Crestron Electronics has unveiled the second generation of its popular Horizon keypads and dimmers that are design-forward and user focused to elevate both form and function.
A well-designed keypad should be unobtrusive but intuitive, requiring careful attention to everything from the ergonomics of the device to its fit and finish. The latest generation of the Horizon keypads and dimmers were designed with these factors in mind, and the result is an elegant design with a distinctive tactile experience, improved configuration and installation, and elevated customisation options.
Ensuring that the new keypads and dimmers bring a high level of luxury to any home, Crestron prioritised a clean design featuring improved colour, finish and alignment to make them more visually appealing in their layouts.
Using feedback from homeowners, dealers and architects, every aspect of the redesign was meticulously engineered, from the single faceplate offering a luxury visual appeal to the subtle button protrusion providing an enhanced texture and feel when pressed. The buttons are also arranged in a single-piece design that improves alignment and consistency, elevating the tactile experience across every configuration.
The backlight of the keypads and dimmers have also been improved, allowing the colour temperature to be adjusted. The new ‘dim-to-warm’ theme uses a local ambient sensor to automatically set the button backlight to cooler or warmer based on the intensity of the room lighting.
Crestron has also eliminated the shine of the keypads as well as reduced the light bleeds between buttons and the faceplate to refine appearance in dark or dimly lit rooms.
Available in the six most popular configurations, homeowners and dealers can choose from single-button options up to five buttons in a single gang arrangement.
Advanced colour control offers visual cues from a distance, making keypads another intuitive interface in the home. When combined, the configuration and colour control can serve to further elevate the homeowner experience. Take, for example, a ‘Security’ button that can illuminate red when activated and green when the system is off, allowing homeowners to visualise the status of their system at a glance.
Like all other Crestron keypads and dimmers, engraving is an option on the second generation Horizon range, but the new Impress software tool enables dealers to create a variety of personalised engravings from mixing fonts and foreign character support to special characters and icons. Any engraving specified before device shipping will be pre-installed and included as part of the wider bulk-packaging process for the entire Horizon range, saving huge amounts of time during installation.
“Our next generation of Crestron Horizon keypads take every aspect of this product to the next level and are a thoughtful addition to the Crestron lighting line,” said Michael Short, senior director of Residential and Hospitality Marketing at Crestron. “The ways in which dealers can not only configure the keypads but also order and install is a huge win for both customers and dealers. The other major aspect is how beautiful these new keypads look; they are a perfect complement to any home.”
Dealers with current open Horizon keypad and dimmer orders can convert their existing orders to the new styles, with shipping beginning in May. Available in white, almond and black, the new Crestron Horizon keypads and dimmers have an MSRP starting at £330 / €382 with prices ranging based on customisation and configurations.