Alfred International Announces Integration with URC Total Control System

Alfred International has announced a new integration with Universal Remote Control (URC), a top provider of smart home automation. Using Z-Wave technology, Alfred’s smart locks can now seamlessly connect with URC’s Total Control system. This means homeowners and businesses can manage access points alongside their other smart devices, all from one platform. The integration is made possible through URC’s TRF-ZW10 hub, which enables remote locking, automated security, and smooth integration into smart home scenes.

This collaboration simplifies smart lock integration for URC dealers and enhances security for users. With Alfred’s advanced features, like Z-Wave Long Range and wireless charging, combined with URC’s powerful automation tools, users get a streamlined and reliable experience. Both companies see this as a step toward even deeper smart home and commercial building automation solutions in the future.

Alfred International, a leader in smart lock technology and a subsidiary of GHT Door Hardware, today announces a new integration with Universal Remote Control (URC), a global leader in smart automation and control solutions. This partnership leverages the Z-Wave^® protocol to deliver seamless connectivity between Alfred smart locks and URC’s Total Control^® system, providing integrators and end users with advanced, unified access and security management.

The integration allows URC dealers to incorporate all Z-Wave-enabled Alfred smart locks into URC Total Control installations with ease by using URC software, offering homeowners streamlined control over access points as part of a holistic smart home or building automation system. The URC TRF-ZW10 acts as the central Z-Wave hub, allowing devices like Alfred’s smart locks to communicate with Total Control for automated locking, remote monitoring, and seamless scene integration. The result is an elevated experience that prioritizes security, convenience, and peace of mind.

“Connected, smart access and security are strategic priorities for URC, so our integration with Alfred smart locks, via Z-Wave protocol, is very important to our dealer community,” stated Lars Granoe, URC’s VP of Product. “We look to expand our relationship with Alfred to deliver simple, fast integration for our dealers and peace of mind for home and commercial building owners.”

The collaboration emphasizes simplicity and reliability, enabling seamless operation across residential and commercial spaces. By combining Alfred’s sleek, technologically advanced smart locks with URC’s robust automation platform, this integration delivers a scalable solution for modern environments, offering enhanced security and automation possibilities. Alfred’s Z-Wave compatible smart locks, including the DB2S and ML2 models, provide a range of advanced features such as Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) connectivity and wireless charging capabilities. These locks integrate with the TRF-ZW10 gateway by using URC software, ensuring reliable communication and responsive control within the Total Control ecosystem.

“We’re excited to partner with URC to provide a best-in-class integration experience,” said Brad Cook, Head of Product Integration at Alfred International. “This collaboration reflects Alfred’s commitment to enabling secure, innovative, and connected living solutions through partnerships with industry leaders like URC, and we look forward to enabling deeper integrations with URC in the future.”