Summary

Each of the two methods for connecting Crestron devices has its benefits. Which one to choose mostly depends on the devices one wishes to monitor, and the exact application. Below is a short summary table.

Feature	Through XiO Cloud Integration	Through CloudOS Directly
XiO Cloud tenant needed	Yes	No
Where can I configure the devices?	Configuration is done in the XiO portal	Configuration is done in the CloudOS portal
Where can I monitor the devices?	In both the XiO and CloudOS portals	In the CloudOS portal
Dedicated control processor required	No	Yes
Support for legacy products	No	Yes
Support for non-Ethernet products	No	Yes
Support for third-party products	No	Yes