Crestron Released Home OS 4.12 With Multiview
The new update allows homeowners to watch up to six video sources simultaneously on a single screen without custom coding.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Home Entertainment
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Crestron has launched Home OS 4.12, a software update that enables native Multiview capabilities for home entertainment systems. This release allows users to display multiple video feeds at once using existing infrastructure.
Why it matters
This update simplifies the viewing experience by allowing users to monitor multiple sources, such as sports, security cameras, or gaming, on one screen. It eliminates the need for expensive additional hardware or complex custom programming previously required for such setups.
The new OS 4.12 supports up to six sources in fixed layouts, including picture-in-picture and quad-view. It also provides native compatibility for 7.1 surround sound through DM-NVX-385 hardware.
The players
Crestron
A global manufacturer of high-end home automation, lighting, and audio-visual control systems.
The details
The Multiview function leverages the DM NVX AV-over-IP platform to arrange various video feeds into user-defined presets. Integrators can configure these layouts directly through the Crestron Configure Pro environment, bypassing the need for manual custom programming. The DM-NVX-384 and DM-NVX-385 units act as the hardware foundation for decoding and organizing these incoming signals.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: Crestron released the Home OS 4.12 update.
The Home Front
This software release marks a shift toward standardizing advanced multi-source viewing within integrated home networks. It moves functionality previously reserved for bespoke commercial installations into a more accessible configuration framework for residential smart homes.
If you currently use DM-NVX-384 or DM-NVX-385 equipment, ask your integrator about updating to OS 4.12 to enable native Multiview presets. Consider planning for future hardware upgrades, such as 15-inch 80 Series touch screens, which will support these layouts once they ship.
The takeaway
Home OS 4.12 significantly reduces the complexity of managing large-scale video displays in a home setting. Homeowners should verify their current system firmware and consult with their professional installers to ensure their existing encoder hardware is compatible with the new 4.12 features.
Further reading
Learn more about managing your connected devices in our Home Entertainment section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CEPRO.
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