Essential Install | Touchscreens and Programming
DID YOU KNOW: By 2017, over a third of the world’s population is projected to own a smartphone with a touch-screen an
estimated total of almost 2.6 billion
The Smart Switch
offers attractive and
capable control of
HVAC and other
systems too
The NuVo platform, available in the UK from Habitech,
has also taken steps to upgrade its interaction with users
with the P30 touchscreen. The maker describes the
product as a fully functioning seven-inch Android tablet
housed in a custom enclosure that runs the existing Player
Portfolio App. The unit gives users the choice between
handheld control via the Apps for Android and iOS or in-
wall use to suit all music listening experiences.
In addition to being the access point for system
control, the touchscreen will also run popular streaming
services and Apps, including Spotify and Pandora. Users
can also access and play music stored on networked
devices in the home through the Player Portfolio system.
A brand new
controller for the
NuVo platform,
the P30 can be
wall mounted or
hand-held
Walt Zerbe, Legrand’s product manager for audio,
says: “The Nuvo P30 touchscreen and Player Portfolio
App offer intuitive easy in-wall control of the whole home
audio system. If you’re simply adjusting the source and
volume for a relaxing night at home, or playing DJ for a
gathering of friends and family, it’s right there.
“The in-wall control option is especially convenient for
muting or lowering volume quickly when there’s a knock
at the door, or allowing immediate access to preset source
favourites without searching for a phone or tablet.”
The seven-inch touch panel has a decent contrast
via its 1024 x 600 IPS capacitive screen and a design
that looks to blend into a range of different style
rooms. The maker says installation is simple using the
included mounting plate and connection to the Player
Portfolio system is made via a single RJ45 802.11af
PoE connection.
North Building Technologies has built a reputation
providing bespoke HVAC controls into the high-end
domestic market. The company has some exciting news
with a fresh product release to be revealed exclusively
at EI Live!
On Stand 45 North’s new product ‘Smart Switch’
will be revealed and will look to give an attractive,
intuitive control over HVAC and other systems as well
helping to cut down on wall acne. Smart Switch comes
with interchangeable faceplates available in a range
of fi nishes and the touchscreen is confi gurable in
7” touch screen wall and desktop
controllers with intercom
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