Since I installed my C4/Sonos system 5-6 years ago, I have used Alexa to bring up music via my Sonos system, Alexa groups, and C4. E.g., "Alexa, play Beatles." The Beatles would then play over the Sonos speakers assigned to the kitchen group if I used the Alexa assigned to the kitchen group..

My C4 dealer just switched out my router and all the network stuff works just fine (C4 controls, etc.). I still have complete control of music via the C4 app and remotes, and I have not lost my voice control of C4 devices like lights and TVs, etc. But the voice request to the Alexa devices requestring music no longer works. This loss of function happened with all 3 Alexa devices in my home that are each separately assigned to Alexa groups that have Sonos speakers. Dealer has no idea why that happened and might be coincidental with router change. Says it might be Sonos or Alexa updates, etc.

Any ideas? I have disabled all the relevant skills and re-enabled them.

I bought some network switches from goodwill and this was in it. It powers on though screen is a lil dim. I can't test anything else because I dont have that system. So it's a paper weight for me. It is the aa version. Just pay shipping which would probably be 10 bucks.

I also have 2 unused samsung one connect invisible wire. Those ill take a offer on if you want them.

I'm coming up on a year as a smart home tech and I'm going to NC for the 4 day programmer course in September/Early October, my MacBook has basically died and I'm still green to programming. I've done some with with C4 Express and completed the initial SNAP training, but the rest of the portal is just a mess for those who don't have access to Composer Pro. 2 questions: What resources should I look into for prepping to go to NC? Videos, articles, practice,etc. I want to learn as much as I can before I go. What requirements in a laptop should I have? I'm on a tight budget but I'll spend a bit more if I have to.

Thanks!

Has anyone successfully used the Halo Touch microphone with an NVIDIA Shield via the Chowmain Android TV driver and Zank Remote app? Specifically, can you press the Halo mic button and say something like “OpenYouTube” and have YouTube launch on the Shield?

I'm a R&D engineer for a consumer electronics company, and I have a small C4 setup for testing. I'm working with an EA-1 controller version 3.4.3.727848 and Composer Pro 4.0.0. I've connected to the controller previously, but haven't touched the system in a couple of months. Now I'm trying to connect to the project locally in composer and keep getting the error message "Unable to connect: Could not connect to Director at 192.xxx.x.xxx" The project comes up on the connect to project box, with status ready to connect, but once selected and "Connect" is clicked it sits for a few seconds and spits out the error. Any thoughts on what could be causing this?

I have a C4-16AMP3-8 with a dead power supply. I see used amps online that I could potentially cannibalize parts from but that seems like a crap shoot. Is there any way to source the power supply standalone? I didn't turn up anything in my searching. I understand that could be a crap shoot too, but maybe less $$?

I don't really feel like getting a new amp (upgrade) to the tune of 3-4k after dealer install. We only use this for in-ceiling speakers (don't ask me; i didn't design or build this system).

control4 halo remote not showing in project so i am not able to configure it. Its on the wifi and can use the remote in each room from the contol setup settings.
Then i have the issue with the screen showing updating drivers then i am not able to use it until this has finished.

Hi,

First time posting in this subreddit, I bought new house recently and the previous owner really spent some serious dough on the house audio and video systems, long story short I'm not one to pay anyone to handle my home automation and I'm going a different path, before I trash these devices Is any of them worth selling:

C4 16AMP3-B C4 TUN2-E-B Home controller hc-300 AVM-HTC1-B 4 x control 4 wifi remotes ( I think)

Thank you !

I have about an 8 year old system….

We only really use it for Video and Audio Distribution. (No Lighting, No Blinds) I do have my cameras (Luma) ran into it so I can view it on the tv’s.

Current set up:

7 Video zones

14 Audio zones (2 receivers for Family room and Theater Room)

Hardware That I know of is:

-sr260 remotes

- like 4 older iPads in iport cases

-CA10

-2 Control4 Triad One Streaming Amplifiers (for our outdoor speakers)

-Triad Pamp8-100

-triad ams24

-c4ea-3 (there may be a Ea-5 in there because we originally only did they main floor and later we redid our basement and incorporated C4 into it. )

-control4 4K ultra HD 8x8 AV matrix switch

I think thats the extent of it

Here is what I’m trying to accomplish by upgrading……

-I would love remotes I can talk into that work with Comcast voice control

-Maybe incorporate some homekit stuff (not necessity)

-I would like the new updated operating system

-AirPlay 2

-Apple Music to be integrated ( I currently use Quboz and really only use it for control4)

Does anyone know how big of a job I’m looking at? And If upgrading will get me all the things I’m looking for?

Thanks so much, you all are always so helpful!

Anyone interested in a lightly used 16x16 audio matrix switch? Original cost was $1,292.

The Control4 Audio Matrix Switch enables up to 16 stereo audio sources to simultaneously play to 16 audio outputs simultaneously. Each output zone can be enhanced with individual gain control, as well as independent bass and treble control. Ideal for use with Control4 amplifiers when more than eight audio sources and/or audio zones are required.

• Enable up to 16 different audio sources in 16 different zones for full multi-room music distribution via full matrix switching
• Independent gain, bass and treble control for each zone
• Audio Sensing inputs provide control and feedback information to system
• System control enabled through Ethernet giving installation flexibility for new or retrofit installations
• 3U rack mount chassis conforms to EIA 19” rack standards (optional 4U Rack Mount Kit not included).
• Backlit LCD panel provides direct, real-time information on Audio Matrix Switch settings and configurations are required.

I am located in Denver, Colorado.

My mother has control 4 at her house and she usually has some IT guy work on it. The problem is, he has been unable to resolve a frequent issue where the internet gets dropped to WIFI users. Wifi connection is still present, but the internet is shown as unavailable. Internet work for everyone else except for the device that experiences this issue.

This has been a problem for years and seems to occur more often when more devices that are on the network.

The IT guy apparently swapped out the router to the AN-220-RT, but the issue still persists.

Via google searches, I've seen some known issues with the DNS, and I can see the router is set to 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1 static DNS. Tried auto DNS and same issue exists so switched back to manual. I also understand this known issue may have been resolved with a firmware update?

Firmware appears to be up to date with 1.0.07.

System log doesn't seem to show anything useful when an event occurs.

We currently have 25 DHCP IPs assigned out of a pool of 100. Didn't see any option in the router to adjust the pool or lease time?

Any thoughts? This has been insanely frustrating.

Just finished a substantial home renovation. Not sure if I need C4 or if I can get by with a Frankenstein system controlled by Google home/Google Assistant. (I'm willing to invest to get a seamless UI but I worry about the inevitable snafu – we do not have a highly capable programmer within an hours drive.

Here's what we have :

– Ethernet cable run throughout the house back to an AV closet -smart thermostats connected to Google home – Episode 5 4 inch in ceiling speakers (master bedroom, master bath, dining, living, kitchen) -New Samsung frame TVs -no wiring for Lutron or smart plugs

I want to add smart shades and smart rf lights but no wiring for either.

Most important is easy UI for wife. She needs an easy solution like voice control or tablet (for example to switch from TV in living room/back porch to music (we use Sonos)).

Second priority for me is hassle free. I am a weekend warrior and fairly conversant with AV and smart product but no where near an expert-especially C4. Local folks can install but I highly question their programming ability. Next best option is over an hour away.

I'd like to add smart switches for lights and, if possible, wireless shades in some areas.

I want to add sound bars to TVs and in media room have surrounds and sub (no speakers installed at all in that room currently).

Google Home seems to work ok in the past. Seems like I could add everything to it and either use any rooms smart speaker (Sonos sound bars) or add an inconspicuous nest speaker in a corner. But I am not sure how well it can turn on/off Samsung TVs or control lighting like Lutron or shades.

Is C4 worth the hassle/expense for my relatively simple set up? I'm willing to incur the expense but I worry that the effectiveness largely depends on the skills of the programmer.

Hello, new to control4, they recently just set it up.

I have a sony a80j 77 inch OLED hooked up to an marantz mrx520.

They plugged the HDMI cable into the HDMI 1 input on the back of the tv. I want to switch this to HDMI 4 because that's the input with Dolby vision, will my control4 functions still work with the tv if I do this?

I know I could just try it, but the tv is hanging on the wall and I would have to take it off.

Thank you

Fixed! Solution was to turn off the breakers and back on.

After the latest Control4 update to the Halo remote, my home theater lighting scene is acting up. The tray ceiling blacklights still respond correctly on both the remote and the wall switch but the main theater lights no longer turn off when triggered from the remote or the wall switch. Dimming doesn't work either.

I’ve tried rebooting the system twice (powering everything down by turning off the power strip for the entire rack for a few minutes), but no luck.

Has anyone else seen lighting scenes break or partially fail after the update? Wondering if this is a binding issue, a scene corruption, or something deeper in Composer Pro.

Setup includes:

• Control4 Halo remote (latest firmware)

• Theater lighting split between tray ceiling blacklights and main overheads

• Scenes previously worked flawlessly before the update

Any ideas or similar experiences? Appreciate any insight!

My Samsung Frame is being a pain with Control4 lately. When I try to turn it on through Control4, it kind of… half works. If I use the control4 remote, it powers on the TV and Roku, but then the TV just jumps back to the Samsung start screen. The only way to actually watch anything is to grab the Samsung remote and finish turning it on to the right input. Please see the video.

Dealer says they need to come out, update drivers for all 3 of my TVs, and “test the system” and they are quoting 3–4 hours at $155/hr. That feels pretty steep, and it’s annoying that I have to call them every 6–12 months for updates. Meanwhile, my non-Control4 TVs work perfectly all the time.

Anyone know if this is something I can fix remotely? Or am I doomed to keep paying the Control4 tax forever?

Hello new here. Looking for a list of TV’s that are compatible for control4. I am a new home owner to an existing system. Was told my tv’s are not compatible. Couple of TCL QM7 and a couple of Sony X90CL. Was told I will need to replace TV’s and getting g quoted for new ones. What should I look for in compatibility.

Sorry I have to express frustration with the SR-260 C4 Remote (which I had to buy for $250+ as it was mandatory to operate the A\V). This is a clumsy brick when compared to any other remote control (Xfinity, Spectrum, Apple TV, or Samsung). To name a few functions I am missing:

-no program rewind function -no voice search function -no ‘one touch’ dvr recording -no “page up/down” scrolling on the guide

You might respond “but the 260 remote can do all those things…just call your integrator to program it in.” Really?…call my IT person for this? I am frustrated that the features I want already exist on all the remotes lying around my home, but I have no choice but to use this. My system has a 4K Apple TV system, yet I can’t use that. Please, what am I missing here? I am just not a C4 fan yet.

Hi all,

My dealer installed a triad streaming amplifier and later I found I don't like much as I had to stream some music to it and it is not as convenient as bluetooth.

Since the hardware is programmed & registered. My question is can I sell it on ebay and next owner has no problem with it?

I have qmotion blinds from 2017 that are battery powered. It's super easy to change those batteries. Pull the blind all the way down expose the compartment in the tube and change. I now have some other blinds we added in an addition from 2023 and the batteries have finally died. I went to change the batteries and there is no compartment..... These are not powered blinds they are for sure battery operated but there is no battery compartment in the tube when I expose it. Where do they hide these? Is it possible the morons glued the fabric over the compartment on all three blinds?

What driver should I be using to control a Wattbox UPS on a Linux machine? I can find zero support documentation for this anywhere as Control4 seems loathe to share it with end users.

Hello everyone, As title says Is there any way I can backup project created in virtual to access from other laptop or other remote location. I know we can do it by attaching it with email. I want to know is it possible to do it from composer Pro? I am still new to this recently completed the certification course.

Any help would help. Thank you.

I am not a control four dealer . But I am an AV integrator. One of my customers inherited a fairly large control four system at their lake house. I would like to upgrade their cameras, which are not part of the control four system and their whole house network from Araknis (older and not stable) to Ubiquiti. . If I match the subnet of the old router, am I likely to run into issues on the control four system? I have done this on smaller control four systems and not really ran into any issues yet. Just nothing that was this large of a system.

I have a house that has older shade motors, direct wire where a wall switch opens or closes the blinds wired to 110. I also have some newer somfy shades that use a remote to open and close and are wired to 110.

I'm adding blinds to a renovation project my contractor is working on and he convinced me to install a two module control4 system to handle the lights and new shades.

I don't really want to use RTS shades, and prefer hard wired things in my house rather than everything being wireless.

Will I have issues using low voltage motors and a relay near the control 4 system? I've had issues in the house with other wireless products losing controls or connections and hate the idea of everything being wireless as wired seems more bulletproof.

Can anyone give me pros and cons to somfy RTS and direct wire low voltage contacts? I think I'm near a large power line and wireless in my house is just horrible, even cell phones drop calls constantly.

Thank you for any help

Hi all, I bought a home one year ago pre-installed with Control4 for security cameras. I can see my cameras on my TVs. However, I never setup monitoring on my phone. I downloaded the Control 4 for iOS 3 app. When I click cameras, it just turns on the TV in my living room or master where I have to go on my TV to see the security cameras. Is there a way to see my security cameras on my phone? Do I need to purchase 4Sense to see the security cameras on my phone? Thank you all.

Having no luck activating in a client house. Triwd 2 different ones. Att tech is not much help. Anyone have any different luck??