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Luxul releases the next generation to the flagship XWC-1000 wireless controller-- the XWC-2000, an upgrade featuring Luxul roam assist technology for active roaming of mobile client devices and deployment of up to 32 wireless access points (AP).

In wireless networks utlising more than one wireless AP, roam assist technology ensures mobile devices are always connected to the best AP for the highest performance. As a result, users can move freely throughout the space without the frustration of intermittent connections and slow wifi speeds.

URC integrates the Total Control 2.0 system with automated lighting systems using the DMX protocol through a module allowing for two-way control of DMX-based lighting systems via URC Total Control user interface.

Originally developed for stage, DMX-based lighting systems are currently gaining foothold in both residential and commercial installations, particularly through automated lighting control and LED lighting systems. The URC Total Control Module, when used with either the DMX engine-RJ45 output or DMX Engine-XLR output supports up to 512 channels of DMX-based lighting and internally stores up to 63 scenes. Both DMX Engines are developed by Engineering Solutions, a company with 16 years of experience building bridge interfaces for DMX lighting system control.

Savant announces the addition of battery-powered motor solutions as well as quiet, high-powered wired motors to its shading portfolio, both designed to fit in the same low-profile tube and bracketing system.

Ideal for retrofit projects, the rechargeable battery-powered motors are installed in the same JGeiger bracketing system as the wired solutions. They are available with over 400 fabric choices with sheer, translucent and blackout options, allowing installers to sell shades according to design as opposed to technology.

Meanwhile the advanced shading motor options are high-powered but operate very quietly. The motors connect to the Savant low-voltage power enclosure able to easily manage power supplies for both low-voltage keypads and shades.

RTI announces a driver for the IP control of select 2018 and 2019 LG AI ThinQ TVs, including OLED and "select" NanoCell models, simplifying the integration of LG TVs into RTI automation and control systems.

The driver allows installers to provide customers with one-button access to external sources and up to 10 webOS apps on LG TVs, such as Hulu, Netflix or YouTube. Users can control the screens using an RTI interface of choice, and can check feedback on volume levels, current source/app input and more. Since it connects the LG displays via network, the driver eliminates the need for installers to run additional IR emitters or serial cables.

Onkyo and Pioneer release a firmware update to activate IMAX Enhanced support and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualiser features on select AV receivers, namely the Pioneer VSX-LX504 and VSX-LX304 AVRs, and Onkyo TX-RZ840 and TX-RZ740.

The update allows the AVRs to auto-optimise for IMAX Enhanced content, with the promise to bring wide dynamic range theatrical sound mixes to home cinemas. Capable TVs also get enhanced 4K HDR images. So far very little of such content actually exists, but IMAX Enhanced versions of films are due for 4K HDR streaming and UHD Blu-ray release.