Hidden Speakers
Eli and wife Abby are almost always within arm's reach of a Crestron controller. In this room they might peruse iTunes, satellite radio or CDs stored on a Request server. Many of the couple's Canton speakers are hidden behind acoustically transparent cabinets.
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One Touch Control
One-touch control of audio, video, motorized shades and lights was a big priority for the Manning's in their renovated Hoboken, N.J. condo. Eli says he loves the fact that he can simply hit one button to turn off all the lights in the home before heading to bed after a long day. Apparently, he has a pretty demanding job.
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Singing in the Shower
Sonance steam-resistant speakers in the bathroom have enhanced Eli's morning routine. He says he loves being able to select music on the wall-mounted Crestron controller before hitting the shower.
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Hidden Bar
Eli isn't a flashy guy, emphasizing ease of control over bells and whistles for his electronics installation. The Batman-esque hidden bar area, however, is the exception. He hits a button on the nearby wall-mounted Crestron controller and the unassuming column slowly rotates to reveal top-shelf bottles. "I just wanted the place to have a little secret," Eli explains.
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Solar Glare
The Hoboken, N.J. condo sits on the bank of the Hudson River across from New York. The trade-off for the sweeping Manhattan views, however, is the overwhelming solar glare. "Some kind of easy shade control" was among Eli's top tech priorities. He wanted to easily control the amount of light entering each room and to be able to completely block out the sunlight.
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Block the Light
To temper the glare issue, the Manning's have two layers of Lutron Silvoia QED motorized shades. The first layer allows in some light. "You can still see out of it," Eli says. A second blackout layer blocks every ray of sunlight. That level of protection comes in handy when Eli is working at his computer, for instance. "It's nice to have two different layers," Eli says, as he demonstrates the one-button control.
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Welcome Home
A wall-mounted touchscreen controller greets Eli and wife Abby when they get home. They can hit one shortcut button to turn on a predetermined lighting scheme.
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Simple Game Plan
Eli talked extensively with installation company Audio Video Crafts about how his Crestron control system should look and feel. He wanted it to be self-explanatory - simple enough that guests can figure out how to dim the lights, select music, open the motorized shades or watch TV.
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Kitchen
The Manning's spend a lot of time talking in the kitchen while Abby cooks, according to Eli. There's a wall-mounted Crestron controller near his seat so he can choose music to play through that room's B&W speakers. The kitchen is one of the few rooms in the condo that doesn't have a view of Manhattan. Instead, it offers an overview of Hoboken.
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Office
Welcome to Eli Manning's office. It's a pretty typical guy's office, except for the commemorative footballs and the photos of Eli and Archie Manning that adorn the bookshelves.
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