Crestron Electronics, the global provider of room control and automation technologies, has expanded its control offerings to bring simplified, reliable control to any space. Per a statement, Crestron Control brings different protocols and technologies into one unified system. It even offers cross-compatibility with all room configurations and vendors to enable an optimal and productive experience in rooms and across campuses.
Additionally, the Crestron Control App for Zoom Rooms software offers new functions that streamline the experience for the user. Meanwhile, the Crestron’s Virtual Control (VC-4) and Crestron Construct have enhancements that make deployments easier for professional installers.
“Crestron has a decades-long legacy in the control space, which remains at the heart of any technology ecosystem. Being a trusted provider, our solutions have evolved over the years to meet the current needs of our customers and to anticipate any challenges that might arise,” says Lauren Simmen, director of product marketing, Crestron. “Crestron Control provides a flexible platform that continues to enhance and simplify automation for any corporation, campus, home and beyond. These latest control announcements tackle several key solutions, and the advancements are a testament to that commitment.”
Crestron Control App for Zoom Rooms Software
Before introducing the new Crestron Control for Zoom Rooms Software, in many cases, running Zoom Rooms videoconferencing and the rest of a space’s devices required two different control interfaces. Here, one for the collaboration software and one for everything else. This included lighting, shades, climate and even the AV solutions needed for a hybrid meeting.
Now, videoconferencing systems can natively use Crestron Control to expand its capabilities with the help of Crestron Control App for Zoom Rooms Software, says the company. That means that everything from lighting, shades, AV solutions, peripherals and the Zoom Rooms software platform itself can all be controlled by a single user interface. Moreover, it can do so quickly, intelligently, efficiently and securely.
Furthermore, the Crestron Control App for Zoom Rooms Software provides users with flexibility. Systems can be easily scaled, and applications can be added based on the needs of the customer. According to a statement, the Crestron Control App for Zoom Rooms is a value-add app available for download in the Zoom App Marketplace that brings Crestron Control into the Zoom Rooms experience. There is no additional cost to enable it for spaces.
By adding either a Crestron 3-Series or 4-Series control systems processors and hardware processors, Crestron VC-4 Virtual Control solutions can support Crestron Control App for Zoom Rooms Software installations. Dealers still have the ability to design and manage custom user interfaces to meet project needs, says Crestron.
Crestron Virtual Control Server 25
The Crestron VC-4 Virtual Control software is a software solution for enterprise IT teams. According to the manufacturer, it offers a powerful solution to design and configure a room’s UC, AV and control solutions. Here, it allows them to save those configurations and automate them in a fraction of the time. Building off this popularity, Crestron has introduced a simplified, turnkey solution for medium to large-scale, time-sensitive projects.
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The new Virtual Control Server 25 (VC-4-SERVER-25) comes out of the box licensed to support 25 rooms. It also has the ability to scale to 500 rooms, quickly and easily. This IT-friendly, cost-effective solution will help deploy and manage control across floors, buildings and campuses. These include higher education, government and enterprise environments. According to Crestron, the solution provides limitless possibilities for maximizing room functionality.
Crestron Construct Software
Since its introduction last year, Crestron says its easy-to-use drag-and-drop UI edit Crestron Construct has enhanced the application for developers to bring new features that streamline programming. Crestron Construct now has added support for authorization token. This allows Crestron Construct projects to be securely launched by users. Additionally, it does not require an additional login into the control system. The multi-resolution support has further improved managing multiple devices in the project.
According to a statement, these updates help make managing multiple devices easier and more efficient. It also provides improved performance when projects are first launched on a Crestron touch screen.
Crestron announced it will host a webinar on Crestron Control App for Zoom Rooms Software on March 27, 2024.
