HARRISON, NY (October 9, 2025) – URC, a leader in global smart residential and commercial automation, and Russound, a leading manufacturer of multi-room audio solutions, today announced a seamless integration powered by a certified Chowmainsoft module. Now, users can enjoy advanced control of Russound’s SMZ-Series of controllers and streaming products through URC’s Total Control system.
Russound designs and manufactures multi-room audio systems, amplifiers, and streaming products for residential and commercial applications. By integrating with URC’s Total Control, Russound delivers unified control alongside other smart subsystems, including lighting, shades, climate, security, and entertainment.
Russound has a long history of integration with URC Total Control, supporting a wide range of products including the SMZ-Series (SMZ8, SMZ16-PRE), MBX-Series (MBX-PRE, MBX-AMP), and MCA-Series Controllers (MCA-66, MCA-88), as well as legacy XStream products such as the XSource, XZone4, and XZone70V. These integrations provide URC users with capabilities like media browsing and selection, full metadata and album art display, room and zone grouping, and support for both Source Mode and Zone Mode on MBX devices. They also enable event triggers and macro support, allowing Russound systems to operate seamlessly as part of URC’s unified automation environment.
The new Chowmainsoft-developed module builds on this foundation with notable enhancements. IP communication is more responsive, reducing latency and improving the end-user experience. Metadata updates and artwork display occur faster and more reliably, while zone grouping is tighter and better synchronized. Event and macro support has been expanded, enabling more complex automation that combines Russound’s audio with lighting, shades, and other smart home systems. In addition, the module expands compatibility with URC’s broad range of control interfaces, including remotes, touchscreens, in-wall keypads, and mobile apps, giving users intuitive control from any preferred device.
“With the new module, installers gain deeper control over Russound equipment,” said Lars Granoe, VP of Product Development at URC. “Our dealers get tools to deliver more reliable, responsive systems.”
Russound leadership echoed this sentiment, noting the strength of the partnership. “We’ve worked with URC for years,” said Charlie Porritt, CEO at Russound. “Chowmainsoft’s module raises the bar with features like better metadata, faster updates, tighter zone syncs. It’s a real win for integrators and end-users.”
"Chowmainsoft is excited to bring Russound’s SMZ-Series of products into URC Total Control. Our commitment to URC ensures dealers have trusted solutions and end-users enjoy seamless, integrated experiences," says Alan Chow, Managing Director at Chowmainsoft.
This new integration demonstrates the continued commitment of URC, Russound, and Chowmainsoft to providing unified control, enhanced audio performance, and flexible automation. By combining Russound’s multi-room audio expertise with URC’s automation platform and Chowmainsoft’s certified development, dealers and consumers alike benefit from more powerful installations and more enjoyable everyday use.
The Chowmainsoft-developed module enables professional installers to integrate Russound products with Total Control using IP communication. It supports URC user touchscreens like the TDC-5100, TDC-8300, TDC-9100, TKP-5600, TKP-8600, TKP-9600, remotes like the TRC1120, TRC-1480 and the URC Mobile app.
Key benefits of this integration include:
- Elevated Audio Experience – Russound’s streaming and amplifier solutions combine with URC’s Total Control platform for a premium, unified audio experience.
- Unified Function – Users can operate multiple Russound zones and sources from a single URC device, reducing the need for separate controllers.
- Flexible Scenes and Events – URC’s Total Control executes programmed scenes that combine Russound audio with lighting, climate, and security for tailored lifestyle automation.
- Easy Control – From remotes to in-wall touchpads to mobile apps, users can manage Russound audio with the same interfaces they already know.
- Dealer Support – Certified Chowmainsoft module ensures streamlined programming, reliable performance, and ongoing dealer access through URC’s secure environment.
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About Russound
Established in 1967, Russound has been dedicated to providing high quality audio products focused on sonic fidelity, reliability, and ease of use. That focus only intensified when Russound’s current owner, Maureen Baldwin, acquired the company in 1987. Her love and passion for manufacturing led to vast improvements in product design, and the modernization and streamlining of the fabrication of the products and dramatically improving the performance and reliability for its customers. Through the years, Russound has grown from its humble beginning as a cottage industry, manufacturing products at its facility in New Hampshire, to become one of the most well-known brands in the audio industry with a focus on providing best-in-class products for professional installation in homes and businesses throughout the US and Canada and to well over 100 countries. Learn more at www.russound.com.
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Email: pr@russound.com
Web: www.russound.com
About Chowmainsoft
Chowmainsoft develops professional integration drivers and modules for leading automation platforms. By creating certified, feature-rich modules, Chowmainsoft helps dealers expand system functionality and deliver seamless control experiences. Learn more at www.chowmainsoft.com.