Integrated Video and the Connected Office
Since the release of the first iPhone back in 2007, the prevalence of live video, 24/7 content and remote collaboration in our lives has changed the business landscape in ways we could not have imagined. Despite this fact, many offices throughout the country lack the necessary technology to adequately compete in today’s modern economy. We’ve […]
The Truth About Concierge Level Service
Selecting the right vendor for any project in your home can be a difficult task. Often times contractors and home professionals will make promises about their services that they simply do not, or can not, keep. Our knowledge of this all too common issue is why GMI Automation and the #DoneRightNotEasy crew make it part […]
Security: The Missing Link to True Automation – Part 2
In part one of our feature we discussed how security systems can integrate directly into Crestron control systems and how they can be used to trigger events for a truly automated home. Today we will continue to explore this topic and the advantages to bringing the entire control of your home under one platform. Security […]
Security: The Missing Link to True Automation – Part 1
Many professional integrators will claim to be able to fully automate your home, however, they will oftentimes install and program a Crestron automation system and leave the security of the home to an entirely different vendor. GMI integrates security and automation with all of our Crestron systems. There are many advantages to having a properly […]
Case Study: New Jersey Conference Room Audio Repair
We recently highlighted how we use our expertise and experience to effectively take over problematic Crestron systems. Today we will take a closer look at a financial firm in New Jersey and how we solved the ongoing issues with their automated video conferencing and audio system. Some background on this project, a few years ago we were […]
Common Crestron Issues: Underpowered Systems
In previous entries, we have discussed a variety of the issues we uncover when working on Crestron automation systems. Complex systems can be undone by something as simple as a poorly run wire, or something more chronic such as an overloaded system. Today we will be talking about another common problem found in Creston automation […]
Case Study: Crestron System Takeovers
The Crestron Doctors proven method to repairing your system the right way. Throughout my years with GMI Automation we have taken over dozens of Crestron systems for customers who just aren’t happy with something about how their system works. Today I’m going to take you through the process of how we effectively turn these broken […]
Common Crestron Issues: Choosing and Labeling Wires
Choosing the correct wires and labeling them properly ensures automation systems function correctly. A few weeks ago we outlined how proper wire management and guidance are fundamental to effective and well oiled Crestron systems. The complexity of Crestron automation means that these and other wiring issues are incredibly common in the work of less experienced […]
Why Coding Matters for Automation
Imagine yourself turning on a light switch, when you move the switch the on position you have a reasonable expectation that a light will go on, and when it doesn’t, you know something has gone wrong. This is why quality code is instrumental to a home or office automation system, it turns a complicated system […]