Crestron
The dominant control system manufacturer in commercial AV.
Programming Languages
- SIMPL Windows: Visual/drag-drop programming (legacy, still widely used)
- SIMPL#/C#: .NET-based programming for Crestron 4-Series processors
- HTML5/CSS/JS: Touch panel UI development
Key Products
- 4-Series Processors: CP4N, RMC4, AV4 — latest generation
- 3-Series: CP3N, RMC3 — still very common in field
- Touch Panels: TSW-770, TSW-1070, TS-1070
- DM NVX: AV-over-IP platform
- Flex: UC/conferencing platform
Communication
- CIP (Crestron over IP) for device-to-device
- RS-232, IR, relay, GPIO for legacy devices
- TCP/UDP for IP-controlled devices
Key Considerations
- Dealer program required to purchase most products
- Crestron Home vs. Commercial are different ecosystems
- Toolbox software suite for commissioning and diagnostics
- XiO Cloud for remote fleet management