Andy0217 Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 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
brodricj Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 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. 2
Guest Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 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
Andy0217 Posted May 26, 2021 Author Posted May 26, 2021 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, 1
Guest Posted May 27, 2021 Posted May 27, 2021 Managed to get the awesome new Zidoo UHD3000 media player integrated in properly too now. Love it.
TDX Posted May 28, 2021 Posted May 28, 2021 Had a look at control 4 previously. Cheap looking buttons and equipments with a sky high price tag.
Guest Posted May 28, 2021 Posted May 28, 2021 The flagship handheld remote TRC-1480 is killer! https://www.urc-automation.com/product/trc-1480/
Andy0217 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Posted May 28, 2021 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?
AudioGeek Posted May 28, 2021 Posted May 28, 2021 Iam looking for a new setup for my HT. Still have an old Harmony. Can you program the URC yourself?
Guest Posted May 28, 2021 Posted May 28, 2021 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.
Guest Posted May 28, 2021 Posted May 28, 2021 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
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