The more complex a system becomes, the greater the number of remote controls that are required. Similarly, manipulating the remote controls so that they actually do what you want becomes quite involved.

For example, to watch a film in a home theatre system you will need to:

1.	Lower the screen
2.	Switch on the projector
3.	Dim the lights
4.	Turn on the audio amplifier
5.	Select the correct input on the amplifier
6.	Turn on the video
7.	Press play on the DVD
8.	Control the volume

This might require up to five different remote controls! Our touch screen control systems replace all remotes with an intuitive colour touch screen which changes according to how you are using it. We can create the full cinema experience with a single touch of the finger, automating audio, video, projector, screen, lighting and curtains. We replace a messy pile of remotes with a sleek wireless touchpanel.


Operation is easy-to-learn and hassle-free
These systems start off in the form of a single room system but easily integrate with the whole house to simplify the use and control of your heating, ventilation, lighting, audio and security systems. The touch panels we use can be used as a video display to integrate with your door and security cameras - as well as video conferencing if required.

Philips Pronto
At the entry level - we use the Philips pronto hand control. This small hand held touch screen controller simplifies the use of any system by replacing all your hand controls with one simple device. The colour version with optional RF (radio frequency) transmission is now available. We custom program these hand controls for each installation.

Crestron Electronics
Our more sophisticated installations use Crestron control systems to provide not only control of the home cinema, but wall, or table top mounted.

With its striking good looks, revolutionary modular design and full Internet compatibility, Crestron leads the integration with your home lighting, heating and ventilation, security, door entry and the internet. There is a wide choice of touch panels, wireless, in- wall with the industry's most innovative control solutions. In particular the Crestron Isys™ touchpanel control system integrates Internet-based control technology, allowing connection and control of most any AV or environmental device via a LAN/WAN/Internet connection.


Environment

	Control individual lights or automate lighting throughout the house to create environments for working, entertaining or relaxing
	Optimise comfort and energy efficiency by automating HVAC and home appliance usage
	Monitor surveillance cameras and motion detectors - see who is at the front door.

Two-way Internet

	Access news headlines, weather, stock prices and other streaming Internet content in any room in the house
	Monitor and control your home from any Internet-connection, anywhere in the world
	Make every electronic device in your home an Internet appliance, with Crestron e-Control™ technology

In House programming
All of these control systems are fully programmed and supported by our in-house software engineers. This enables us to provide fully customised working solutions for our customers - harnessing this smart technology to make life easier.

Visit the Crestron site for more information on the Isys touchpanels.