Crestron hardware offers powerful capabilities for automation, AV control, and smart building management. But the true potential of Crestron systems is unlocked through custom programming. Crestron programming, when done by a skilled programmer, can significantly augment the functionality of Crestron devices.
Now, not every client needs customized Crestron programming. Some clients can get all of the functionality they need from the programming that is built into their Crestron hardware. But for those clients who need or want their Crestron systems to function in a way that is unique to their home or business, Crestron programming is the answer.
One thing Crestron programming can achieve is integrating a wide range of compatible, third-party devices into the Crestron system. Some examples of these partner devices include Sonos speakers and amplifiers for whole-house audio, Philips Hue lighting systems, Yale door locks, 2N video intercom door stations, and voice control systems like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
A Crestron programming company can also customize the user interface for the entire Crestron-controlled system. Whether the end user controls the system from a wall-mounted touch panel or a mobile device, the interface can be designed to create a user experience that is intuitive and consistent across all devices.
When used in a corporate environment, the interface can include company branding and settings that make it easy to transform a room with the touch of a single button. For example, a conference room can have a setting for video conference calls that turns on microphones and displays and lowers the room’s shades, or another one for in-person presentations. When used in a home, the interface can contain photos of the room so homeowners and guests alike can easily control systems like lighting, heating and cooling systems, and mechanical shades. There can even be separate displays for homeowners and guests to restrict access to certain devices for guests, when needed.
Crestron hardware, while impressive all on its own, is truly powerful in the hands of a Crestron programming expert. A highly skilled Crestron programmer can transform standard hardware into a tailored, intelligent system that can transform any environment—from smart homes, to corporate offices, to government buildings, and more.
If you want more out of your Crestron devices than their out-of-the-box functionality can provide, you will want to look into working with a Crestron programming company. Look for a programmer that is certified through Crestron as a Crestron Service Provider (CSP). These programmers will have demonstrated their programming abilities, and will also have access to support from Crestron itself. You should also look for a programmer or a programming company that works on projects that are similar in scale to the one you want to have completed. Because much of the programming work can be done remotely, you could hire a programmer located anywhere, which means you have access to all of the top programmers in the world.
