Living rooms with several sources
Replace individual television, streaming, cable, disc-player and audio remotes with named activities whose controls follow the selected source.
One-room control for the connected home
Control4 Halo Touch Remote Programming for One-Button Entertainment
The Control4 Halo Touch remote is designed to put the most common room functions in one hand: television activities, source selection, volume, transport, lighting, shades and selected smart-home scenes. Its 3.2-inch color touchscreen provides context when helpful, while familiar physical buttons keep everyday operation fast without requiring the user to stare at a phone.
Display 3.2-inch full-color touchscreen
Network Dual-band 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi
System requirement Control4 OS 3.3.2 or later
Best use Primary television and media rooms
Integrator guidance
Control4 Halo Touch Remote in a complete Davis system.
A premium remote should reduce decisions. “Watch Apple TV,” “Listen to Music,” “Movie Night” and “Room Off” are useful because each command represents an outcome, not a lesson in signal flow. The system can select the display input, wake the receiver, choose the audio path, set the remote’s button behavior and coordinate the lighting behind one clearly named activity.
Davis Audio & Video programs Halo Touch around the room and the people using it. We prioritize the activities that happen every day, put secondary functions where they can still be found, and avoid duplicating controls simply because the platform can expose them. That reflects our operating philosophy: the configuration work belongs on the front end so daily use remains simple.
Halo Touch is not a universal stand-alone remote. It is an interface for a professionally designed Control4 system and requires a compatible controller, software version, network and programmed device drivers. Its quality depends as much on the project programming as on the hardware in the hand.
Where Halo Touch is most valuable
The remote is a strong fit when one room combines several AV components or when entertainment should coordinate with the wider home.
Dedicated theaters
Launch a movie sequence that can coordinate projection, screen, processor, source, lights, shades and room-off behavior while preserving tactile transport and volume control.
Whole-home Control4 projects
Use the same remote to reach room lighting, shades, comfort, music favorites and approved scenes without exposing every subsystem’s native app.
Households that prefer buttons to phones
The touchscreen adds labels and browsing, but physical navigation, transport, channel and volume controls remain available by feel.
Rooms with voice-enabled sources
The built-in microphone can support compatible push-to-talk experiences such as Siri on Apple TV or supported Xfinity voice functions when the complete integration allows it.
What thoughtful Halo programming delivers
Activities instead of input memorization
A labeled activity can issue the device commands, delays and room state required to reach the desired result. The homeowner chooses what to do, not which HDMI input and audio mode happen to make it possible.
Touchscreen context with tactile speed
The 480 × 800 display can show source-specific controls and room functions, while illuminated buttons keep volume, navigation and playback immediate. Good programming assigns each interface to the tasks it handles best.
Control beyond entertainment
Selected lighting scenes, shades, music and room functions can live beside the AV experience. The remote becomes a room controller without turning the main screen into a complete home-management dashboard.
A consistent supportable experience
Because device drivers, connections and programming are part of the Control4 project, Davis can diagnose the activity as a system. That is more serviceable than a collection of uncoordinated consumer automations.
Professional design
Programming matters more than the button count
A remote can technically control every device and still be difficult to use. We begin with the room’s normal sequence: which source opens first, which audio level is safe, whether lights should change, what happens when the display takes longer to wake, and where the user should land after leaving an app. Those decisions become the activity logic.
Reliable control also depends on the underlying method. IP control can provide feedback and direct commands, while infrared may require precise emitter placement and serial control may require the correct cable and protocol settings. HDMI-CEC is useful in some chains and disruptive in others. The remote should hide those differences, but the programmer cannot ignore them.
Wi-Fi coverage at the seating area and charging habits matter too. Halo Touch supports both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and uses a charging dock. We verify the room’s wireless coverage and place the dock where the remote is likely to be returned—not where it looks good but is never used.
How Halo Touch coordinates the room
Samsung TV and video sources
The remote can launch the selected activity, control the current source, manage TV or processor volume, and provide direct access to commonly used picture or app functions where the drivers support them.
Sonos and distributed audio
Common room-level audio functions can be included while the Sonos app remains available for deep music discovery. The interfaces are divided by task to avoid confusing duplicate paths.
Lighting and shades
Viewing scenes can lower selected lights, close shades and restore an appropriate room state when the activity ends. Manual controls remain available so automation never traps the user.
AVPro Edge and centralized equipment
The remote presents the source and room, while Control4 manages the matrix, extender path and endpoint commands behind the scenes.
Specifications
Control4 Halo Touch remote specifications
Manufacturer data-sheet specifications reviewed July 2026. Features depend on Control4 OS, controller, drivers, third-party services, region and project programming.
Display, controls and processing
| Model numbers | C4-HALO-TS-BL and C4-HALO-TS-AS |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black or silver anodized aluminum |
| Touchscreen | 3.2-inch full-color display |
| Resolution | 480 × 3 (RGB) × 800 pixels |
| Pixel density | 291 ppi |
| Color depth | 16.7 million colors |
| Display finish | Anti-glare |
| Sensors / I/O | Accelerometer, microphone, speaker and ambient-light sensor |
| Processor | Cortex-A7 at 720 MHz with M4 coprocessor |
Network, power and dimensions
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz |
|---|---|
| Minimum Control4 version | OS 3.3.2 or later |
| Battery | 1,900 mAh rechargeable battery |
| Charging | 10 W charging system with USB-C-powered dock |
| Remote dimensions | 7.62 H × 2.03 W × 0.75 D inches |
| Remote weight | 165 g / 5.82 oz |
| Dock size | 0.71 H × 3.07 D inches |
| Dock weight | 294 g / 10.37 oz |
Planning notes
Halo Touch programming principles
- Use labels such as Watch TV, Apple TV, Play Music and Room Off. Avoid technical names that force users to understand the rack.
- Put daily choices and one or two room scenes where they can be reached immediately. Deep features can remain available without dominating the interface.
- Volume, mute, transport, navigation and channel behavior should remain predictable across sources. Source-specific exceptions should be deliberate and documented.
- Verify what happens after power loss, app exit, source sleep, input changes and missed commands. A useful Help or reselect sequence should recover the room without a service call.
- Place the dock where it will be used, verify signal at all seating positions, and include the remote in the network and support documentation.
Davis process
From product decision to a system that is simple to live with.
- 01
Consultation and room review
We start with how the room is used, what needs to be simple, which equipment is staying, and where future expansion is likely. For new construction or remodeling, we coordinate before walls close.
- 02
System design and product selection
We match the product to the room, speaker load, network, display, control platform, wiring path, and aesthetic requirements. The goal is a complete operating system—not a collection of unrelated boxes.
- 03
Clean installation
Mounting, wiring, rack placement, ventilation, labeling, surge protection, and network connections are completed with serviceability in mind. Concealed work is documented whenever practical.
- 04
Programming, calibration, and testing
We configure the everyday experience, verify signal paths, tune audio or picture settings, test control from the primary interfaces, and check the edge cases that usually create support calls later.
- 05
Client handoff and support
We explain the few controls that matter, leave the system in a predictable state, and provide a support path. Davis Audio & Video’s standard is simple: if the system is difficult to use, the project is not finished.
FAQs
Product questions
What can the Control4 Halo Touch remote control?
In a programmed Control4 system it can control compatible television and audio activities, source devices, music, lights, shades and selected room or home scenes. The exact functions depend on the installed equipment and drivers.
Does Halo Touch work without a Control4 system?
No. Halo Touch is an interface for a compatible Control4 automation system. It requires a Control4 controller, supported OS version, network connection and professional programming.
What is the difference between Halo and Halo Touch?
Halo Touch adds a 3.2-inch color touchscreen to the Halo remote design. Both retain physical buttons, but the touchscreen provides more visual context, browsing and room-control options.
Can Halo Touch replace all of my TV remotes?
In a properly integrated room, it can become the primary remote for the television, source devices and audio system. Some maintenance, pairing or rarely used manufacturer functions may still require a native app or original remote, which Davis documents at handoff.
Can it control lights and shades?
Yes, compatible lighting and shade systems integrated with Control4 can be exposed as individual controls or scenes. We generally favor a few useful room scenes over a long list of every load and shade.
Does the remote use Wi-Fi?
Yes. It supports 2.4 and 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi. Reliable coverage at the seating area and dock location is part of commissioning.
What Control4 software version is required?
The manufacturer data sheet lists Control4 OS 3.3.2 or later. The overall project may require a newer version for current drivers, services or security updates, so Davis verifies the complete system before adding the remote.
Can I use voice control from Halo Touch?
The remote includes a microphone and can support compatible push-to-talk integrations, including selected Siri on Apple TV and Xfinity experiences. Availability depends on the source, driver, service and region.
How is Halo Touch charged?
It uses a rechargeable battery and a dedicated charging dock powered by USB-C. The dock should be placed where returning the remote becomes the natural habit.
Why does professional programming make a difference?
The remote only feels simple when device control, input selection, delays, feedback, room states and recovery behavior are coordinated. Professional programming converts individual commands into reliable activities and provides a serviceable system record.
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