Jordan O'BrienCrestron has confirmed that its flagship smart home operating system will soon be receiving a major software update, with Crestron Pyng OS 2 bringing new features including support for video.
The major software update will be built into the new CP3-R 3-Series control system, a secure enterprise-grade control system for residential applications that will begin shipping this October. This new control system, alongside the Crestron Pyng OS 2 update, will support full integration of video control and distribution, including Crestron DigitalMedia products, AVRs, local sources, set-top boxes, remote controls, and more. This gives custom installers the ability to set up and deploy a Crestron-controlled smart home quickly and easily.
“Crestron Pyng OS 2 is, quite simply, an industry-changer. It’s the only operating system integrators and their clients need, in any sized home,” says Michael Short, global residential marketing manager at Crestron.
“It brings together the full universe of best-in-class Crestron products in a complete whole home solution: lighting, motorised shades, audio, climate control, door locks, security, and now video, including Crestron DigitalMedia products.”
The New 3P3-R 3-Series Control System
The new rack-mountable CP3-R runs on Crestron Pyng OS 2, and has the advanced operating system baked in. The CP3-R includes a full complement of control ports to handle any sized home automation project, home theatre, multi-room video, or MDU application. It integrates best-in-class Crestron hardware including audio, video, lighting, motorised shades, climate control, door locks, sensors, and other equipment.
Once the 3P3-R 3-Series is installed, Crestron Pyng OS 2 makes it possible to set up and deploy luxury home automation on any scale directly from an iPad or online via the web application, without any programming needed.
“When you standardise on Crestron Pyng OS 2 you also optimise your business, adds Short.
“The user experience, sales training, sales demonstrations, customer support, and system delivery are consistent, so everything you do is just easier – and more profitable.”
Crestron Pyng OS 2 Overview
- With support for powerful Cloud-based services, Crestron Pyng OS 2 enables integrators to configure, control, and support clients’ systems remotely, saving time on-site and after deployment.
- New functionality in Crestron Pyng OS 2 includes the ability to:
- Define all video connections visually
- Control video and route sources
- Group audio devices to play the same source (video grouping coming soon).
- TV presets for easy access to favourite TV channels, radio stations, movies, and music
- The ability to access third-party device drivers from the Cloud or load your own
- Handheld remote programming, just like keypad buttons
Crestron Pyng OS 2 Availability
Crestron Pyng OS 2 will initially be available on the CP3-R 3-Series, but other Pyng-supported devices will be supported in the near future.