# Crestron Pyng for iPhone

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id912457591](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id912457591)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id912457591`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Crestron Electronics, Inc.
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (18 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.59
- **Last updated:** 2019-12-02
- **First published:** 2014-09-15
- **Size:** 108 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crestron-pyng-for-iphone/id912457591)
- **Website:** [http://www.crestron.com/pyng](http://www.crestron.com/pyng)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.crestron.com/Crestron/media/Crestron/WidenResources/Web%20Miscellaneous/internet-data-collection-privacy-statement.pdf](https://www.crestron.com/Crestron/media/Crestron/WidenResources/Web%20Miscellaneous/internet-data-collection-privacy-statement.pdf)

## Description

Crestron Pyng is the world’s first home automation app to enable complete control in just a few easy steps. The whole house can be ready in minutes without ever opening a laptop. 

The Crestron Pyng Hub connects accessories with the app, and runs scenes and events even without the presence of a mobile device. Home settings are backed up to the cloud, so making changes is easy and secure.

## Rankings

- #328,210 — Overall
- #81 — automation template

## Review summary

Common themes across reviews: the app enables remote control and DIY automation when it works, but suffers from recurring connectivity problems, update-induced instability (breaks, scrambled presets), and an aging UI. These reliability and design issues appear in multiple reviews, while the core value—remote access to control and automate your Crestron Pyng system—remains a strong but contingent benefit. Overall, stability and modernized UX are the key gaps identified.

### Pros

- Remote control of shades, lights, and scenes from anywhere (including while traveling).
- Empowers users to configure scenes and automation without needing a professional.
- Useful and positive when the app is functioning properly (general reliability when it works).

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues and unreliable connections to the home system.
- Update-related instability: updates can cause the app to stop working or scramble presets.
- Outdated UI/UX design with a dated look and layout issues on newer iPhones (e.g., iPhone X).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id912457591)