RTI has announced that the company has developed a driver for IP control of select 2017 Samsung TVs and 2018 Samsung 4K UHD TVs starting with the NU8 Series and including the entire QLED series and The Frame TV.

RTI is distributed in Australia by Connected Media.

By using a network connection, the new driver simplifies the integration of Samsung TVs into RTI automation and control systems to provide consumers with a full-featured control experience.

The new driver delivers control over the DTV tuner and on-board DirecTV interface of Samsung 4K Ultra HDTVs, in addition to direct one-button access to streaming sources such as Hulu and Netflix on the displays. Users can control the screens using the RTI interface of their choice, where they can view feedback on volume levels, programming, and more. By connecting to the Samsung displays via the network, the driver eliminates the need for integrators to run additional IR emitters or serial cables.

“Samsung displays are some of the most popular on the market, and we couldn’t be more excited to make it simple for integrators to incorporate them into their customers’ RTI systems,” says RTI vice president of global sales Mike Everett.

“The driver eliminates the need for an IR emitter and provides the highest degree of control for users, including direct access to streaming services.”

“At Samsung, we have built our leadership in the TV business by delivering the very best AV experience,” says Samsung Electronics America vice president of TV product marketing Andrew Sivori.

“By adding IP support for 4K UHD TVs, we’re simplifying whole-home control. With RTI’s new driver, our dealers can feel confident that Samsung is the right choice for their smart-home projects.”

Additionally, a separate driver is available for Samsung’s UBD-M9700 UHD Blu-ray Player.