Essential Install September 2017 | Page 43

Essential Install | Touchscreens & Programming Touch Me Touchscreens have always been a key component of a smart home, and as the main interaction point they defi ne the user experience of the entire system. What is the most novel use of touchscreen? And more importantly, what’s the most common issue with programming and how can it be solved? With Total Control 2.0 installers can personalise their URC system A cheaper yet elegant option is the Eve range from Basalte AWE offers a new breakthrough in home control platforms with the launch of Total Control 2.0 from URC. “Total Control 2.0 is a dramatic step forward in controls, the biggest and most substantial platform upgrade since its launch,” says Mal Fisher, chief technical offi cer at AWE. “It brings much greater fl exibility, a more attractive aesthetic and faster, higher performance operation to create a signifi cantly better user experience. Combined with its series of recent hardware innovations, this comprehensive software update puts URC streets ahead of the controls competition.” Featuring a full graphical update, a new user interface and advanced logic, Total Control 2.0 enables installers to put homeowners in charge of their home with a seamless, intuitive and versatile solution. With Total Control 2.0, installers can personalise their URC system using a fully customisable colour scheme. They can also add attractive images to help defi ne scene and background settings. Either single devices or scenes can take preference on the interface to meet the individual needs of homeowners. Up to 100 scenes can be pre- programmed for immediate access to a specifi c command. Total Control 2.0 also boasts much faster speeds for both installers and end us