Continue reading »]]> This is a description of what the home should have been when completed; fairly close approximation of what will become.

This custom built contemporary home boasts mountain views!  Designed by a local architectural firm, this exquisite contemporary residence, built in 2009, boasts 270′ of breathtaking views to the east mountains. The bright, stunningly open floor plan consists of 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths plus a powder room, an office, theatre, exercise room, and a wine cellar. Distinctive curvilinear design elements, high ceilings, travertine flooring, and custom lighting abound throughout the home. The living room boasts a fireplace and dramatic floor-to-ceiling paneled sliding glass doors that open onto an expansive view deck. The gorgeous kitchen offers an abundance of custom cabinetry, granite slab countertops, stainless steel appliances, and is adjacent to the dining room. Two spiral stairs lead you to a private master suite, encompassing one end of the upper level, with its own access to a roof top deck. The master retreat has generous custom closet space, an elegant bath, and a lovely sitting area. Three secondary bedroom suites are on the other end of the upper level. A fifth bedroom plus an exercise room are on the first level and a theatre, wine cellar, and atrium are on the lower level.  An entertainer’s delight, the rear yard is surrounded by spacious and expansive views of the mountains to the east, patios, an infinity-edged pool and spa with water fountains and light display, cut glass fire bowls and a firewall, as well as a drop down projection screen to enjoy your favorite movie or cheer on your favorite sports team! With immaculate design, impeccable quality and extensive attention to detail, this architectural creation of space is like none other.

See the story of the retrofit and recovery of the home from the dungeon of foreclosure.

Continue reading »]]> IR IR, or Infra-Red, is the standard form of communication between remote and device. This will require pointing directly at the device. It is the default installation, and what you most likely have on your current remotes.

RF RF, or Radio Frequency, is control without aiming or pointing at devices. This allows for control from any room in the house, and for your devices to be stashed away in a cabinet or closet, and out of sight.

IP IP, or Internet Protocol, is control over your home network. This will allow for integration between your remote and your computers and media servers. Remotes like the MX-6000 can use this to display content on its screen.

Continue reading »]]> Universal Remote Control Inc. makes high end remotes to control your house. We love to use them in our installations as they work perfectly in every scenario. These remotes and devices require professional programming. With the purchase of one of these remotes through us, your initial programming is included.

Here are some of the installations and features we install:
MX-900 MX-350 MX-3000 MX-6000 PSX-2 MRF-350 MRF-260 MSC-400 RF, IR and IP Control

Continue reading »]]> Advanced Control Basestation

Application

The MSC-400 is the most advanced RF basestation, controlling up to 12 devices by RF, 6 of which can be controlled via RS-232 ports on the devices. This basestation features triggers and sensors; Power and video sensors can trigger commands to be sent to devices and keep the traffic organized in the airwaves. This basestation fits well in installations with multiple TVs or entertainment centers in one room, or across several rooms.

Features

• Up to 12 Devices
• Wide range
• RS-232 Support
• Large, but worth it

Works With

• All RF capable URC remotes
• Any IR controlled device
• Devices that are controllable via RS-232 (Serial)

Continue reading »]]> Minimal RF Basestation

Application

The MRF-260 a simpler RF basestation meant for small installations. It supports only up to 4 devices. This device still performs as well as the others, with its wide coverage and compatibility.

Features

• Up to 4 Devices
• Wide range
• Small, easily hidden

Works With

• All RF capable URC remotes
• Any IR controlled device

Continue reading »]]> Standard RF Basestation

Application

The MRF-350 is the standard Radio Frequency basestation. This device supports up to 6 devices to be controlled by RF. Its range is enough to cover most of a standard size house, so you can control your devices from any room in the house. Using RF allows you to have your equipment in a cabinet or a closet, out of sight.

Features

• Up to 6 Devices
• Wide range
• Small, easily hidden

Works With

• All RF capable URC remotes
• Any IR controlled device

Continue reading »]]> Full House Control Touchscreen Remote

Application

The MX-6000 is a remote designed to control an entire house from its small tablet interface. The MX-6000 is a fully customizable color touchscreen with an advantage over the MX-3000; this remote has built in Wi-Fi, allowing for control of more components than just your entertainment. Control over IP, or network, is better than IR or RF because this way, you can connect to your computers and music servers, straight from the tablet in your hands. Also taking advantage of this network capability is its own built in web browser.

Features

• Large Touchscreen
• IP Control
• Charging Cradle
• Web Browser
• Integrated iPod dock control

Works With

• All URC RF Basestations
• URC IP Basestations
• Lighting control
• PSX-2 iPod Dock

Continue reading »]]> Advanced Touchscreen Remote

Application

The MX-3000 is a fully customizable color touchscreen tablet remote that fits nicely in the palm of the hands. This remote is limitless in capability. Sitting in its own dock, you never have to worry about replacing batteries. The MX-3000 also plays sounds and uses effects when you push its buttons.

Features

• Color touchscreen
• Charging dock
• Full house control
• Sounds and effects
• Basic hard buttons

Works With

• All URC RF Basestations
• URC IP Basestations
• Lighting control
• PSX-2 iPod Dock