It’s taken a while, but Crestron has finally rolled out an official version of its home automation handheld remote control software for Android. Crestron’s iOS efforts were around and there has been also an unofficial solution available from former Sling founder Blake Krikorian, but now users can make a choice from the free Crestron Mobile app and $100 Crestron Mobile Pro app. Judging by its iOS counterpart, the professional version adds various control options including pre-set scenes and more. For sure, in case you are rocking among the company’s setups then we figure you pay someone to provide an explanation for these things to you who can most likely break it down in additional detail. Hit the link below to download or inspect the clicking release after the break.
Control Your Crestron System from Any Android Mobile Device
Crestron today announced that the hot Mobile Pro Control App for Android™ is now available at the Android™ Market. Mobile Pro turns any Android device right into a fully functional Crestron touch screen, allowing homeowners to govern lighting, thermostats, entertainment, security systems and other connected systems from anywhere, anytime.
“Whether you’ve got an iPhone®, iPad® or Android mobile device, there is a Crestron control solution for you,” said Crestron VP of Technology, Fred Bargetzi. “We’re fanatical about keeping our customers at the innovative by offering numerous solutions that bring the most recent, most advantageous home technology into their lives. Our new Android App is simply the newest example of that commitment. We are not making you elect, we make it easy.”
Mobile Pro displays real-time status of room temperatures, shade positions, lighting levels and metadata including cover art, song and artist. You may also view streaming video from web-based security cameras right in your mobile device. Using the house Wi-Fi® network locally or powerful cellular networks remotely, a virtual Crestron touch screen is often within the palm of your hand regardless of where you’re.
Crestron provides cross-platform flexibility for the total family. “Mom could have the similar control interface and functionality on her iPad that Dad has together with his Samsung Galaxy,” Bargetzi says. “You’re able to switch carriers or get a brand new mobile device without calling in a programmer to reprogram the system. Just connect your new device, and you are prepared to head…you have got the liberty to settle on whatever device you desire.”
Crestron provides the infrastructure that’s the foundation for home control, while providing an open platform for development that supports PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android. The well-liked R2 Control for Crestron app, created by id8 Group, was the pioneer in providing the 1st Android solution for Crestron and is offered for download from the Android Market.
Download Crestron Mobile Pro® for Android™ or visit www.crestron.com/mobileapps to be informed more about Crestron Mobile® solutions for Apple and Android devices.
To get all of the latest news, information and product updates join our RSS feed, “Like” us on Facebook® and follow us on Twitter®.
Apple patent application points to DJ-like beat matching, pairs iTunes with fist pumps
Roku remote for iOS updated, easier navigation features in tow
