URC Total Control 2.0

URC does not charge for our software. It is used by authorized URC systems integrators to program and populate the Total Control system.

Total Control 2.0 is a comprehensive upgrade to URC’s flagship home automation and control system. This second-generation system elevates Total Control with amazing graphic customization, new user interfaces, quick programming and much more. It is designed to provide extensive customization of user interfaces without increasing programming time.

Total Control 2.0 is a comprehensive upgrade to URC’s flagship automation and control system. It offers whole-house automation and control of up to 32 zones of entertainment, music, lighting, climate, security and surveillance and so much more. This second-generation system elevates Total Control with customizable graphics, quick programming and a family of next-generation user interfaces including an attractive new tabletop touchscreen controller, in-wall touchscreen keypads, legendary handheld remotes and mobile app. It also integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free voice control of connected devices.

Total Control 2.0 offers control for a variety of protocols including IR, IP, Serial, 12v triggers and relays. All devices are network reliant and communicate either hardline connection or Wi-Fi. The system is designed to control residential or commercial installations including multi-zone audio streaming at an impressive 48k CD quality resolution.

URC worked closely with integration partners to allow programmers to integrate with numerous third-party subsystems for seamless control of almost every aspect of a customer’s home. These include leading names in A/V, lighting, comfort, surveillance and security, window shades and many more—supported by the industry’s largest database of IR and IP control codes.

Total Control 2.0 is a premium, personalized solution. The family of Total Control 2.0 user interfaces can be programmed with an extensive selection of custom backgrounds, room images and icons. Programmers can upload images from the large URC library, the users’ personal library or photographs taken with a smart device or camera.

With Total Control 2.0, the family of next-generation interfaces offers an experience like no other. The line-up consists of the new 7” tabletop touchscreen controller, 7” in-wall touchscreen and a 5” in-wall touchscreen. All three devices offer a camera and speaker for use with its embedded intercom system allowing interfaces to call each other via audio/video or use as a surveillance camera. The interfaces also offer seamless integration with compatible door stations. The brilliant, high-resolution screen and sleek design comes with user-friendly features like the proximity sensor, auto screen brightness and a proprietary Quick-Connect Wi-Fi.

Total Control 2.0 offers a new user-friendly and resourceful Rooms Menu, a customized Scenes Menu for each room with optional activity feedback, a two-way Favorite Channels module and unified lighting, locks, scenes and thermostat devices. Additionally, URC upgraded the Mobile App to include a third-party in-app launcher, making it even easier to switch between phone apps and mobile apps.

Total Control 2.0 includes an extensive library of room images, backgrounds and device icons used to customize the interfaces. For homeowners seeking to customize the look and feel of interfaces, programmers can upload photos of customer rooms and photos, custom background images, custom device and category icons, and even add dynamic color labels. Control of the system from URC’s family of premium touchscreens, keypads, remotes and mobile apps isn’t the only way to for users to interact with their smart home. With the help of Amazon Alexa intelligent voice control or Google Assistant, users can automate the home with just a few voice commands.

The ease and speed of programming permits installers to spend more time focusing on designing and customizing the system to fit individual customer needs rather than spending time generating interfaces and building tedious activity macros. Total Control 2.0 allows for off-site programming modifications after initial installation, eliminating the need for a truck roll or for the customer to be onsite during system changes.   

What differentiates Total Control 2.0 from the competition is its simplicity and linear design. It is easy enough for novices to quickly program small basic systems, but it is robust enough to offer the power and flexibility required for experienced programmers to automate and customize almost every aspect of the user experience. With basic configuration of several pull-down menus and click-and-drags, Total Control 2.0 automatically generates user interfaces and creates all basic activities, saving hours of programming time compared to other home automation software suites. Total Control 2.0 separates itself from the competition with its ability to start small as a single room system and expand at any time without removing previously installed devices.

URC engineers also restructured the mainframe for increased stability and reliability within base stations and interfaces. Compartmentalized two-way modules now run independently of each other, increasing the overall speed and stability of the system.

Total Control 2.0 offers advanced features that every installer needs and customer wants. It is the direct result of the features that URC programmers have asked for. We listened to their requests and provided solutions, stability and efficiency. In conjunction with the new streamlined user interface, the software offers features that make end user system operation more intuitive. Although URC doesn’t charge for any of these features, it leaves discretion to the integrator to work recurring revenue into their sales model.