Homeowners are increasingly drawn to technologies that will make their homes more efficient and easier to manage. Smart thermostats allow you to monitor and control your home’s temperature—even while you’re gone. Smart security systems give you remote access control, and also allow you to view security camera footage from anywhere in the world from your smartphone. Smart bulbs allow you to customize the lighting in your home in multiple ways. These are just three popular examples of devices that can turn your home into a smart home.
At some point, homeowners with multiple smart home devices start to look for ways to integrate them. They don’t want to have to access a different remote, control panel, or app every time they want to adjust a system or device within their home. The good news is that there are platforms that allow you to integrate all of your home’s devices.
Crestron has its Crestron Home system, which provides a homeowner with an intelligent platform to control all of their home’s smart-enabled systems from a single app on their phone or tablet. For a majority of homeowners, the functionality offered by the Crestron Home system is adequate, but for those who want a level of customized control, they need to bring in a Crestron programmer.
Skilled Crestron programmers are able to meet the specific needs of their clients. They need to have an in-depth understanding of the technology and programming languages involved, but they also need to be able to work well with people. Understanding a homeowner’s goals and desires for their smart home system is paramount. Homeowners who hire a Crestron programmer do so because they want a say in how their smart home operates. They may want a customized interface or a specific type of functionality that isn’t available with the standard Crestron Home system. A Crestron programmer needs to interpret what the homeowner is asking for and turn it into a system that operates accordingly. It’s not an easy task.
If you are a homeowner who thinks you can benefit from the services of a Crestron programmer, look for one that is certified by Crestron. A certified Crestron programmer will have proven programming abilities, as well as access to Crestron support if it is needed.
For those homeowners with existing Crestron systems that they want to upgrade or repair, you’ll need to find a Crestron programmer who work on what are called “takeover projects.” Not many Crestron programmers are willing take on a project that was initially programmed by someone else—especially project that involve older hardware. One Crestron programming company that will is AV Programming Associates. The company is based in Northern California, but has programmers in different parts of the country ready to service clients in just about any location.
