Universal Electronics Announces NevoQ50: Superior A/V System Control In A Simple, Customizable Touch Screen Interface

New Addition to the Award-Winning Nevo® Line Brings Simplicity and Economy to Intelligent Home Control Devices

September 11, 2007

Universal Electronics Inc. announced three new products for the custom electronics installer: NevoQ50™ controller; NevoConnect™ NC-50 base station; and NevoStudio Pro™ programming software. These products are the latest members in the Nevo family of universal control devices and software that intuitively deliver complete audio/visual control for the home. The stylish one-handed controller and base station includes Z-wave™ functionality to enable bi-directional RF control and sensing of home theater and audio entertainment devices as well as traditional IR capability. NevoQ50 Hand-Held Controller With the introduction of NevoQ50, professional installers will have another Nevo choice to offer consumers along with the advanced NevoSL. Set at an attractive manufacturer suggested price of $699, NevoQ50 brings affordable one-handed control to the custom electronics professional channel. NevoQ50 is designed with a 2.5 inch customizable color touch screen along with thirty-one programmable hard keys, blending form and function in an attractive device consumers and professionals have come to expect from UEI. Nevo Connect NC-50 Base Station NevoQ50 works seamlessly with the new NevoConnect NC-50, an intelligent base station, to send IR signals, one-way serial output signals, and sense voltage or video state from connected devices. In addition to traditional IR, NevoConnect NC-50 also utilizes Z-Wave bi-directional RF to take full advantage of Z-Wave "mesh networking" technologies, improving range and increasing reliability of signal transmissions. This RF capability allows the controller, in conjunction with the base station, to transmit to hidden equipment behind walls, inside cabinets, or in other rooms. NevoStudio Pro Programming Software Along with the release of NevoQ50 and NevoConnect NC-50, UEI will also be releasing new installer programming software; NevoStudio Pro. NevoStudio Pro provides professional installers with greater flexibility, faster programming, increased user interface design efficiency, and the ultimate in after-installation service and support. NevoStudio Pro has been updated with an easy wizard interface, simple drag and drop programming, and the ability to generate configuration files for both the remote and base station simultaneously within a single, powerful application. UEI will also offer other NevoConnect accessories such as video sensors, power sensors, and serial modules to compliment this exciting A/V control system solution. Recent research from Parks Associates forecasts 20% annual growth until the end of year 2010 for the advanced universal remote control market. "Easy to use, unified control at an affordable price is what the consumer wants," says Tricia Parks, founder and CEO of Parks Associates. "UEI has taken a big step towards meeting those needs with the NevoQ50." "As consumer demand for media entertainment and home control continues to grow and evolve, it is important to constantly offer new products to meet their ongoing needs," says Ramzi Ammari, vice president of product development for UEI. "Our new products: NevoQ50, NevoConnect NC-50, NevoStudio Pro, and related accessories, demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the customer and the custom installer. We look forward to unveiling these products at CEDIA as we continue to add to our growing portfolio." These products are slated to begin shipping in October 2007.

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