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Control4 Unveils High Performance Home Controller HC-1000 at CEDIA
HC-1000 Provides Additional Storage and Faster Processor for Whole-Home Automation in Larger Environments
DENVER, CO – September 6, 2007 – Control4, the leader in affordable IP-based home control and entertainment systems, today announced the release of the Control4® Home Controller HC-1000, which will be unveiled at the 2007 CEDIA Expo (booth #480). Control4’s new high-performance controller, the HC-1000, is optimized to run as a dedicated master controller in a Control4 Home Automation System. The HC-1000 provides the capacity and performance for the most demanding home automation projects, complementing the latest release of Control4’s Home Automation System Software (v. 1.3.2).
“As homes are becoming more digital and filled with more feature-rich applications and media, our customers are requiring more horsepower and performance to manage whole-home automation,” said Will West, Chief Executive Officer, Control4. “The HC-1000 represents a natural evolution of our product line and strengthens our ability to make home automation available and affordable for the broadest market possible.”
The HC-1000 joins Control4’s successful line of high-performance home controllers that also includes the Media Controller, HC-300 and Home Theater Controller. When increased processing capabilities are required, the HC-1000 is the best solution for whole home automation:
• Memory, storage, and processing power to maximize the performance of demanding Control4 whole-home automation systems, and systems with extensive media libraries
• Optimized system software to control projects with numerous Control4 and 3rd party devices, and extensive automation programming
• Ideally suited for rack-mount installations
“With the new Control4 Home Controller HC-1000, CYTEXONE will be able to build large, complex systems that are extremely user-friendly and easily programmable,” said, Dan Levine, CEO with CYTEXONE in New York. “We are very excited about this new product and anticipate integrating it into every system we build.”
Ideal for managing large whole-home automation installations and multi-dwelling units (MDUs), the HC-1000 can control the home theater, multi-room music, smart lighting, advanced temperature control, security and many other home automation sub-systems. For a complete listing of HC-1000 product specifications visit www.control4.com.
The HC-1000 is expected to ship in the 4th Quarter of 2007.
In addition to the expanded functionality offered by the HC-1000, the latest version of Control4’s System software (v. 1.3.2) enables a range of new features across the Control4 product line:
• Control IP-based cameras set up for home monitoring and security
• Improved system performance, especially in customer interaction.
• Turn any Control4 graphical interface into a digital photo display for still images
• Stream audio throughout the house with enhanced iPod integration through the iPort™, enabling recognition of all Apple iPod ™-supported audio files, including Apple FairPlay, AAC and mp3 formats.
About Control4
Control4 is the first company to make whole-home automation a practical option for any residence. The company makes everyday life easier by providing one-touch control of both new and existing electronic systems in the home. By allowing different systems to work together, Control4 provides effortless entertainment, comfort, convenience and peace of mind to homeowners everywhere. Control4's affordable and easy to use products enable home theater control, multi-room music, smart lighting, temperature control and security, through a range of in-home and over-the-web remote control technology. The company delivers both wired and wireless solutions that can be installed in existing homes as well as homes under construction. Visit www.control4.com for more information.
