Despite the soft housing market, builders continue to include high-end technology such as touchpanel remotes in the homes they build. According to the Consumer Electronics Association's 2012 Industry Forecast, the touchpanel remote market will increase 4 percent from 2008 through 2012 -from 192,000 to 206,000 remotes sold. Touchpanels, also known as touchscreens, facilitate consumer personalization and convenience as technology advances and costs decrease. Touchscreen remotes can control lighting, audio, video, security and HVAC systems. "All dealers have conversations with their homeowners so products are programmed personally for them. Everything is totally customized for the homeowner. Touchpanels should complement a homeowner's lifestyle," says Jeff Singer, marketing communications director, Crestron Electronics.
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