Crestron Studio™ Software Now Available for Download

Software makes it easier and faster to design and program Crestron automation systems

Rockleigh, NJ, Decembre 3, 2012 – Crestron Studio™, the all new software that makes it faster and easier for integrators and CAIPs to design and program the world's most advanced automation systems, is now available for download. In a single, unified development environment, Crestron Studio provides everything needed to create incredible touch screen GUIs and deliver an amazing user experience, while substantially reducing programming time. The comprehensive new development software simplifies the once lengthy tasks of system and GUI design, and is backward compatible with existing programs so installed projects can be easily updated and supported.

“Custom programming projects that used to require multiple tools can now be done in one unified environment that lets the programmer move quickly from one task to the next,” said Fred Bargetzi, Crestron VP of Technology. “Once-complex programming and GUI design tasks are now much easier and faster, enabling integrators and CAIPs to deliver a beautiful interactive Crestron user experience.”

Featuring SmartObject™ technology, programmers can quickly add controls, presets, and metadata for everything from a simple number keypad to more elaborate media players. Simply drop a SmartObject from the library into a project. Crestron Studio dynamically populates each object automatically with the proper buttons, knobs, sliders and switches for each type of source, producing an intuitive, rich user interface in a fraction of the time of previous design software. “For example, the media player requires only one object, one join number, one time for the entire project,” said Bargetzi. “Drop the media player SmartObject onto a page and instantaneously populate your screen with the transport controls, album art, artist and song information, and even gesture controlled library lists. Utilize that same SmartObjects for multiple media players. SmartObjects will automatically display the appropriate buttons.”

Built-in Smart Sizing™ technology intelligently and automatically scales all graphics to fit perfectly on each screen, providing a consistent, awe-inspiring user interface in every room. No reprogramming, redrawing, or resizing is necessary. You can even change touch screen themes on the fly without disturbing programming behind the scenes. Universal Upload enables just one project to be uploaded to all touch screens, smart devices and computers regardless of size, resolution or operating system simultaneously.

“The beauty of a Crestron system has always been the ability to control anything you want with a simple button touch, but it wasn't always the easiest thing to do. That's all changed,” said Bargetzi. “Crestron Studio makes the simple repetitive programs easier and the custom work is easier too.”

Crestron continues to raise the bar on user interface design in home control applications. Using the latest technology such as Adobe Air®, HTML5, H.264 video and Web browsing, Core 3 UI™ - powered Crestron touch screens offer the ultimate interactive user experience. Cool kinetic effects provide a one of a kind interactive experience when using custom knobs, sliders, and gauges to adjust and monitor any system in the building and home, including heating and cooling systems, audio, video, lighting, security cameras, and other connected devices. Core 3 UI brings the user experience to life, making it fast, fun and easy to swipe, scroll, drag, and drop.

“Feedback from integrators, systems designers and programmers who have had a sneak peak at Crestron Studio has been off the charts,” said Bargetzi. “There's a common ring to all the comments coming in from the custom electronics community, and that is: ‘I can't believe how much easier you guys have made my job.’”

Accordingly, we have updated the Crestron Certified Programmer curriculum to include this new programming technology. Whether you are new to Crestron or a programming veteran, we have an educational path for you. Watch how easy it is to design and program a Crestron system using Crestron Studio software. To learn more about Crestron Studio and download the software, visit www.crestron.com/crestronstudio.

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About Crestron
For more than 40 years Crestron has been the world's leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology and reinventing the way people live and work. Providing integrated solutions to control audio, video, lighting, computer, IP and environmental systems, Crestron streamlines technology, improving the quality of life for people in corporate conference rooms, hotels, classrooms, auditoriums, and in their homes. Crestron's leadership stems from its dedicated people who are committed to providing the best products, programs and services in the industry. In addition to its World Headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Crestron has sales and support offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia.

Crestron, the Crestron logo, Crestron Studio, Core 3 UI, SmartObjects, and Smart Sizing are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe Air is either a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, iPad, iPhone, and Mac are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple, Inc in the United States and/or other countries. Facebook is either a trademark or registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Twitter is either a trademark or registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

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