What Remote Technologies does

Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI), founded in 1992 and headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, manufactures control processors, handheld remotes, touchpanels, keypads, audio/video distribution hardware, and supporting software for residential and commercial automation. Its core technology platform is Integration Designer 11, a proprietary programming environment featuring a Coral user interface, auto-programming capabilities, and an integrated Driver Store; the broader ecosystem is extended by the RTI Driver Store marketplace, which hosts official plus 100+ community-developed drivers spanning lighting, audio, climate, security, AV, and smart-home categories, plus the Laser Shark custom-engraving tool and RTiPanel mobile apps for iOS and Android. RTI generates revenue primarily through hardware sales to authorized dealers and distributors, supplemented by dealer certification training (RTIXCEL), design services, and ecosystem benefits from third-party driver licensing; pricing is quote-based through certified "RTI Control Pro" installers, with US regional distributors and international distributors covering global markets across residential, commercial, and hospitality segments. Since 2024, RTI has operated as a brand under AVPro Global Holdings, the Sioux Falls-based parent that also owns AVProEdge.

Name

Remote Technologies

Legal name

Remote Technologies Inc.

Website

https://rticontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Remote Technologies (RTI) manufactures control processors, remotes, touchpanels, and Integration Designer software for certified dealers serving residential, commercial, and hospitality automation projects globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home and Commercial Automation Control

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Appliance & Energy Management Integration (HSAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Smart Lighting & Dimming Control Installation (HSAHADAB)

Keywords

• Smart home automation
• AV control systems
• Control processors
• Automation programming software
• Commercial AV integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: RTI generates revenue primarily from selling control processors, remote controls, touchpanels, keypads, audio/video distribution equipment, and accessories to authorized dealers and distributors.
2. Professional Services and Training: Revenue from dealer certification training programs (RTIXCEL), design services, and technical support services.
3. Third-Party Driver Licensing: Community and third-party developers sell licensed drivers through the RTI Driver Store, with RTI likely receiving ecosystem benefits from this marketplace model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI) designs and manufactures control processors, remote controls, touchpanels, keypads, and audio/video distribution hardware for integrated smart home and commercial AV automation. The proprietary Integration Designer 11 programming software, RTiPanel mobile control apps, Laser Shark custom engraving tool, and the RTI Driver Store ecosystem enable certified dealers to configure, program, and integrate RTI systems with thousands of third-party devices across lighting, climate, security, and AV categories.

Product overview

Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI) offers a comprehensive home and commercial automation ecosystem consisting of Integration Designer programming software as the central platform, paired with hardware controllers (processors, remotes, touchpanels, keypads), audio/video distribution equipment, and the RTI Driver Store marketplace. The product line includes XP-series control processors, T1-B+ and KX-series handheld/wall-mounted interfaces, DSP matrix amplifiers for audio, and video distribution solutions. The ecosystem is extended through Integration Designer software with auto-programming capabilities and built-in driver access, while the RTI Driver Store provides official and community drivers for third-party integration with lighting (Philips Hue, Lutron, LightwaveRF), audio (KEF, Sonos, Yamaha), security/access (DoorBird, myQ), climate, and AV equipment. RTI also provides Laser Shark custom engraving software and virtual device drivers for training purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integration Designer Flagship automation programming software (free for authorized RTI dealers) used to configure and deploy RTI control systems. Features Coral UI, auto-programming, integrated driver store with automatic updates, and a System Manager for device/room/activity tracking.
• RTiPanel App Mobile control application for iOS and Android that enables remote control and automation interface for RTI control systems from smartphones and tablets.
• Control Processors Central control processors (e.g., XP-8v) that serve as the brain of RTI automation systems, supporting extensive device control and automation logic for residential and commercial deployments.
• Remote Controls Handheld remote controllers including the T1-B+ with customizable button layouts and advanced control capabilities for whole-home and commercial automation.
• Touchpanels & Keypads Wall-mounted and in-wall control interfaces including the KX2 (2.8"), KX4 (4"), KP series keypads, RK1+ and Elegance templates for residential and commercial installations.
• Audio Distribution DSP matrix amplifiers (e.g., Multi-Z AMP) and audio distribution solutions providing whole-home audio control and media distribution for residential and commercial environments.
• Video Distribution Video distribution hardware supporting HDMI/HDBaseT matrix switching for multi-room video control.
• Workspace Solutions Commercial and enterprise control solutions for meeting rooms, classrooms, and business environments featuring Intelligent Meetings technology.
• RTI Driver Store Online marketplace offering official and community-contributed drivers for integration with thousands of third-party devices including AV receivers, lighting, climate control, security, and smart home systems.
• Laser Shark Custom button engraving software tool (free for RTI dealers) enabling creation of personalized button labels using custom fonts, languages, symbols, or graphics for compatible RTI remote and keypad products.
• Accessories Supporting equipment including batteries, replacement parts, mounting hardware, and external components for RTI control systems.
• RTI Virtual Devices Virtual device drivers for training and demonstration, including Virtual TV, Virtual Blu-ray, Virtual HDMI Matrix, Virtual Multiroom Amp, Virtual AV Receiver, and Virtual Shades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Anticipatory home automation - home anticipates needs (heat, lights, hot tub, sprinklers) based on conditions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration24 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Intrinsic DevcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntrinsic Dev is a leading third-party driver developer specializing in custom installation industry integrations. They develop and sell drivers for RTI systems covering HVAC, security, power, cloud services, AV equipment, and more. Offers both free showroom/demo licenses and paid commercial licenses for dealers. Part of Intrinsic Group Limited based in the UK.
• Control ConceptscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeader in integration of manufacturers' products with AV control system platforms through driver, module, plugin, middleware development. Provides simplified third-party device compatibility for RTI integrators.
• AVPro Global HoldingsflagshipOthersParent company of RTI brand following acquisition. AVPro Global is a major player in the AV distribution and integration industry, providing distribution, manufacturing, and brand portfolio management for RTI products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Josh.ai: Josh.ai is an emerging AI-voice-driven smart home control platform targeting the same professional installer channel and premium residential customers as RTI, representing a software-first competitive threat to traditional control hardware.
• Brilliant Smart Home: Brilliant is an emerging player offering in-wall smart home control touchpanels with direct consumer/builder channel, representing a newer form-factor approach that competes with parts of RTI's touchpanel and keypad portfolio.

Direct peers

• Savant Systems: Savant competes with RTI in premium residential and commercial AV/lighting control, offering Apple-based control processors, remotes, and a dealer channel that overlaps with RTI's certified dealer network.
• URC (Universal Remote Control): URC is a direct peer offering Total Control system of control processors, remotes, keypads, and dealer-based home/commercial automation programming, closely aligned with RTI's product architecture and dealer go-to-market.
• AMX (Harman): AMX is a direct commercial AV control competitor with control processors, touchpanels, and a programming platform, primarily serving enterprise and higher-education markets that overlap with RTI's commercial workspace solutions.
• QSC: QSC's Q-SYS platform competes directly with RTI's commercial AV/control offerings in conference rooms, lecture halls, and enterprise meeting spaces, providing integrated control and AV processing through a software-centric platform.
• Crestron Electronics: Crestron is a leading direct competitor providing control processors, touchpanels, remotes, and a proprietary programming platform (SIMPL/Simpl#) for residential and large-scale commercial AV automation, with a much larger engineering footprint than RTI.
• ELAN Home Systems (Nice Group): ELAN offers control processors, touchpanels, and a dealer-driven smart home/AV platform that directly competes with RTI's product line in residential and hospitality installations.
• Control4 (SnapAV): Control4 is one of the most direct competitors to RTI, offering integrated smart home and commercial AV control processors, remotes, touchpanels, and a dealer-driven channel with its own programming software—overlapping with RTI across residential and light-commercial installations.

Broad incumbents

• Lutron Electronics: Lutron is a broad incumbent in lighting and shading control with broader capabilities and scale than RTI; while RTI integrates Lutron systems via official drivers, Lutron's own control ecosystem competes for the same residential/commercial projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RTIControl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rticontrol

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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