Touch Screen Remote: Why URC Is the Smart Choice for Modern Homes

Picture this: you sink into the couch after a long day, tap a single button on your touch screen remote, and everything responds at once. The lights dim, the shades lower, the TV powers on, and your favorite playlist fades into the background. No juggling apps, no searching for the right switch—just seamless comfort at your fingertips.

That’s the power of a URC touch screen remote. More than a controller, it’s the centerpiece of a modern smart home, designed to unify entertainment, lighting, climate, and security into one intuitive interface. With local Wi-Fi control that works even without internet access, and integration capabilities that extend to platforms like Loxone, URC delivers reliability and elegance in equal measure.

For homeowners who want technology that feels effortless yet powerful, URC remotes turn everyday routines into experiences.

What Is a Touch Screen Remote?

A touch screen remote is more than an upgrade from the traditional handheld remote—it’s a smart control center for your entire home. Instead of juggling multiple remotes or bouncing between apps on your phone, a touch screen remote consolidates everything into one easy-to-use interface.

With a bright, customizable display, you can:

• Launch streaming services or switch TV inputs.

• Adjust lighting and shading with a single tap.

• Change the temperature or trigger a “comfort scene.”

• Access security cameras or arm the alarm system.

• Control whole-home audio, from the patio to the theater.

Because they’re designed for residential automation and AV integration, touch screen remotes go beyond convenience. They create a unified experience where your home responds naturally—whether you’re hosting friends for a movie night or winding down after work.

Unlike relying solely on smartphones or voice assistants, a touch screen remote is always available, always charged, and always consistent. It’s the dedicated hub in your hand that ties your smart home together.

URC Touch Screen Remote — Powerful, Flexible, and Reliable

URC has earned its reputation as a leader in professional-grade remotes by combining sleek design with robust functionality. Models like the TDC-9100 in-wall touch screen and the TRC-1480 handheld remote offer intuitive, customizable interfaces that make controlling your home effortless.

One of URC’s biggest advantages is its Wi-Fi control that works locally. Unlike many systems that rely on constant cloud access, URC remotes can operate your AV, lighting, and climate systems even if the internet goes down. That means no interruptions—just reliable performance when you need it most.

URC touch screen remotes go beyond entertainment. They integrate with AV systems, lighting, shading, multizone audio, climate, and security, unifying your smart home into a single, easy-to-navigate interface. Whether you’re starting a movie night, adjusting the thermostat, or checking on the kids’ room audio, it all happens from one device.

What makes URC especially powerful with Heyo Smart is its integration with Loxone. While Loxone provides the automation backbone—managing lighting, HVAC, shading, energy, and more—URC delivers the beautiful, user-friendly interface in your hand. Together, they create a smart home that’s as functional as it is elegant: Loxone makes it run, and URC makes it easy to live with.

Touch Screen Remote Comparison — URC vs Control4, Crestron, and Savant

When choosing a touch screen remote, it’s important to understand how different brands stack up. Each offers strengths, but not all provide the same balance of reliability, flexibility, and value.

• Control4 – A popular option with sleek remotes and touch panels, but heavily tied into the Control4 ecosystem. Strong for entertainment, but less flexible when blending with broader automation platforms.

• Crestron – Considered the gold standard for luxury projects. Crestron touch screens are powerful and highly customizable, but systems can be costly and often require extensive programming—better suited to large-scale estates or commercial spaces.

• Savant – Known for its elegant design and polished interface. Savant remotes deliver a premium feel, but like Control4, they’re best for those who commit fully to the Savant ecosystem.

• URC – Strikes the ideal balance. URC touch screen remotes combine professional-level customization, local Wi-Fi reliability, and wide integration capabilities. Paired with Loxone through Heyo Smart, URC remotes bridge the gap between powerful automation and effortless daily control.

For homeowners who want the confidence of professional integration without being locked into a single-brand ecosystem, URC stands out as the most flexible and future-proof choice.

Why a Touch Screen Remote Future Proofs Your Smart Home

Smart homes are constantly evolving. New devices, faster networks, and better automation platforms appear every year—but without a reliable way to manage them, the experience can quickly become overwhelming. A touch screen remote solves that by giving you one interface that adapts as your system grows.

Here’s why it matters:

• Unified Control – Instead of juggling apps, a single touch screen remote can command AV, lighting, climate, shading, and more from one hub.

• Local Wi-Fi Reliability – Unlike cloud-dependent apps, URC remotes work locally on your network, ensuring control even during internet outages.

• Scalability – As your smart home expands—whether adding outdoor entertainment, new zones of audio, or EV charging management—the remote scales with it.

• Custom Scenes – One-tap presets like “Movie Night,” “Good Morning,” or “Away Mode” keep daily routines simple, even as the technology behind them gets more complex.

Future-proofing isn’t just about wiring and platforms—it’s also about having a consistent, intuitive way to control everything. With URC’s touch screen remotes, your smart home stays easy to manage today, tomorrow, and years down the road.

Seamless Control, Designed by Heyo Smart

A touch screen remote is only as powerful as the system behind it—and that’s where Heyo Smart makes the difference. While many installers stop at simply programming devices, we go further by designing a complete ecosystem that’s both future ready and effortless to use.

With URC’s customizable remotes and Loxone’s automation platform, Heyo Smart creates a bridge between elegant user interfaces and powerful system intelligence. Loxone manages the backbone—lighting, HVAC, shading, security, energy, even renewable power—while URC provides the sleek, intuitive control in your hand. Together, they deliver an experience that feels natural and reliable, every single day.

As a design-first integrator, Heyo Smart ensures that your technology complements your lifestyle and architecture, not the other way around. We don’t just install—we engineer, program, and support systems nationwide, giving you confidence that your investment will last for years to come.

With Heyo Smart, your touch screen remote isn’t just a controller—it’s the gateway to a smarter, simpler, and more future-proof home.

Final Thoughts

A touch screen remote is more than a luxury—it’s the simplest way to bring your entire smart home under one roof. While Control4, Crestron, and Savant all have strong options, URC delivers the perfect balance of flexibility, reliability, and integration. With local Wi-Fi control, seamless Loxone compatibility, and customizable interfaces, URC remotes are built for the way modern homes actually work.

At Heyo Smart, we specialize in making that experience effortless. By pairing URC’s elegant remotes with Loxone’s automation backbone, we design systems that don’t just respond—they anticipate. Whether you’re watching a movie, hosting a party, or securing your home, everything is at your fingertips with a single, reliable controller.

Your search for the right smart home control can feel endless—until you put the pieces together. With Heyo Smart, that journey ends, and your experience begins. Contact us today to discover how a URC touch screen remote can finally deliver the simplicity and confidence you’ve been looking for.