The newest version of the Crestron iPad™ app is now available from the iTunes® App Store, where it was recently ranked the #1 Top Grossing iPad Lifestyle App. This update includes automatic portrait/landscape rotation and gestures navigation on the iPad for both Crestron and Prodigy® control systems. A beautiful graphic template with user-selectable backgrounds designed especially for the iPad is available from the Crestron website. There are also infinite possibilities for customization. Dealers can create their own branded designs and clients can enjoy the same look and feel on their iPad as on their Crestron touchpanels. A control interface is only as powerful as the control system behind it; Crestron is the most powerful, flexible and reliable control system in the world. “We value our close partnership with Apple®. Connecting the most popular mobile device to the most powerful control system is a truly magical combination," said Vincent Bruno, Crestron Director of Marketing. "Adding landscape rotation and gestures navigation to our app takes full advantage of the iPad’s most popular features.”
PanTech Design, a leading provider of AV system design, control system programming and module development, has introduced EnvisageTM, a new software system that greatly simplifies the programming process of Crestron Prodigy® systems for custom integrators. 
Crestron today announced the release of the new Crestron TPS-6 6-inch tilt touchpanel, a wired version of the multiple award-winning TPS-6X wireless touchpanel introduced by Crestron in 2008. The TPS-6 features high-speed Ethernet connectivity, enabling full motion video display in a scalable or full-size window, so you can monitor a security camera or preview a DVD or television channel right on the touchscreen. The TPS-6 has the same sleek, contoured and lightweight tabletop form factor and all of the features of a docked TPS-6X or newly released TPS-6XNL.
Crestron is preparing the launch of a low-cost (relative to other luxury Crestron systems) Home Automation system known as Prodigy. This new system is a first for Crestron and is targeted to compete with Control 4, RTI, Universal Remote Control and others that have found a niche filling the gap between consumer DIY remote controls and high-end automation installations.
Crestron Electronics, the world leader of advanced enterprise control solutions and touchpanel innovation, announces the release of the new TPMC-4SM Isys i/O® 4.3" Wall Mount Touchpanel Media Center. Combining the power of Crestron touchpanel functionality with an enterprise room scheduling platform in a single-wire solution, the TPMC-4SM takes touchscreen technology to new levels for commercial, education, hospitality, and residential markets. The latest addition in a series of network connected, Power over Ethernet (PoE) control solutions, the TPMC-4SM is a compact, low profile and affordable touchpanel that provides direct LAN connectivity for powerful room scheduling and control, with versatile mounting options in corporate offices, universities, hotels, retrofits and home automation applications.
Crestron announces the release of its new 17" Isys® TPS-17G-QM, expanding its line of powerful HD touchpanels. Crestron Isys G-Series touchpanels deliver a higher level of performance with dual-window video, RGB, and HDTV displays that meet the demands of today's sophisticated control applications. Joining the TPS-12G and TPS-15G, the Isys TPS-17G-QM features a spectacular 17" WXGA widescreen display offering an extra wide viewing angle with exceptional brightness and contrast for stunning control graphics, high-resolution images, and full-motion HD video.
The winners of the EMEA InAVation Awards were announced last night at the annual Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2009) banquet held at the Hotel Okura, Amsterdam. Among the winners, the Crestron TPS-6X Isys® Wireless Touchpanel was recognized by the industry as the “Most InAVative Control Product for Residential Use.” The TPS-6X is a slim, lightweight touchpanel designed for speed and versatility. While docked, TPS-6X is a wired Cresnet or Ethernet panel that displays full-motion video; off the dock, it is a wireless 2-way 2.4 GHz RF with backlit button engraving that makes them easy to read in variable lighting conditions.
Crestron announces its control application for the Apple® iPhone® at CEDIA booth #301/SR-1. The Crestron control app will be available as a free download from the iTunes® App Store and provides seamless control of the home and office. Launch the Crestron app from the iPhone for complete control and management of home entertainment, AV presentation and environmental systems such as climate, lighting and shades. Control multiple locations from a single, intuitive graphical interface that provides real-time status of room temperature, lighting levels, shade position and digital media meta data such as volume, title and artist.
The new Crestron MLX-2 is a state-of-the-art handheld remote, featuring ZigBee® 2-way RF wireless communications. Its compact size and ergonomic design facilitate one-handed operation, while 57 programmable buttons and a large, easy-to-read LCD screen supports numerous custom menu functions. Intuitive, tactile control enables scrolling menus of channels, media titles, and numerous other commands. The Crestron MLX-2 also supports Windows Sideshow™ providing access to a wide-range of PC and Web-based content such as news feeds, sports scores, stock tickers, weather alerts, media guides, email messages, and appointment notifications.
GuiFX announced the release of a new control system design by Guiwerx called Versa. It’s available immediately for the Crestron TPMC-10, TPMC-8L/8T/8X, TPS-12, and TPS-6L/6X as well as for the AMX MVP-8400, NX(T/D)-1200V, NX(T/D)-1200VG, NX(T/D)-CA12, and NX(T/D)-CV12.
Designed for speed, style and extreme versatility, the TPS-6X is a 6-inch touchpanel that streamlines the Crestron family of panels, combining the features and functionality previously found in nine other models and making this the one perfect solution for almost any application. TPS-6X redefines touchpanel design, providing both a sleek tabletop form factor while also offering total portability. While docked, the TPS-6X is a wired Cresnet or Ethernet connected panel with full-motion video display; simply lift the panel off the dock, and the panel automatically switches to a wireless RF device. TPS-6X features long-range, high-speed two-way RF communication up to 200 feet and 1-way IR.
The iTControl software from InlineControl allows an AMX or Crestron Control System Programer to integrate iTunes and Frontrow running on a Mac Computer, into the control system TouchScreen. iTControl will allow the user to have 2-way control over iTunes, including: PlayLists Listing,Track Listing, Player Control and Shuffle Control. In addition iTControl will allow the user to emulate the use of the Mac IR remote in order to control Frontrow. The communication between the Control System and the Mac is done over IP using a dedicated port. The use of iTunes as a Media Server allows the user to have full advantage of the iTunes Store and play protected Content.
Innovation never stops at Crestron Electronics. The leading systems control manufacturer announced today that it has released the next generation of its revolutionary, award-winning TPMC-4X. The new TPMC-4XG now delivers 802.11g in addition to 802.11b WiFi communications, video and Windows Sideshow™ support. The redesigned touchpanel features a stunning silver package and new ergonomic button layout. The new field replaceable battery also enables longer usage between charges. The new TPMC-4XG puts a whole new level of control in the palm of your hand.
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