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5 Reasons Why Clean Installs are Critical for Automation Systems

The #DoneRightNotEasyCrew have put together 5 reasons why a clean install environment is critical for a properly run automation system.

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The Truth About Concierge Level Service

The #DoneRightNotEasy crew make it part of our culture to deliver above and beyond our customer's expectations at every turn. Of course, this concierge level service does not come easy and takes effort and coordination at every level of the job in order to be done effectively.

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Security: The Missing Link to True Automation – Part 1

Knowledge of the occupancy of your home or a specific room is another powerful way that integrating security devices into your Crestron system is the key to true automation.

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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.

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Common Crestron Issues: Underpowered Systems

If a component part is not receiving the proper amount of power, it won’t function - not because the device itself is bad, but because it was not given enough food to stay alive.

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Case Study: Crestron System Takeovers

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 systems into well oiled machines which keep our customers coming back.

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Common Crestron Issues: Choosing and Labeling Wires

A few weeks ago we outlined how proper wire management and guidance are fundamental to effective and well oiled Crestron systems. Today we will be looking at two additional steps GMI takes to ensure our systems work at the highest levels; wire labeling and proper wire choice.

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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

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Common Crestron Issues: Overheating and Overloading

When you work with Crestron system at the highest level, you come to understand the pitfalls and issues that many less experienced installers fail to account for. All too often me and the rest of the Done Right Not Easy crew will be assigned to a cleanup of an existing system and find all sorts of avoidable issues affecting the functionality of the system as a whole. We’ve already discussed the importance of wiring in Crestron systems, and today we will be discussing two common problems with less experienced techs. Systems overheating and systems being under powered, both of which significantly affect performance.

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GMI Case Study Part 3: Custom Home Theater in Bedminster NJ

This is the last of three installments highlighting this stunning, custom home theater in Bedminster, NJ. You can find parts one and two of the feature here and here.

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