HD Multi-Room Audio Video in Mayfair, NW1
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Crestron Digital Media integrating a Kaleidescape Film & Music Server
We have just been commissioned to install a full Crestron Digital Media installation in Mayfair, NW1. This installation is one of the first in the UK to utilise the Crestron Digital Media system - allowing high definition audio & video to be available everywhere in the home. An impressive Kaleidescape driven cinema will complete the home with the same kaleidescape system serving films and music to the rest of the home (8 rooms in total). Other sources on the Digital Media system include ArabSat/Hotbird Satellite from the Gulf, Sky HD, Apple TV and DAB digital radio. Every room in the property benefits from access to all sources with HD video & audio and easy control through wall mounted or remote control 6" touchpanels. 
AXIS IP CCTV Installation
As the home is only in use when the client and his family visit the UK we are installing a state of the art AXIS IP based CCTV system. This system benefits from extremely high resolution cameras which the client can view from anywhere in the world via his laptop. 
Viewing in the home is via the above multiplexed page as default, however should the client wish to view one specific camera a simple tap on the touchpanel brings the one camera full screen. A huge storage server will ensure any incidents are available for further analysis.
Hitachi Air conditioning Control
A mixture of TPS-6X and TPS-6L touchpanel's will allow full control of the various zones of air conditioning allowing easy control from anywhere in the home. The client also has access to a house control web page to allow air conditioning to be switched on whilst being transferred from the airport.
Bespoke Touchpanel Creation
In common with all our projects we created a custom touchpanel interface for our client. We take in to account usability and the overall look and feel of the panel. We usually include a weather feed on the home page of the panel which allows our clients to easily view the outside temperature and weather. This client travels extensively and has bases in Seattle and Kuwait so we included not only weather in these areas but also the local time.
iPhone Control of the entire home from anywhere in the World!
We also wrote and installed an iPhone control application allowing the client to control audio video sources, lighting and heating from anywhere in the world. Using the clients iPhone to enable or disable the underfloor heating in his home enables him to prepare the house for his arrival with the minimum of hassle.
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Bowers & Wilkins Home Cinema Installation with Kaleidescape Movies
This beautiful home also features a bespoke home cinema. The home cinema benefits from access to the same sources as the rest of the home (Kaleidescape DVD server, Sky HD etc) yet has full 7.1 surround sound care of the new Bowers & wilkins CM range of speakers. The ceiling speakers also provide surround effects for a truly involving home cinema experience. A 50" Panasonic Plasma ensures a breathtaking visual experience and the whole room is enhanced by a Lutron lighting control system. This is a great space for the entire family to relax and enjoy a cinematic experience together.
ArabSat & SkyHD Distributed throughout the Home
In addition to ArabSat the client also benefits from Sky HD - enjoying HD Audio and Video throughout the property in addtion to recordings of favourite programs. Any TV of the clients eight TV's can access any of the sources simultaneously or independently.
Crestron Official Case Study and Press Release
This project has now become an official Crestron Digital Media Case Study! To view the press release and Crestron's take on the first Digital Media installation in the UK click here. The case study is also presented on the Crestron.com site - one of few international studies.
Please contact us for more information on this amazing project.