Like many people, the owner of this stunning Italian-inspired luxury home took refuge in his home office during the pandemic. And like many people, the conveniences and comforts of working from home (WFH) were hard to give up. Who can blame him, given the remarkable technologies integrated into the space by Domotek. 

Choosing a system for the home office wasn’t hard; the owner was a long-time user of Crestron systems to keep operations at his cybersecurity company running smoothly, efficiently, and securely. He wanted to maintain the same degree of productivity in his office at home and a consistent user experience; the obvious solution, according to Domotek, was the Crestron Home operating system. 

Despite the focus on corporate-level control of audio and video in WFH setup, the owners wanted the system to also synch with systems throughout the house. Centralizing the management and control of various rooms, each with very distinct requirements, was no small task. Equally important was bringing control of each of the owner’s homes into one pane of glass, allowing him to actively monitor and view them on-the-go from his phone. 

To consolidate control of the home and business under the Crestron Home platform, Domotek outfitted the home office with a 10-inch Crestron wall-mounted touchscreen, a handheld touchscreen remote, and a Crestron tabletop conference device. For good measure, they also installed a Crestron Horizon thermostat.

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From any user interface the owner and his family have complete, consistent control over the office and home environment. Directly from the tabletop conference device on his desk, the owner can conduct regular WFH activities such as videoconferences and collaboration with customers and colleagues, all while maintaining full management of systems tied to Crestron Home. 

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The home office looks and performs to the level of any corporate office, but with the added perk of easy, convenient home control. Lighting, motorized shades, climate, AV, security, and cameras all come together under the Creston Home app, which runs natively on the tabletop conference device. Scenes can be created and recalled to achieve the desired ambiance in the office or elsewhere in the home, where many unique areas provide the family with plenty of enjoyable activities and great way to unwind after a long day “in the office.”

Featured in the impressively appointed home are a cozy home theater, well-stocked wine cellar, indoor golf simulator and basketball court. Whichever activity, he can prepare the space for his arrival right from the office tabletop conference device or mobile app. 

If he’s planning a trip to another residence, he can synch up remotely with that particular home’s Crestron system to set the lights, thermostats and other devices for his arrival. It streamlines his personal and business life so he can concentrate on more pressing matters impacting his cybersecurity company. 

The owners required minimal training to master consolidated management, and control of the areas inside and outside the home office, including remote residences. They were already comfortable and familiar with Creston Home; Domotek kept it that way with consistent user interfaces that seamlessly bridge the owner’s business and personal life. 

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