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Universal Electronics Simplifies Integration of NevoS70 and NevoQ50 Controllers with Release of NevoStudio® Pro 3.0
February 02, 2010
Easy access for partners and more powerful "building blocks" for dealers allow for seamless and efficient home integration
CYPRESS, CA - February 2, 2010 - Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ:UEIC) today announced the release of the NevoStudio Pro 3.0 software suite, with powerful new 2-way control features to unlock the true potential of NevoQ50 and NevoS70 Pro Series Controllers.
NevoStudio Pro 3.0 includes:
- .Nevo Plug-ins - 2-way plug-in modules developed for and with industry leaders for seamless and efficient home integration
An intuitive wizard driven interface allows for easy customization. Initial .Nevo Plug-ins will be available for Imerge®, iPort®, Kaleidescape®, and Sonos®. More plug-ins will become available for free download on www.mynevo.com.

- Nevo® Widgets - 2-way scripting without the scripting
A drag and drop, building block style workspace, to create widgets that can send commands and receive feedback for practically anything. Nevo Widgets can be as simple as a visual volume level indicator or as advanced as a whole home lighting interface. Nevo Widgets can easily be exported and shared with others.
Scrollable Activity List: Easily create a scrolling list of activity macro buttons.

- Other enhancements:
- Direct control of network enabled devices like media servers, IP cameras, and AV receivers
- Scheduled Macros to be executed at a certain date and time
- Locate device commands and errors easily with the new �find in job� search feature
- Enhanced SuperFast Device Swap - swap devices with more flexibility and convenience
- Global Flags to make macros even more powerful
- And many more...
"The competitive custom installation market demands continual innovation and improvement in both the customer and the installer experience," says Em Klaver, VP of Custom Install business unit at Universal Electronics. "As technology evolves, the need to quickly and simply access the different forms of entertainment media increases dramatically. NevoStudio Pro 3.0 further builds on a tradition of providing professional installers the tools they need to implement features their customers will appreciate."
Since its initial release, the award-winning Nevo family has won accolades from critics and consumers alike for bringing total home entertainment control in an intuitive and attractive package. Professional installers prefer Nevo for the flexibility and customization it provides for their customers. The NevoStudio Pro 3.0 release is slated for February 2010.
NevoStudio Pro 3.0 comes with the purchase of any Nevo Pro Series Controller and is also available to custom electronics dealers via download at www.mynevo.com.
About Universal Electronics
Founded in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) is the global leader in wireless control technology for the connected home. UEI designs, develops, and delivers innovative solutions that enable consumers to control entertainment devices, digital media, and home systems. The company�s broad portfolio of patented technologies and database of infrared control software have been adopted by many Fortune 500 companies in the consumer electronics, subscription broadcast, and computing industries. UEI sells and licenses wireless control products through distributors and retailers under the One For All® brand name. UEI also delivers complete home control solutions in the professional custom installation market under the brand name Nevo®. For more information visit www.uei.com.
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Media contact: Universal Electronics Europe: Hemco Arentsen -
hemare@uebv.com