It’s here. For those of you who have been wondering when the next Control4 upgrade will arrive, now is the time. This enhancement, however, isn’t just any slight improvement. This is their biggest and best upgrade since they released C4 OS3 in 2019.
So, what have we been waiting for?
The Control4 X4 release brings with it an intuitive and modern interface. While Control4 has always been known for its ease of use and limitless integrations, the latest operating system has enhanced these features with effortless personalization. It’s faster than its predecessor, smarter, and a lot more polished.
Let’s explore the benefits of Control4’s latest operating system and whether it’s the right move for you.
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Taking the Leap
When it comes to technology, you’re probably thinking that new is not always better. Did you know that mechanical keyboards are making a comeback? And, while streaming services still dominate, vinyl records are returning due to their rich and natural analog sound.
Knowing technology the way we do, one wonders if Control4 X4 is all that much better or if we’ll be wanting to return to the comfort of OS3?
The answer? It’s that good.
While close to half a million homeowners have remained steadfast Control4 fans due to its integration with thousands of smart devices, many have yearned for a better user experience. They wanted modern icons on the touchscreen platform and the ability to request their favorites all from one screen.
Now, they can.
A User-Friendly Interface
The Control4 user interface is completely redesigned with modern aesthetics, effortless navigation, and simple, intuitive control. Users say it’s much more enjoyable. It offers easy access to your favorites, which pop up on the home screen or in each room. The Home Screen is now the central hub for connected living. Widgets allow you to customize your home screen, providing quick access to frequently used controls and scenes.
Routines adjust multiple settings at once and enable automated actions. You can easily select the rooms where you want to add your favorites, incorporating shades, climate control, lighting, security, and audio video features.
Good-Bye Integrators
While we enjoy supporting our many clients as their needs and preferences evolve, we’re thrilled that this Control4 upgrade provides more freedom and allows homeowners to fully leverage their smart home’s capabilities. With Control4 X4, you can single-handedly customize how your smart home responds.
You can customize, create, and schedule changes to your smart home settings directly from the Routines feature. Do you want your motorized shades to rise at a specific time each day and automatically lower at dusk? At day’s end, do you want the spa heated, Enya streaming through your outdoor sound system, and landscape lights glowing with a candlelight hue?
Schedule this and other tasks as routine functions that your smart home handles automatically.
Apple Fans
For those of you who are deeply embedded in the Apple ecosystem, you will be pleased to know that X4 features improved Apple HomeKit functionality. This integration offers unified control across their product range, including the Mac Desktop, iPhone Control Center, CarPlay, and Siri.
Whole-Home, High-Fidelity Music Simplified
Multi-room audio systems are becoming extremely popular in the smart home domain. These systems let you play your favorite music throughout your home and in your outdoor spaces. Through zoning, they also let family members select their audio sources and play them simultaneously in different rooms, from music to TV audio and gaming.
Control4 OS3 required navigating through multiple screens to select locations. X4 places all the controls you need on the home screen, including the audio source and selected rooms.
At Wipliance, we’re excited to bring these incredible updates to our clients and those who haven’t yet explored the immersive world of smart home living. To schedule a consultation or discuss what the Control4 X4 release means for you, contact Wipliance.
