Crestron Shows Alexa Integration at ISE

The consumer segment of Crestron's ISE 2017 booth was all about voice control, as the company took to highlight its partnership with Amazon with live demos in a dedicated soundproof room.

Crestron AlexaAs the company puts it, Crestron Technology Professionals can leverage the Alexa Voice Service to build voice-controlled scenes and settings based on customer specifications. Integration is not limited to just lighting and temperature control, as homeowners can choose from an "unlimited" range of voice control options.

“We’ve been collaborating very closely with Amazon Alexa engineers to make sure we offer an uncompromising voice control experience that is every bit as seamless and satisfying as tapping a button on a beautiful Crestron touch screen, remote control, or designer keypad," Crestron says. "You can ask Alexa to set the mood for dinner, or to play a movie in the bedroom, or let her know it’s too cold in the bathroom. Just say the word and your Crestron system responds immediately.”

Installers define and deploy Amazon Alexa skills through new software modules interfacing with both the Smart Home Skill API and the Amazon Skill SDK. These are compatible with both Crestron 3-Series processors and Pyng home automation systems.

Crestron touchscreenAlso seen at ISE is the integration of the Sonos app with Crestron touchscreens, allowing customers to search for music, play and pause, adjust volume, view now playing formation and add/remove zones as they move around the house, all through a Crestron touchscreen. The company plans to launch more touchscreens in 2017, namely the TSW-560, TSW-760 and TSW 1060.

“TSW touchscreens are recognised as the industry standard for enterprise applications,” Crestron adds. “TSWs combine high performance and high security with sleek design and an exceptionally intuitive user experience. The new generation of touchscreens are even faster and more powerful, with thoughtful new features that deliver big benefits to integrators and their customers.”

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