Crestron Home SIMPL Integration Modules

With Crestron Home SIMPL integration modules, a 4-Series processor running SIMPL can communicate with Crestron Home processors.

In the example below, a pair of DIN-AP4-R processors control lighting, shades, and keypads for a 4-Series SIMPL processors.

To program a system with Crestron Home SIMPL integration modules, refer to the following sections.

myCrestron Residential Monitoring Service

myCrestron Residential Monitoring Service is required to use the Crestron Home SIMPL integration modules. Follow the instructions below.

Note: For complete information on using the myCrestron RMS portal, refer to myCrestron Residential Monitoring Service.

Accessing myCrestron Residential Monitoring Service

To access myCrestron RMS, go to portal.my.crestron.com.

Accessing myCrestron Residential Monitoring Service portal and the Crestron Home Configurator requires the following:

  • The user must be a Crestron residential dealer.
  • The dealer must be subscribed to the myCrestron Residential Monitoring Service.
  • The dealer administrator must provide the user access to the myCrestron Residential Monitoring Service portal.

Subscribing to myCrestron RMS

Dealer administrators can subscribe to myCrestron RMS by following the instructions below.

  1. Log in to Crestron.com as an administrator.

  2. Select .

  3. Select Administration.

  4. Select Application Access.

  5. Review the terms of use and select Yes.

  6. Select Register.

Your dealership is now subscribed to myCrestron RMS.

Setting Employee Permissions

Dealer administrators can provide myCrestron RMS access to other employees by following the instructions below.

  1. Log in to Crestron.com as an administrator.

  2. Select .

  3. Select Administration.

  4. Select Application Access.

  5. Scroll down to Manage Application Access For.

  6. Select the + to expand the list.

  7. Select any employees that should have myCrestron RMS access.

  8. Select Save.

The selected employees can now access myCrestron RMS.

Obtain the Processor MAC Address and Registration Code

Before adding the processor to the RMS, the processor's MAC Address and Registration Code (device key) must be obtained.

To view this information, use the Crestron Home interface and navigate to System Settings Icon Settings > System Configuration > myCrestron RMS Services.

Add the Crestron Home Processor

To add the processor to the myCrestron Residential Monitoring Service:

  1. Go to portal.my.crestron.com.

  2. Select  Devices and then Add Device.


  3. Enter the required information.

    • Device Name: Enter a descriptive name for the Crestron Home processor.

      NOTE: To obtain the Device MAC Address and Device Key, select System Settings Icon Settings >System Configuration > myCrestron RMS Services. For details, refer to myCrestron RMS Services.

    • Device MAC Address: Enter the MAC address.
    • Device Key: Enter the registration code.
    • Add to Group: (Optional) To add the Crestron Home processor to a group, select a group or select Add and then create a group.
    • Monitor the device: Select to turn on remote monitoring for the Crestron Home processor.
    • Ancillary Device: (Optional) Select any ancillary devices that are connected to the Crestron Home processor.
  4. Select Save.

The processor is now available in the RMS.

Build a Crestron Home System

To build a Crestron Home system, refer to the following sections.

Generate Integration Report

Use myCrestron RMS to build an Integration Report. This report is required for the Crestron Home SIMPL integration modules.

Follow the instructions below.

  1. Navigate to portal.my.crestron.com.

  2. Select  Devices.

  3. Select the Crestron Home processor.

  4. Select Integration Report.

To generate a PDF report, select Export to PDF.

To generate an XLS report, select Export to XLS.

The report can be filtered by rooms and device types. Select the Rooms or Types fields, then check the desired filters. Select Generate Report to create the filtered report.

Example Integration Report Page

The IDs listed in the report are used when programming Crestron Home SIMPL integration modules.

Program SIMPL Modules

Every program using Crestron Home SIMPL integration modules requires the CRPC Home Client (Control Processor Connection Module) to establish communication with the Crestron Home processor.

Note: The following information is needed to connect the modules:

  • The IP Address/Hostname of the Crestron Home processor.

  • The Crestron Home user interface password.

  • IDs from the Integration report.

Tip: Refer to the sample program for programming examples.

Module List

Below is a list of all Crestron Home SIMPL integration modules. For instructions on individual modules, refer to the Crestron Database module help files available within SIMPL and as part of Crestron Database. By default, these files are located in the following folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Crestron\Cresdb\Modules.

  • Control Processor

    • CRPC Home Client (Control Processor Connection Module)

  • Scenes, Quick Actions, and Scheduling

    • CRPC Home Lighting Scene (Lighting Scene Module)

    • CRPC Home Shade Scene (Shade Scene Module)

    • CRPC Home Quick Action (Quick Action Module)

  • Room Control

    • CRPC Home Room (Room Control Module)

  • Load Control

    • CRPC Home Lighting Load (Lighting Module)

    • CRPC Home Shade Load (Shade Module)

    • CRPC Home Ceiling Fan (Ceiling Fan Module)

    • CRPC Home Keypad (Keypad Control and Feedback Module)