You’ve likely heard a great deal about AV-over-IP solutions, but sending audio only over network cabling offers its own distinct set of advantages. In this episode, we delve into the benefits of Audio-over-IP and what specifiers should know about these solutions. Our expert on the subject actually developed Crestron’s system: Ekin Binal, who’s VP of Core Technology and Strategic Partnerships.

Before any residential project begins, there is one critical step: the discovery process. In this episode of Smarter Spaces, we hear how luxury integrators uncover what clients really need — often before clients even know themselves. From asking the right questions to introducing innovative solutions, discovery is where great experiences are built. Joe and Joey Calise of Sights-N-Sounds, a family-run integration business, share how they approach client relationships, define project goals, and translate vision into reality.

Transforming hybrid work and intelligent meeting spaces, Crestron unveils its newest ecosystem of AI‑powered collaboration technology. Recorded live at ISE, this conversation features Crestron leaders Brad Hintze, Alex Peras, and Joel Mulpeter as they break down the company’s latest hardware, software, and intelligent automation capabilities designed to engineer a culture of collaboration.

Why would a dealer decide not to specialize – taking on both commercial and residential projects? How does a dealer tackle both residential and commercial projects? What crossover exists? Are they separate departments? Service teams? Don Cavicchi, Founder and CEO, CAV Custom Solutions, answers those questions and many more.

Commercial lighting is much more than illuminating tasks or lighting eating and shopping spaces — it’s about supporting the architectural and interior story by creating an environment. Here we’ll explore just what’s involved in lighting design for commercial spaces with Avraham Mor, founder and CEO of Morlights.

Earlier this year, Crestron rolled out our Modern Workplace Certification path. Now we’re releasing an online version. It was built for workplace designers, sales teams, consultants, and on-site IT and AV professionals. But how do we define modern work — and how do we determine just what tech and training needs to be part of the curriculum? We dig into those questions with Kyle Marles, manager of curriculum development at Crestron.

We hear a lot about “high-impact spaces” — those rooms where critically important decisions are made and vital information is shared. A great example is the New York Giants Draft Room, a place we’ve visited before. In this podcast, however, we’ll talk about the engineering that’s “under the hood” of a space that’s this important — recorded right in the room itself. We’ll also learn how one high-impact project can impact another, even in different settings and verticals — and speak to Super Bowl champ and current Giants scout Chris Snee.

What are the benefits for higher ed institutions looking to create their own in-house AV/integration teams? What issues might they face? And what about academic institutions that already have such teams in place — how are they meeting evolving challenges? To find some answers, we’re joined by Ryan Gray, editor-in-chief of Higher Ed AV, and Crestron’s John Hulen, director of channel marketing for education.

How do we design spaces for the hybrid workplace, as well as other verticals? How do we integrate technology properly for these spaces, and what might complicate that integration? Scott Srolis, president of Salamander Designs, knows how it all fits together.

Imagine an RV that expands out and up when it’s parked — one that turns into a three-story building. Now imagine outfitting it with everything you’d find in a residential technology integration. Just keeping the cabling straight as parts slide in, out, up, and down is a challenge, for example. Jon and Cameron Gould of the firm Gould Sound & Light give us all the details on how their firm brought the tech into this rolling estate.

The number of technological solutions directly involved in — or adjacent to — pro sporting events is staggering. From game-day presentations to behind-the-scenes connected rooms, there’s a lot to talk about.

What are some of the major trends impacting our industry as 2025 unfolds? And as the integration industry evolves, how do we ensure our dealers have the knowledge they need? Tim Albright of AV Nation joins Brad Hintze, EVP of Marketing at Crestron to discuss those topics.

A net-zero home is one that creates as much energy as it uses — and it’s a concept that’s growing in demand, especially in places like the American Southwest. Join us for a tour of a state-of-the-art, energy-self-sufficient show home, a building that proves “sustainability” and “luxury” aren’t mutually exclusive. Our guest is builder Brad Leavitt of A Finer Touch (AFT) Construction.

The technology that’s available in the hospitality industry can make the luxury experience for guests truly memorable — especially when it comes to providing wellness solutions. Our approach to those solutions, however, needs a reset — instead of thinking about a traditional “spa” in a hotel, and what happens only in the treatment room or fitness center, consider a total wellness experience that is woven throughout the property using technology that can benefit both the guest’s well-being and the bottom line.

Sustainability — it’s more than just being a good corporate citizen. It can improve your bottom line. The tech industry and their clients are embracing these practices, from the things we make to the way we make them. A new nonprofit called SAVe (Sustainability in AV) aims to help us.

Intelligent video solutions are excellent for hybrid meetings in any organization's high-impact spaces. We know because we use them ourselves. A prime example: The system the Crestron team uses every day in our offices in Cypress, CA. Here’s how it’s all put together.

Audio-over-IP. The rise of AI solutions. Wellness. The home office and hybrid work. The need for trained installers. What trends and headwinds are impacting residential integrators in 2025 — and beyond? And how can CEDIA and Crestron help? We speak with CEDIA Global President and CEO Daryl Friedman and VP of Business Development Mitch Klein on the state of the smart home industry.

You’ve heard the term “AI,” but what about “AI agents?” They’re the programs that respond to prompts and environments and learn accordingly — often with the help of AIoT devices. We’ll dig into the ways this can help a number of verticals with Jimmy Vaughan, an expert in the field who’s now with Microsoft, and Crestron’s Brad Hintze and Neil Fluester.

What are the three big trends that emerged over 2024? What’s next for 2025 — and beyond? In this podcast we ask Julian Phillips, AVP and managing director of XTG (the global experiential technology division of AVI-SPL) and Dave Hatz, machine intelligence VP of CTI what they’ve learned and what they expect. We’ll also ask the same of our own EVP of Global Marketing, Brad Hintze.

Many schools use the fourth quarter of the year to plan and design their projects for the upcoming summer installs — they’re designing now for Summer 2025. We’ll talk about education tech trends with Dan Noullet, Director of Learning Technologies and Media Services at Carnegie Mellon University, and Crestron’s Justin Spingler, a Crestron Education Account Manager.

Karin M. Reed is a former broadcaster, and Joseph A. Allen is a professor at the University of Utah who has studied the workplace. Together, they’ve written a book: “Suddenly Hybrid,” which uncovers the best way to conduct hybrid meetings. Yes, tech is a big part of it, but there’s much more—and they share what they’ve learned on this Smarter Spaces podcast.

The way we experience entertainment has fundamentally changed, and superyachts are no exception. Today's discerning clientele demands seamless access to a universe of streaming content, personalized, and unique viewing and audio experiences — in any location on board and anywhere in the world — with technology that blends seamlessly into the luxurious fabric of their surroundings.

Crestron’s newest immersive space shows off a tremendous range of commercial and residential solutions, all in a prime location. It’s built for multiple uses — from demos to events to functioning as an actual workspace. In short, the CEC is the ultimate expression of Crestron tech in a setting that’s open to the public. In this episode of Smarter Spaces, we’ll talk about why we felt it was important to build it, what’s inside, and why you should visit.

CEDIA has introduced its RP22 Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice, the first time that audio system performance metrics are defined by four distinct levels. Walt Zerbe, CEDIA’s Sr. Director of Technology and Standards, and Peter Aylett, Partner at Officina Acustica, and Chair of CEDIA/CTA R10 and Workgroup 1 (Audio) join us with all the info.

Intelligent video — deploying it is certainly a “best practice” for your hybrid meetings. What is it, exactly? Is it the same as “visual AI,” or is that a part of it? How does it provide “meeting equity” — and why is equity more important than “equality?” What are its other benefits? Craig Durr, Practice Lead at The Futurum Group, joins us for an in-depth discussion.

An NFL draft room needs tech that can facilitate split-second decisions, a constant need for info, and reliable, secure communications. Here’s how the New York Giants built theirs.

Modern Work Summit keynote speaker Craig Durr from The Futurum Group gives a brief overview of the top trends he sees in modern work.

Modern Work Summit keynote speaker Dan Noullet, director of learning technologies & media services at Carnegie Mellon University, gives an inside perspective on higher ed AV technology grading and planning.

A behind-the-scenes look at the Crestron warehouse in Belgium to see the process that a typical Crestron order undergoes from purchase to shipment.

Roberto Musso, technical director at NDI, gives a brief overview of NDI technology and how their partnership with Crestron can benefit conference room systems.

Markus Kahelin, technology services manager at Genelec, introduces a line of network-connected loudspeakers for small to large AV systems. With their Smart IP technology and a Crestron API, Kahelin explains the benefits of controlling a speaker audio system using a device such as Crestron’s TSW-1070.

Philipp Gude, CSO of GUDE Systems, talks about the benefits of integrating their power management products with Crestron’s XiO Cloud® platform.

Manuel Holz, CEO of Holzmedia, gives a rundown of the integrated technology furniture market and how the needs for furniture solutions have changed over the past 20 years of business.

Nica Faustino from New Wave Workspace discusses the state of the modern workplace in the face of hybrid work policies and AI adoption.

Mike Blackman of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) walks through the ISE journey from the very first show 20 years ago to what attendees can expect for ISE® 2024 Expo.

Neil Fluester meets with Charles Montoya (Jupiter Systems) and Chris Discotto (Salamander Designs) to discuss how these two companies elevate hybrid meeting room systems with their products.

Esports technologies and systems are opening new doors for AV integrators to win major projects with the world’s top universities as a high-demand educational outlet and recruitment booster. Horizon AVL’s Josh Kell joins Neil Fluester to discuss what makes the esports industry desirable for schools and for students, plus, details for integrators interested in getting involved in the world of professional gaming.

Microsoft’s Head of Product, Microsoft Teams® Rooms, Greg Baribault joins Neil Fluester for a quick discussion about Microsoft Teams Rooms Intelligent Speaker capabilities using voice and face profile data and more future features.

Principal Manager, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, Karuana Gatimu joins Neil Fluester on the floor at the Microsoft Ignite® event to catch up on some of the latest AI trends causing a buzz during this year’s event.

Microsoft’s Andrew Higgs joins Neil Fluester for a quick rundown of key benefits resulting from the recent certification for Automate VX™ voice-activated speaker tracking solution with Microsoft Teams® Rooms.

The Crestron Automate VX™ multi-camera speaker tracking solution solution is officially certified for Microsoft Teams® Rooms. Join Neil Fluester for a live demo and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to design this system within a specific meeting room.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Rebecca Cullum, professional leadership and culture consultant, about what it takes for leaders in the hybrid workplace to cultivate effective teams and nurture company culture.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Michel Bouman, sr. solution specialist lead with Microsoft Teams® Rooms in EMEA, about how Microsoft Teams® Rooms works on both Android™ and Microsoft Windows® operating systems and how to choose which is best for each meeting space.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Michel Bouman, sr. solution specialist lead with Microsoft Teams Rooms® in EMEA, about Microsoft Teams® Rooms Pro Management portal and other meeting room management solutions including Crestron’s XiO Cloud® platform.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Commercial Integrator’s 40 Under 40 winners Lauren Simmen and Alex Peras of Crestron.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Russ Noble, CEO of ClearAlan, about programming control solutions as a CSP for automation and AV systems. 

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Nica Faustino, chief commercial officer of New Wave Workspace, about returning to in-person work.

Join host Neil Fluester as he circles back with the owner of Waveformation, Kevin van den Brink, on how him and his team tackle the integration of marine AV systems on super yachts.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with the owner of Nordic Control Systems ApS, Nick Faarvang, about the scoping side of Crestron Services Providers (CSPs).

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Naomi Sakamoto, studio director at Gensler, about the ever-changing modern workplace.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Jonathan Sinasac, the managing director of Leading IT Middle East, and a Residential Crestron Services Provider about the importance of CSPs in the residential space.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Bill O'Donnell of Babson College about using Crestron auto-switching cameras for classrooms to enhance the hybrid learning experience.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with the owner of Waveformation, Kevin van den Brink, about using Crestron AVoIP solutions for marine audio systems on superyachts.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Tom Hall from Microsoft about the future of AI in Microsoft Teams spaces.

Join host Neil Fluester as he catches up with Microsoft's Ilya Bukshteyn about the importance of BYOD in meeting spaces.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Lauren Simmen, director of Product Marketing at Crestron about what to expect from Crestron at InfoComm 2023.

Join host Neil Fluester at Modern Work Summit 2023 as he speaks with Neil Silver, audio visual software developer - Gold Level Crestron Master Programmer, about Crestron Services Providers.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Sam Kennedy, senior director of product marketing, about three brand-new Crestron solutions.

Join host Neil Fluester as he catches up with Microsoft's Ilya Bukshteyn ahead of Modern Work Summit about next week's events and how organizations can drive productive working environments.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Philip Ross from Unwork about the upcoming MWS.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Sean Wargo (AVIXA), one of the keynote speakers at Modern Work Summit 2023 on May 23-24.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Justin Shong from Jupiter Systems about the benefits of 21:9 ultrawide monitors, the Jupiter company history, and new products on the horizon.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Craig Durr on what to expect from his session on the 3 Ws: the workplace, workforce, and workflows at Modern Work Summit 2023 on May 23 – May 24.

Join host Neil Fluester, as he sits down with Swedish journalist, author and digital futurist Andreas Ekström one of the keynote speakers at Modern Work Summit 2023 on May 23 – May 24.

Join host Neil Fluester and Crestron Educational Specialist and Business Development Manager Phil Waterhouse live from the show floor at Bett UK 2023 exhibition at ExCeL London convention center.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Lauren Simmen, director of product marketing at Crestron, about the release of the new AirMedia® Connect Adaptor/Microsoft Teams® software combined solution.

Join host Neil Fluester and Crestron Sales Engineer, Sharon Shemer, as they tour the Israel showroom in Kfar Sava.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Jeff Fox,strategic alliances marketing lead at Zoom Video Communications, about what's new at Zoom, the collaboration between Crestron and Zoom, and different Zoom platforms.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Sharon Shemer, sales engineer at Crestron Electronics, about the importance of women in the technology industry.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with John Henkel, Director of Product Marketing of Netgear, about the AV industry.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Olly Henderson, Head of Technical Solutions of Jabra, about the collaboration between Crestron and Jabra.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with technology influencer, Evan Kirstel, about about what’s ahead for the world of UC and collaboration this year.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Joseph A. Allen, Ph.D., an organizational psychologist and current professor at the University of Utah, and Karin M. Reed, a communications expert and CEO of Speaker Dynamics, about the themes from their book, “Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting".

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Irwin Lazar, President and Principal Analyst of Metrigy, about what trends to expect from hybrid work in 2023.

Join host Neil Fluester as he gives a quick overview about the new AirMedia + Jabra PanaCast 50 BYOD conferencing solution. Control audio, video, and your screen all from your computer wirelessly and simply.

Join host Neil Fluester for a quick 15 minute interview with Sr. Director, Product Evangelist of Crestron, Sam Kennedy, where they discuss what you can expect from Crestron at InfoComm ® 2022. Kennedy describes the exciting products you'll be able to see and experience such as our 1 Beyond Cameras, Crestron Virtual Control, and more.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Aurangzeb Khan of Jabra about the company’s state-of-the-art intelligent cameras and the vital role they play in delivering inclusive, equitable meeting experiences in today’s hybrid workplace.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Ilya Bukshteyn, VP, Microsoft Teams Devices, about the latest Microsoft Teams® developments and product roadmap, all designed to create great meetings in every space.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with AV industry legend Greg Jeffreys of Visual Display about the latest advancements in display technology and how they impact the hybrid workplace.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Rony Sebok, CTO of 1 Beyond, Inc., about our upcoming acquisition of 1 Beyond’s intelligent video technology. See a live demo and learn how this addition to the Crestron ecosystem will help optimize collaboration in the hybrid workplace.

Join host Neil Fluester as he speaks with Tom Hall of Microsoft about trends in the hybrid workplace and what they mean for the future of work.

We cross live to AVNation's Founder and President, Tim Albright, at the Minneapolis Crestron next event for his insights on the event and in-person events in general in 2022.

Tim shares his thoughts on the state of the AV and UC industry, the trends that are emerging in 2022, and how Crestron is positioned to lead the charge in the new world of UC and AV devices coming to market.

Welcome to the 2nd episode of CresTV from Crestron, a weekly show that brings you news, insights and behind-the-scenes access to Creston and the wider UC and AV industry. In this episode, we are joined by Jason Moulden live from the Crestron Next event in Minneapolis, MN, where he will take us through some of the demo stations. Get the chance to see our Airmedia® Wireless Conferencing and Presentation, Crestron Flex Scheduling and more.

Host Neil Fluester talks with Craig Durr of Wainhouse Research about the latest trends in the hybrid workplace, and with Sam Kennedy, Product Evangelist at Crestron, about the advancements in AirMedia® 3, the new generation of wireless presentation and conferencing systems.

Sparked by the booming interest in gaming among its student body, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) recently deployed a premier esports facility where students and staff now congregate and enjoy a communal experience dedicated to their passion.

Blue Foundry Bank turned to Crestron to not only transform the work experience for its employees, but to also elevate its brand, organization, and change the perception of a traditional banking setting.

Returning to campus is sure to be met with relief and excitement at seeing familiar faces and learning together onsite. But it won’t be without challenges.