Other Devices

• Cameras: Use to add security cameras to the system. For details, refer to Cameras.

  • Manual Camera: Use to add a camera by entering the Snapshot and Stream URI.
  • Manual ONVIF Camera: Use to add a camera by entering the ONVIF device URI.
• Uncontrolled Audio Source: Use when an audio source has no controls. For example, connecting a portable music player or computer using an Aux cord.
• Uncontrolled A/V Source: Use when an A/V source has no controls. For example, displaying A/V content from a computer.
• Uncontrolled Amplifier: Use when an amplifier does not have volume or switching controls. Volume control is set by the pre-amp levels.
• Uncontrolled AES67 Input: Use for routing third-party AES67 devices to Crestron devices that support AES67.

• Uncontrolled DM Input and Output: Use for connecting DM/HDBaseT devices that can not be discovered by Crestron devices supporting DM.
  The following uncontrolled DM devices can be added to the system:

  • HD-RX-101-C-E

  • HD-RX-4KZ-101

  • HD-RX-4KZ-101-1G

  • HD-RXC-4KZ-101

  • HD-RXC-4KZ-101-1G

  • HD-TX-101-C-E

  • HD-TX-4KZ-101

  • HD-TX-4KZ-101-1G

  • HD-TX-4KZ-111

  • HD-TX-4KZ-111-1G

  • HD-TXC-101-C-E

  • HD-TXC-4KZ-101

  • HD-TXC-4KZ-101-1G

• Uncontrolled HDMI DA: Use when an HDMI distribution amplifier is receiving one HDMI signal and distributing it to all HDMI outputs. The distribution amplifier can also be used to separate the audio and video from the HDMI feed and send the video to a television and the audio to a receiver.
• Uncontrolled Generic A/V DA: Use when a generic distribution amplifier is receiving a source and distributing it to all outputs. The generic AV and Audio connections can be connected to any port type when routing sources.
• Uncontrolled A/V Display: Use when connecting to a display that cannot be controlled. For example, to display video on a display that is always on or a computer monitor.
• Universal A/V Adapter: Use when a physical adapter is installed to convert the cable type; source routing only allows like ports to be connected. For example, a component video to HDMI adapter. The generic Audio, Video, and A/V connections can be connected to any port type when routing sources.
• Uncontrolled Device: Use to add a generic device to the system that cannot be controlled, such as a network switch or router. The Uncontrolled Device is displayed only in the health dashboard.
• BACnet Thermostat: Use when adding a BACnet thermostat to the system. For details, refer to Add a BACnet Thermostat.

• Relay Controlled Device: Use a relay controlled device to add a device that is controlled by a relay. Relay controlled devices do not have automatically generated control elements added to the user interface. Control the relay device using Quick Actions (Quick Actions) and Media Zone Events (Media Zone Events).

  The following relay controlled devices can be added to the system:

  • Fireplace
  • Fountain
  • Garage Door
  • Gate
  • Irrigation Zone
  • Lift
  • Screen

• Sensor Device: A sensor device monitors the state of the device and provides the feedback to the system. Depending on the programming, the system can play an interrupt or activate a Quick Action or Scene.

  The following sensor devices can be added to the system:

  • Burglary Alarm
  • Door Sensor
  • Doorbell
  • Driveway Sensor
  • Fire Alarm
  • Occupancy Sensor
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Water Alarm
  • Window Sensor
• Button: Use the Button input device to control the system using a contact closure remote keypad. Connect the contact closure remote keypads to a digital input in the system (for example, on a Crestron keypad or control processor), then program the button as if it was a keypad. For details, refer to Configure Contact Closure Keypads.

Add an Other Device to a Room

1. Select the room where the device is installed from the Select a room menu.

2. Select Other from the Device Types menu.

   

3. In the Other menu, select a device and then select  Add.
4. Enter a name for the device and then select OK.
5. Configure the device after it is added to the room. Tap  Settings next to the device name to display a Settings dialog box. For details, refer to Device Settings.

Remove an Other Device from a Room

1. Select an Other device.
2. Select < Remove.

Cameras

Add a camera to the Crestron Home system.

Add an ONVIF Camera

1. In the Select a room menu, select a room for the device.

2. In the Device Types menu, go to Other > Cameras. The system scans for ONVIF cameras and displays them in the Cameras menu.

   

3. Select a camera and then + Add.

   

   NOTE: If the ONVIF camera is not found, select Manual ONVIF Camera and then + Add. Enter the required information.

   

4. A dialog displays stating that the camera must have a static or reserved IP address. Tap OK to confirm.

   NOTE: If a static or reserved IP address has not been set, tap Cancel, then configure the ONVIF camera with a static or reserved IP address, and then tap Rescan.

   

5. Enter a descriptive name and connection details for the ONVIF camera. If authentication is required, select Requires Authentication and then enter the User Name and Password for the camera.

   

6. Tap OK. The camera is added to the room.
7. Configure the ONVIF camera after it is added to the room. Tap  Settings next to the device name to display a Settings dialog box. For details, refer to Device Settings.

Remove an ONVIF Camera

1. Select the ONVIF camera that you would like to remove.

2. Tap the back arrow (<) next to the ONVIF camera to remove the device from the room. The device is removed from the room and is added back to the Other menu.

BACnet Thermostat

Add a BACnet thermostat to the Crestron Home system.

Add a BACnet Thermostat

To add a BACnet thermostat:

1. In the Select a room menu, select a room for the device.

2. Select Other from the Device Types menu.

   

3. Select BACnet Thermostat and then + Add.

   

4. Enter a descriptive name for the BACnet thermostat and then select OK.

   

5. Tap OK. The BACnet thermostat is added to the room.
6. Configure the BACnet thermostat after it is added to the room. Tap  Settings next to the device name to display a Settings dialog box. For details, refer to Device Settings.

Add Third-Party Thermostat

Add a third-party thermostat that is controlled using a Crestron control processor that is programmed to control the third-party thermostat using a SIMPL module. The Crestron Home processor and the Crestron control processor communicate using the BACnet network to control the thermostat.

To add a third-party thermostat:

1. Register the Crestron control processor as a BACnet Remote Device.
2. Create a hosted BACnet object for the thermostat items that will be controlled.

3. Create a SIMPL program that ties tie the BACnet objects to the third-party thermostat controls. BACnet objects to the third-party thermostat controls is a 1-to-1 relationship. For example, you could create a hosted analog value object and tie it to the current temperature on the third party thermostat.

4. Add a BACnet network thermostat to the Crestron Home system. For details, refer to Add a BACnet Thermostat.
5. Configure the BACnet thermostat after it is added to the room. Tap the gear button next to the BACnet thermostat to display a Settings dialog box. For details, refer to Device Settings.

Remove a BACnet Thermostat

1. Select a BACnet thermostat device.
2. Select < Remove.