All you need to know about Control4 Automation System

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Introduction to Control4

The Control4 home automation system is an inexpensive alternative to other smart home systems. Control4 system comes with lots of fantastic features. It is a complete control system which allows you to control all your smart home amenities from control panels or an app. It is compatible with most IoT devices and very easy to install. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about the Control4 system.

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Why Control4

Control4 offers a modular approach to home automation solution which makes it easier for dealers to install and maintain. It comes with two years of warranty period which gives its customers peace of mind.

It has an excellent support system. The support team is very responsive to customer complaints and requests. Additionally, Control4 provides its customers’ a huge amount of education resources on its website. The resource includes idea gallery to browse through different automation ideas which you can add to your home, lots of video demonstrations and a project planner tool which can aid you to clearly express what kind of home automation you want. This helps dealers to easily understand your requirements and build the system based on that. Control4 also provides relatively better after-purchase support than most of its competitors.

The company has about 100 hardware partners. These companies develop their hardware readily compatible with Control4 system. This makes it easy for your control4 installer to find a device that works with the kind of control feature you are looking for.

The EA series controllers from Control4 is the brain of the system. These controllers come with a built-in home cinema control technology, so if you want a home cinema then Control4 system is already ready for that. Their devices come ready to install. So, if you want to change your requirements and add or remove some features, your dealer can quickly find necessary devices and add the device to the system without having to rebuild it from bottom to top.

Another reason for you to consider Control4 is its compatibility with more than 20 widely popular security brands. Many of these security brands are compatible with different professional home security monitoring services. Please note that Control4 does not offer security monitoring out of the box. You will need to sign up for a service called 4Sight. This will enable you to control the system from a remote location and view live security camera feeds from your mobile device.

Another unique control4 feature is called Mockupancy. This feature can imitate what you would normally do if you were at home when in fact you are away. This confuses burglars into thinking that the home is not empty.

Control4 features an easy to operate yet powerful home management system which you can install in your mobile phone as an app or you can operate it using touch screen controllers. Both control devices offer almost identical looking user interface which makes it easier for users to learn how to operate.

Composer Pro Software For Designing Control4 System.

Control4 Features

Control4 can be used to automate a wide variety of home systems. It is a perfect solution for automating climate control, smart lighting, home entertainment system, and security system. Even your intercom can be controlled with Control4. Unlike home control systems from Amazon or Google, Control4 uses AI to automate some of your everyday task. For example, your regular task may include turning on the light and playing some music right after you wake up. Control4 AI can do just that without you lifting your fingers. Alexa voice control can be integrated to Control4 enabling you to use your voice to control everything that is connected to the automation system. So just say the magic word, and watch things happen.

How to get a Control4 system

Control4 does not sell its devices to customers directly, instead, it has an excellent dealer network all around the world who can design and install the system for you. You need to find a control4 dealer. You can use Control dealer locator tool to find your nearest dealer. If you are looking for a Control4 dealer in London, then there are some good companies in the City. Check their reviews, past projects, warranty period etc to determine if the company is best suited for you. Check if the company has CEDIA membership.

Control4 is one of very few major home automation systems that offers the homeowner software to customers for a one time fee. You can use this software to diagnose any problem and maintain your system yourself without having to contact dealers for every little thing.

Conclusion

The most important feature of any smart home system is its flexibility which allows it to fit inside any specific automation demand. Control4 system excels at that. Control4 provides training to every installers and dealer to ensure that customers are given service at the highest standard.

AVITHA is an authorized Control4 dealer based in London. Contact us using the live chat on our website or call us for more information. Our phone number is +44 (0) 20 3670 6046.