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Systems Design
& Installation
Domotek
Kansas City, Mo.
Systems & Equipment
Crestron Home controls *
Crestron interfaces * Crestron
tabletop conference device *
Crestron thermostat
Corporate Performance Within
Creature Comforts of Home
LIKE MANY PEOPLE,
the owner of this
stunning Italian-inspired
luxury home took refuge in
his home office during the
pandemic. And like many
people, the conveniences
and comforts of working
from home were hard to give
up. Who can blame him,
given the remarkable
technologies integrated into
the space by Domotek.
Choosing a system for the
office wasn't hard; the owner
was a long-time user of Crestron
systems to keep operations
at his cybersecurity
company running smoothly,
efficiently, and securely. He
wanted to maintain the same
degree of productivity in his
office at home and a consistent
user experience; the obvious
solution, according to
Domotek, was the Crestron
Home operating system.
Despite the focus on
corporate-level control of
audio and video in the home
office, the owners wanted
the system to also synch
with systems throughout
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the house. Centralizing the
management and control
of various rooms, each with
very distinct requirements,
was no small task. Equally
important was bringing control
of each of the owner's
homes into one pane of
glass, allowing him to actively
monitor and view them onthe-go
from his phone.
To consolidate control
of the home and business
under the Crestron Home
platform, Domotek outfitted
the office with a 10-inch
Crestron wall-mounted
touchscreen, a handheld
touchscreen remote, and
a Crestron tabletop conference
device. For good
measure, they also installed
a Crestron Horizon thermostat.
From any user interface
the owner and his family
have complete, consistent
control over the office and
home environment. Directly
from the tabletop conference
device on his desk, the
owner can conduct videoconferences
and collaborate
with customers and colleagues,
all while maintaining
full management of systems
tied to Crestron Home.
The home office looks
and performs to the level
of any corporate office, but
with the added perk of easy,
convenient home control.
Lighting, motorized shades,
climate, AV, security, and
cameras all come together
under the Crestron Home
app, which runs natively on
the tabletop conference
device. Scenes can be created
and recalled to achieve
the desired ambiance in the
office or elsewhere in the
home, where many unique
areas provide the family with
plenty of enjoyable activities
and great way to unwind after
a long day " in the office. "
Featured in the impressively
appointed home are a cozy
home theater, well-stocked
wine cellar, indoor golf simulator
and basketball court.
Whichever activity, he can
prepare the space for his
arrival right from the office
tabletop conference device
or mobile app.
If he's planning a trip to
another residence, he can
synch up remotely with that
particular home's Crestron
system to set the lights,
thermostats and other
devices for his arrival. It
streamlines his personal and
business life so he can concentrate
on more pressing
matters impacting his cybersecurity
company.
The owners required
minimal training to master
consolidated management
and control of the home.
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TONY THOMPSON
http://www.cepro.com
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