# SoftControl

> SoftControl is a professional smart exhibition hall central control software for centrally managing devices such as lights, projectors, audio systems, curtains, and air conditioners in exhibition halls, museums, corporate showrooms, and meeting rooms.

## Product Overview

SoftControl is a cross-platform (Windows 10+, Android 8.0+) exhibition control system that replaces expensive hardware controllers with a pure software solution. It provides a visual drag-and-drop editor for building control interfaces without any programming knowledge. Price: $299 per device, perpetual license.

## Key Features

- Visual Editor: Drag-and-drop interface builder, no coding required
- Multi-Protocol Support: UDP, TCP, HTTP, RS232, RS485, PJLink, WOL, Infrared
- One-Touch Scenes: Combine multiple device commands into a single button press (e.g., "Open Hall" / "Close Hall")
- Scheduled Tasks: Automatic timed execution of device commands
- Multi-Device Control: Control hundreds of devices simultaneously
- Configuration Backup: JSON-based import/export for easy deployment across venues

## Use Cases

- Exhibition Halls: Centralized AV and lighting control
- Museums: Automated exhibit management with scheduled operations
- Corporate Showrooms: One-touch presentation setup
- Meeting Rooms: Integrated device control for projectors, screens, and audio
- Cultural Venues: Multi-zone control with scene management

## Supported Protocols

| Protocol | Use Case |
|----------|----------|
| UDP | Fast command broadcast to media players, lighting controllers |
| TCP | Reliable two-way communication with projectors, matrix switchers |
| RS232/RS485 | Serial control for legacy AV equipment |
| PJLink | Standard projector control protocol |
| WOL | Wake-on-LAN for remote device power-on |
| HTTP | RESTful API calls to smart devices |

## Pricing

- Free download and full-feature trial (no registration required)
- $299 USD per device, perpetual license
- Includes free technical support and lifetime updates

## Comparison with Alternatives

| Feature | SoftControl | Traditional Hardware Controllers (Crestron/AMX) |
|---------|-------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Cost | $299/device | $10,000-$100,000+ |
| Setup | Minutes (drag-and-drop) | Days-weeks (professional programming) |
| Hardware | Uses existing tablets/PCs | Requires proprietary hardware |
| Updates | Free OTA updates | Costly firmware updates |
| Programming | No coding needed | Requires certified programmer |

## Links

- Website: https://softcontrol.io
- Download: https://softcontrol.io/en/download
- Product Details: https://softcontrol.io/en/product/softcontrol
- Pricing: https://softcontrol.io/en/purchase
- FAQ: https://softcontrol.io/en/faq
- Blog: https://softcontrol.io/en/blog
- Comparison: https://softcontrol.io/en/compare
- Help Center: https://softcontrol.io/en/help
- Feedback: https://softcontrol.io/en/feedback