The Myth of “Out of the Box” Automation
Brands and products advertising “smart home” and home automation solutions are a dime a dozen nowadays, and it seems every week you see a report about how more and more American’s are automating their home in some way shape or form. Tech giants such as Apple, Amazon and Google are all dipping their toes into […]
Common Crestron Issues: Equipment Placement
Having been hired by clients to take over and repair low or no- functioning Crestron control systems for many years, myself and the rest of the #DoneRightNotEasy crew have seen it all. Poor wiring jobs and the failure to maintain a clean and manageable system is unfortunately par for the course for many other integrators […]
The Importance of End User Experience
With social media dominating our eyeballs every second of the day, it is easy for an integrator or technologist to show off a flashy new theater or even an impressive wiring job. Unfortunately for some, it is much more difficult to convey the behind the scenes work that goes into making Crestron control systems so […]
Three Things I’ve Learned my First Month at GMI
Joining a company with such a reputation for consistency and quality as GMI has been an honor, but daunting at the same time. I’ve been working with technology and networking systems since I was a teenager, but in my first 30 days with the #DoneRightNotEasy crew they’ve taught me more about the automation industry than […]
Networks & Automation Part 2: Network Reliability
There has been a lot made in the news lately about hacking, cyber security and the so-called internet of things. As automation and smart home technology become more and more ubiquitous, and more of our devices become connected, the threat of an outside agent gaining access to your home through these technological back doors becomes […]
Networks & Automation Part 1: Network Reliability
As readers of this blog have already learned, there are many components involved in building and designing a functioning Crestron control system. Proper power supply, clean installations, and well written code begin to build the foundation of our simple, intuitive and reliable automation systems. Perhaps the most important piece of the puzzle however, is the […]
The Truly Energy Efficient Home
It’s hard to get away from the idea of energy efficiency and conservation in the modern home. With the rapid expanse of technology in the energy sector, consumers and homeowners are presented with new ways to “go green” on a daily basis. Developers and home technologists alike have responded by striving to build more energy […]
Common Crestron Issues: Over Promising and Over Designing
In the years since we started GMI Automation we have seen many Crestron systems deployed by other integrators fail to live up to the expectations of the end user. As we’ve discussed in this blog these issues could be anything from improper coding to inadequate wiring and everything in between. Sadly, more often than not, the failure arises before […]
5 Reasons Why Clean Installs are Critical for Automation Systems
There are many factors to consider when selecting the automation vendor for your home or office. Integrators throughout the industry will often show off their flashy finished products, with beautifully designed Crestron components and stunning 4K displays. However, before you select a vendor for your automation project, it’s vital that you pull back the curtain […]