We have been posting details of a lot of installations recently that included control systems. Here's six reasons why they are so popular. The automation systems range from a simple app on an iPad to a full-blown building automation system controlling heating, digital signage, AV and more.
Here are the top six reasons why our clients choose to include a control system in their AV installations:
Cost-effective
The number one reason is to save money. Control systems make life simpler, meaning meetings and events require less time for set up – any member of staff can press the button. Control systems reduce power usage by ensuring that everything is switched off when not in use, and that lighting and heating are used appropriately.
Improved ROI
Secondly, our clients get a better return on investment as all the equipment that we install, or is already in situ, is better utilised.
Peace of mind
Thirdly for peace of mind. The client or their AV support team will be able to access the control system anytime anywhere, as will Edwards if required. If a technophobe is using the room, there will be no emergency dash from the other side of town – you can just use an app on your phone.
Sanity!
Closely related, our clients think a control system preserves their sanity – especially in schools, churches and conference venues where many little fingers may play with settings! A control system allows you to press 'reset to normal' and have all the fiddling done by unauthorised people wiped and your system working like it did when we left you with it…
Professionalism
For our commercial clients, appearances count too. Trying to find the remote control is a thing of the past, as is adjusting the data projector angle, deafening your attendees or failing to find the on switch on the side of the TV. Our clients want their presentations, training sessions or sales pitches to be smooth and sophisticated.
Customer expectation
Lastly, our clients talk about meeting expectation. Commercial spaces and classrooms or training rooms are expected to be so much more these days. Whether you are calling them innovative learning environments or agile workplaces or encouraging non-territorial desking and BYOD, control systems help our clients create the smart environment that their customers demand.
Read more about Control Systems
Read about our recent installations:
EMA Training Facility (Crestron)
Ellerslie Event Centre (Crestron)
St Helier's Church & Community Centre (Kramer - K-Touch)
Garrison Pub, Sylvia Park (Crestron)
