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Control4 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch is Now HDBaseT Certified Press release

Salt Lake City, UT – March 18, 2014 8:00 AM ET – Control4 (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leader in residential and commercial automation systems, announces HDBaseT certification of the Control4® 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch.   HDBaseT™ Technology delivers uncompressed HD video, multi-channel audio, power, Ethernet, and various control signals such as RS-232 (Serial) and infrared (IR) over a single Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable. In addition to eight HDMI inputs and eight HDBaseT outputs, the Control4 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch features two local HDMI outputs, eight LAN pass-through ports, eight stereo audio outputs, eight RS-232 ports, eight bi-directional IR control ports, and an Ethernet port.

4Sight with Anywhere Access Data Sheet Document

Enhanced 4Sight with Anywhere Access The new and improved 4Sight service gives you true "Anywhere Access” to your Control4 system. Monitor and control your home or business from your smart phone, tablet, or web browser virtually anywhere you have 3G/4G or Internet access. A 4Sight subscription also provides alerts on the go and security features designed to keep you safely connected and in control any time, anywhere. Anywhere Access: Mobile With the Control4 Control4 App and a 4Sight subscription, you can access and monitor your home or business from practically anywhere using a smart phone or tablet.

Home Automation Tops Residential Tech Trends Press release

Salt Lake City, Utah – April 22, 2014 at 8:05 AM EST – From smartphones to smart watches to smart cars, technology is transforming nearly every aspect of our lives, streamlining daily routines and providing quick, easy access to the capabilities and content we want most. Not only are new technologies providing convenience on-the-go, but they are becoming accessible and affordable in homes under $400k. A study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University says “home automation is predicted to be the No. 2 trend in residential remodeling over the next five to 10 years.”   Control4 (NASDAQ: CTRL) home automation solutions and platform enables homeowners to connect a broad variety of devices and systems throughout their home and control everything from a single app via a smartphone, tablet or in-wall touch screen.

Alerts from your Smart Home on your watch and mobile! [VIDEO] Blog

All-new push notifications on your Android or iOS smart watch or mobile devices are an exciting new feature in OS 2.7 that we haven’t talked much about. We’re all familiar with notifications from any of your mobile apps, now your Smart Home can speak directly to you whether you’re at the office, on vacation, or sitting on the couch. With push notifications, receive proactive alerts on your mobile device or smart watch that inform you of important events happening at home, whether something is urgent and needs your attention immediately or just a simple status update to let you know things are safe and sound.

How to Adapt - and Succeed - this School Year Blog

What a way to start the school year, eh? Current circumstances have completely upended the classroom for teachers and students alike. Many schools have moved to remote learning systems and virtual classes, requiring an all-new approach to academics for learners young and old.   Learning opportunities can take many forms, but even with the latest technology, settling into a school mindset at home can prove to be a significant challenge. So as the school year gains momentum, we came up with some quick tips to help your family balance living, working, and learning at home together.  ​Photo by SCREEN POST on Unsplash Designate a Study Station: Many of us grew up doing homework at the kitchen table.

4 Practical Ways to Keep Your Home Safe While You Travel Blog

Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash   Traveling this holiday season? This guest post from Molly Barnes, of Digital Nomad Life, outlines some easy tips to help keep your home safe and secure while you’re away.   Traveling comes with its own set of stress and headaches. Itineraries, fellow travelers, and being away from home will push your buttons and wear you down, even on vacation. The last thing you need is the added stress of worrying about the safety of your home.   That’s why the following list of easy actions is vital for any homeowner. Before heading out, take some no-nonsense steps to ensure your home is safe.

Don’t be a dumbbell, make your home fitness smarter Blog

If you’re already devoted to the luxury and ease of living in an integrated smart home, you might have a hard time walking into a freezing garage gym or CrossFit box to pump some old school iron. Fortunately, fitness has come a long way since leotards, Thighmaster and aerobics step classes, bringing health and wellness into a new age. The home fitness market has exploded with cool consumer products aimed to keep you healthy from the comfort of home. Keep reading to check out some cool health and wellness advancements that bring your workout and recovery regimen at home to the next level, no matter your fitness levels or goals.

System Remote Control SR-250 Quick Start Guide Document

1 What do you want to control? Welcome to the exciting world of home automation and the SR-250, a remote that controls far more than your TV—everything in your Control4 home automation system. Turn on the lights in your kitchen from the bedroom. Lower the shades with a touch of a button. Make sure the doors are locked. The SR-250 keeps you in control of your Control4 system and your home with one powerful, yet easy-to-use, remote. Getting started The SR-250 provides three dierent ways to manage your system. The next page shows you how to use these options. Control4 SR-250 Quick Reference Option 2: TV on-screen menu Use your remote’s 4 button to access the Home menu on your TV.

OS 3.2.3 Added Features Blog

This blog post comes to us from Jacob Whipple, Product Marketing Manager for Snap One. Jacob has been with Control4 since 2005, testing products, training Control4 partners, and now on the Product Marketing team to create the storylines for the products he loves. The Latest for You from Control4  We are excited to bring the next wave of features to Control4 OS 3, focused on giving you more control and personalization over your system and to help extend the life of your Control4 devices.    New Features Now Available:  Night Mode for T3 and T4 Touchscreens  We have added a new Night Mode feature to your T3 and T4 Series Touchscreens. This feature will allow you to schedule the hours when the screen goes blank to conserve energy, prevent unnecessary light from disturbing your sleep, and ensure your panel lasts as long as possible.

iPhone 5 - Why Should I Upgrade? Blog

The iPhone 5 will be released to the masses on Friday and as an admitted Apple fanboy I'm pretty excited for this release. I'm currently still using an iPhone 4 so I will definitely be upgrading to the iPhone 5. I'll have to wait until I can actually get my hands on one to figure out how much better this thing really is than its predecessor but here are the things I'm most excited about: It's bigger and yet thinner - I'm very excited to see what the bigger screen looks like and how that will change the way I use my phone. If anything, the Control4 MyHome app should look fantastic on the bigger screen.