URC to Debut TDC-8300 Tabletop Touch Screen at CEDIA Expo

URC has launched its latest tabletop user interface, the TDC-8300, which boasts improved aesthetics and performance.

URC’s product development team researched broadly while planning this expansion of its product portfolio. The team gathered insights from its community of certified dealers, smart home user surveys and general technology industry trends. URC leadership knew, based on its CI industry knowledge, that end users were searching for aesthetic impact worthy of interior designers, intuitive functionality, powerful features and reliable operation.

The first phase of the strategy to achieve aspirational design in a powerful system controller was the launch of the TRC-1120. This premium, handheld remote offered sleek, compact design and an elegant aesthetic that creates a statement piece for smart homes or commercial environments. Inspired by consumer preferences for gold accents, the TRC-1120’s design provides unique versatility and visual impact.

URC is continuing to redefining luxury and innovation with the new TDC-8300 premium, tabletop touch screen. Its sleek and elegant aesthetic create a statement piece for smart home or commercial environments. The vibrant 8-inch color LCD screen delivers high-resolution graphics and intuitive functionality.

With enhanced processing speed, the TDC-8300 enables quick response to simple one-touch or voice commands, and the built-in mic and speaker communicate seamlessly via Amazon Alexa, Comcast Xfinity or Apple TV. With proximity, ambient and pickup sensors, the TDC-8300 wakes to ensure a premium user experience. Compatible with all URC Total Control Accelerator 3 integrations, the TDC-8300 can control a vast, whole home or commercial URC system. With its intuitive interface and advanced features, managing home security, entertainment, lighting, climate, and more has never been easier.

The TDC-8300 boasts several key benefits including:

• Elegant and Contemporary Design:  The TDC-8300’s stylish and elegant design makes it a statement piece in any smart home or commercial environment.
• Advanced Display and Intuitive Use: The high-resolution, 8-inch capacitive LCD touch screen offers stunning visuals, easy navigation, and simplifies the management of entertainment, lighting, climate control, and more.
• Simplified One-Touch or Voice Control:  Enhanced processing speed for quick responses to one-touch or voice commands through the built-in mic and speaker ensure seamless, native voice communication with Amazon Alexa, Comcast Xfinity, and Apple TV. Includes support for Ring Doorbells & Cameras with live video, two-way voice, and camera pop-up features. And, the TDC-8300 includes URC’s video intercom that allows communication with other compatible URC devices.
• Comprehensive Automation and Integration: URC’s Total Control offers single user interface control of a whole home or commercial environment without the need for multiple manufacturer remotes and third-party apps. The TDC-8300 works with URC Total Control Accelerator 3 (URC’s current operating system) integrations, offering extensive control over a whole home or commercial system.
• Affordable and Reliable: This addition to the URC Total Control portfolio delivers industry-proven product quality and industry-leading value for trained, certified dealers. The TDC-8300 features a long-life battery and optional power and network USB (PoE accessory).
• Quick-to-Connect Solution: URC’s Total Control quickly connects through Quick Connect 2.4 or 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi which enhances the end user experience with zero lag.

Lars Granoe, URC’s VP of product development, stated that, “We researched extensively by carefully considering technology and design trends and listened to our certified dealers.” He continued, “The new TDC-8300 addresses the needs and preferences of consumers while aiding our dealers in growing and evolving their businesses. Based on our research and testing, the TDC-8300 will be a winner!”

With other new products, software upgrades and dealer support, the new TDC-8300 will be on display at URC’s exhibit 2118 at CEDIA 2024.