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  1. Offsite Control (Cloud) Programming Guide

    Offsite Control (Cloud) Programming Guide This article reviews the process for configuring the offsite control  feature for a Total Control system, from an iOS device (iPad, iPhone or iPod touch)using the Cloud option. C...
  2. (The Difference between) Z-Wave vs. Z-Wave+ Plus

    What is the difference between Z-Wave™ and Z-Wave Plus ? Z-Wave Plus (500 series) is the latest technology certification standard offered and gives a high level of security and compatibility between products. All Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus ...
  3. Mac Parallels and USB Connection Issues

    Many installers and programmers use a Mac laptop or desktop computer with Parallels running a Windows OS (Operating System). A Windows OS is required to run various URC programming software for the Complete Control and Total Control product lineups....
  4. Using HDA Audio with a Netgear M4250-10G2XF-PoE+ Network Switch

    URC HDA devices and software provide countless options to configure and optimize audio settings to achieve performance and flexibility for almost any application. In most cases, the URC HDA-SW5 switch capacity is sufficient for most installations...
  5. Trouble Shooting URC Two-Way Modules

    Many URC Two-Way modules have different requirements when installing but there are some basic troubleshooting steps that apply to all two-way modules .   These steps should be taken before calling technical support and/or escalating the issue. ...
  6. TKP-7000: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting the TKP-7000 1.  If the TKP-7000 is not connecting, power cycle it by unplugging the device from POE.  Then rediscover. 2.  If the unit still fails to connect, press and hold main and mute to get to the...
  7. PIR-1: Connecting to the PIR-1

    Connecting the PIR-1 for learning and testing. Also, how to update the firmware. About: This section will cover updating the driver for a PIR-1 Symptoms : Receiving an error message such as " fail to update" when con...
  8. Updating the PIR-1 Firmware

    When connecting a PIR-1 to URC Accelerator or Complete Control Program software, it requires a Firmware Update, however, when the steps are followed, the update fails every time. The following article details the process to update the firmware...
  9. Using HDA Audio with a Luminex Gigacore 10 Network Switch

    URC HDA devices and software provide countless options to configure and optimize audio settings to achieve performance and flexibility for almost any application. In most cases, the URC HDA-SW5 switch capacity is sufficient for most installations. ...
  10. Error Message On Interface "Room Is Off"

    "Room Is Off" Error Symptom: When a user receives an error message on any interface that reads " Room is Off ." Solution: 1- Modify your  punch-through manually. 2- Re-accelerate  with the erase  option in Step 12 Explanatio...