New smart home system with tailored controls provides independence for disabled homeowner
Located in Oklahoma City, the newly remodeled Price residence was custom designed to deliver a wheelchair-friendly smart home that would enable its tech-savvy homeowner to achieve a new level of independence. With extensive experience leading programs that empower disabled people to maximize their fullest potential, homeowner Jason Price also wanted to help likeminded individuals discover what can be attained through technology.
THE CHALLENGE
After purchasing his new home in Oklahoma City, Price set out to find a high-end home automation system that would simplify how he controlled all aspects of his home utilizing one single interface.
THE SOLUTION
After researching premium smart home offerings online, Price was confident that Crestron was the right solution that would help him meet his goals. Working with Voyager Home Systems, Price saw his vision become a reality. The Crestron Home™ platform helped reduce the programming time significantly for a quick and easy install. With the intuitive user interface, he can easily control everything he wants to in the home.
THE TECHNOLOGY
Using the Crestron Home platform, Voyager was able to integrate audio, video, thermostats, HVAC, door locks, motorized door openers, and home security. From the Crestron Home app on his iPad® tablet, Price can control entertainment, temperature, and lighting throughout the home. Crestron lighting control is present in every room, including the garage, where Price can make manual adjustments or activate any of the pre-programmed scenes with a single tap. Crestron DigitalMedia™ technology was deployed to distribute content to displays throughout the home, including in two bedrooms, the theater, and the living room. A Crestron multi-room audio system provides audio distribution so that Price can hear every beat of a song or each play of a sporting event, no matter which room he’s in. Voyager was able to customize the system to accommodate Price’s specific requests, including an Apple TV® media player encoded with Dolby Vision® format and sports encoded with HLG.
Accessibility was an important aspect of this project design and Voyager customized the system to go above and beyond. Control of the home’s motorized doors was added to the Crestron Home interface. For home security, Price has a list of codes for his doors and he is now able to assign them to his nursing staff to provide entry. “I’m able to do just about everything in my house from Crestron Home; elevate my bed, water my lawn, and so much more,” said Price.
RESULTS
The completed project resulted in a system that simplified Price’s day-to-day life, enabling him to control everything from the convenience of his iPad. Crestron Home has broken down barriers for him, enabling him to control his home in a way he had never imagined before. “When you get the right technology with the right dealers, it can create the most incredible experience,” explains Price. “Many companies will say they deliver a great customer experience, but Crestron and Voyager have really proven
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
