When most people think of Crestron programming, they are understandably thinking about the solutions it can provide for indoor spaces. The brain likely goes to customized solutions for spaces like corporate conference rooms, luxury smart homes, hospitality environments, educational institutions, or government buildings. But Crestron programming can be used to enhance outdoor environments as well. Here are some examples:
Crestron Programming for Outdoor Audio
As outdoor speakers have become more durable, as well as easier to hide in landscapes and hardscapes, the demand for advanced outdoor sound systems has increased. This is true for luxury homes, as well as for high-end hotels that have outdoors spaces for guests to congregate, such as pools and alfresco dining areas. With Crestron programming, we can create an outdoor audio system that coordinates with the indoor systems for a consistent indoor-outdoor experience, or we can create a stand-alone outdoor audio experience. We work with some of the best audio integrators for systems that sound great and that are also easy to control and automate.
Outdoor Lighting Solutions Controlled by Crestron
Outdoor lighting is another area that can benefit from Crestron programming. Not only can outdoor lights turn on and off on a schedule, but they can also have customized settings for various events. With the touch of a button, you can turn on your “Evening Pool Party” setting that turns on the pool and spa lights, or your “Outdoor Dinner Party” setting that illuminates your outdoor dining area. At AVPA, we have even programmed special high-powered lights to illuminate the ocean in front of a home for evening surfing sessions!
Outdoor Heating and Fans
Want to make your guests more comfortable in your outdoor space and extend the outdoor entertaining season? Incorporating built-in heaters and fans that are easy to control is a must! Portable heaters and fans can be bulky and unsightly, but when they are incorporated into the outdoor design, they can almost disappear. And when heaters and fans are controlled by a centralized Crestron system, you won’t have extra remotes lying around (that can be easy to misplace). Instead, heating and cooling devices can be controlled by the same touch panel that you use to control the sound, lighting, and other systems.
Water Features
Water features, such as fountains, pool waterfalls, spa heaters, and more can also be brought under Crestron control to give you an easy way to prepare the area for guests or for your own personal enjoyment.
Security Systems
Finally, you should consider integrating your outdoor security devices into your Crestron system, including things like outdoor security cameras, access control systems, security gates, motion detectors, floodlights, and two-way audio systems. These systems can also be controlled remotely to help keep your property secure at all times.
Advantages of Crestron Programming for Outdoor Systems
Crestron programming allows you to have all the advantages of a smart home or business—without the complication. You and your staff don’t have to be tech savvy to be able to control all aspects of your outdoor space. Instead, all the systems can be easily managed through a single device so you can focus on more important things.
The above list of systems that can be controlled by Crestron is not exhaustive either. You could also incorporate things like digital signage, televisions, outdoor movie screens, motorized outdoor shades, and just about anything else you can imagine to customize your outdoor space.
At AVPA, we are all about providing solutions—even for unique requests that other Crestron programming companies might not be able to accommodate. Contact us to tell us about your upcoming project, and let’s see how we can work together to create the perfect outdoor setting!
