LCD

What LCD does

LCD (legal name: Lighting Control) is a UK-based, privately held software development and custom-programming consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in the Edinburgh/Dalkeith area of Scotland. The company specializes exclusively in the Crestron ecosystem, developing Crestron Home drivers for residential automation and SIMPL Windows modules for commercial and corporate AV integration. Its portfolio includes more than 20 productized drivers and UI tiles covering intercoms (2N), smart locks (Nuki), security systems (Inner Range, AJAX), audio (Sonos), environmental monitoring (NTI EnviroMux), power distribution (ATEN), and IR device control (Global Caché via the LCD IR App launched in November 2023), alongside notification and scheduling utilities.

The core technology stack centers on SIMPL Windows module development and Crestron Home driver development, with internal tooling for scalable driver authorship and a web-based licensing portal that binds licenses to processor MAC addresses. LCD operates as a Crestron Service Provider (CSP) and is a named close development partner in Crestron's driver SDK program, with team members holding Master Technology Architect Gold and Simpl# certifications. The company has expanded its AV/IT capabilities across DSP engineering (Q-Sys, BI-amp, Clear-One, Allen & Heath), video switching (Extron, Crestron DigitalMedia), and building automation protocols (KNX, Loxone, Mode Lighting, AMX).

LCD monetizes through a combination of one-time software license fees for drivers and modules (priced $50-$299 per unit), supported by a self-serve licensing portal, and higher-margin professional services for custom programming, system design, deployment, and maintenance. Customers include enterprise clients (Microsoft, Deloitte, Zurich International, British Army via 4GD, Radisson) alongside a long-tail distribution into Crestron's global certified dealer network. GTM is sales-led and channel-partner-led, supplemented by Crestron Masters event participation, webinars, and an active content marketing program on the company's blog and social channels.

Name

LCD

Legal name

Lighting Control

Website

https://lightingcontrol.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LCD is a UK-based software developer and CSP that builds custom drivers, modules, and UI components for the Crestron and Crestron Home ecosystem, serving residential Crestron dealers and commercial AV clients via direct sales and Crestron's global dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AV Control Software

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC)

Keywords

• Crestron control drivers
• Audio visual programming
• Smart building integration
• Lighting control software
• Home automation drivers

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalkeith

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Drivers/Modules): One-time license fees for Crestron Home drivers and SIMPL Windows modules. Products range from basic switch tiles ($50-60) to comprehensive monitoring solutions ($78+) and complex UI packs ($120-299). Includes 60-minute trial mode and dealer demo licenses at reduced pricing.
2. Professional Services: Custom programming, system design, deployment, and maintenance services for audio visual and lighting control projects. Includes consultancy, project programming, and software product design services.
3. Software Licensing Model: Licensing system tied to hardware via processor MAC address. Supports license transfers, extensions, and moving licenses between processors. Includes self-serve licensing portal for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LCD develops custom control software, drivers, and modules that extend the Crestron and Crestron Home ecosystems, including UI tiles, hardware interface drivers, schedulers, monitoring drivers, and notification drivers for residential and commercial AV/lighting systems. They also provide professional services including IT/AV consultancy, custom SIMPL Windows programming, deployment, commissioning, and maintenance for AV and lighting control projects.

Product overview

LCD is a custom control systems software developer specializing in Crestron and Crestron Home ecosystem extensions. The product portfolio consists of a Crestron Home Drivers Store (e-commerce platform) offering downloadable software drivers and modules, plus professional services including custom programming and SIMPL Windows modules for corporate/professional markets. The core offering includes UI Tiles (user interface extensions), hardware interface drivers (for devices like 2N intercoms, Sonos audio, Global Caché IR, Nuki locks, AJAX security, Inner Range alarms, ATEN PDU), schedulers (alarm clock, lighting scheduler), monitoring drivers (temperature/humidity, wine cellar), notification drivers (Pushover, email, IFTTT), and smart home device switches (kitchen appliances, fans, heaters, blinds). Key products include the LCD IR App (IR device configuration), 2N Door Station Driver, Sonos Chimes Driver, Dynamic User Interface, and various UI Tile packs. The company also provides deployment, commissioning, and maintenance services, as well as pre-sales consultation packages for project design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LCD IR App Configuration tool for IR devices via Global Caché iTach hardware, enabling IR-controlled devices to connect to Crestron and Crestron Home control ecosystems. Sold as a driver for Crestron Home and a module for SIMPL Windows markets.
• 2N Door Station Driver Driver enabling 2N intercom integration with Crestron Home, supporting video intercom calls, door/gate control, and event linking with other smart devices.
• Sonos Chimes Driver Driver enabling Sonos audio system integration for chimes and spoken messages, supporting doorbell alerts, security notifications, and household announcements distributed through the Sonos system.
• Wine Cellar Monitor Driver Crestron Home driver for monitoring temperature and humidity levels in wine cellars, compatible with NTI EnviroMux environmental monitoring systems.
• Temperature and Humidity Monitor Driver Crestron Home compatible driver for monitoring temperature and humidity via external sensors, suitable for Spa, Sauna, or Pool environments.
• Lighting Scheduler Driver Scheduled automation driver for Crestron Home enabling timed lighting control rules and automation.
• Alarm Clock Driver Crestron Home driver for alarm clock functionality with scheduled events and notifications.
• Dynamic User Interface Driver Dynamic UI driver for Crestron Home enabling flexible user interface customization and creation.
• Pushover Notifications Driver Push notification driver for Crestron Home enabling push notifications to mobile devices via Pushover service.
• Vacation Recorder Driver Crestron Home driver that simulates occupancy patterns when residents are away, enhancing home security.
• Q-Sys Snapshot Controller Driver Driver for controlling Q-Sys audio DSP system snapshots within Crestron Home.
• Inner Range Inception Security Extension Driver Security alarm UI extension for Inner Range Inception system, integrating security features into Crestron Home interface.
• Nuki Smart Lock Driver Smart lock integration driver for Nuki smart locks in Crestron Home systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy reductions of 35-70% achievable through integrated lighting control approaches
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global CachécoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2023Partnership for LCD IR App development enabling Global Caché IR product integration for Crestron and Crestron Home. LCD developed IR configuration app for Global Caché iTach IP2CC hardware, allowing CSPs to connect IR-controlled devices to control ecosystems via downloadable software module or driver. Robin Ford, VP of Business Development at Global Caché, described it as a 'game-changer' that streamlines installation and reduces specialized engineering requirements.
• 2NcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2022LCD became 2N Premium Partner for providing software that brings advanced features to integration between 2N intercoms and Crestron Home. Partnership enables video intercom calls on Crestron panels, native door/gate control, and interconnection of intercoms with smart home appliances. Radka Talianova, Technology Partner Manager at 2N, stated 'It's great to be working with the team at LCD who make integration of our products more straightforward for our clients.'
• Crestron ElectronicscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2019LCD is a Crestron Service Provider (CSP) and close development partner in Crestron's driver SDK and Crestron Home pilot programs. They contribute to documentation, systems, processes, and feature development. LCD was recognized by Ara Seferian, Sr. Product Manager at Crestron: 'We are excited to have Neil and the team at Lighting Control working on Crestron Drivers. We hope that their enthusiasm and investment in the program will prove beneficial to all Crestron partners going forward.'
• SonoscoreTechnology or IntegrationLCD developed the SONOS Chimes Driver enabling chimes and spoken messages to be distributed throughout Sonos systems, integrated with Crestron control. The LCD Sonos Chimes Driver works directly with Sonos Amp Multi for notification sounds triggered by control system actions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Crestron Electronics: The dominant US-based manufacturer of integrated AV and control systems whose ecosystem (Crestron Home, SIMPL Windows) LCD's entire product catalog is built upon. As the platform owner, Crestron is both LCD's most important partner and the principal source of platform risk.
• Savant: Premium smart home and AV control platform competing directly with Crestron in the residential and light-commercial markets. Comparable as an incumbent control-systems vendor targeting the same integrator and high-end residential customer base.
• Control4 (Snap One): Smart home control platform serving residential and commercial integrators with packaged hardware, software, and driver ecosystems. Comparable to LCD as a control-platform vendor whose success depends on third-party integrator adoption.
• AMX (Harman Professional): Established AV and control systems brand under Harman, competing directly with Crestron in commercial AV. LCD already supports AMX integration, demonstrating overlap in target customer (corporate/enterprise AV).

Direct peers

• URC (Universal Remote Control): Control system vendor offering both commercial and residential automation with a focus on dealer-driven distribution. Comparable to LCD in serving AV integrators with hardware and software tools for system integration.
• RTI (Remote Technologies Inc.): Specialist manufacturer of AV control systems and integration tools for residential and commercial markets. Comparable to LCD as a niche control-platform vendor whose growth depends on third-party driver/developer ecosystems.
• Elan Home Systems (Nice Group): Smart home control platform acquired by Nice Group, serving custom integrators with AV, lighting, and security control. Comparable to LCD in targeting the residential CI channel with control-system software and integrations.
• Loxone: European smart home/building automation platform with its own driver ecosystem. Comparable to LCD as a Crestron-adjacent control platform that also competes for the same smart home integrator channel in Europe.

Emerging players

• Black Nova: Boutique smart home control vendor focused on luxury residential and bespoke integrations. Comparable to LCD in serving high-end residential integrators with custom control software and driver development.
• iRidium mobile: Software platform for AV/lighting/building control interfaces, used by integrators to build custom touchpanel UIs. Comparable to LCD as a software-only control developer serving integrators across multiple hardware ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lcd_drivers
• Facebookfacebook.com/lightingcontroldrivers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/si-sound-and-light
• Instagraminstagram.com/lcd_drivers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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