HARRISON, NY (January 16, 2026) - URC Automation, a leader in residential and commercial automation, announced Translucent, a new user interface (UI) theme for Total Control®. Translucent advances URC’s creative strategy with increased, programmer adjustable transparency and rounded geometry designed to feel natural, calm, and approachable in real living spaces.
Translucent centers on clarity through control. Programmer adjustable transparency allows interface layers to soften or sharpen based on context, task, and user preference. Information stays visible without feeling heavy. The interface feels present, not dominant.
Transparency functions as structure, not decoration. Layered surfaces reveal depth without borders. Backgrounds stay connected to the home instead of blocking it out. Detail appears as curiosity increases, then recedes when focus returns.
Rounded edges replace rigid lines throughout the experience. Buttons, cards, and containers flow smoothly across screens, creating warmth and ease. Touch targets feel inviting. Transitions feel balanced and composed.
Key characteristics of the Translucent theme include:
- Adjustable transparency levels that respond to context and preference
- Rounded edges across controls, panels, and navigation
- Layered depth that reveals detail gradually
- Reduced visual tension through softened contrast and spacing
- Consistent form language across remotes, touch screens, and mobile apps
Delivering on Design Strategy
Translucent is grounded in URC’s evolving UI design strategy, which treats simplicity as creative freedom rather than limitation. The interface stays clear and approachable, while depth and capability remain available when needed. Complexity is never imposed.
The design emphasizes approachability through form and flow. Rounded geometry, generous spacing, and calm motion invite interaction. Screens breathe. Controls feel balanced, not crowded.
Intelligence expresses itself through layers. The system reveals information gradually, guided by context rather than instruction. Transparency and light provide structure without visual weight. Motion and feedback reassure users as they explore.
Color draws from real environments. Warm neutrals reflect natural materials. Soft blues and grays convey calm and trust. Greens suggest balance and wellness. Accents mark importance with restraint. The interface adapts subtly to time, light, and setting.
The strategy prioritizes continuity across devices. One visual language spans remotes, touchscreens, and mobile. The experience feels familiar everywhere and optimized anywhere. Innovation arrives naturally, refining expression without breaking memory.
For integrators, Translucent provides a flexible foundation. Creative control remains high. Outcomes stay predictable.
This new theme reflects URC’s ongoing creative evolution. The interface shifts from static control to responsive presence. Design choices invite curiosity without demanding attention. Layers, light, and motion respond to how people live, move, and focus. The result is an interface that feels alive in the space. Users feel oriented, confident, and engaged. Control becomes intuitive, expressive, and quietly personal, reinforcing URC’s belief that great design should inspire use, not explain itself.
Watch for more UI innovation from URC.