Overview

HTML5 Web XPanel is a feature that transforms any compatible HTML5 web browser into a virtual Crestron touch screen, which is supported on Windows®, macOS®, and Android™ operating systems. HTML Web XPanel works on any computer platform and any screen size, and only requires a touch screen display and a mouse (or other pointing device) to operate. Screen reader accessibility support can also be built into the HTML Web XPanel project using standard accessibility web development methodologies.

Programming for HTML Web XPanel uses the same Crestron HTML5 User Interface scripts and components with the addition of the required HTML Web XPanel library and configuration.

The topics that follow describe how to program, configure, and deploy the HTML5 Web XPanel functionality using a Crestron control system.

Supported Web Browsers

Refer to the following table for a list of web browsers that are supported by the HTML5 Web XPanel functionality.

Web Browser	HTML5 Web XPanel Support?
Chrome® browser for Windows® platform	Yes
Chrome browser for macOS® platform	Yes
Chrome browser for Android™ platform	Yes
Microsoft Edge® browser for Windows platform	Yes
Safari® browser for macOS platform	Yes
Safari browser for iOS® platform	Yes
Firefox® browser for Windows platform	Yes
Firefox browser for macOS platform	Yes

NOTES:

Only chromium versions of the Microsoft Edge browser (version 86.0 or higher) are supported by HTML5 Web XPanel.
A secure communications certificate must be created to allow HTML5 Web Panel projects running on Safari for the iOS or iPadOS® platforms to communicate with the control system. For more information, refer to Create Certificates for Safari on iOS and iPadOS Platforms.

Supported Control Systems

Refer to the following table for a list of control systems that are supported by the HTML5 Web XPanel functionality.

Control System	HTML5 Web XPanel Support?
4-Series™ Control Systems	Yes
3-Series® Control Systems	Yes
Crestron Virtual Control (VC-4 Series)	Yes
DMPS3 Series	Yes

NOTE: The MC3 and TPCS-4SM 3-Series control systems do not support the HTML5 Web XPanel functionality.

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