RTI Announces New Control and Automation Integration with Sonos
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — July 19, 2023 — Leading control and automation manufacturer, RTI, today announced a new driver for the RTI control platform that seamlessly integrates with Sonos sound systems. Verified by the Works with Sonos program, the new driver enables added control and automation of Sonos products within an RTI smart home or smart business system.
"We are thrilled to launch the new Sonos-verified driver, which has been one of the top requests from our dealer base," said RTI product director Neal Ellsworth. "The resulting integration enables integrators to build a music system fully tailored to their clients' needs and managed from the same intuitive interface from which they manage their lighting, shades, climate, security and other automations."
The real magic is the powerful events-based automation within the driver that enables integrators to automate client systems based on feedback from the Sonos system. For example, a favorite playlist can trigger a particular lighting scene. Conversely, a ring of the doorbell can dip the volume or pause the audio. "This richness of integration elevates any system," continued Ellsworth. "It's easy and intuitive for users, and seamless for integrators as well."
The new integration starts with an auto-generated page in the RTI remote, touchpanel or mobile device for each Sonos player added to the system. Control options include:
- Simplified room grouping.
- Volume control of individual and grouped Sonos players.
- Full transport controls, including feedback metadata for cover art, artist/track/album details, and elapsed time.
- Ability to route an externally connected AV source from one player to any other player.
- Added home theater control with supported Sonos players including Night Sound and Speech Enhancement.
The new driver is available to authorized RTI dealers at the RTI driver store and directly within the RTI Integration Designer 11 control application programming software.
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About Sonos
Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) is the world's leading sound experience company. As the inventor of multi-room wireless home audio, Sonos innovation helps the world listen better by giving people access to the content they love and allowing them to control it however and wherever they choose. Known for delivering an unparalleled sound experience, thoughtful design aesthetic, simplicity of use, and an open platform, Sonos makes the breadth of audio content available to anyone. Sonos is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more at www.sonos.com.
About RTI
RTI elevates the smart home and smart business with an intuitive and powerful suite of control and automation solutions. The award-winning RTI portfolio of remotes, touchpanels, control processors, and A/V distribution systems is programmed and customized by the renowned RTI Integration Designer® programming software, enabling integrators to deliver exceptional and personalized control solutions to their clients. RTI solutions are available through a worldwide network of authorized dealers and distributors. More information is available at www.rticontrol.com.
