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Dive into the future of intelligent living and working with our Smarter Spaces Content Hub. You'll find the latest insights, trends, and real-world examples of how technology is transforming our homes and businesses. We explore the intersection of technology and design, showcasing how smart solutions can enhance lives, elevate experiences, and create truly connected spaces.

Smarter Spaces podcast

Join industry leaders, influencers, and experts as they share inspiring stories of how spectacular technology is transforming the way we live and work, creating truly connected spaces.

The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 11

Intelligent video solutions are excellent for hybrid meetings in any organization's high-impact spaces. We know because we use them ourselves. A prime example: The system the Crestron team uses every day in our offices in Cypress, CA. Here’s how it’s all put together.

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The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 10

Audio-over-IP. The rise of AI solutions. Wellness. The home office and hybrid work. The need for trained installers. What trends and headwinds are impacting residential integrators in 2025 — and beyond? And how can CEDIA and Crestron help? We speak with CEDIA Global President and CEO Daryl Friedman and VP of Business Development Mitch Klein on the state of the smart home industry.

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The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 9

“AIoT” and “AI Agents” are terms that have entered the tech conversation in the past few years. AIoT is the blending of AI and IoT (connected devices) to deliver new insights and capabilities to customers. To be clear, it’s not generative AI — it doesn’t make text or pictures. (For example: A camera that can figure out where a conversation is happening in a room so that a remote viewer can follow the chat.)

AI agents respond to their environments and take actions autonomously. In this podcast, we’ll dig through what AIoT-powered devices and agents can do now, how they’ll help your organization, and what the future holds. Jimmy Vaughan, an expert in the field who’s now with Microsoft, joins Crestron’s Brad Hintze and Neil Fluester.

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The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 8

What are the three big trends that emerged over 2024? What’s next for 2025 — and beyond? In this podcast we ask Julian Phillips, AVP and managing director of XTG (the global experiential technology division of AVI-SPL) and Dave Hatz, machine intelligence VP of CTI what they’ve learned and what they expect. We’ll also ask the same of our own EVP of Global Marketing, Brad Hintze.

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Music for Business

A platform called SoundMachine is now available for commercial deployments on the Crestron DM NAX® Audio-over-IP platform.

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Duke Kunshan University

Duke Kunshan University (DKU) in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China, is a joint venture between Duke University and Wuhan University, with support from Kunshan Municipal Government. DKU is a world-class liberal arts university that offers 14 undergraduate majors and five graduate programs across various disciplines. To meet growing educational demands, DKU is expanding the campus, improving functionality and educational quality, and developing a ‘smart’ campus that will better serve its students and faculty.

Blogs

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Smart Home Tech = Smart Investment

The numbers tell the story: Investing in smart home technology can increase a home’s value. But getting the right tech for the client requires asking the right questions — and planning for the future.

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The Crestron Experience Center in Midtown Manhattan

Crestron’s newest immersive space shows off a tremendous range of commercial and residential solutions, all in a prime location. Built for multiple uses — from demos to events to acting as a functional workspace, the CEC is the ultimate expression of Crestron tech in a setting that’s open to the public.

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A Flexible, High-Impact Space in Action with Automate VX

A room in Crestron’s offices in Cypress, CA, features a Crestron solution that employs all the benefits of our 1 Beyond cameras, the Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution, Crestron control, and much more. It’s built with intelligent video solutions that can adapt to any room configuration quickly and easily. Here’s a look at how it’s all put together.

Case Studies

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ASMI Showroom

This cutting-edge showroom and modern apartment is located in the heart of Trocadero, Paris, only a few steps from the Eiffel Tower. Blending innovation and luxury furniture, this showroom allows visitors and guests to explore state-of-the-art technology while enjoying the elegance and comfort of contemporary Parisian design.

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Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a premier destination for relaxation and entertainment. The resort offers an impressive mix of accommodations and amenities such as multiple dining options, a world-class casino, a full-service spa, and a championship golf course. Talking Stick Resort provides a comprehensive experience for every type of traveler.

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Pacific Valley

This Bel Air, California home blends luxury with relaxation, featuring expansive glass walls that overlook the city below and letting nature flow through the home. The airy atmosphere encourages comfort and style, complete with an outdoor pool perfect for unwinding and taking in the views.