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Crestron Opens New York City Flagship Center, Transforming Modern Work and Smart Home Technology into Experience
Crestron Electronics, a global leader in workplace and smart home technology, today unveiled its new flagship experience center in New York City. Located at 200 Lexington Avenue in the world-class New York Design Center, the Crestron Experience Center is a state-of-the-art, immersive environment where visitors can experience the full potential of Crestron’s innovative solutions firsthand.
The Crestron Experience Center is more than just a showroom; it’s an interactive journey that showcases Crestron’s cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and engaging environment. This new location meets the needs and expectations set by today’s customers as technology continues to become more pervasive. Decision makers go beyond the typical AV/IT subject matter experts and this experiential setting will allow every visitor, no matter their background, to visualize the impact that technology can have on their lives in a multitude of settings. The Crestron Experience Center integrates both residential and commercial applications, featuring dedicated spaces that demonstrate how Crestron caters to both individuals and businesses through reliable offerings that can be tailored to any specific environment.
Visitors can explore a range of integrated systems, from advanced home automation solutions that enhance everyday living to sophisticated commercial technologies that create smarter, more productive spaces. A unique addition to the center will be a workshop where visitors can use new technologies in a hands-on way to set up a system, test different configurations and discover new possibilities, even with products that are in beta.
“Beyond just a new location, the Crestron Experience Center represents an investment in our partners and customers, offering them the opportunity to engage directly with our solutions, explore new innovations, and collaborate to solve real-life challenges,” said Brad Hintze, EVP of Global Marketing at Crestron. “This center provides an unparalleled platform for visitors to experience Crestron’s capabilities and inspire new possibilities to drive their success and their growth in the rapidly evolving markets.”
The Crestron Experience Center features an immersive demonstration in practical, real-world scenarios, including plug-and-play huddle spaces, advanced conference rooms, and a fully equipped modern apartment. Through tangible interactions in these contextual designs, visitors will see how Crestron solutions power these diverse spaces. Personalized tours will provide deeper insights into the capabilities and potential use cases of the technologies on display. A highlight is a large event space featuring an impressive 11-foot video wall powered by the Crestron DM NVX® AV-over-IP platform, perfect for presentations, product launches, and industry gatherings.
Visitors can delve into the power of unified communications through Crestron Flex videoconferencing systems and 1 Beyond intelligent video solutions. These tools create immersive, engaging meetings by enabling seamless integration with leading collaboration platforms, boosting productivity and enhancing teamwork. The center also showcases Crestron AirMedia® wireless presentation and conferencing solutions, offering a glimpse into the freedom and flexibility of wireless collaboration. These technologies bring ease and efficiency to modern collaboration spaces, making meetings and presentations more dynamic and impactful.
Crestron’s legacy of control and automation will also be on full display as the backbone for each of the dynamic demonstrations. Whether it is boardrooms, classrooms, homes, or hotels, Crestron’s intuitive control systems ensure seamless integration and unmatched reliability. The Crestron DM NVX® AV-over-IP platform delivers flexible, scalable, and high-performance audio and video distribution, and powers impressive applications for any event, large or small. Additionally, visitors will dive into the future of smart homes with Crestron Home® OS, a system that unifies entertainment, lighting, climate control, and security into one personalized, intuitive interface—transforming home automation to enhance comfort, convenience, and safety.
The Crestron Experience Center is open to the public by appointment. Stop in at Suite 302 or schedule a visit here.