HARRISON, NY (July 22, 2025) – URC, a leader in global smart residential and commercial automation, and SunBrite TV (https://www.sunbritetv.com/), the leading innovator in outdoor televisions, today announced an enhanced and expanded partnership that seamlessly integrates SunBrite TV’s latest outdoor displays with URC's Total Control and High-Definition Audio (HDA) systems. This continued collaboration empowers homeowners to enjoy unparalleled outdoor entertainment experiences with robust control and automation.
SunBrite TV is renowned for its purpose-built outdoor televisions, designed to deliver brilliant picture quality and durability in any outdoor environment, from bright patios to harsh weather conditions. This enhanced integration with URC’s Total Control and HDA systems ensures a unified and superior outdoor entertainment experience, extending smart home automation to exterior living spaces.
This second round of new model integrations significantly improves the performance of SunBrite TVs within URC’s Total Control system. It encompasses the newest models, including the Solis Signature 3 series and the soon-to-launch Veranda 4 series. Leveraging the reliable webOS platform, this integration ensures that updates to one module automatically propagate to others, providing a consistently current and efficient system for dealers and end-users alike.
The advanced preparation for this launch means minimal effort for dealers once the module is added. The integration offers consistent control with other TV modules, ensuring a unified and intuitive user experience regardless of the television manufacturer. Macro integration allows SunBrite TVs to react dynamically to changes within the Total Control system, creating truly custom outdoor scenes for any occasion.
"Our continued partnership with SunBrite TV underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive and reliable automation solutions for every part of the home, including outdoor living spaces," stated Lars Granoe, URC’s VP of Product Development. "This next-generation integration with SunBrite TV’s state-of-the-art outdoor televisions creates unique opportunities for our dealers, with easy programming, and for luxury consumers, with advanced outdoor entertainment design and superior technology. URC's Total Control continues to offer choice and reliable automation that is unparalleled in the industry.”
“We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and offering an extensive selection of SunBrite to our customers. This means seamlessly integrating with leading platforms like URC to ensure smooth, reliable performance." ADI | Snap One, Director of Product Management, Brandon Eshelman.
Combining these powerful brands offers seamless, unified control and automation for homeowners and streamlined programming for URC-certified dealers. Outdoor entertainment has never been better, with:
- Elevated Outdoor Entertainment Experience – Combining SunBrite TV’s innovative outdoor display technology with URC’s Total Control and HDA automation platforms creates unparalleled style and seamless use in any outdoor setting.
- Unified Function – Users can use a single device through the Total Control system to control SunBrite TVs and a broader range of outdoor devices, interfaces, and sub-systems, minimizing the need for multiple remotes and controllers on the patio.
- Easy Voice/Hands-Free Control – URC’s voice commands allow simple operation, acting as a virtual remote to activate outdoor entertainment devices.
- Superior Choice – Both brands offer superior quality and ease of programming, enabling installers and end-users to enjoy unique outdoor automation without compromise.
- Robust Scenes and Macro Integration – URC’s Total Control executes professionally programmed scenes and voice events, combining SunBrite TV’s advanced display solutions with other outdoor devices and sub-systems to create the perfect ambiance for outdoor movie nights, sports viewing, or casual gatherings. SunBrite TVs can react to Total Control system changes for dynamic automation.
- Remote, Secure URC Dealer Access – Within a secure environment, this integration allows dealers remote access (with end-user approval) to troubleshoot, monitor, or adjust the Total Control system and configure SunBrite TV integration.
- Simplified Dealer Workflow - With the reliable webOS platform, very little effort is required from dealers once the module is added, as updates to one module seamlessly apply to others.
With professional installation, Total Control allows this new integration to combine with customized scenes where multiple outdoor activities occur like lighting, climate control, and audio. Easy and convenient for the end customer, this integration adds to URC’s user interfaces, such as touch screens, remotes, and in-wall keypads.
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About SunBrite TV
SunBrite TV is the world's leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of outdoor televisions. Engineered specifically for permanent outdoor installation, SunBrite TV products are built to withstand the harshest elements, from extreme temperatures and rain to snow, dust, and insects. With a commitment to superior picture quality, durability, and innovation, SunBrite TV delivers unparalleled outdoor entertainment experiences for residential and commercial applications. For more information, visit www.sunbritetv.com.