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For Professional Integrators, Versatile Device Adjusts to Any Surface, Allows for Fast Troubleshooting, and Provides Unmatched Reliability

Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that it is now shipping its vIRsa Mouse IR emitter. Built with the professional integrator in mind, the versatile device features a sleek, symmetrical design while providing a host of features to ensure smooth, reliable installations.

The low-profile vIRsa is unobtrusive and adapts to any installation environment with a flexible film adhesive that conforms to curved surfaces. For fast troubleshooting, a separate holder remains attached, allowing easy removal and replacement of the emitter. A blue LED flasher offers increased visibility but may be hidden during normal operation.

For high reliability, a translucent PCB improves the integrity of electrical connections while a built-in resistor protects against voltage overdrive and precision molding ensures consistent quality. The device's 15-foot cable reaches the entire equipment rack, and an integrated cable-management strap reduces clutter.

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Apps Provide Powerful RTI System Control From Anywhere With Complete Customization Via Integration Designer Software

At InfoComm 2010, Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) announced that the company is bringing the power of its control solutions to the iPhone®, iPod touch®, and iPad® with the new RTiPanel app. With the app installed on any of these popular Apple® products, users can have complete control of RTI's XP series of remote processors — including the flagship XP-8 and upcoming XP-3 and XP-6 — and all connected electronic systems from virtually anywhere in the world. For intuitive operation, the graphical user interface is completely customizable to any system via RTI's award-winning Integration Designer software.

With the convenience of complete Apple integration, users are never out of reach of their home or facility lighting, security, A/V, or climate systems — adding to the flexibility of RTI's expanding control solutions. End users are able to check in on their security systems when across the world on vacation, or turn off the home lights from work when realizing they were left on, and even set the perfect temperature before they arrive home in the evening. Similarly, facility managers are always within reach of their A/V systems while on the go. With the new RTiPanel app, users can do this and much more.

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Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, integrator-friendly control solutions, today announced a sneak preview of several new solutions making their debut at InfoComm 2010. Featuring sleek and sophisticated controllers and processors loaded with innovations, the latest additions to RTI's lineup will showcase the company's commitment to the commercial market with intuitive, flexible solutions that provide the ultimate control experience in boardrooms, classrooms, and much more.

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Unobtrusive Device Combines Elegance and Power With 3.5-inch, Full-VGA-Resolution Display

Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that the company is now shipping the second generation of its award-winning RK-3 in-wall touchpanel controller, the RK3-V. Designed for flush-mount installations in walls or discreetly hidden away in cabinets, the RK3-V offers a compact, full-VGA-resolution display for a true combination of elegance, power, and flexibility for the control of today's entertainment, environmental, and security systems.

The RK3-V features a compact display size while providing maximum resolution. The sleek design and small size of the RK-3V enables blending into any setting, yet its crisp 3.5 full-VGA resolution displays custom text, graphics, Web pages, and CD cover artwork with rich and vivid detail. To complement any décor, the RK3-V is available with a white or black faceplate and buttons in a matte or glossy finish. Low-profile bezels are also available in white, almond, ivory, silver, or black.

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In a continued effort to provide enhanced communications and support for its network of dealers, Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today introduced the Integration Zone, the official forum for the RTI professional integrator.

Integration Zone offers RTI professional integrators a password-protected, dealer-only forum with monitoring and participation by RTI staff. Through Integration Zone, dealers have an online community for the exchange of information, system files, tips and tricks, as well as an excellent resource for discussing troubleshooting and system-design questions with a network of RTI experts and dealers. In addition, the forum provides an opportunity for integrators to submit requests for new drivers to be developed by RTI.

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New Line of Cost-Effective Remote Controls and Central Processors Combines Elegant Design With Flexibility and Power to Provide Exceptional Value and Uncompromising Performance for Consumers

Pro Control, a newly created division of Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI), today announced that it will unveil a new standard in remote control technology at CES 2010. Making its debut at the show, the new Pro Control line of sleek and intuitive remote controls and robust central processors combines a bold, provocative design with flexibility and power to provide the ultimate control solution for professionally installed electronic systems. With simple wizard-style programming through a Windows®-based software package, along with an attractive price point, Pro Control products are the perfect solution for any media room in which affordable control of today's technologies is needed.

"Today's consumers have high expectations when it comes to control of their A/V environments. They are looking for intuitive, professional-grade solutions that can be tailored to their specific needs," said Mike Everett, general manager of Pro Control. "We are excited to unveil a new line of control solutions that meet these tough demands by providing powerful control over even the most complex systems -- all at a great value!"

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The only thing we knew about the new Pro Control remotes yeaterday was a rumor posted on RemoteCentral that RTI would be exhibiting at CES 2010 under this new moniker. This morning a new web site is live, two remotes and two processors were revealed and now we learn more about the user interface courtesy of our friends at Guifx:

Pro Control, a new brand of touchscreen remote controls, was unveiled today at CES by our friends at RTI. And with it, a new graphical user interface designed right in the Guifx studio. The interface utilizes their Quick Key™ navigation and compliments Pro Control’s sleek industrial design. Together, they’re a powerful and flexible solution for any professionally installed entertainment system.

The folks behind RTI have released a new line of remote control products under the name Pro Control. Pro Control specializes in professional-grade control systems at mainstream prices. Combining beauty, flexibility and power, they provide the ultimate control solution for professional installed entertainment systems.

PRO-24.i
The PRO-24.i is the pure essence of style and simplicity. A dazzling LCD touchscreen display and fully programmable hard buttons assure intuitive infrared control. Compromising quality is no longer necessary even for basic control.

PRO-24.z
Experience the new standard in remote control technology. When used with a Pro Control processor, this powerhouse offers infrared, RF and Zigbee® communication for control and feedback from AV receivers, iPod, lighting and more. A dazzling OLED touchscreen takes entertainment to new heights.

Plus two processors: the PROLINK.4 and the PROLINK.z

Click here to check out the new remote control line at www.procontrol.com.

Pete Baker from RTI gives us an overview of the new products RTI is showing off at CEDIA 2009.

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WOW! RTI has been making a lot of noise about their exciting new 2-way Zigbee RF Technology but this is the first glance at a new controller and it sure does look nice. According to CEPro the RTI ST-7 is a seven-inch widescreen capacitive LCD touchscreen controller that combines multitouch capacitive touchscreen and an integrated trackball and is compatible with other RTI Zigbee products.

RTI's T1-B Is a Powerful Alternative to Touch Screen Controllers, Providing Customizable Control for Virtually Any Residential or Commercial Environment

Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, integrator-friendly control solutions, is now shipping its T1-B universal controller, a sleek remote that offers intuitive, customizable control in a sexy design worthy of any home or office environment. The T1-B, which represents the second generation of RTI's popular T1 universal system controller, is available at a low MSRP of just $349, giving installers the sophisticated functionality of more expensive touch screen controllers at a much lower price point.

"Installations today are under tighter budget constraints than ever before, and we are pleased to offer installers an elegant and cost-effective control solution for their projects," said Pete Baker, vice president of sales and marketing for RTI. "The T1-B boasts uncompromising functionality and a very sleek and sexy industrial design. It also has the power to control any media system, no matter how complex. The T1-B provides the dealer and the consumer with an unmatched value, given the features and powerful capabilities it offers."

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RTI is excited to demonstrate more products than ever at this year's CEDIA EXPO. At booth 2123, RTI will unveil several new additions to its two-way compatible and ZigBee®-enabled family of control devices, as well as many new and exciting solutions for professionally installed electronic systems. Among the existing line-up, RTI is pleased to announce that the U2 weather-resistant universal system controller is a contender for the CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Manufacturer's Excellence Award for Best New Product.

Two-Way Communication and Wireless ZigBee® Integration
RTI will showcase its two-way compatible, professional-grade control solutions, which offer tight integration with third-party devices for intuitive control. Using cutting-edge RTI control processors, the latest version of the company's Integration Designer® programming software, and wireless ZigBee® technology, RTI's in-wall and handheld touch screen controllers integrate with not only A/V systems but also with lighting, HVAC, media servers, multiroom A/V, security, and other electronic systems in a home. ZigBee versions of the T2-C, T3-V, and T4 handheld system controllers connect to compatible RTI processors using the new ZM-24 Transceiver Module, while easy firmware updates add two-way functionality to several existing RTI devices including the XP-8 processor and the RK3 and K4 in-wall touch panels.

Two-Way Drivers Developed via RTI's Integration Partner Program
Through the Integration Partner Program, RTI has teamed up with leading A/V manufacturers to supply two-way drivers for simple configuration through straightforward drag-and-drop programming. Available drivers currently include support for Escient® media servers; Aprilaire® thermostats; Lutron® Homeworks®/RadioRA® and Vantage™ lighting controls; iPort® iPod® docks; DSC® security devices; B&K® multizone audio solutions; and Yamaha®, Marantz®, Denon®, and Integra® receivers, just to name a few — with many more in the works. Dealers can sign up for an RSS feed from the dealer area of the RTI Web site to be notified of upcoming releases.

Integration Designer® Software 7.0 Release
RTI has launched the new 7.0 version of its Integration Designer® software, available as an upgrade on the company's Web site. Integration Designer is a powerful, easy-to-use, Windows®-based software package that allows the entire RTI control system family to be programmed from any PC. The 7.0 version offers new enhancements to help integrators easily take advantage of the new two-way functionality.

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Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, integrator-friendly control solutions, today announced that its U2 weather-resistant controller has been named as a 2009 CEDIA Manufacturer's Excellence Award finalist in the Best New Product category. Finalists for this year's awards were determined by a diverse panel of CEDIA residential electronic systems contractor judges on the criteria of innovation, value to the technician, value to the business, and impact on the client's lifestyle.

"Our desire at RTI is to create innovative solutions for professional integrators that offer simple integration while providing the highest levels of intuitive control for their clients," said Pete Baker, vice president of sales and marketing for RTI. "The U2 was designed with this goal in mind, and it is truly an honor to be named as a finalist for this prestigious award and receive recognition for our efforts from the CEDIA community."

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RemoteShoppe.com was invited to attend an RTI Press Webinar “Introduction to Two-Way Communications.” Pete Baker, RTI Vice President of Sales & Marketing, lead the presentation discussing a new level of control offered in RTI’s products.

Two-way communications allows for metadata to be displayed on compatible RTI In-wall and Handheld contol products and allows the control system to display instant feedback such as realtime status from music servers, audio receivers, lighting systems, thermostats and more.

All RTI In-Wall products are equipped with an RS-485 port which can be used as a communication path for two way control. Firmware updates will be available in stages for RTI’s in-wall controllers to support the 2 way communication. These firmware updates will be released for the color In-wall controllers first and then the other devices will follow. Ethernet-enabled In-wall controllers like the K4 and RK3 will also support IP-control.

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