Upgrading Your Old Crestron System
WHERE TO START
First and foremost, let’s put it out there that Crestron is an amazing system. It’s highly robust, seamlessly runs 24/7 without interruption, and to be fair, just gets the job done. It was terrific for all sorts of things back then, and still is present-day.
Fast forward to today, many of the components you may have in an existing old Crestron system in Tampa, FL are outdated and unable to work with the latest technology. You’ve been band-aiding your system over the years with Crestron repairs but you’re still missing out on simple features like being able to use a smart app to control your home.
With the the amount of money you have invested into your system, where should you go from here? Let’s break things down and see what makes sense.
COST vs REWARD
Many of the benefits you’ll get from upgrading an old Crestron system in Clearwater, FL will depend on the tech you currently have in the home. Having the capability to use one smart app to control all of your music, TV’s, lights, shades, cameras, and more, particularly in a large home, is not only extremely valuable but also saves a tremendous amount of time and aggravation.
Many of today’s systems allow you as the homeowner to create your own custom scenes. Create a Wake-up scene that turns on music in the Bathroom and Kitchen to a low volume and a station you like to play. If your lights are integrated into your system, let’s turn these on too at a nice low percentage.
SEE ALSO: Smart Home Automation
DECIDING WHEN IT’S TIME TO PUNT
Just like your system has been able to get 10-20 years of operability, so too are the goal of today’s systems. What’s noticeably changed however is the progression of technologies such as ethernet & wi-fi as well as smart phones and tablets.
No longer do you absolutely need to have that touch screen to control your system. You can quickly use your phone or tablet right on the fly from anywhere inside or outside of the home.
Consulting with an expert is generally the place where you’re going to want to begin. Find out what parts of your system can be utilized in an upgrade and what needs to be replaced.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS
Once your old Crestron system in St. Petersburg, FL is up to date, it’s time to maximize the benefits. Make sure your dealer shows you how to manage your own automated timers for the lights or shades. Create custom scenes like Morning and Evening or Goodnight and Wake up.
Most of today’s systems allow you to seamlessly enroll your family into controlling the system with the app. No more calling the Crestron dealer out to load a new iPhone.
Give us a call at Expert Technology Integration (ETI) 813-344-3955 to find out how we can help transform your old Crestron system into a modern, easy to use, smart home automation system.
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