Installation & Setup
System Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP/7/8/10/11 (32 or 64-bit) |
| CPU | Ordinary home/office PC for up to 4 devices |
| RAM | 8GB+ recommended for multi-device |
| USB | USB 3.0 recommended |
| Android | Android 6.x through 16 |
Not Supported
Total Control does not support iOS, Windows Phone, or other non-Android operating systems.
Step 1: Download
- Visit sigma-rt.com/en/tc/download
- Download the Windows 64-bit installer (current: v11.0 Update 20)
- The Android client is pushed automatically — no separate download needed
Step 2: Install
- Run the installer
- Follow the on-screen prompts (quick install recommended)
- Avoid installing to a path with special characters
Step 3: First Launch
On first launch, Total Control shows:
- Connection Window — "No device found. Click here to begin"
- Main Window — Access to all functions
- Announcement Window — Version release notes
- Trial Window — Professional version trial access (3-day free trial)
No Root Required
Total Control does not require root privileges on the phone. Rooted phones also work normally.
Additional Tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Sigma Connection Agent (SCA) | Lightweight proxy for device detection via emulator, USB, or TCP/IP |
| TC Connect | Batch device setup tool for installing TC and managing passwords |
| SigmaTestApp | Test app for experimenting with FindNode queries |
Troubleshooting Installation
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| "TC is starting, do not restart" | Run as administrator |
| Program doesn't respond on double-click | Clean Java environments, reinstall TC |
| "Folder cannot be created" | End java.exe in Task Manager, avoid C drive |
| Path error during install | Remove special symbols from installation path |