Milan
Area
1250 sq.ft
Duration
3 months
Functions
The system must manage security functions, multimedia equipment and a home theater.
This section describes the customer's technical specifications. What tasks should our system solve, what functions are planned to be implemented in connection with the site plan.
Task
Technical task
Project plan
home cinema
built-in ceiling acoustics
Wi-Fi access spot
server room
soundbar under TV
This section describes the brands that we used in the project, as well as the list of work that was carried out as part of the system installation.
Solution
Selected brands
01
Crestron is one of the leading home automation protocols, known for its wide range of multimedia equipment control capabilities.
02
SONOS is an American developer of home audio products, best known for its multi-room audio products that work with virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri.
03
Bowers & Wilkins is a British company that manufactures high-end audio systems for home and automotive use, offering a full range of products using their own speaker technology.
04
Basalte is a Belgian brand known for developing innovative control systems. Their products, made from natural materials, are versatile for use in any premium interior.
Completed works
01
Designing
Given that this project consists entirely of multimedia functions, Crestron technology was chosen as the basis. Our designers selected all the necessary equipment and prepared project documentation.
02
Server Installation
After all the durty works at the site were completed and it was subsequently cleaned, our specialists went to the site to install the server equipment. The server rack was installed in a specially designated room.
03
End Equipment Installation
Once all the walls were painted, we began installing endpoint devices in the rooms. In addition to built-in speakers, we installed Wi-Fi access points, hung TV screens, and mounted home theater speakers and subwoofers.
04
System Commissioning
The final stage involved configuring all the equipment and programming unified control based on Crestron. Special software and an additional microphone were used to set up the home theater.
This section describes the final result, functions, control methods and automation scenarios that are implemented in the project.
Result
Functions
01
Home Cinema
A 7.1 home theater was installed in the living room using Bowers and Wilkins speakers and an Anthem receiver. The video component is a Samsung 86" TV screen. The theater is controlled using a touch screen based on an iPad.
02
Audio Multi-Room
Built-in ceiling speakers were installed in the bathrooms, and soundbars installed under the TV screens in the bedrooms serve as the multi-room audio function. Function is managed through a dedicated application and AirPlay 2.
03
Seamless Wi-Fi
A high-speed Wi-Fi network with internet access of up to 1 Gbps is available in all rooms. Additionally, wired internet connections were provided to all media zones and workstations to reduce Wi-Fi load.
04
Video Surveillance
Surveillance cameras were installed in all common areas of the apartment, as well as in the children's room, with access to the cameras available from anywhere in the world. Cameras can be forcibly turned off via the application if desired.
Control
A touch screen based on an Apple iPad and a Basalte Eve desktop mount, painted black, was installed in the main living room. This touch screen replaces all standard home theater remotes with a unified control interface.
Personal Devices
All system functions can be controlled from personal smartphones or tablets via a dedicated application, including from anywhere in the world with internet access. Interior photos of the property were added to the application interface.
Scenarios
01
Cinema
02
Games
03
Radio
04