TPControl for Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad released
TPControl transforms smart devices such as iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad into fully-functional touch panel for controlling AMX system platforms. It makes home automation a breeze with real-time touch control of AV systems, lighting, shades, room temperatures and is currently available as 21-day trial download from the Apple store. Hertford, UK – May 31, 2010 – Touch Panel Control Ltd (www.tpcontrol.com) , an AMX Authorized Product Partner (AMX APP) today announced the launch of TPControl for Apple® iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad™. TPControl enables an Apple® device to transform into a fully functional touch panel for controlling AMX system platforms. The easy-to-use application provides real-time, touch control of AV systems, lighting, shades, room temperatures and more, from iPhones, iPod Touch and iPads. As with the iPhone and other smart devices, the iPad can seamlessly communicate with an AMX control system via 3G, GPRS and EDGE cellular networks, or Wi-Fi, to allow the convenience of remote use. The TPControl application, available as a 21-day trial download from the Apple® AppStore, connects as a native AMX device to an AMX NetLinx® Master allowing ease of integration. “As the first company to participate in the AMX Authorized Product Partner program, our goal is to surpass the expectations of the AMX dealer community with our products and subsequent support,” said Michael Edwards, Touch Panel Control, Managing Director. “We are committed to continually improve our product through regular feature additions and maintenance releases, and help consumers take maximum advantage of the convenience and technologies that these portable devices present.” About Touch Panel Control Ltd Touch Panel Control specializes in developing mobile software applications for home automation control systems. Touch Panel Control is committed to delivering innovative solutions that enable users interface with leading control system manufacturers and cost-effectively take maximum advantage of the various technologies that are available within the control systems industry. Touch Panel Control will offer mobile solutions for the AMX, Crestron, RTI and Philips Pronto platforms through smart devices such as the iPhone and iPod Touch. The company’s highly-talented team comprises of domain experts in the home automation realm and software engineers experienced in state-of-the-art web and mobile technologies. Media Contact Tristan Graham Product Manager Tel No:+44 (0) 20 7138 2789 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +44 (0) 20 7138 2789 end_of_the_skype_highlighting E-mail: tg@touchpanelcontrol.com