One of the most significant impacts of this latest update to the Crestron Home® OS is the expanded control over shading. Crestron’s residential team has been focused on improving and refining the overall lighting and shading experience in the connected home, and this update marks a major step in that evolution.
“The history of architecture is also the history of windows,” is a quote attributed to Le Corbusier, a pioneer of modern buildings. The impact of natural light on an overall lighting scheme can’t be overstated — it’s integral to creating a warm, welcoming home, and shading is a massive part of the equation. Balancing sunshine and electric illumination, while preserving privacy for those inside the home, means that the right shading control is vital.
That’s why this update to the Crestron Home OS sees a change in the home screen that puts shade control front and center. A new, dedicated Shading tile on the home screen gives homeowners instant access to every shade in the house. “Essentially, the big change is that shading control now works like lighting control,” says Michael Short, Crestron’s VP of marketing operations and residential. “Previously, you could only view and adjust shades room by room, which felt limiting for homeowners with larger or open-concept spaces. The update brings all the shades into a single, unified view right from the home screen, making them easy to access and control at a glance.”
Benefits of Updated Shading Control in Crestron Home OS 4.8
- Quick, whole-home control: As with lighting, you can now see every shade in the home and adjust them instantly without having to drill down into individual rooms.
- Consistency and simplicity: The interface looks and feels the same across touch screens and mobile devices.
- Scenes and multi-room adjustments: Driven by dealer and homeowner feedback, this functionality helps shading solutions maximize comfort, privacy, and energy efficiency.
“The whole-home shading screen offers instant clarity,” says Short. “Homeowners can see exactly which shades are open, closed, or in motion, staying visually connected to their home’s light and privacy.” Because commands and feedback are instantaneous, it’s a smarter, more responsive way to interact with natural light. “Ultimately, this is a faster shading control experience for customers, reducing clicks and quickening control of their smart home.”
“Whether homeowners are using the Creston Home OS app or the Cevo Mini Remote, whether they’re controlling shading, sound, or video, users can transform the feel of their environment with a single tap,” says Short. “Updates like this one aren’t just about automation; it’s about living exactly the way you want, whenever you want.”
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