Due to be unveiled for the first time at ISE 2023 on its stand 3Q200, HDANYWHERE (HDA) has announced its new uControl Remote, a handheld, hard button interface to control all the devices connected to an HDA system and more.
The uControl Remote delivers its users a unified whole-home AV experience, with endless entertainment and scene-setting options, while being more affordable than comparable solutions on the market, giving installers an attractive option for their customers.
Designed to be specified into any HDA installation, the uControl Remote is a dedicated and customisable handheld remote that is easy to use. Its simple design means that it is instantly understandable, with an intuitively placed button layout, which is ergonomically designed to encourage muscle memory, and an OLED screen to give any necessary information.
When picked up from the charging mat, the uControl Remote’s wireless charging and instant-on capabilities ensure it is always ready to use.
“We’ve listened to our customers and built the room remote they’ve been asking for in a high-quality design at a competitive price point,” said Chris Pinder, founder of HDANYWHERE. “Our technology-neatening products are usually found behind the scenes, but with the uControl Remote, it’s now in the palm of your hand. We’ve spent four years developing it from scratch and have created a game-changing companion remote control that opens up mid-market business opportunities for installers and improves the user experience of every HDANYWHERE system.”
Combining Wi-Fi and infrared technology, the uControl Remote allows integrators to power on and control all AV technology in a room, including third-party systems such as Rako, Hue, Lutron, GUDE, BluOS, and Shelly, amongst others.
The device features 44 buttons, including a number pad, navigation wheel, volume and channel up and down, and a play/pause button, just to name a few. Every control has an actual button, including guide and information, plus red, green, yellow and blue buttons. Dedicated uControl favourites (macro) buttons mean a single press can trigger a quick action, routine, sequence, or scene.
Set up is easy and straightforward. A guided step-by-step set up process is available within the uControl app, powered by the HDA Cloud. Once assigned to a zone, the uControl Remote can immediately locate and control the technology in that space.
Further levels of customisation are possible for a more refined experience. For example, installers can quickly assign sequences to buttons, long press actions, secondary functions and more. The uControl Remote is compatible with all HDA MHUB systems with uControl (2016 onwards).
The uControl Remote will make its debut appearance at ISE 2023 where visitors can get hands-on and play with the device.
Shipping is expected to start in Q3 2023. Final pricing and pre-order information to be announced closer to shipping date.