CONTROL BUDDY
What is Control Buddy? Control Buddy is a smart, reliable control system made for the AV industry. It’s built to be used by anyone—whether you're a programmer, technician, receptionist, or even a visitor. Its simple interface makes operating media servers easy, no matter how complex the setup. You just press a button and things work. Behind the simplicity, it’s designed with real AV experience in mind—fast to set up, easy to use, and flexible enough for daily use in demanding environments. It integrates deeply with leading AV platforms such as Dataton WATCHOUT 6/7, VIOSO EXAPLAY 2, PIXERA, PJ-Link projectors, and more. It also supports standard communication protocols including TCP, UDP, HTTP, and web interfaces, allowing seamless integration into a wide range of systems. As distributor of Control Buddy in the GCC and MENA regions, PRO LAB delivers these innovative solutions to elevate your projects.
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Control Buddy is a professional-grade control system built for the A/V industry, designed to be intuitive for everyone—from expert programmers to everyday operators. With a customizable interface and powerful backend, it simplifies complex control tasks into a single button press.
The Control Buddy Engine is the core that powers every function. It handles real-time synchronization, API control, and modular logic across all connected devices and modules. Whether you’re managing a single room or a complex media setup, the Engine ensures seamless operation and integration.
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Modules (like Select, Panther, and Thyrus) are the control building blocks, all running on the same platform for flexibility and compatibility.
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Panels are fully customizable canvases where you design control layouts for any screen or device.
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Pages are task-specific control views tailored to devices, rooms, or functions, making complex workflows simple and reliable.