Have you been looking for a Crestron programmer for your upcoming project? Maybe you need a customized video conferencing system for your office, or you want to turn your home into a smart home using Crestron’s home automation and control products. Bringing in a Crestron programmer can help you create a system that operates exactly how you want it to, with all of the functionality you need.
For many people, the built-in functionality that comes with audiovisual control equipment from companies like Crestron is enough. For example, with the Flex Video Conferencing system from Crestron, a business can easily set up their conference room with a single device that can control the room’s microphones, display screens, lights, shades, and even the temperature. It’s a system with a ton of functionality right out of the box. However, some companies have special requirements for the conference rooms that require bringing in a Crestron programmer. The same can be true in a home. There are Crestron products designed to meet the needs of the average owner of a smart home, but not every homeowner wants just the basic functionality that is built into the Crestron Home products.
In cases like these, working with a Crestron programmer can provide the end user with functionality that isn’t available from the pre-programmed equipment. But will any Crestron programmer do?
Freelance Crestron programmers can be hired through websites like Upwork or Freelancer, which might work out well for smaller projects, but if you have a larger project or one that will require ongoing support, you may want to work with a Crestron programming company with multiple programmers on staff.
Another thing to consider is whether or not the Crestron programmer is certified through Crestron. A certified programmer is one who has gone through the official training program of Crestron and passed their certification tests. While there are plenty of good programmers out there who are not certified, those who are certified have a proven track record and have demonstrated their programming knowledge. If you want to work with a certified programmer who also has the backing of Crestron, look for a Crestron Services Provider (CSP). CSPs have access to Crestron support, as well as access to continuing education.
Do you have older Crestron system that you are looking to fix or expand upon? You’ll need to look for a Crestron programmer with experience with older hardware, which can be hard to find. A company like AV Programming Associates (AVPA), which has been in business for more than 20 years, is one of the few companies with certified programmers that is able and willing to troubleshoot issues with older Crestron systems.
AVPA owner Matt Grisafe had this to say: “There have been multiple times when someone from our team goes to a home or office building to quote a project that involves an existing Crestron system. Once we do an initial evaluation of the system, the client will tell us that another Crestron programmer or dealer told them that they needed to replace the entire system with all new hardware and start from scratch. They are always glad they called us for a second opinion when we tell them that we can upgrade or improve their existing system. While sometimes entirely replacing an older Crestron system is necessary or the best course of action, it isn’t always. We’ve come across many existing Crestron systems that just needed a few tweaks to get them back up and running; or just one or two new pieces of hardware to give them all the functionality that the client is looking for.”
Finding the right Crestron programmer for your project can take some time and research, but a good place to start is to look for a company with certified programmers on staff, and one that has a good reputation for completing all types of projects.
