Crestron’s second-gen Horizon keypads and dimmers supply improved design

Dwelling automation large Crestron has unveiled the second era of its Horizon keypads and dimmers.

The brand new dwelling controllers observe the Horizon EX vary that arrived again in 2019, with enhancements to the customization choices and design being the important thing modifications.

Changing the multi-piece design of the last-gen keypads, the brand new Horizon vary is a single-piece unit that may be configured to incorporate one to 5 separate buttons.

Coloration cues have additionally been up to date, with homeowners now in a position to match up their automation with particular colours, slightly than simply having ‘on’ as illuminated and ‘off’ as dimmed.

So, for instance, if one of many Horizon’s buttons pertains to arming a safety system, this might mild up as pink when armed and inexperienced when off.

The design changes do not finish there, both, with the brand new Horizon pads and dimmers in a position to mechanically alter the colour temperature based mostly on a room’s ambient mild. And to assist this even additional, the sunshine bleed between completely different buttons and the faceplate has been diminished, Crestron says.

Engraving choices are additionally being streamlined, with a brand new software program instrument permitting sellers to create tailor-made markings – full with completely different fonts, icons, particular characters and international character assist – earlier than transport, which ought to see set up time minimize down significantly.

By way of availability, the brand new fashions will start transport in Could and begin at £330 / €382. Like with the outdated era, plates can be found in white, black or almond, and, handily, sellers with present old-gen Horizon keypad and dimmer orders can convert to the upcoming mannequin.