Control4 Salt Lake City, UT

Control4 was the first home automation company to develop a complete product line featuring ZigBee to transmit control information using RF communication between devices in the system.

Control4's ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4) wireless devices include in-wall switches and dimmers, outlet switches and dimmers, 2-, 3-, & 6 button keypads, LCD keypad, system handheld remotes, thermostat, and I/O extender. All Home Controller models are capable of functioning as the ZigBee Server in the system configuration.

Control4 also makes use of wired and wireless Ethernet communications for an architecture completely based on standard communications protocols. In addition to the Home Controllers, Control4 also provides 5" & 7" InfinityEdge Touch Screens in wall-mounted enclosures with an intercom option, 4 & 8 Zone Multi-Channel Amplifiers, 16 port Audio Matrix Switch, Dock for iPod, Speaker Point, and Multi-Tuner w/XM option, all using Ethernet for for control and digital audio streaming. The 4Sight service allows homeowners to remotely control all non-entertainment devices over the web. The MyHome device license allows iPhone/iPad/PC/Android devices to control the system with the same on-screen navigator interface available on TVs and Touch Screens. The 4Store capability is an iTunes-like app store providing additional features at varying price points.

The end result is a product line enabling Dealers to configure home entertainment and automation systems starting around $1k installed up $50k depending on the degree of automation desired. The top end of the range would represent a 4000-5000 sq ft complete smart home with component video and stereo audio distribution throughout, a 200-400 Blu-Ray DVD changer, all lights and thermostats automated, some level of automated window coverings and a home digital media server.

Last Updated: 9/14/2011