The Niles Auriel audio control system gets a major update with Auriel 2.0-- an update adding streaming audio, climate and lighting control together with remote access features, turning it into into a home control platform.

“Auriel 2.0 is a huge leap forward from the original multi-room audio platform that we introduced in 2014,” Core Brands says. “It’s built on the ELAN Control Platform, so it’s a natural progression for Auriel to expand into smart home control. And, conveniently, the new software update enables any existing Auriel system to easily upgrade to the additional control features, so everyone wins.”

Installers can connect lighting control devices and wireless thermostats to the Auriel controller, making the Niles Auriel MRC-6430 a complete home automation controller. Lighting scene and climate scheduling comes via either Niles handheld remote (nHR200), wall-mounted touchpanel (nTP4, nTP7) or Auriel Android/iOS app.

Also updated with Auriel 2.0 is the Auriel Wizard-- one claiming to cut configuration time from hours to "just minutes." The Wizard runs on tablet or PC, and whisks installers through configuration decisions covering lighting and thermostat programming, plus sources, zone preferences, home theatre control and UI customisation.

On the audio side Auriel 2.0 adds support for Pandora, Spotify, TuneIne and other online radio services traight into the MRC-6430 chassis. One chassis delivers audio to 6 zones through 7 distinct sources, and for larger homes one can link together 2 chassis for a 12-zone system.

“We’re continuing to refine the Auriel home entertainment experience, expanding from the ‘one touch to music’ philosophy that made it an industry favorite,” Core Brands adds. “With the ELAN engine under the hood, Auriel delivers an easy-to-install, entertainment-centric solution that is ideal for entry-level control and multi-unit installations.”

Go Niles Auriel Expands from Multi-Room Audio to Home Control