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Replacement for RTI?
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Post 1 made on Thursday December 29, 2011 at 04:01
ReggieB
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Hi, I'm trying to figure out a good replacement for my RTI T2-C remote. I have a dedicated theater room and would like to control the following devices with the new remote:

- Receiver: Integra DTR 6.8
- Projector: Runco RS-900
- Satellite: DirecTV HD-DVR
- Blu-Ray: Samsung BD-P1600
- Lighting: Lutron Grafik Eye GRX-MR-3

I really do love the hard-button/touchscreen-button combo on the RTI T2-C, but am not opposed to an all touchscreen remote. I currently have the T2-C paired with a RTI ECB-5 IR emitter block and RTI RP-1 remote control processor. I would love a remote that will work with the emitter block, as the lighting control and projector are already wired with IR emitters. Using the current emitter block would save a lot of hassle.

I am mainly looking for a remote that is programmable through USB, will work with a RF receiver, and allows me to create macros. The main reason I am leaving behind the T2-C is the inability to program it myself. I understand that RTI never intended for their remotes to be marketed to DIY-ers, but I am tired of paying $200-$300 for a service call every time I get a new device with a different IR code. I love the RTI, I just don't love the upkeep. I program computers for a living, so a remote that I can program on my own is going to rapidly pay for itself. I am thinking about replacing my projector and AVR soon, so I figured the time to go a new direction is now. I'm trying to keep the new remote under $300 this time. Any remote suggestions would be very appreciated.

Last edited by ReggieB on December 29, 2011 04:18.
Post 2 made on Thursday December 29, 2011 at 08:21
Total Control Remotes
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Unfortunately, if you want to program it yourself the only way to go is south in quality. Consider Harmony, or the many iPad control solutions that are available for DIYer. As far as your service calls, that seems like a raw deal. We sell service contracts to our clients that allow for more affordable upkeep of any control system. See if your dealer or another dealer will offer you a service contract that is more affordable. Then you can switch over to RTI iPanel and control your system via Ipad or iPhone.

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