/r/Control4

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A place to discuss Control4 and home automation in general.

Submit projects, ideas, questions, troubleshooting or anything else relating to Control4.

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/r/Control4

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Unifi protect doorbell annoucement

Have a setup with a c4 deployment with a unifi g4 pro doorbell. Having a hard time getting the doorbell ring to pass through into c4 to trigger audio in the house. Currently have the cindev unifi protect gateway driver installed with the cameras assigned. When programming off of the doorbells detection-ring or homebuttonpressed i cannot get it to trigger naturally. Any tips? Thanks!

9 Comments
2025/02/03
05:08 UTC

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HDMI Control turning on Pass Through automatically - causing TV to remain on after shutting system down. Any suggestions? Can only toggle the pass through off if I turn off HDMI control. But then can’t work the system..

8 Comments
2025/02/02
22:43 UTC

6

Control4 help

We made the mistake to hire a local company for our alarm system. They use control4 and after 4 months nothing is connected to the internet ,the chime ring bell is not calling our phones, we can’t see the cameras. The company charges up to $200 dollars per hour to help us resolve these problems..I’m pretty tech saavy but can’t seem to be able to solve these issues. Can someone please help thanks!!

32 Comments
2025/02/02
17:47 UTC

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I need to lock a gate - no C4 solution?

I have a C4 home. We added a gate to a new fence, and I want a lock that can operate on C4. My local dealer tells me there is no option, because C4 only sells locks for use where one side is inside. So they are having someone install a mag lock instead. Then they tell me that there is no keypad they can mount outside to enter an u lock code, except those godawful, ugly door-station things.

How can this possibly be true? No one has ever needed to lock a gate before?

19 Comments
2025/02/02
02:39 UTC

2

Bluetooth control 4

Hi all we have control 4 in our new house still getting use to it. is there a way to Bluetooth to the speakers in the house and not searching though the screen display for music I use Soundcloud but unable to download I don’t think control 4 supports this app ?

15 Comments
2025/02/01
08:29 UTC

4

Key to open DS2 door station plate?

Where can I get the key to open this DS2 door station? The dealer doesn't have it.

12 Comments
2025/01/31
17:50 UTC

1

Looking for a C4 maintenance co (Los Angeles)

Looking for referrals to people or companies who can provide maintenance and upgrade our 8 year old system. San Fernando Valley

5 Comments
2025/01/30
05:04 UTC

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curtain / IR sensor to detect obstruction - wireless (battery)

I've got an outdoor roller shade screen that is automated by the Bond hub. I need to know when it is down past a certain point, to prevent another circuit from operating. Similar to how to how a garage door "eye" operates.

I was thinking about magnetic, normally open and closed only when the screen is retracted. I wanted to see if the community had any advice or experience here. I prefer wireless with battery, but if nothing else a wired (for power) and zigbee comms would work.

3 Comments
2025/01/29
17:17 UTC

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HC800 Controller

Hi

yesterday i happened to visit a very old site which was not done by my company so the client approached us to come and a look at the system. The system had main Controller HC 800 working via zigbee. When i checked the controller doesnt pick the IP nor does it show in the composer nor in the system Manager. When i approached Leaf they told me to try network reset . I didnt fully exucute the Process but still i think it happened. But all the zigbee devices got disconnected. Now nothing works . No i dont have any backup file!!!.. Help if someone knows what to do

24 Comments
2025/01/29
09:10 UTC

3

Old EA controllers

Looking for feedback or advice… I am a local Control4 dealer and I have some old, unopened, poe EA1’s (long story). Should I try to sell them online? Package them as a discount single room controller with a SR260? Or try to use them in a larger system with a Core 3 or 5 as a primary controller? Side note, how well do they tend to work with the new Halos? Much appreciated!

14 Comments
2025/01/29
05:07 UTC

0

Bluestacks Air Control4 OS2

I cannot get the Control4 app on BlueStacks to connect to my system everytime I get an error, it does not give a reason why? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

12 Comments
2025/01/27
18:12 UTC

5

Remote-based support for Control4

I upgraded my receiver and projector, needing to have it added to my control4 system - how do I connect with reputable Connect4 Pros who can help remotely?

4 Comments
2025/01/26
23:46 UTC

3

Wattbox WB-700-IPV-12

Just wondering if anyone has tried to fixed the old units that only had the lower bank working? I know there was a recall and most were replaced but I acquired 2 so would like to know.

5 Comments
2025/01/26
18:13 UTC

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Control4 EA3 for Sale

Hi All. I’ve had an EA3 Controller for over a year now. Not used at all. The dealer supplied it but we never utilized it as i travelled and I’m relocating so no need for it. Anyone interested in buying?

7 Comments
2025/01/26
00:51 UTC

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Feeling stuck

Hey yall,

Been in the industry for a few years and have had a 2 employers promise to send me to C4 training and then drag their feet on it. I have a computer science degree and consider myself a hobbyist programmer and have picked bits and pieces of C4 programming on my own. Its going tk be super easy for me to learn.

Is there any way I can pursue the C4 training on my own dime and time without creating an LLC and my own SnapOne dealer account?

20 Comments
2025/01/25
05:03 UTC

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Can I switch TVs out?

I have C4 and various older TVs hooked up to it. I want to update / upgrade my TVs without calling my dealer. Is it possible to just switch out the TVs with C4 and still have everything function or will I need to have the dealer come and reprogram things?

Thanks!

11 Comments
2025/01/25
02:06 UTC

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Is it even worth it anymore

Give the currently available consumer automation, is it even worth it anymore? Just feels like a way to feed the C4 providers, especially given the failure rates in c4 components, which you have to replace or upgrade every couple of years, usually right after they go out of warranty.

82 Comments
2025/01/24
20:56 UTC

0

Control 4

Hi guys can some help me out with a basic product description and parts guide i need to integrate My home with tecom version 10

1 Comment
2025/01/24
00:30 UTC

1

Control 4 Music System

Hi

In one of my projects i had put the tunein Channels as favourites so they could Play the station in the speakers. But now the that particular station does work nor can i find that in the tunein. Im thinking of creating a music Playlist and put it in Favourite in the app as they dont want to use the Shairbridge as they find it difficult. kindly advice thanks

4 Comments
2025/01/23
12:34 UTC

2

Control4 Programming Software Inquiry

17 Comments
2025/01/23
00:29 UTC

4

Selling some with C4 system

Selling my house that has a C4 system. Does the buyer need do anything to take over the C4 system?

My question is more of taking me off as the owner and registering the C4 under his name. Like does he have to call C4 dealer to handle that or can the buyer just come move in and begin to use the C4 system?

only thing I’m going to do is reset the Apple TVs and Sonos system so they can put in their info.

what I’m not sure is if a C4 dealer is needed. The system works great, no issues

edit - title should read : selling home with C4

8 Comments
2025/01/22
04:37 UTC

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Bought a home with C4 thermostat, want to control them with my phone

Basically the title. I have never owned/used C4 stuff before. I don't think there is a controller in the house. Can someone please guide me in achieving the control through our phones. We do use Home Assistant, to control other smart things. I searched on internet and this subreddit, can't find any answers.

Thanks in advance!

21 Comments
2025/01/21
21:54 UTC

3

Calgary Alberta

Im looking for a dealer in Calgary Alberta. Our last dealer has disappeared. We haven’t tried to contact him since pre covid and he is gone. We have to put out Rogers cable boxes into our system since Shaw is gone.

2 Comments
2025/01/21
03:49 UTC

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Updating Control System

We bought a house with Control 4 System - 4 TVs, cameras, and outdoor lighting. It is 8 years old. Works pretty well, but have some issues including odd issues with controllers. Should we update the system? What is new? We’ve talked to a couple Control4 partners in the Denver area and not impressed w knowledge. Advice appreciated.

19 Comments
2025/01/21
00:24 UTC

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New Home with Control 4

Hi All, bit of a strange one... Firstly, I understand this reddit is full of C4 advocates. I understand the appeal and use case, it just isnt for me.

I have recently purchased a property that is equipped with Control 4. I have never even heard of this system and, to be honest, don't intend to run it. It's just not my thing. The system seems to have a control of the cameras, lighting, television and speaker system. In my simple mind, I can switch the lighting keypads for normal dimmers, swap the speaker amp for a different smart amp and Remove the camera system.

Is there anything else to it? The original dealer has told me it isn't hardwired in, but any tips / advice is welcome. Also, is there any market for selling my old equipment? I have 5 screens, circa 9 keypads with dimmer modules, and the system is running OS3(idk what this means)

Thanks for your help, feeling a bit like a fish out of water at the moment. :)

16 Comments
2025/01/20
21:45 UTC

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Advice Needed for Switching Out Samsung TVs to LG

I have two Samsung TVs that recently stopped working, and I'm planning to replace them with a different brand, most likely LG. I’ve heard that switching brands might require new drivers to be installed, and this usually involves an installer or programmer.

Is it possible for me to mount the TVs myself and have someone handle the programming remotely? This seems like it could be a more budget-friendly option.

I’d really appreciate any advice or insights you can share. Thanks in advance!

9 Comments
2025/01/20
05:51 UTC

0

Modern Form and WAC Fans

Need to buy a lot of fans and not looking to spend B.A.F money on these. I wired the switches with a dumb $1 on/off rocker switch (I am repurposing the fan controllers as keypads), but don't have a bond bridge (though might get one anyways). I have keypads in each room where I will put a button to control the local fan. Wanted to see the reliability of using Modern Form and WAC fans with Control4 and is there any issue have 8 different ones around (I imagine they all id differently, so there shouldn't be issues). I read that sometimes these didn't respond to Control4 commands, so just wanted to get everyone's pulse. Thanks!

4 Comments
2025/01/19
23:33 UTC

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Phillips Hue Custom Programming

I am trying to set programming on a Control4 keypad button to do the following with Phillips Hue lights and I cannot for the life of me make it work.

Tap: dim light to “Read” level Tap again: dim light to “Relax” level Tap again: dim light to “Nightlight” level

Any idea if this is possible? Any advice is helpful!

6 Comments
2025/01/18
04:25 UTC

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