“With the projected growth of Android powered devices this year we felt it was important to give users choice over their hardware,” says Touch Panel Control operations director Ben Flux.

“With this in mind we are proud to announce the release of TPControl for Android and with it the ability to control your AMX system from the Android platform.”

The easy-to-use application provides real-time, touch control of AV systems, lighting, shades, room temperatures and more from smartphones running the Android operating system. As with the TPControl app for Apple devices, the new version lets Android users seamlessly communicate with an AMX control system via Wi-Fi or 3G/4G networks for the convenience of remote use.

“AMX continues to lead the way in the control industry championing technologies that simplify integration and expand automation technology access,” commented AMX chief technology officer Robert Noble.

“Our approach remains to give our customers the solutions they want for simple, universal access to their home control system through all their devices; this new application further demonstrates this commitment.”

AMX has also announced that the TPControl applications are now available to dealers directly through AMX Australia and New Zealand as well as via Auston the Android Market and the Apple App Store. AMX will now provide dealers with software support on these TPControl licenses purchased from AMX. There is a free, fully functional 21-day trial download available.