We offer both a wired conventional solution using Control4 Amplifiers and Audio Switches for new construction or homes that have been prewired. We also offer a wireless solution using our Speaker Point and Mini Touch screens that use a WiFi or Ethernet connection to stream music from the Media Controller or 3rd party devices that have been made available to the system using the line level inputs.

Control4 has its own lighting products that easily replace your existing switches and you can keep your existing lights. We offer Dimmers, Switches, and Keypads. They utilize ZigBee wireless technology to wirelessly communicate with the system. Should you have another manufacturers lighting system and it is controlled via RS232, IR or IP Control4 may have a driver already written to control that system.

Control4 manufactures its own thermostat that can replace your existing one. It utilizes ZigBee wireless technology to wirelessly communicate with the system. Should you have another manufacturer’s thermostat and it is controlled via RS232, IR or IP Control4 may have a driver already written to control that system.

Control4’s systems have been designed to be installed by trained dealers who can ensure that the system is setup correctly.

You can currently take your CD’s and insert them into the Media Controller and it will rip and store them as MP3’s on its 80 GB hard drive. You can also browse to other hard drives similar to a Windows application and move music onto the Media Controller. It currently uses MP3 technology. Other formats will be available at a later date.

Should you have your music stored on a PC or MP3 player, it can easily be configured as a source of music to be played throughout your house using the Control4 system. If you have another manufacturer’s CD player and it is controlled via RS232, IR or IP, Control4 may have a driver already written to control that system.

If your current equipment is controlled via RS232, IR or IP, Control4 may have a driver already written to control it. We currently have a very large IR database that is growing daily. If you don’t find the particular driver you are looking for you may place a request through Technical Support and it will be added to the list of drivers and prioritized to be added at a future software release or web update.

No. Your TV interface is just one of a variety of interfaces you can use with your Control4 system. You can also use the LCD Navigator (menu) on your Control4 System Remote (included) to control all of the automated functions in your home! You can also purchase Control4 Touch Screens to install in your wall or sit on your night stand or coffee table.

No. Your System Remote Control uses a wireless communication standard to give you ultimate flexibility and enable you to use the remote from up to 50 feet away from your Control4 system!

Yes. If you have music in MP3 format on your MP3 player or USB hard drive, you can plug it into the USB port on your Controller, scan your music and stream it to any room in your house. You can use Control4’s Composer Media Edition (sold seperately) to scan your music and import album cover art and information for your entire music collection.

By using the Control4 Outlet Switch or Dimmer, you can add stand-alone lamps and appliances (curling irons, coffee pots, etc.) to your Control4 system. These devices allow you to turn your appliances on or off at certain times of the day automatically, or add your stand-alone lamps to your existing lighting scenarios.