Frequently Asked Questions

AVstudio Editor NG is a Visual Studio Code extension for designing and building HTML5 control interfaces. App Container runs compatible HTML5 projects on iOS and Android. AVS Touch Panels are professional hardware designed to run HTML5 control interfaces and connect to compatible AV and automation equipment.

You can create interfaces visually in AVstudio Editor NG without writing code to get started. The editor also provides access to the underlying project files and JavaScript functions for workflows that require customization.

Install the AVstudio Editor NG extension in Visual Studio Code, create a local project, and start designing with the free Community editor. Use Live Preview to test the interface in a browser as you work.

Yes. AVstudio Editor Community is free and includes the complete editor feature set. You can create and edit local projects, configure connections and data, use Live Preview, and work with Git and compatible AI assistants without an Editor PRO subscription.

Start with the AVstudio documentation and tutorials, or ask questions in the Community. Editor PRO includes organization support. Contact the team to discuss help with your project.

AVstudio supports integrations with Crestron, AMX, KNX BAOS, Node-RED, NETIO, Autonomic, DoorBird, and 2N, as well as HTTP and Web Requests, WebSocket, UDP, MQTT, VISCA, SIP, and RTSP workflows. Choose the appropriate connector, widget, or runtime capability for your equipment and project.

Contact the AVstudio team to discuss migrating your Crestron Construct® project to AVstudio Editor NG. We can review the existing interface, integrations, and target devices to help plan the migration.

Yes. You can host an exported interface on a web server and open it in a standard web browser. Compatible projects can also run on AVS Touch Panels, tablets, and other supported HTML5 runtimes.

AVstudio Editor NG is a Visual Studio Code extension for creating AV control interfaces. It combines visual interface design with local project files, code editing, Git workflows, and AI assistance in one workspace.

Yes. AVstudio Editor NG is designed as a Visual Studio Code extension, so visual design and code editing can be part of one connected workflow.

Editor NG is distributed as a Visual Studio Code extension. Compatible VS Code-based environments may also support it, but extension installation, APIs, and AI integrations can differ. Check compatibility with your chosen environment and installed extension version.

Projects use a logical folder structure and open, human-readable files, including JSON, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, without a proprietary project container.

Yes. The file-based workflow is designed to work naturally with Git, GitHub, and other version-control systems for history, branches, code reviews, collaboration, and handoff.

Yes. Compatible AI coding assistants can work with open project files and the generated AVstudio Guide. The built-in MCP server adds live project context, diagnostics, and supported editor tools. Available capabilities depend on the assistant client and installed extension version.

Editor NG keeps project source on your computer and supports local editing while offline. Extension installation, online documentation, AI services, and remote APIs can require internet access. Equipment communication depends on the relevant network connection.

Start Live Preview to run the interface in a browser and test different screen sizes. With the appropriate equipment connection, you can test real commands and feedback. Runtime tools help inspect variables, connector status, and logs.

The Editor Features page lists 274 capabilities across 19 sections, covering layouts, UI elements and widgets, bindings, reusable interfaces, connectors, data, preview, project health, Git, builds, and AI assistance. Use its search and section navigation to find a specific capability.

Yes. AVstudio Editor NG is available as a Visual Studio Code extension on the Visual Studio Marketplace. Install it to start creating and editing projects with the free Community version.

No. You can use a compatible HTML5 project created with AVstudio or another development tool, provided it is packaged in a supported format.

Yes. App Container can run HTML5 interfaces created with Crestron Construct®. Import an exported CH5Z project to run it full-screen on iOS or Android.

Yes. Projects can be loaded from a local file, a direct URL, or the built-in demo library.

Yes. App Container supports both online and offline operation. You can run locally stored projects offline or load hosted interfaces from a URL. Projects that use online APIs, media, or other internet services still need internet access for those features.

Local project imports support ZIP and CH5Z archives. A project can also be installed from a direct URL.

Yes. Multiple projects can be installed simultaneously, and switching between active projects is immediate.

Yes. Android uses Screen Pinning, and iOS provides a guided setup for Guided Access.

Yes. App Container supports remote management.

App Container is available for iPhone and iPad from the App Store, and for Android phones and tablets from Google Play.

Yes. AVS-10 and AVS-15 panels add supported hardware control, technician access, app management, SIP communication, and WebRTC/WHEP capabilities.

Yes. AVS Touch Panels are designed to run modern HTML5-based interfaces, including custom web applications and AVstudio projects.

No. Local interfaces and local system communication can operate on the local network without relying on a continuously available internet connection.

Yes. AVS can be used as the user interface for compatible browser-based and network-connected control systems, as well as AVstudio solutions.

Yes. AVS Touch Panels support SIP communication and can integrate with compatible SIP communication and intercom systems.

AVS provides network and hardware interfaces that can communicate with compatible AV and automation equipment.

Both use the AVstudio platform approach. The main difference is display size: AVS-10 has a 10.1-inch display, while AVS-15 has a 15.6-inch display.

Yes. You can request a 30-day beta test of an AVS Touch Panel. At the end of the test period, you can decide whether to purchase the panel or return it.

AVS Touch Panels are available through the AVstudio Partner Program.