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RTI Introduces SURFiR Companion Remote for its RTiPanel App (8/1/2013)

Stand 5-S92, ISE 2013

The SURFiR® companion remote from RTI is a revolutionary new concept in wireless remote control. Providing an affordable alternative to dedicated touchpanel controllers, the RTiPanel App and SURFiR combination allows users to incorporate their Apple® and Android™ touchscreen devices as the main graphical interface for their control system, while adding the convenience of “instant on,” tactile control with hard buttons. This eliminates the numerous screen swipes needed for control tasks that require frequent interaction such as changing channels or adjusting the volume.

“Since its introduction, the SURFiR has received a lot of attention and quickly became one of our most highly anticipated products,” said Pete Baker, vice president of sales and marketing for RTI. “We are very excited to say that this innovative new concept in control is now available, providing consumers with a low-cost, seamless solution to overcome some of the inherent limitations of using tablets and smartphones as primary controllers.”

The hallmark of this companion remote is its ability to track page changes made on an RTiPanel control app. Now the electronics being controlled by a tablet or smartphone can be controlled by the SURFiR as it automatically switches to control the correct electronics with no interaction required. This allows users to enjoy many of the other benefits of their mobile device — checking emails, reading news feeds, and accessing social media apps — while maintaining convenient and intuitive control over their home electronic system.

A stylish handheld remote sporting a contemporary look and feel, additional features of the SURFiR include dual RF capability (both 433MHz and 2.4GHz Zigbee) and a remote finder beeper. The award-winning remote can be used with any of RTI’s XP control processors and requires minimal programming for integrators, lowering overall installation costs and making it simple to integrate into any system.

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