AVLinkPro, a Crestron Electronics partner announces the release of a new interface extension for Crestron HOME. based on their newly released REST API. The new software extension, based on AVLinkPro’s newly released REST API is called SIPAHOY. It provides a new feature set to the Crestron HOME automation system providing intercom communication and control features for the popular residential smart home solution. The interface is designed to connect the intercom hardware systems offered by AVLinkPro providing greater control of features like panel-to-panel intercom, audio paging to panels or sound systems. The extension also enables touchless room monitoring, electronic door relay release as well as the add-on ability to interface Crestron HOME with a landline telephone system.

The new SIPAHOY extension will simplify the intercom enhancement features in Crestron HOME that were only possible previously when using a secondary Crestron processor and scripted Macro coding by an experienced programmer. The deployment of the new AVLinkPro extension is intended to allow lower-cost integration with greater features and more functions.

“We are hopeful that every new Crestron Home installation should now have the option for intercom and whole-house communication with our SIP PBX and the new software extension,” said Jon Miller, product manager for the AVLinkPro solutions. “We are proud of the team effort that has guided the development of this new interface. We made specific manageable features available to both the AVLinkPro systems and our Crestron HOME extension to best serve the installer and the end user. A lot of feedback from installers in the Crestron community were essential in the development of this unified solution.”

About the API: The AVLinkPro API was developed to better allow third-party vendors to have access to a universal
connector for the able to query and control specific features and data used within the AVLinkPro SIP PBX for enhanced connectivity and offering intercom functions. The new API provides full control over intercom communication extension states, paging, audio playback and control over a full range of features that come built into the AVLinkPro systems. The complete lineup of SIP PBX systems from AVLinkPro can utilize the new SIPAHOY extension driver allowing for whole-house communication. AVLinkPro systems and the SIPAHOY extension driver are available through Crestron technology dealers and programmers. For more information about the SIPAHOY extension, visit www.sipahoy.com or www.avlinkpro.com.

About AVLinkPro: A product brand by AlltecPro, a division of VCOM IMC. is the only AV focused SIP-based PBX
communication hub offering full HD video streaming, unicast and multicast video, full intercom communication,
Intelligent Voice Attendant and custom level programmable triggers. AVLinkPro systems provide an interlinking
communication bridge for SIP, IP, RTSP and TCP/IP integration creating a whole premise communication solution.

About Crestron Electronics: Providers of customized luxury smart home automation to scalable out-of-the-box collaborative tools. Creating automation solutions that transform the way people live their lives since 1971. Provider of top-of-the-line electronics and helping customers invest in scalable and customized solutions while offering 24.7 global services and support.