Crestron: The Gold Standard in Home Automation
Uncompromising performance, limitless customization, and enterprise-grade reliability—engineered for luxury residences and the integrators who build them.
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Crestron is the benchmark for high-performance home automation. Where other platforms aim for simplicity first, Crestron leads with depth: custom programming logic, rock-solid networking, and hardware built for decades of daily use. It is the system architects and designers specify when the brief says "no compromises"—and the system we trust for our most demanding residential projects.
At Stereo Types, we are experienced Crestron programmers and integrators. We design, install, and program Crestron systems that tie together lighting, shading, whole-home audio, media and entertainment, climate, and security—all under one interface that feels effortless despite the sophistication underneath.
Crestron Home OS 4
The latest Crestron Home operating system brings a fluid, redesigned interface with enhanced graphics, intuitive room-by-room navigation, and "if-then" conditional automation you can create yourself—without calling your dealer for every change. Schedule lighting scenes, automate shades based on sunrise, or trigger a "Goodnight" routine that locks doors, arms security, and powers down every display in the house.
OS 4 integrates natively with Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri (via Shortcuts), and supports the Cevo Mini Remote for dedicated, ergonomic handheld control. Ongoing updates—including Cameo 2 keypads, Horizon metal finishes, and DALI DT8 tunable-white support—mean the platform continues to evolve long after your install.
What You Can Control
Crestron Home unifies every major subsystem in a luxury residence. Here is what we typically integrate.
Lighting & Wellness
Circadian rhythm profiles, tunable-white fixtures (DALI DT8), and dimming curves that match the architecture. Crestron pairs with Lutron Lumaris and its own Horizon and Cameo keypad lines for precise, beautiful lighting control in every room.
Whole-Home Audio
DM NAX Audio-over-IP distributes lossless audio to every zone. Stream Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, or local libraries across the house. Group zones for a party or isolate them per room—all from the app, a keypad, or voice. Learn more about our audio solutions.
Video Distribution
4K HDR video routed to any display in the home via Crestron's DM switching and distribution. Cable, streaming, gaming, and surveillance—one source list, one remote, no "which input?" confusion. Explore our video systems.
Shading
Crestron's own motorized shading integrates natively with Home OS 4, or we pair it with Lutron Sivoia and Palladiom for premium fabric choices. Shades coordinate with lighting scenes and time-of-day schedules for energy efficiency and glare control.
Climate
Thermostat integration, scheduling, occupancy sensing, and geo-fencing. Climate adjusts alongside shades and lighting to maintain comfort and reduce energy use—automatically or on command.
Security & Access
Real-time monitoring for door locks, alarms, gates, garage doors, and cameras. Crestron surfaces camera feeds on any touchscreen or TV and ties lock/alarm status into scenes: "Away" arms everything; "Welcome Home" unlocks and lights the path.
Keypads, Touchscreens & Remotes
Crestron's hardware is built for longevity and designed to complement luxury interiors. Every control point we install is selected to match your architecture and daily habits.
Cameo 2 Keypads
The latest generation: RGB-backlit, bezel-less, and available with no-neutral-wire dimmers for easy retrofits. Laser-engraved buttons and multiple finish options let you match the keypad to the room's design language.
Horizon Keypads & Dimmers
A modern architectural aesthetic with updated metal finishes. Horizon keypads sit flush to the wall and pair intuitive button layouts with scene control, dimming, and shade triggers—all in a slim form factor.
Touchscreens
Wall-mounted and tabletop panels (7″ and 10″) running the full Crestron Home OS interface. Flip through rooms, check cameras, adjust scenes, and manage schedules from a crisp, responsive display in the kitchen, hallway, or bedroom.
Cevo Mini Remote
Ergonomic handheld control with voice-command capability and a guided-touch backlight for low-light use. Replaces a stack of remotes with a single device that controls AV, lighting, shading, and more.
Crestron in Daily Life
The best automation disappears into your routine. Crestron's "if-then" logic means the house anticipates your needs: lights warm in the evening, shades adjust with the sun, the thermostat drops when you leave, and the porch light turns on when a camera detects motion after dark.
Hosting a dinner? One tap sets the dining room to "Entertain"—dimming overhead lights, raising the chandelier to 60%, lowering shades halfway, and starting a curated playlist across the dining and living zones. When the night ends, "Goodnight" shuts everything down, locks every door, and arms the perimeter. It is a house that works with you—not a house you work to manage.
Why Choose Stereo Types for Crestron
Custom Programming
We write Crestron programs from the ground up—conditional logic, macro sequences, and integration drivers tailored to your exact workflow. No templates, no limitations.
Full-Ecosystem Integration
Crestron alongside Lutron lighting, Sonos audio, Savant where needed, and every major subsystem. We make mixed-brand environments feel like a single platform.
Training & Handover
We walk every client through the interface, every remote, and every scene so the system feels intuitive from the first day. Your family will know how to use it—not just that it exists.
Long-Term Support
Firmware updates, new device additions, seasonal scene changes, and remote diagnostics. Crestron's Device Health Dashboard and our support team keep everything running smoothly.
See Crestron in Our Work
Crestron powers some of our most sophisticated projects. See the results at the Belle Meade Island outdoor media space, the Jones Home in Northern Virginia, and our Kalea Bay installation in Naples. Every project is tailored—the automation is always invisible.
View PortfolioFrequently Asked Questions
Crestron offers the deepest customization and enterprise-grade reliability—it is the go-to for large, complex homes where bespoke programming and rock-solid networking matter most. Control4 provides a more accessible entry point with excellent user self-service features (especially with X4). Savant excels with Apple-centric households and energy management. We help you choose the right platform during the consultation—or combine them where it makes sense.
Yes. The Crestron Home app (iOS and Android) gives you full control from anywhere—lighting, shading, audio, video, climate, cameras, and door locks. You can also use Amazon Alexa for voice commands and Apple Siri via Shortcuts. Inside the home, touchscreens, keypads, and the Cevo Mini Remote provide physical control for everyday use.
Absolutely. Crestron and Lutron is one of the most common pairings in luxury residential. Lutron HomeWorks or RadioRA 3 handles the lighting and shading hardware; Crestron provides the automation brain and user interface. Scenes, schedules, and conditional logic span both systems seamlessly. We design and program the integration as a single experience.
No. While new construction allows us to pre-wire for the cleanest install, Crestron's wireless keypads (Cameo 2 with no-neutral-wire dimmers), wireless shading, and IP-based audio/video distribution make retrofits entirely feasible. We assess your existing infrastructure and recommend the best wired/wireless mix for your home.
Crestron systems are fully custom, so pricing depends on scope: number of rooms, subsystems, display count, and complexity of programming. We provide a detailed proposal after the consultation so you know exactly what you are getting. Projects can be phased if needed. Reach out and we will walk you through the options.
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