Audio Systems & Interfaces

Control4 enables homeowners to enjoy personalized, smart living experiences regardless of building size or budget. To this end, Revox provides its own driver, which allows rooms, sources, volume, and favorites of the multi-user system to be controlled directly from the familiar Control4 user interface. Communication takes place via the released Revox control protocol based on TCP/IP, enabling system integrators to integrate audio functions directly into existing Control4 projects.

Crestron programmers typically use SIMPL Windows or Crestron Home for module development. The open VoxText commands can be stored there as drivers via TCP/IP, allowing rooms, sources, favorites, and volume of the multi-user system to be fully integrated into the Crestron user interface and touchpanels. This connection is particularly suitable for high-quality, individually programmed projects in professional environments.

ELAN systems support the integration of third-party devices via generic network drivers. This allows VoxText commands to be stored to integrate room control, favorites, and volume of the multi-user system into the ELAN user interface. The specific implementation is carried out on a project-by-project basis by the ELAN integrator.

For many years, EURO UNITECH Elektrotechnikges.m.b.H. has been offering solutions for modern building technology in the Austrian market, focusing on individual design and quality of living. The partnership with Revox ensures that the Multiuser system can be innovatively and precisely integrated into such smart home implementations. This provides installers with a coordinated system world for electrical installation and music playback from a single source.

Feller spaceLYNK is the automation platform from the Swiss manufacturer Feller. Revox and Feller have an established partnership in the Swiss market. For integration into spaceLYNK, Revox provides its own Multiuser 3 driver, which allows rooms, volume, and sources of the Multiuser system to be controlled directly from spaceLYNK. This provides system integrators with a coordinated system for electrical installation and music playback from a single source.

As Gira systems are based on the KNX standard, the Revox KNX Gateway with a pre-configured ETS database is available as the primary integration path. Additionally, a finished Revox driver exists for a quadrant in the Gira Quad Client, which is used equally for Gira X1, HomeServer, and FacilityServer. This provides system integrators with two equally valid options, depending on which Gira platform is used in the project.

In addition to the supplied remote control, many control systems that do not have a network connection to the Revox system can be integrated via a learned infrared command set. An IR input on the device also allows commands to be fed in from an external IR receiver or a control center. This provides a functional control option even for very simple or older installation environments.

With the TCP/IP or Telnet adapter from ioBroker, VoxText commands can be sent directly and status messages from the multi-user system can be received. This allows rooms, scenes, and favorites to be integrated into existing ioBroker visualizations such as VIS or Node RED. The configuration is individual and is aimed at technically experienced integrators and DIY enthusiasts.

Josh.ai combines classic smart home control with voice operation and supports the connection of third-party systems via network interfaces. VoxText commands can be used to address rooms, sources, and volume of the multi-user system, thus controlling them via voice command through Josh.ai. Integration is carried out individually by the responsible system integrator.

The Revox Multiuser 3.0 KNX Gateway connects the Multiuser system bidirectionally with KNX building automation. System integrators receive a pre-fabricated product database for ETS from Revox, which allows them to configure rooms, zones, volume, player commands, and up to 16 freely definable additional commands per room without custom programming. One gateway controls up to 15 rooms; two gateways and thus 30 rooms are possible per Multiuser server, and the system scales accordingly with multiple servers. The Multiuser system responds to KNX scenes and can trigger scenes itself. Power is supplied either via the KNX bus or PoE. This way, the music system becomes part of the end customer's familiar smart home operation without them noticing the technology behind it.

A wired LAN connection provides the most stable connection with the lowest latency, which is particularly recommended for larger multiroom installations with many rooms. Alternatively, Wi-Fi enables flexible integration of individual devices without additional cabling; initial setup is conveniently done via the Bluetooth-supported Revox Connect function in the Multiuser app. All other interfaces, such as the open TCP/IP API, streaming services, and app control, run on this network basis.

Revox and Loxone are partners. System integrators can already store VoxText commands via Loxone Config as network commands to control rooms, volumes, sources, and favorites. In addition, a dedicated, directly usable driver is under development, which will enable system integrators to set up systems in the future without manual configuration.

Using openHAB's generic network binding, VoxText commands can be stored as individual Things and Channels. This allows for the integration of room control, source selection, and volume of the multi-user system into existing openHAB rules and visualizations. The implementation is project-specific and carried out by the system integrator.

The integration was implemented in cooperation with PEAKnx (developer Christian Volkmer) for Multiuser 3.0. Rooms, zones, volume, and favorites of the Multiuser system can be controlled directly via the YOUVI interface and PEAKnx touch panels, without the need for additional third-party systems.

Via RS232, control commands can be sent directly to the device without network latency, which is particularly advantageous with older control systems or in environments without a stable network. This interface is frequently used in professional installations where a central control system addresses multiple devices via fixed cable connections. RS232 thus complements network-based interfaces as a robust, proven alternative.

In RTI Integration Designer, generic IP or TCP drivers can be created to send VoxText commands. Programmers use these to map room control, favorites, and volume of the multi-user system to RTI remote controls and touchpanels. The implementation is project-specific and carried out by certified RTI programmers.

Savant systems usually communicate with third-party devices via their own Blueprint modules or generic TCP drivers. The VoxText commands can be stored there to integrate rooms, sources, and volume of the multi-user system into the Savant app and user interfaces. The integration is typically carried out by certified Savant integrators.

In the URC Complete Control programming environment, IP drivers for third-party devices can be stored, through which VoxText commands can be sent. This allows rooms, sources, and volume of the multi-user system to be controlled directly via URC remote controls and wall panels. Setup is performed individually by the respective URC integrator.

With simple, documented VoxText commands, rooms can be switched, sources selected, volumes controlled, favorites called up, and status messages read out. Since communication takes place via the TCP/IP standard protocol, virtually any network-compatible control system, from smart home hubs to professional control systems, can send and receive these commands. For system integrators and installers, this is the central, universal interface when no ready-made driver for the respective platform exists. Revox provides the corresponding command documentation for individual programming.