Control4 2012 New Product Kick-Off - Q1
Presented by Jim Arnold, SVP, Sales
Overview
Presented by Martin Plaehn, CEO
Our Focus for the Year
- Strengthen our Residential and Light-Commercial position with highly reliable, elegant, and complete automation solutions
- Demonstrated in our new products and backed by enhanced business and support programs
- Reinforced by third party device driver support and control apps that provide new opportunities for our dealers
- Lead our industry in device discovery and interoperability
- Enhanced certification process to make it easier to install and connect devices to Control4 systems.
- Consistently deliver insightfully simple, compelling solutions that enrich the lives of individuals and families in our markets
- The pipeline is full. Much more to come in 2012 and 2013.
Q1 Product Announcement
A comprehensive product announcement that asserts Control4's commitment to:
- Performance
- Exceptional customer experience
- Value leadership
[Image: Depicting a family, a business owner, and an individual, representing diverse customer segments.]
Today's News
2 New Solution Offerings
5 New Products
Expanded Mobile Capability
All Powered by the Control4 OS
Supported by Enhanced Business Programs
New Product Overview
Presented by Kordon Vaughn, Director, Product Management
Family of New Controllers
[Image: Of two Control4 controllers, one larger and one smaller.]
Blazing Fast. High Performance.
Radically enhances the consumer experience with instantaneous interactive control of the on-screen Navigator, large music and movie libraries, security and lighting.
Our New Line for Homes and Businesses
Blazing Fast. High Performance.
- The new HC-800 has the horsepower, capabilities, and design to serve as the cornerstone for every whole-home automation installation.
- The new HC-250 is the perfect universal one-room solution.
- For larger projects, it can fit elegantly behind every TV to provide instantaneous, interactive on-screen control.
[Image: Of a stopwatch, symbolizing speed and performance.]
HC-800
[Image: Of the Control4 HC-800 controller.]
HC-800: The Cornerstone of Any Whole-Home System
- The HC-800 can run even the most demanding installation. It should be the primary controller for EVERY install.
- Can connect and control virtually anything in the home.
- Four audio outputs (2 analog, 1 digital, HDMI), one audio input, enables the enjoyment of the largest of music collections, Internet radio and/or streaming music simultaneously in up to 4 different zones throughout a home or business. (No secondary media player is needed.)
- 6 IR, 2 Serial, 4 contacts and relays
- Integrated WiFi and ZigBee with external antennas
- eSATA and USB ports to connect external hard disks
- Screaming fast to deliver instantaneous, interactive on-screen control and browsing of large media libraries.
- Next-generation processors can drive large ZigBee networks at high speed and responsiveness.
- Sleek, elegant design for flexible installation in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a rack (1RU).
- Certified HDMI with audio and video (Navigator) for reliable connectivity
- Pricing: $999 US MSRP
- Contact your sales rep for international pricing.
- Find another system delivering what this controller does at this price point!
- Order now for delivery in early February.
HC-250
[Image: Of the Control4 HC-250 controller.]
HC-250: The Ultimate One-Room Solution
- The HC-250 is the perfect universal remote prescription, whether you have 1 room and 1 TV or 10 rooms with 10 TV's.
- Exceptional value and performance for instantaneous interactive on-screen control
- Sleek design with integrated power supply and PoE provides flexible installation options and makes it the perfect Behind-Every-TV solution.
- For consumers, simply push the red 4 button on the remote for easy, intuitive and blazing fast navigation of the Control4 system
- Certified HDMI with audio and video (Navigator) for reliable connectivity.
- Component video output so dealers can easily upgrade existing systems.
- Can connect and control virtually anything in the room.
- Two audio outputs (1 analog, 1 HDMI), one audio input
- 4 IR, 2 Serial (shared with IR 1 and 2), 1 contact and relay
- Integrated WiFi and ZigBee
- USB port to connect external hard disk
- Pricing: $599 US MSRP.
- Contact your sales rep for international pricing.
- Availability: Q2. 2012
New: Control4 Video Intercom Solution
[Image: Showing a Control4 video intercom door station and two touch screen interfaces.]
Featuring full motion video intercom and the fidelity of wide band audio for crystal clear communications and video security throughout a home or business.
Video Intercom
Always-on throughout the Home or Business.
[Image: Representing home security and peace of mind: a sleeping baby, a delivery person, and a happy child.]
- Door Screening. See who's at door from any touchscreen in the house – before you start communicating with them.
- Whole-Home Communications. With everyone, easily and instantly. Broadcast messages throughout the home or office for efficiency and convenience.
- Peace of Mind. Check on the kids, from any screen in the house. Enjoy audio and video baby monitor for the ultimate convenience and peace of mind.
Software License Required
7" Portable
[Image: Of the Control4 7-inch portable touch screen in its charging dock.]
Control4 7" Touch Screen
- Sleek, capacitive touch portable and tabletop version of our award winning 7" touchscreen for always-on control.
- Perfect for countertop, desk, end table or nightstand
- New video intercom capability for crystal clear communications and video security throughout a home or business.
- Integrated camera with H.264 full-motion video
- Integrated speakers and dual microphones with beam forming and wideband audio for incredible high-fidelity sound
- Full-motion video support with Door Station and next-gen In-wall Touch Screens
- Supports audio Intercom with our current In-wall Touch Screens
- WiFi and Ethernet
- DC or Power over Ethernet (PoE) power
- Four programmable hard buttons
- Dealer configurable as Portable or Tabletop
- Pricing: $999 US MSRP
- Contact your sales rep for international pricing
- Order now for February delivery.
7" In-Wall Touch Screen with Camera
[Image: Of two Control4 7-inch in-wall touch screens, one black and one white.]
Control4 7" In-Wall Touch Screen with Camera
- Supplements our 7" In-Wall Touch Screen for always-on control.
- New video intercom and superior intercom sound quality
- Integrated camera with H.264 full-motion video
- Integrated speakers and dual microphones with beam forming and wideband audio for incredible intercom sound
- Video support with Door Station and new 7" Portable
- Supports Audio Intercom with our current In-wall Touch Screens
- WiFi and Ethernet
- DC or Power over Ethernet (PoE) power
- Four programmable "buttons"
- Fits into current Back Boxes
- Pricing: $999 US MSRP
- Contact your sales rep for international pricing
- Available Q2, 2012
Door Station
[Image: Of the Control4 Door Station in Satin Black, Satin Nickel, and Venetian Bronze finishes.]
Satin Black
Satin Nickel
Venetian Bronze
Control4 Door Station
- Completes our video intercom solution.
- Door Station, 7" Portable & 7" In-Wall
- See who's at the front door from the comfort of the couch
- Exceptional video intercom experience
- Integrated camera with H.264 full-motion video
- Integrated speakers and dual microphones with beam forming and wideband audio for incredible intercom sound
- Video intercom solutions supports the new 7" Portable and 7" In-Wall Touch Screens
- Supports Audio Intercom with our current 5" and 7" In-Wall Touch Screens
- WiFi and Ethernet
- AC, DC or Power over Ethernet (PoE) power
- Includes 2 contacts and 1 relay for monitoring / opening doors and gates
- Available in Satin Black, Satin Nickel, Venetian Bronze
- Pricing: $799 US MSRP
- Contact your sales rep for international pricing
- Order Back Boxes now for February delivery
- Door Station availability: Q2, 2012.
[Image: Of the Control4 Door Station Back Box.] Door Station Back Box Available Now: $19.99
The Updated Control4 OS
Control4's industry leading software radically simplifies the complex.
- Simple: Configures a single room in less than 30 minutes.
- Powerful: Makes the most demanding installations reliable.
- Modular: Enables personalization and expansion over time.
[Image: Of a globe composed of various national flags, symbolizing multi-language support.] Now available in 25 languages
Control4 MyHome
- Control your system from your PC, smartphones and tablets of your choice – including Android, Kindle Fire and Apple products.
- Access and control your home or business with your mobile device, from anywhere.
[Image: Displaying the Control4 MyHome interface on various devices: a laptop, a tablet, and smartphones.] Mobile Access Whitepaper Available Now
Beyond Product News
Presented by Paul Williams, VP, Services
Warranty & RMA Improvements
Effective February 1, 2012
Warranty: For products needing replacement during the 2nd year of product warranty, Control4 will provide an advanced replacement factory reconditioned product. This replaces our previous repair-only service.
RMA: Control4 will cover inbound and outbound freight costs for defective RMA's while under product warranty.
2012 Dealer Training Tour
- Dealer Training goes worldwide
- 50 cities in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe
- Revised curriculum designed to help our dealers expand their business and maximize profitability.
- Training Topics Include:
- New Products
- Light Commercial Applications
- Troubleshooting
- Mobile Device Apps
- Sales Training
Recommended Networking Equipment Program
- A durable network is an essential requirement for stable installations.
- With this in mind, we have made improvements to the Recommended Networking Equipment Program.
- New list of recommended equipment -- tested solutions that work
- Control4 provides configuration files where needed.
- Dealers using recommended equipment receive Control4 technical support for networking topics.
- Look for more information on February 1, 2012
New Certified HDMI Video Switch Drivers
- Atlona
- AT-PROHD44M-SR
- AT-PROHD48M-SR
- AT-PROHD85M-SR
- AT-PROHD88M-SR
- WyreStorm
- MX0404
- MX0408
- MX0808
- MX0816
- MX1616
- Recommendations for new drivers
- Email Us: www.control4.com/dealer/resources/drivers
- Coming Soon: New Certification Process. Stay Tuned.
Closing Remarks & Questions
Presented by Jim Arnold, SVP, Sales
Control4 Focus for the Year
- Strengthen our Residential and Light-Commercial position with highly reliable, elegant, and complete automation solutions
- Demonstrated in our new products and backed by enhanced business and support programs
- Reinforced by third party device driver support and control apps that provide new opportunities for our dealers
- Lead our industry in device discovery and interoperability
- Enhanced certification process to make it easier to install and connect devices to Control4 systems.
- Consistently deliver insightfully simple, compelling solutions that enrich the lives of individuals and families in our markets
- The pipeline is full. Much more to come in 2012 and 2013.
Got Questions or Comments?
- Email us your questions by January 12th Q1Products@control4.com
- We'll post responses by January 16th