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Control4 Unveils The Future Video Distribution Model For the Control4® Platform

Leveraging the IP network in the home to distribute video content

Denver, CO - September 4, 2008 — Control4, the leader in affordable IP-based home control and entertainment systems, today revealed its plans to move toward fully-digitized video distribution and playback on the Control4® platform. As the industry moves to network video players, consumers will be able to integrate these devices seamlessly into the Control4 home.

“As storage costs continue to decrease and bandwidth of networks in the home continues to increase, video will follow the path of audio, becoming centralized and distributed over robust IP networks,” said Will West, Chief Executive Officer of Control4. “Control4 is positioned to deliver homeowners a media and automation platform that uses a single UI to centralize every part of the home.”

Control4® Composer 1.7 Software Update

Control4’s upcoming software update will include a new video proxy, making it easy to integrate third-party media players to deliver a simple, powerful user experience. With Control4®’s software release 1.7, the system will detect all music and video content anywhere on the Control4 system and generate a centralized list of all content. Users can then easily identify the songs or movies through cover art and the Control4 system can play the movie or music in any room, at any time.

“The advances in the Control4 platform prove that our customers are making a choice they won’t regret in the future,” said Sean Toland, Toland Consulting. “Control4’s commitment to ongoing system improvements, like transitioning to digital video distribution, means that homeowners will have a platform that gives them a memorable user experience and the flexibility to integrate new technology innovations.”

Available later this fall, Control4® software release 1.7 is a free upgrade for existing Control4 dealers.


About Control4

Control4 is the platform for today’s digital life. The company makes everyday life easier by providing one-touch control of both new and existing electronic systems for homes and hotels. By allowing leading consumer electronics products and home systems 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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