As Crestron programmers, much of what we do at AVPA is highly technical. We’re the behind-the-scenes team that makes customized smart home technology possible. We do the complex programming so the end user can enjoy an easy-to-use, but powerful, home control and automation system. Continue reading “New E-Book by AVPA President Matthew Grisafe Highlights the Possibilities for Home Automation and Control” »
Latest News & Insights
Latest News & Insights
Daylight Harvesting: Controlling Your Lighting and Saving Energy Using Crestron Programming
More and more of our customers are becoming concerned with the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses. They’re concerned not only with the cost of high-energy usage, but also with the environmental impact. Many people are aware of ways to save energy when it comes to heating and cooling (better insulation and windows, installing smart thermostats, etc.), but most are not aware of ways to use less electric lighting in order to reduce energy usage, other than by using LED light bulbs. Continue reading “Daylight Harvesting: Controlling Your Lighting and Saving Energy Using Crestron Programming” »
Are You a Business Owner or an AV Programmer? Matthew Grisafe, AVPA Owner, Answers
Recently, someone asked me if I’d rather be known as a business owner or a programmer. I was a bit taken aback by this question at first, because I’d like to be known as both! I’ve been doing Crestron and Extron programming in San Diego for many years, and I have been the owner of AV Programming Associates for more than 15 years now. I’ve enjoyed both roles immensely. Continue reading “Are You a Business Owner or an AV Programmer? Matthew Grisafe, AVPA Owner, Answers” »
Our Unique Experience Delivering Crestron Programming for a 70-Room System in San Diego
We’ve delivered Crestron programming solutions for nearly every environment you can think of from luxury homes and yachts to Fortune 500 board rooms and U.S. military installations. Frankly, that’s a big part of what makes us different from many other certified Crestron programming companies in the U.S. Most programmers specialize in residential, or commercial, or education environments. But we’ve enjoyed working in all those environments. Continue reading “Our Unique Experience Delivering Crestron Programming for a 70-Room System in San Diego” »
Extron Products a Natural Fit for San Diego Courtroom Applications
Lately at AVPA, we’ve been working more with Extron Electronics products. Extron’s equipment, which includes all types of AV components, is ideally suited for both commercial environments and government projects. Extron’s Pro equipment gives our Extron programming specialists the ability to tailor systems and provide custom features to meet the needs of even the most demanding commercial and government customers. Continue reading “Extron Products a Natural Fit for San Diego Courtroom Applications” »
Three Characteristics to Look for in a Crestron Programming Company
Crestron programming is a niche industry, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a good amount of competition in the San Diego area. Because of that, it is important to be able to distinguish between the various Crestron programming companies that are vying for your business.
We believe there are three key characteristics that all serious Crestron programming companies should have. If you hire a company with all three, your project is much more likely to finish on time, on budget, and meet all of your specifications. Continue reading “Three Characteristics to Look for in a Crestron Programming Company” »
