Control4® Smart Home Lighting Guide

Contents

• Lighting Menu Overview
• Using the Lighting Menu
• Using Lighting Scenes
• Using Switches, Dimmers, and Keypads
• Using the Devices
• Legal Notices

Note: Information applies to the latest Control4 system capabilities. Features may vary based on installation and software releases. Contact your dealer for questions.

Lighting Menu Overview

Available settings depend on your system's lighting fixtures and configurations.

The lighting menu offers several views:

• Family Room: Displays lighting settings for the selected room, floor, or all rooms.
• Lights: Shows only lighting fixtures in the selected area.
• Scenes: Displays only lighting scenes in the selected area.
• All: Presents all lighting settings for the selected area.

Fixture Control:

• Dimmable Fixtures: Tap to adjust the brightness level (e.g., 30%).
• Non-dimmable Fixtures: Tap to turn them ON or OFF.

[Description of the lighting menu interface screenshot: Shows a room selection (Family Room), navigation tabs (Lights, Scenes, All), and controls for dimmable fixtures with a brightness slider and non-dimmable fixtures with ON/OFF toggles.]

Using the Lighting Menu

The Lighting menu allows you to adjust your home's lighting. You can view lights across all rooms and floors without changing the displayed room on your Navigator. You can also create, edit, and activate lighting scenes.

1. From the Control4 home page, select "Lighting". The Lighting menu will open.
2. To change the room or view lights in different areas: Select "Room", then choose a specific room or "All Rooms" to see lights throughout the house.
3. To check a light's status: Select "Lights" at the top. All controllable lights in the current room will be displayed.
4. To control a light: For switched lights, tap the ON/OFF button. For dimmed lights, tap and drag the dimmer bar.
5. To manage lighting scenes: Select "Scenes" at the top. Choose a scene to toggle it ON or OFF.
6. To view all lights and scenes in a room: Select "All" at the top.

[Description of the lighting menu interface screenshot: Shows a specific room (Kitchen) with various lighting zones (Disposal, Table, Sink Area, Cabinets) and their controls, including dimmable lights with percentage settings and switched lights with ON/OFF toggles.]

Using Lighting Scenes

Lighting scenes group lights and their settings for easy recall. You can create, edit, and activate scenes using a touch screen, the Control4 app, or Composer HE (sold separately). The Lighting Scenes agent must be part of your home automation project.

Turning On a Lighting Scene

1. In the Lighting menu, select "Scenes". A list of available scenes will appear.
2. Select the scene you wish to activate.

Activating/Creating a Lighting Scene

To create or edit a scene:

1. In the Lighting menu, select "Scenes".
2. Tap the pencil icon ✏️ in the upper-right corner to enter Edit mode.
3. Select the scene to edit, then tap "Edit".
4. Adjust individual light levels or select "Learn" to capture current light settings.
5. Select "Next" or "Add Lights" to include or exclude lights from other rooms.
6. Select "Next" or "Save" to finalize changes.
7. To create a new scene: Press the "+" button.
8. Select rooms and lights to include, then configure their levels.
9. Use the on-screen keyboard to name the new scene.
10. Select the rooms where the scene should appear in their respective menus.
11. Tap "Save".

[Description of the "Edit Scene" interface: Shows a list of scenes like "Movie night", "Party", "Dining", with options to edit, rename, or create new scenes.]

Using Switches, Dimmers, and Keypads

Control your lighting, sound, video, and more with basic switches, dimmers, and programmable keypads. Even a simple light switch can be programmed for multiple automated tasks.

Control4 lighting and keypads offer extensive customization for various scenarios. Lighting scenes are commonly assigned to keypad buttons for quick access. You can create scenes yourself or have your dealer assist.

Wireless switches and dimmers function like standard controls but also allow button programming for integrated actions:

• Turn off all lights and lock doors at bedtime.
• Gradually increase hallway light and open blinds in the morning, while turning on the TV.
• Activate kitchen lights and play your favorite music station while preparing dinner.

Keypad buttons can be engraved for easy identification of their functions. Button programming is typically done by your installer, but can be updated as your needs change.

[Description of keypad images: Shows examples of Control4 keypads with multiple buttons, illustrating different labeled functions like "Downlights", "Lamps", "Morning", "Night", "Movie", "Music", "All Off".]

Using the Devices

Your installer has pre-configured your system. You can immediately use basic controls like switches and dimmers.

Using a Switch

1. Press and release the top of the switch for "ON".
2. Press and release the bottom of the switch for "OFF".

Using a Dimmer

1. To brighten: Press and hold the top of the dimmer.
2. To dim: Press and hold the bottom of the dimmer.
3. To use as an ON/OFF switch: Press and release the top to ramp to full brightness, or press and release the bottom to dim to OFF. Pressing the dimmer during dimming stops the action. (Dimming rates and thresholds are adjustable by your installer.)

Using a Keypad

1. Press and release a button, or press and hold it, depending on its programming.

Buttons can control lights, scenes, audio/video, climate, and more. Consult your dealer for specific programming details. Engraved labels can aid in identifying button functions.

Tip: A single keypad button can be programmed to control lighting, adjust temperature, and play music simultaneously.

Legal Notices

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Document reference: DOC-00156-B, dated 2016-09-14 MS.