Functions and Features

We have gathered here the functions which are most commonly used in home automation. Continue

How to...

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What to do...

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Infrared Remote Controls

Most of our electronic devices in our home such as DVD player, TV, Surround Sound Receiver, are controlled by Infrared (IR). Our regular remote controllers are designed for issuing these IR commands. In order to efficiently use an IR controlled device in our home automation system, there are a few things we need to consider. Continue.

 

Latest News

Crestron's DM-MD8X8 Digital Media Switcher won the precious Best New Product award at CEDIA 2009.

Crestron, the biggest name in home automation has just announced their new Prodigy product line.

Denon announced the late September 2009 arrival of their newest custom installation friendly receiver, the AVR-4810CI.

Crestron's new WI-FI handheld touch screen the TPMC-3X is changing the way we think about remote controls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep in Touch

DVR Screenshot Crestron's new high resolution touch screens will satisfy even the most critical eyes.

The capability of displaying high definition video right from our BluRay player or MegaPixel Camera is just one feature which comes as a standard feature.

They look sleek and thin, ready to impress any picky interior designer in town.

Let's take a closer look...

Video Surveillance - One Step Forward

DVR ScreenshotLooking at our home while we are away, is probably the most popular feature of video surveillance.

But what else can it do? How does an IP Camera differ from a regular analog model? What is the benefit of the time lapse recording? Can we record audio with the video as well?

Should we be concerned about bandwith? Can we use our mobile phone to connect to our surveillance system? Continue...


Digital Media for Home Systems

digital media issues


It is hard to find a DVD player on the store shelves without HDMI output. Cable companies and sattelite service providers also offer most of their digital settop boxes with HDMI. Our favorite game console comes with an HDMI connector, too.

But what happens if we want to see the same movie in high definition from our BluRay player, in two or more rooms at the same time? Continue...


Talented New Family Member

Prodigy

Crestron's Prodigy product line is ready to take it's place in the already large family history book. Just like as it happens in a human family when a new member arrivers, there are hopefuls and scheptics as well around the crib. Let's take a look and make a technically sound prediction about the future of the newcomer...Read More

 

Affordable Home Automation

When we build or renovate our home, the age old question is this: How to include all the features we would like to have, without breaking the budget... Today's home technology market offers all kinds of products, to answer our call. You can have a look at a few options in our Price Gallery.

 

iServerMusic to My Ears

There are many ways to attach an iPod to our whole house music system. Crestron's new iServer is taking the job very seriously. It goes beyond the usual "docking way of life". The iServer is a permanent home for our iPod. If we don't mind hiding away our little wheely friend for good, here is what we get in exchange. Read more...