Technology should be simple to use, even when the system behind it is complex. For homes throughout the Charlottesville area, we design intuitive control solutions that put your entire home at your fingertips, whether you prefer a dedicated remote, a wall panel, or your phone. For a wider view of the systems control can unify, see our overview of A/V services.

One button can dim the lights, lower the shades, start your movie, and set the volume. We program custom scenes and automations that match how you actually live, so controlling your home feels natural and effortless. Control pairs naturally with our multi-room audio and home theater installations.

Our control platforms integrate with lighting, audio, video, climate, and security systems for a truly unified experience.

Why Professional Control Systems Are Different

Consumer smart home platforms have made basic automation accessible and affordable. They are also limited, fragile, and increasingly dependent on cloud services that can change or disappear. A professionally installed and programmed control system operates differently.

URC is a professional-grade control platform used by custom integrators to unify disparate systems, audio, video, lighting, shading, climate, and security, under a single interface that is programmed specifically for how you use your home. It does not require a working internet connection to function. It does not update itself in ways that break your programming. And when something stops working, there is a professional to call, not a forum to search.

The difference is most apparent in homes where multiple systems need to work together reliably and where the people using those systems should not have to think about the technology at all.

What We Program and How

Every control system we install is programmed from scratch for the specific home and client. We do not use generic templates. The scenes, button assignments, interface layouts, and automations are all built around how you actually live in the space.

A typical programming engagement includes an interview where we map out your daily routines and preferences, a design phase where we build the logic before touching any equipment, an installation and programming phase, and a walk-through where we make sure every function works exactly as intended before we leave.

We also provide ongoing support. If your needs change, if you add a room, upgrade a component, or simply want to adjust how something works, we can update your programming remotely in most cases.

Where Control Systems Add the Most Value

Remote control and home automation delivers the greatest return in homes where multiple systems are already installed. If you have audio in several rooms, a home theater, motorized shading, and a lighting system that currently all require separate apps and remotes, a unified control system is the single upgrade that makes everything else easier to live with.