was able to more easily design and layout this complex lighting system. Models Included: CNAMPX-12X60, CNX-BIPAD8, CNX-PVID8X3, CNX-PVID8X4, D3PRO, ML-500, TPS-3000 Download this article (PDF - 499 K)
The Simple Home Automation Solution Integration at Home "The Simple Home Automation Solution" September 2005 (pg 10) Read about the opportunities Adagio creates and Crestron's future plans for the product line. Learn about the impact this new family of products can have on your business and how Adagio adds more value than any other audio distribution system on the market. Crestron dealers and programmers share their impressions of Adagio and predictions about their success. Models Included: APAD, CNX-PAD8, TPS-15 Download this article (PDF - 105 K)
Hod's Home Theater Streamlines Home System Functionality Residential Systems "Consistent Control; Hod's Home Theater Streamlines Home System Functionality for Detriot-area Client" Author: Jeremy Glowacki July 2005 (pg 40) This project involved the integration of audio & video, centralized lighting control, HVAC, security, and surveillance cameras into one simple to use system for the client, who is an admitted technophobe. The client hired a top-notch interior decorator to outfit the home from, so it was very important that the systems we installed fit into the individual décor of each room and remain discrete. The home was built as part of a luxury condo production home development, requiring collaboration with a builder who is not used to integrating advanced control systems. Models Included: AV2, C2N-TFM, CHV-TSTAT, CLX-1DIM4, CLX-1DIM8, CLX-4HSW4, CNX-B4, CNX-PAD8A, CNX-PVID8X3, CNXRMC, MT-500C, PAC2, TPS-3000 Download this article (PDF - 715 K)
Arts & Crafts Theater Residential Systems "The Arts & Crafts of Theater" Author: Karen Mitchell June 2005 (pg 40) Local zoning ordinances required the new Arts & Crafts Home Theater to be built underneath the existing home, adjacent game room, and wine cellar. Extreme care had to be taken in meticulously excavating below the historic residence. As construction progressed, close collaboration among the trades to achieve structural, design and technical goals. At the client's request, we incorporated a karaoke system with a wireless microphone and camera allowing for recording and playback of performances on stage that can be viewed from any location in the home. Models Included: C2ENET-1, CAEN, CLW-DIM, CLW-DIMS, CLW-SLVD, CLX-1DIM8, CLX-2DIM2, CNX-B12, CNX-B2, CNXRMCLV, CP2E, PAC2, ST-COM Download this article (PDF - 1.16 M)
Esquire Control Hip Promo House in L.A. Residential Systems "Esquire Turns to Crestron Touchscreens to Control Hip Promo House in L.A." Author: Jeremy Glowacki January 2005 (pg 66) The popular upscale magazine Esquire created the ultimate bachelor pad, model home in Beverly Hills, California. The $12 million, 11,000 square foot Mediterranean-style home features the creation of celebrated architects and celebrity interior designers. A Crestron Total Home Technology system met there criteria for "the world's more highly regarded premium brands". The Esquire House features many of Crestron's latest offerings, including award-winning products like the Isys i/O WiFi Touchpanel, waterproof remote, XM tuner and wall mounted touchpanels. Models Included: C2N-TXM, CNAMPX-16X60, CNX-PAD8, CP2E, WPR-48 Download this article (PDF - 684 K)
Custom Collaboration Residential Systems "Custom Collaboration" Author: Margot Douaihy December 2003 Phoenix Systems of Westport, CT blended intelligent Crestron technology with Southwestern Design in a stunning 11,000 square-foot Fairfield County ranch. To meet the intense control needs of this project, Phoenix called upon Crestron, especially for our lighting system and its ability to integrate well with the control system. Phonenix installed a dedicated Crestron control system for the lighting, which integrates with the PRO2 processor that runs the rest of the homes Audio, video, HVAC and security. Models Included: STRFGWX, STX-1700C Download this article (PDF - 416 K)
Anytime, Anywhere Residential Systems "Anytime, Anywhere" Author: Carolyn Heinze November 2003 This year at CEDIA EXPO, Crestron was awarded the Best Home Networking Product Award for e-Control® 2, an updated version of our innovative Ethernet-based control technology. This feature puts a well-deserved spotlight on the importance of giving dealers the opportunity to provide their clients the ability to control their house from anywhere in the world through the Internet, and includes interviews with real-life e-Control 2 users and how this technology has revolutionized their business. Download this article (PDF - 326 K)
Variety Show Electronic House "Variety Show" Author: Lisa Montgomery November 2003 Florida's Le Maison De L'eau is the epitome of elegant living, complete with a black bottomed swimming pool, a spa and soaring waterfalls on the outside, as well as a gourmet kitchen, a 25-foot-high fireplace and a private master suite that runs the full length of one side of the house. FulTech Solutions in Jacksonville, FL, handled the design and installation of a Crestron-controlled whole-house system that includes Crestron lighting, HVAC and remote access via PDA and computer using CEDIA's Networking Product of the Year, Crestron e-Control® 2. Models Included: CNAMPX-16X60, CNMSX-PRO, CNX-PAD8, ST-1700C Download this article (PDF - 582 K)
Entertainment Upgrade Electronic House "Entertainment Upgrade" Author: Lisa Montgomery October 2003 (pg 58) The owners of this 5,000 square-foot home selected a sophisticated entertainment system and have it installed within tight construction deadlines. Wireless Crestron touchpanels and 4 CT-1000 wall-mounted panels put the family in charge of a whole-house music system from any room of the house, including the backyard. Controlling it all is a Crestron PRO2 control system, courtesy of the installation team at Audio/Video Entertainment in Laguna Niguel, CA. Models Included: CN-TVAV, ST-1550C Download this article (PDF - 590 K)

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Cutting-Edge Today, Passe Tomorrow The Wall Street Journal "Cutting-Edge Today, Passe Tomorrow" Author: Heidi Mitchell January 11, 2012 (pg 1) The Wall Street Journal walks readers through home automation technology-its features and costs. Crestron Dealer, DES walks the reporter through an Arkansas Home featuring Crestron integrated home technology. Download this article (PDF - 755 K)
Crestron Mobile Pro Control App for iPad and iPhone Residential Systems "Crestron Mobile Pro Control App for iPad and iPhone" Author: John Gnip December 27, 2011 (pg 1) John Gnip brings a background in software engineering to his 10 years as custom integrator. Progressing from a hobby to a business, his focus is now on home automation and AV design for the high-end residential market. He has been a Crestron dealer for three years. John reviews the Crestron Mobile Pro app for Residential Systems. Models Included: CRESTRON-MOBILE, CRESTRON-MOBILE-PRO-G, CRESTRON-MOBILE-PRO Download this article (PDF - 385 K)
Crestron Opens Doors to NYC Design Showroom Residential Systems "Crestron Opens Doors to NYC Design Showroom" Author: Lindsey Adler November 15, 2011 (pg 1) Residential Systems describes the Crestron NYC Design Showroom experience. Models Included: V24-C Download this article (PDF - 144 K)
AV on the Top Floor Residential Systems "AV on the Top Floor" Author: Don Kreski November 2011 (pg 38) What kind of home does a retired engineer and CEO with a love of sports and entertaining build for himself? For the owner of this bright, sleek two-story residence on the top floors of a downtown Dallas high-rise, there were two main ingredients: great media and green systems. According to Tony Militello of SoundImage, an all-digital infrastructure and Crestron audio/video control were crucial to making these dream systems a reality. Models Included: CNAMPX-16X60, CRESTRON-MOBILE-PRO-G, DM-MD16X16, DVPHD Download this article (PDF - 1.75 M)
Trump Towers Use Crestron High-Tech Concierge Service Electronic House "Trump Towers Use Crestron High-Tech Concierge Service" Author: Lisa Montgomery October 20, 2011 (pg 1) One the newest Trump Towers, in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., takes luxury living by providing its residents one-touch access to a variety of high-style services. Installed into each of the Tower's 271 units is a 6-inch Crestron touchpanel from which an owner can press one button to request that a lounge chair be placed by the pool, his car be retrieved from valet parking or that someone from maintenance check out a leaky faucet in the kitchen. Models Included: PRO2, TPS-6L Download this article (PDF - 283 K)
Installer to the Stars CE Pro "Installer to the Stars" Author: Tom LeBlanc October 2008 While on the field as quarterback of the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants, Eli Manning is in total control. Now, at home in his luxurious condo in Hoboken, New Jersey, he can maintain total control over his home operating systems. And so can his wife. Thanks to Long Island-based Crestron installer Audio Video Crafts (AVC) the Mannings now enjoy full home AV, lighting, shade and security controls - plus, as you might expect, game film review in the study. Eli noted that even though his father, two-time Pro Bowl QB Archie Manning, knows little about today’s technology - it took Eli only about a minute to explain the entire Crestron system. Download this article (PDF - 487 K)
Carlsbad, CA Condominium Home Electronic Ideas "Great Installations" Winter 2007/2008 (pg 132) Innovative Audio of Carlsbad, CA went with the Crestron Adagio for audio distribution. Download this article (PDF - 3.74 M)
Pensacola, FL Condominium Home Electronic Ideas "Great Installations" Winter 2007/2008 (pg 132) All Pro Sound of Pensacola, FL chose Crestron for lighting, audio shade and security control in this beautiful Pensacola condominium. Download this article (PDF - 3.84 M)
Park Avenue Apartment Residential Systems "The Apartment" Author: Karen Mitchell August 2006 (pg 70) A young couple wants to renovate an apartment they recently purchased in an old building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. They want a home theater, distributed audio and integrated lighting control, and they want everything hidden. The result is this fully Crestron controlled project including two theaters, distributed audio in four additional zones, lighting and shade control, thermostats with remote temperature sensors and security including peephole cameras at the main and service entrances. Download this article (PDF - 5.21 M)

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