Product Overview
Watch SoftControl in one minute
A concise narrated walkthrough for exhibition operators, system integrators, and project owners.
How it saves you time and money
Cut 1-week jobs to half a day
Drag a component, point it at a device, save — no scripts, no compiler, no SDK to install
Same protocols as the big-name systems
PJLink, Modbus, RS-232/485, TCP, UDP, WOL — the gear you already wire up still works
Customers change things themselves, not you
Operators rename buttons, add scenes, tweak layouts — the after-hours support calls go quiet
Schedules run themselves
Power on at 9:00, shut down at 17:30 — nobody drives in on Saturday to flip a switch
Soft Control Ecosystem
Three products, one complete smart exhibition control solution
SoftControl
Central Control Brain
Design control interfaces visually. Dispatch commands via UDP/TCP to all devices and agents in the exhibition.
Learn SoftControl →SoftPlayer
Playback Execution Terminal
Receives UDP/TCP commands from SoftControl to intelligently manage multimedia content playback and switching.
Learn SoftPlayer →SoftAgent
Managed Host Agent
Deployed on exhibition Windows PCs. Accepts SoftControl dispatch for system control and process watchdog. Free to use.
Learn SoftAgent →Who's running it today
Exhibition halls / museums: one button powers up, one button shuts down — saves a full-time operator
Corporate meeting rooms: switch into 'meeting mode' in one tap — admins stop running to the AV closet
Smart-home showrooms: demo flow scripted — sales never have to memorize the device chain again
School AV classrooms: teachers see three buttons, nothing to learn, nothing to break
Why people stop using traditional control systems
Same protocols, same devices — wired up a different way
| Traditional (Crestron / AMX) | SoftControl | |
|---|---|---|
| Skill needed | CCMP-certified programmer, $125–200/hr | Anyone who can use PowerPoint — done in an afternoon |
| Cost per install | $15K–35K mid-sized (programming 60–80%) | $399 per device (~RMB 2,873), about 1/15 of the software bill |
| Customer changes | Hourly callback from the original programmer | Operator self-serves in 5 minutes |
| Protocol access | PJLink/Modbus supported, but paid modules + programmer | UDP/TCP/PJLink/Modbus/RS-232/485 native, no extra fees |
| Trial | — | 30 days, no download lock, no registration, walk away free |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a smart exhibition control system?
A smart exhibition control system is software for centrally managing various devices in exhibition halls (such as lights, projectors, audio, curtains). SoftControl provides a visual editor to quickly create control interfaces without programming, supporting one-touch scenes and scheduled tasks.
Is SoftControl free?
SoftControl offers free download and trial with full features. For production use, a license is required from $399 per device (Standard tier, perpetual license, one-time purchase for lifetime usage).
Which operating systems does SoftControl support?
Currently available for Windows 10+ (64-bit) and Android 8.0+ (tablet). macOS, Linux, and iOS versions are under development.
What devices and protocols does SoftControl support?
SoftControl supports serial (RS232/RS485), network (TCP/UDP/HTTP), and infrared protocols. It can control lights, projectors, audio systems, curtains, air conditioners, and other smart devices.
How to set up one-touch opening/closing?
In SoftControl, you can combine multiple device commands into a scene (e.g., opening, closing), then bind the scene to a button. Click the button to execute all related commands at once.
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