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Dive into the future of intelligent living and working with our Smarter Spaces Content Hub. You'll find the latest insights, trends, and real-world examples of how technology is transforming our homes and businesses. We explore the intersection of technology and design, showcasing how smart solutions can enhance lives, elevate experiences, and create truly connected spaces.

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Join industry leaders, influencers, and experts as they share inspiring stories of how spectacular technology is transforming the way we live and work, creating truly connected spaces.

The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 26

One of the key aspects of making great electronics, software, and other solutions is ensuring quality and durability. Here’s a look at how (and why) product testing happens at Crestron: we try to hack ‘em, break ‘em, freeze ‘em, and bake ‘em. What do we learn in the process, and how can that impact the broader industry? Crestron’s Christopher Angello, Vice President, Quality, joins us with the answers

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The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 25

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.

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The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 24

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.

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The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 23

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.

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Music for Business

A platform called SoundMachine is now available for commercial deployments on the Crestron DM NAX® Audio-over-IP platform.

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The Bloomberg Trading Suite

Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) Business School, located in Manchester, UK, is a leading institution recognized for its excellence in business education. Ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide, it holds the prestigious triple accreditation, a distinction achieved by only a select group of business schools globally. The latest addition to campus is the state-of-the-art Bloomberg Suite, providing students with hands-on access to industry-standard financial data, analytics tools, and real-time market information to enhance their practical learning experience.

Blogs

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Smart Home Tech = Smart Investment

The numbers tell the story: Investing in smart home technology can increase a home’s value. But getting the right tech for the client requires asking the right questions — and planning for the future.

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The Crestron Experience Center in Midtown Manhattan

Crestron’s newest immersive space shows off a tremendous range of commercial and residential solutions, all in a prime location. Built for multiple uses — from demos to events to acting as a functional workspace, the CEC is the ultimate expression of Crestron tech in a setting that’s open to the public.

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A Flexible, High-Impact Space in Action with Automate VX

A room in Crestron’s offices in Cypress, CA, features a Crestron solution that employs all the benefits of our 1 Beyond cameras, the Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution, Crestron control, and much more. It’s built with intelligent video solutions that can adapt to any room configuration quickly and easily. Here’s a look at how it’s all put together.

Case Studies

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Le Provençal

A iconic French Riviera property renowned for its glamour and elegance, Le Provençal has a storied legacy. The former hotel once welcomed an extraordinary roster of international luminaries, including Pablo Picasso, Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, and Coco Chanel. Today, this historic address has been transformed into an exclusive collection of 35 unique residences that honor its illustrious heritage while offering the highest standards of contemporary luxury living.

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Tech-Infused Tranquility

Nestled within the wooded landscape of Easton, Connecticut, this 9,000-square-foot wellness center is a private retreat for the homeowners. The sanctuary provides a convenient location on their property where daily demands give way to rest, renewal, and connection. Designed to immerse visitors in nature, the center blends warm timber interiors, natural stone, expansive glass walls, and tranquil water features to create a serene, spa-like environment.

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4GD Village

Copehill Down Village, located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, is a purpose-built military training settlement that was constructed in the 1980s to provide a European-style backdrop. Comprised of 82 buildings, the village was designed to simulate realistic urban environments for troops engaging in combat training, reflecting settings relevant to operations during the Cold War and beyond. Today, it continues to serve as a valuable resource for preparing soldiers for complex urban warfare scenarios.

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