Composer Pro system requirements

Computer software and hardware
  • Microsoft.NET 4 (the Composer install is launched automatically from the Control4 website).
  • Microsoft operating systems supported (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Vista). Mac support when used with a Windows virtual machine such as Parallels or VMWare Fusion for Mac.
  • 500 MHz or higher processor
  • 256 MB RAM
  • 90 MB available hard disk space
  • Video card and monitor supporting a resolution of 1024x768 or higher
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • 1 to 2 Ethernet (CAT5 or CAT6) cables
Home computer network
  • Wireless access point (WAP) or wireless router that supports 802.11 b/g/n (optional)
  • TCP/IP-based (Ethernet) home network. This usually includes a network gateway, router or switch.
  • 1–2 Ethernet (CAT5 or CAT6) cables
  • A broadband Internet connection. During initial setup, a broadband Internet connection is required to update the Control4 system and retrieve the media's cover art. Also, a broadband Internet connection is required to support remote access to the system.
Control4 home automation network
  • A Control4 controller (for example, an EA-3).
  • Control4 Composer Professional Edition (Composer Pro) software, version 3.0.0.
  • Note: A Control4 controller is set by default as a DHCP client. If the home network has a DHCP server in place (for example, a router that provides DHCP services), then the controller automatically receives a valid IP address.

    • Note: Control4 recommends that you update to the latest software release.

  • A wireless access point (WAP) that supports 802.11b/g/n (required to use a Control4 wireless touch screen).
  • A valid electronic license to run Composer Pro. Control4 now requires activation using a my.control4.com account with a license to run Composer Pro. Re-activation is required every 30 days. See Managing Dealer Accounts on My.Control4.com on the Control4 dealer website or Knowledgebase to learn how to add and manage licenses from my.control4.com.