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Control4 Introduces Standards-Based IP Entertainment and Room Automation Solution For the Hospitality Industry

Control4® Suite Systems Controls Everything from Doors to Drapes, Providing Guests Compelling Personalization Options

AUSTIN, TX – June 17, 2008 – Control4 Corporation, a leader in affordable IP-based control and entertainment systems, today announced the release of Control4® Suite Systems, a customized version of the company’s popular home automation and entertainment control technology for the hospitality market. The Control4 Suite Systems provides a platform of innovative convenience and automation for the in-room environment by enabling hotel guests to control lighting, room temperature, television/video systems, music, draperies and requests for services through a single Control4® remote.

“We’ve worked closely with the industry to develop a fully customized room automation platform that is incredibly easy to use, install and maintain,” said Will West, Chief Executive Officer at Control4. “The Control4 Suite Systems truly transforms the guest experience by providing completely new functionality that significantly enhances the customer’s stay and provides differentiation for the destination. The hospitality market represents a huge market opportunity for Control4® technology and we look forward to applying our expertise for continued innovation.”

Control4 Suite Systems provides the hospitality industry a practical, reliable automation operating system that is affordable. For new property construction, operators will see significant savings in construction costs because the Control4 Suite Systems’ wireless features eliminate virtually all in-room, low-voltage wiring, and require less conduit, labor and materials for control and lighting systems than traditional wire-based systems.

The Control4 hospitality solution also offers a non-obtrusive and easy way to save money by managing precious resources such as energy, water, money and time. Control4 Suite Systems can be programmed to automatically put a room into unoccupied status upon checkout—turning down or off the heating/cooling system, televisions, lights and any appliances. According to Green Lodging News, lighting accounts for up to 35 percent of a hotel’s energy bill, while up to 50-70 percent of a hotel’s energy bill is attributed to heating and cooling.

“The Mandarin is renowned for offering personalized comfort and convenience for our hotel guests,” said David Heckaman, VP Technology, Mandarin Resorts. “Control4 Suite Systems provides a technology platform that takes that personalized experience to an entirely new level. Both corporate and leisure guests will delight in this highly sophisticated, yet easy-to-use service that makes the room environment more relaxing and enjoyable.”

Control4 Suite Systems is also easy to install. Wired and wireless solutions are available for installation in both new construction and most retrofits of properties meeting LEED certification building standards.

To facilitate interoperability and integration between partner products and Control4’s digital home platform, Control4 is licensing its operating system through the C4iQ™ certified partner program. C4iQ™ approved technology enables companies to embed the Control4 operating system into a range of products, such as televisions, routers, receivers, etc.

For additional information about Control4 Suite Systems, including a complete listing of product specifications, please visit www.control4.com/suitesystems.

About Control4

Control4 is the platform for today’s digital home and hotels. The company makes everyday life easier by providing one-touch control of both new and existing electronic systems. By allowing leading consumer electronics products to easily work together, Control4 provides effortless entertainment, comfort, convenience and peace of mind to owners everywhere. Control4's affordable and easy-to-use software and hardware products enable home theater and television control, multi-room music, smart lighting, temperature control and security integration, through a range of on-site and over-the-web remote control technology. The company delivers both wired and wireless solutions that can be installed in existing properties as well as new construction. Visit www.control4.com for more information.

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