Configuring device properties
Use the Composer Pro Properties pane in System Design to change device properties. The Properties pane lets you make configuration changes to a project, room, or device.
In the Control4 system, you have a choice of configuration options using these property types:
- Project Properties—Lets you set project-specific configuration options.
- Room Properties—Lets you set room-specific configuration options.
- List View Properties—Lets you set device properties listed by location, for example, room, floor, house, etc.
- Device Properties—Lets you set device-specific configuration options.
To configure properties:
- Start Composer and connect to a Director.
- Click System Design.
- Select one of the following property types:
- Project—Select the root node in the project tree, for example the project name (such as Franklin Smith Home) to access the project properties and modify the:
- Project name
- ZIP Code
- Latitude/longitude
- Date
- Time (12-hour and 24-hour clocks)
- Time zone
- Lighting Defaults
- Project Settings Control
- System Security
- Localization
- Scale (Temperature)
For more information, see “Composer Pro properties".
- Room—Select the room in the project tree, for example, Theater; the Properties tab is visible (default).
- View room-specific devices
- View media information
- Help you troubleshoot any incorrect room connections
Room properties let you:
For more information, see “Room Properties”.
- List View—Select a room, and then select the List View tab. View and/or modify the devices in the room. For more information, see “Device Properties”.
- Device—Select the device to modify the available user options. For more information, see “Device Properties”.
