iPad and iPhone Control for Audio-Visual Systems


Apple's iPad is revolutionising audio-visual and home automation control. Never before has a 10" full-colour touchscreen been so affordable. A number of options are available for integrating the iPad into a professional audio visual control system.

Depending on the system chosen, beautiful, customiseable graphical interfaces are available, with full album art and track/movie information. All are capable of controlling plethora of AV kit from all mainstream manufacturers.

We tend to specify a mixed approach, as offered by RTI, Control 4 and Crestron, where both an iPad and a traditional remote control are provided. The traditional remote is ideal for channel surfing and volume control, and the iPad's large touchscreen is ideal for navigation music and video libraries.

Call us on 0121 285 2500 to discuss the options and how they might fit in with your installation.

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FEATURED - RTI iPanel / RTiPanel


RTI's RTiPanel app offers a completely customiseable solution for iPad control of av and home cinema systems. It works with all RTI XP-series processors, including the XP-8, XP-6 and XP-3. RTiPanel supports two-way control, including browsing of music and media libraries from almost any media server - including iTunes / Windows Media.

A brief demo is available in this video: http://www.cinenow.co.uk/videos/2498-invisionuk-and-rti-offer-new-applic...

For more information see: http://www.rticorp.com - RTiPanel App

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AMX TPControl


TPControl is the official iPad and iPhone control application for AMX systems. It offers a completely customiseable user-interface and access to all the benefits of a full AMX touch panel, including two-way communication with controlled devices which allows display of song lists, album art, etc from media servers and docked iPods.

For more information see: http://www.touchpanelcontrol.com

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Control4 MyHome


Control4 systems may be controlled using their MyHome application for iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. The interface presented is the same, user friendly experience found on Control4's on-screen displays and touch panels.

For more information see: http://www.control4.com - MyHome iPad App

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ControlFX


ControlFX is a distributed control solution running on the iPad, iPhone or iTouch. Infra-red or RS232 serial commands are relayed over WiFi and sent to dedicated interface modules. A large number of pre-written drivers are available.

For more information see: http://www.controlfx.co.uk - iPad and iPhone Home Controls

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Crestron Mobile Pro G


Crestron hardware may be controlled by iPhone or iPad using their Mobile Pro G application, available at approximately $60(USD) via the iTunes store. The interface is completely customise-able.

For more information see: http://www.crestron.com - Mobile Pro G

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Crestron iPanel


A unique and innovative product, the Crestron iPanel adds real, hard buttons to the iPad, making it much more user-friendly for control applications. It is designed for use with the Mobile Pro G application and includes an attractive charging dock.

For more information see: http://www.crestron.com - iPanel

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Crestron iDoc Desktop


The Crestron iDOC-PAD-DSC is a sturdily engineered desk top dock for the iPad.

For more information see: http://www.crestron.com - iDOC-PAD-DSC

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Crestron iDoc In-Wall


One of a small number of in-wall iPad docks / mounts, the IDOC-PAD-DSWC stands alone in allowing the iPad to be easily removed for hand-held use.

For more information see: http://www.crestron.com - iDOC-PAD-DSCW

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iRoom iDock


iRoom's iDock is a premium in-wall mount for the iPad. The bracket/fascia units are easily installed and offer motorised loading/unloading of the iPad. A range of finishes are available, allowing the mount to blend into any room.

For more information see: http://www.i-room.at/ - iRoom iDock in-wall mount for iPad.
Further information and an Enlgish webpage is available at: http://www.http://www.habitech.co.uk/iroom.htm/ - iRoom iDock Information by the UK Distributor.

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Premier Mounts IPM-series iPad Mounts


Premier Mounts produce a range of mounts and brackets for iPads, ranging from the IPM-730 in-wall mount to the IPM-300 table-top stand.

For more information see: http://www.mounts.com - Premier Mounts iPad Mounts

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Sonance iPort Control Mount CM-IW2000 iPad Wall Mount


The iPort CM-2000 is designed for applications where the iPad will be mounted permanently to / in the wall. The finish when on the wall is certainly seamless!

For more information see: http://www.iportmusic.com - CM-IW2000 in-wall mount for iPad

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