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madVR Labs Announces the Envy Commander™

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A Breakthrough Web Interface for Faster, Smarter Setup and Control of the madVR Envy.

A first-of-its-kind for video processors, the Envy Commander sets a new benchmark in intuitive control—free for all Envy customers

Rockville, MD — February 2, 2026 — madVR Labs today announced the upcoming Envy Commander™, a powerful new web-based administration and control interface for the full family of madVR Envy video processors. Built for professional integrators and demanding enthusiasts alike, Envy Commander makes it faster and easier to configure, monitor, and manage even the most advanced Envy installations through a modern, highly intuitive interface.

Envy Commander is another industry-first innovation from madVR Labs and will be free for all Envy customers. It is expected to roll out later in 2026, with a live technology preview at ISE 2026 (February 3–6, Barcelona, Booth 2G300).

A New Benchmark for Setup and Control
The madVR Envy is known worldwide for delivering reference-grade video performance—regardless of source, content, or display. With Envy Commander, madVR Labs brings that same no-compromise philosophy to the user experience, introducing a modern control layer that enhances setup, day-to-day operation, and advanced configuration.

Envy Commander runs on virtually any device through a web browser—no app installation required—and is optimized for a fast, responsive experience across a wide range of screen sizes. It supports both first-time and expert installers with selectable basic and advanced views, plus extensive customization to match each user’s workflow. Whether you want quick access to essentials and Setup Wizards or deep control over advanced settings, Envy Commander keeps the experience streamlined and efficient.

Always in Sync: Real-Time, Bidirectional Control
At the core of Envy Commander is a persistent, real-time connection to the Envy processor that stays synchronized in both directions. Changes made in Envy Commander apply instantly to the Envy hardware, while changes made via the Envy on-screen menu or an external control system appear immediately in every connected Envy Commander client—eliminating guesswork and ensuring everything reflects the current state of the Envy.

Patent-Pending Innovations That Unlock a New Level of Clarity
Envy Commander introduces patent-pending innovations designed to make advanced configuration both powerful and easy to understand. For example, it clearly reveals how Profiles and Settings interact to deliver maximum flexibility—helping integrators configure, optimize, and manage sophisticated systems with greater speed and confidence.

Built for the Way Integrators Work
Designed for real-world installation environments, Envy Commander includes a live monitoring dashboard with detailed information on incoming and outgoing signals, enabled algorithms, and overall system status and health. Its modern interface is built for fast navigation across desktop, tablet, and mobile, and it supports multiple technicians working simultaneously from different devices, with changes synchronized in real time.

For integrators, this means faster commissioning, greater clarity, and more confidence that every system is delivering the intended result—consistently.

“The Envy Commander is a game-changer for system setup, and more importantly, for our ongoing client Managed Care support,” says EJ Feulner, Division Manager of AHT Cinema for AHT Global, a leading high-end home cinema integrator and long-time madVR Envy dealer. “It’s the final piece that takes the Envy to the next level, delivering modern, real-time control, operation, and troubleshooting that makes advanced systems faster to configure and even easier to manage. I’ve been looking forward to this, and it has exceeded my expectations.”

A Modern Ecosystem Built Around the madVR Envy
Envy Commander reflects madVR Labs’ commitment to delivering a complete ownership experience around the Envy. It combines advanced processing, deep automation, and modern control tools, alongside expert video calibration services through its Professional Services Group and world-class Certified for Envy™ training.

“The Envy Commander is designed to make the Envy faster to configure and easier to operate, while enabling more advanced decisions and configurations—without compromise,” said Richard Litofsky, Co-founder & CEO of madVR Labs. “It’s the modern, professional interface integrators and enthusiasts have been asking for, and we’re excited to preview it at ISE 2026.”

Availability
Envy Commander will be free for all madVR Envy customers and is expected to begin rolling out later in 2026. A technology preview will be shown at ISE 2026 (February 3–6, Barcelona, Booth 2G300).

A selection of Envy Commander screenshots is available here.

About madVR Labs, LLC
madVR Labs is a global leader in state-of-the-art video processing products that meet the demands of the most discerning video enthusiasts and professionals. Known for its Envy series of video processors, the company has raised the standard for real-time video processing performance.

The Envy delivers best-in-class patented HDR dynamic tone mapping, 8K processing, instant aspect ratio and black bar management, patent-pending next-generation non-linear stretch, patent-pending Dynamic Subtitle Overlay™, and MotionAI next-generation motion interpolation by operating at the per-pixel level with fine control over the soap opera effect—another industry first for the company.
Backed by multiple patents and additional patents pending, madVR Labs is dedicated to continual innovation and delivering unparalleled performance and quality in the video processing industry, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in home cinema worldwide.

For more information, please visit https://madvrenvy.com or contact madVR Labs at pr***@***vr.com.