Hi Folks, 

 

I am looking at simplifying the user interface with my HT and considering the Control 4 System, 

 

Not being one to change out any components that often, and liking the idea of using an iPad that is activity based, is this an option I should consider?

 

From what I can gather I provide the iPad and the Tech provides the control unit and does all the programming and that’s it...or is it? 

My HT is really no more complicated than others, just need a system that is easy to use and can control a Lumagen, Apple TV, XBox, Oppo 205, Lyngdorf MP60,  PS Audio P10 and JVC Z1

 

Or should I consider another option?

 

Thanks in advance, 

 

Cheers

 

Never in a million years would I ever remotely contemplate Control 4...I say that as a customer of the company for 10+ years and I hereby declare in my experience their support is utter rubbish. The most difficult company I have ever had the misfortune to have dealings with. C4 is a closed ecosystem where you can't tweak anything without their guy doing it, and for that you have to pay. And should your C4 dealer go out of business no other C4 installer will support a system they did not sell.

1 hour ago, Andy0217 said:

From what I can gather I provide the iPad and the Tech provides the control unit and does all the programming and that’s it...or is it? 

 

 

That's correct. Also consider URC. I've just gone down this path and couldn't be happier. Special promotion for URC running right now:

https://www.stereo.net.au/news/dont-be-left-behind-in-the-remote-control-revolution

Thanks to you both...hmm Control 4, well that option looks to be out...especially after reading some owner reviews...

 

I will have a look at URC...Marc appreciate the link

 

Cheers, 

Excellent decision.

Managed to get the awesome new Zidoo UHD3000 media player integrated in properly too now. Love it.

 

 

 

Had a look at control 4 previously. Cheap looking buttons and equipments with a sky high price tag. 

The flagship handheld remote TRC-1480 is killer!

https://www.urc-automation.com/product/trc-1480/

 

 

Marc awesome looking HT

 

Thanks for the link...this may be exactly what I have been looking for...

 

Is the touchscreen an i-Pad or one of URC's own screens?

 

TBH I would prefer a touchscreen to a remote but the remote looks great, 

 

What ever happened to Push Controls from years ago...are they still around...actually come to think of it wasn't this or still is a Clipsal product? 

 

 

Iam looking for a new setup for my HT. Still have an old Harmony.

 

Can you program the URC yourself?

3 hours ago, Andy0217 said:

Marc awesome looking HT

 

Thanks for the link...this may be exactly what I have been looking for...

 

Is the touchscreen an i-Pad or one of URC's own screens?

 

TBH I would prefer a touchscreen to a remote but the remote looks great, 

 

What ever happened to Push Controls from years ago...are they still around...actually come to think of it wasn't this or still is a Clipsal product? 

 

 

 

This is a URC table top touch screen remote. It also happens to feature wireless charging, and so do my side tables on my HT lounge. Win win. You can also use the URC app on an iPad as an added bonus.

5 minutes ago, AudioGeek said:

Can you program the URC yourself?

 

No. But it's not as daunting as that seems. My installer is just a phone call away, and generally I've had to wait minutes (not hours or even days) to have something done and pushed, remotely. See here for more info: https://www.stereo.net.au/news/dont-be-left-behind-in-the-remote-control-revolution