Technology Record - Issue 42: Autumn 2026

99 Crestron designed the platform to vanish into the background without disrupting the atmosphere of live events systems provide bring-your-own-device functionality, allowing users to plug in their personal devices and instantly share content with others in the room. Crestron 1 Beyond cameras combine with an intelligent video solution that powers high-end hybrid meetings. Active speakers are automatically detected and framed for far-end participants, providing a broadcast-level stream that mimics the standard of TV productions. Consistency was key in this deployment. Maintaining a familiar Crestron interface across the complex eliminates friction and reinforces a unified, intuitive user journey. Most of the spaces follow a standardised Crestron system complete with Crestron touch screen, Saros speakers, replicable AV features and lighting integration for full control over each space. The VIP areas, pitch club and presidential suites use a custom design built on the same foundation to deliver a more elevated, personalised environment. With simple controls on the Crestron touch screens, guests can play their own music, present slides or recall lighting and shading scenes effortlessly, without formal training or interruptions. Reliable systems never create friction, and the technology backbone of Spotify Camp Nou was developed to operate without disrupting the energised atmosphere of live events. With over 200 connected rooms onsite, Crestron Virtual Control provides a central, scalable hub to manage the lighting, shading, audio and AV infrastructure for every space in the stadium. The Crestron XiO Cloud technology operations management platform provides another layer of visibility, enabling room status monitoring, remote updates and proactive troubleshooting. Crestron’s unified platform connects each area of the open-plan venue, eliminating silos. Its AV solutions enable each space to create unforgettable moments and generate additional revenue streams on non-match days – a critical piece of FC Barcelona’s selffunding and financial sustainability strategy. “Our experience with Crestron has always been extremely positive,” says Miguel Castro, the project’s lead AV technology integrator. “When reliability and connectivity matter, Crestron is the only ecosystem we trust to deliver at this scale.”

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