Control4 System Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Control4® world of home automation! This Control4® System Quick Start Guide provides quick information on how to start enjoying your Control4 system for Operating System (OS) 2.1.

Your Control4® Dealer or Installer may have provided this guide after installing your system. If so, is the system working as expected? After reading this guide and the Control4 System User Guide (available on the Control4 web site) and learning how your system works, if you have questions, don't hesitate to contact your Control4 Dealer. Your Dealer may have suggestions to make your system perform even better!

In this guide, you'll learn basics on how to:

• Set up your account and register your system.
• Customize your system.
• Use your Navigators to manage lights, music, videos, security, heating, cooling, and more.
• Use 4Store to set up an account, purchase applications, and then use Apps to store them on your Navigators.
• Learn about Composer HE (sold separately) or Composer ME for more advanced system management.
• Get answers to common questions.

Your Control4 system automates many daily electronic and motorized tasks and comforts in your home, making your living environment more satisfying.

• Control all your lights from one keypad button.
• Control your video, movies, music, lights, and window shades using your System Remote Control, Touch Screens, MyHome, etc.
• Play music in every room with Media Zones.
• Control heating, air conditioning, alarm systems, sprinklers, garage door openers, fireplaces, swimming pools, and more from a keypad or your Navigators.
• Monitor and adjust your Control4 system remotely. Use this guide along with the Control4 System User Guide to learn about managing your system when away.
• The system is room-based. Navigators (Touch Screens, On-Screen Navigator, MyHome, or LCD Keypad) let you control one room at a time or the whole house. If your Navigator isn't controlling the desired room, quickly change rooms (see "Change Rooms").
• The Control4 system can manage up to eight (8) devices per room. In the Navigator, devices attached to the system in a room appear brighter than those that are not. For example, if a TV is attached in your Family room, the Watch icon is brighter on the Touch Screens and On-Screen Navigator for that room.
• Use the Intercom system between the new 5" and 7" In-Wall Touch Screens.

Check out the Control4 System User Guide, Rev. J (OS 2.1) in PDF or web help on the Control4 web site at www.control4.com (or see "Resources" later).

Account Setup

Your Control4® Dealer or Installer may have already set up your personal account and 4Store. If so, you can skip this section. If not, you'll need to complete the following steps; otherwise, your system will not be fully functional.

Note: Control4 requires you to create a my.control4.com account and register your Controller.

Register Your System

Go to my.control4.com on the web to register your Controller and set up your Control4 account. An account is required so your Control4 system can access and download information about movies, music, TV channels, software updates, 4Store, etc., and it also gives your Dealer access to your account. You and your Dealer may need to use this web site periodically to update your system or fix problems. You can access your Control4 account information here too.

To register your system:

1. Using an Internet browser, go to www.my.control4.com.
2. Click the Create Account tab, and enter the requested information in the online form.
3. When you've entered your information, click Create Account at the bottom of the form.
4. You'll be prompted to register your Controller. It's best to do this now. Your Dealer or Installer can help.
5. Write down your Email Address and Password below so you can refer back to it whenever you need to log in to my.control4.com.

Note: Keep this information safe.

Email Address: ___________________________ Password: _______________________________

Set Up 4Sight

4Sight™ allows remote access to your Control4 system from any Internet connection worldwide via Web Navigator. You'll receive customized email notifications related to system events. Set up a 4Sight account (which requires a small annual membership fee) at my.control4.com from your new account (see above). For more information about the 4Sight service, visit my.control4.com.

Set Up Remote Access

You or your Dealer can set up Remote Access from your my.control4.com account or from your Touch Screens or On-Screen Navigator. See your Control4 System User Guide to learn how to set up Remote Access.

Set Up Internet Music

Set up music in Rhapsody® (requires a subscription), iTunes, MediaMonkey, Windows Media Player, and more.

See "Rhapsody" or "Digital Music" in this guide for details, or talk to your Dealer or Installer.

Set Up 4Store

You can set up and use a 4Store account at 4Store.com to download purchased apps to run on your Touch Screens, MyHome, or On-Screen Navigators for an enhanced home network experience. See "Apps" for details.

Customize Your System

You can customize your system in various ways. Your Installer can help with more complicated tasks or fine-tuning.

• Your Navigators (System Remote Control, Touch Screens, MyHome, On-Screen Navigator, etc.) let you perform most of your home automation activities (see "Navigate Your System" next). Your Installer can show you how to use your system, or refer to the Control4 System User Guide.
• Composer HE (sold separately) or Composer ME applications run on your PC and let you change some system configuration. Ask your Installer about these products if you're interested.
• Custom Home templates let you create your own Custom Home page for your Touch Screens, MyHome, or On-Screen Navigator. See "Add a Custom Home Page".

Navigate Your System

A variety of Navigators (additional purchase required) are at your fingertips to control your home.

Navigator Types

• List Navigators (System Remote Control, LCD Keypad)
• 2, 3 or 6-Button Keypads
• Touch Screens
• On-Screen Navigator (on your TV)
• MyHome Navigator (optional)
• 4Sight Web Navigator (optional)

Control4 System Remote Control

The System Remote Control (remote) is the easiest way to manage your Control4 home as it replaces all other remotes. The red [remote button 4] on the remote turns on your TV and displays the On-Screen Navigator, where you can control devices in your Control4 system.

Tip: No matter where you are in the system, press the red [remote button 4] on your remote to return to the main menu.

To learn how to use the System Remote Control, see the System Remote Control User Guide for your particular remote model (see "Additional Information"). The photo shown here is an SR-250.

Watch: Press Watch to toggle through the last three (3) video sources you accessed (if configured) or view available video sources.

Listen: Press Listen to toggle through the last three (3) audio sources you used (if configured).

Note: If digital music stops, you must restart it from the Listen page on your Touch Screen, MyHome, or On-Screen Navigator.

Programmable Buttons

Ask your Installer to configure the four (4) colored buttons on your remote for you; or if you prefer, you can program them yourself (see the Composer HE User Guide).

If you assign a colored button, make a note of what each button does here.

Red: ___________________________________ Green: __________________________________ Yellow: _________________________________ Blue: ___________________________________

Your Installer can program a few other buttons on your remote too.

Navigation

Your System Remote Control links you to the Control4 On-Screen Navigator (on your TV). Navigating the system is easy; use the arrow keys and the Select button on your remote to scroll to the item of your choice.

Tip: The On-Screen Navigator shows basically the same items as on your Touch Screens.

Room Control

Select the room you want to control. At the top of the On-Screen Navigator's page, you can change the room. When the room name displays, you can manage the devices in that room.

LCD Keypad

The LCD Keypad (OS 2.1 and earlier) features a List Navigator display for system navigation. It offers complete control via a backlit interactive LCD (liquid crystal display) screen showing status and feedback.

The keypad includes:

• Eight (8) navigation buttons
• A Select dial
• A programmable shortcut button

Your Dealer or Installer can program these buttons for you and show you how to use this keypad.

2, 3, and 6-Button Keypads

You can customize Control4 lighting keypads for many scenarios and navigation. Lighting Scenes, for example, are a popular use for these keypads. Your Installer can help you create Lighting Scenes, or you can create some yourself if you purchase Composer HE. See "Composer HE" for details.

Web Navigator

Use this Navigator for remote access to your system from the Internet. Your Installer can set up access for you. Ensure that you have a valid account on my.control4.com and a 4Sight subscription. Otherwise, you cannot use Web Navigator. See "Account Setup" for details.

1. Open a Web browser, and go to http://www.my.control4.com.
2. Click My Account.
3. Click Web Navigator.

Navigator for Mobile or PC/Tablet Devices (MyHome)

Use MyHome on your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, PC, Mac, or Tablet. You must download the app from the Apple iTunes Store or apps for the PC, Mac, or Tablet from www.control4.com. See "4Store" for details. Ensure that you have a valid account on my.control4.com, a 4Sight subscription, a 4Store account, and a MyHome license. See "Account Setup." See also Control4 MyHome Setup Guide for Homeowners on the Control4 web site. Not all features are supported, e.g., 4Store access.

Touch Screens and On-Screen Navigators

Touch Screens and On-Screen Navigators both display basically the same views with slight variations.

Navigator Interface

Use a Touch Screen or your TV's On-Screen Navigator (via the remote) to control your system. If you use a Touch Screen or MyHome, just tap on the display or select an item.

Tip: For more control, have your Installer program the four (4) colored buttons on the Touch Screen's front panel, and write down what they represent here.

Red: ______________________________________ Green: ____________________________________ Yellow: ___________________________________ Blue: _____________________________________

Control4 Home Page

The Touch Screens, On-Screen Navigators, and MyHome display the following elements on the Control4 Home page. Your options display either as button icons that you select or as drop-down menus.

Note: Only devices installed and added to your system display and become available in the Navigators.

Tip: Customize your own page. See "Add Custom Home Pages" for details.

Button Icons:

• (1) Watch: Select to watch videos and movies from various media devices or the TV.
• (1) Listen: Select to listen to radio stations, Internet music (*Rhapsody), iPod, personal playlists, or CDs.
• (1) Lighting: Select to turn on or change lights, use Lighting Scenes, etc.
• (1) More: Select to view or change settings, motors or sensors, Wakeups, Intercom, general info, etc.
• (1) Apps: Select to run your purchased apps and access 4Store.
• (1) Comfort: Select to change your thermostat settings. All Control4 Wireless Thermostats appear for the whole house when you select Comfort.
• (1) Security: Select to access your security system and IP cameras (if installed).

(2) Room: The top center of the screen displays the current room. Select to change rooms. See "Change Rooms."

(3) Time and Temperature: Displays automatically. The interior and exterior temperatures display (if configured). To change the interior temperature, select the Comfort button and reset your thermostat.

(3) WiFi strength: Displays how strong your WiFi signal is if the device uses WiFi. This appears next to the time and temperature icons.

(4) Media Dashboard: Displays the device's buttons (varies with the media type): audio, video buttons, now playing, All Off, Room Off, Start, Stop, Pause, etc. (use remote not dashboard for On-Screen).

Secondary Pages

The secondary pages show the menu selections, [back button] and [forward button] icons, view options, bread crumb links, Device Controls, and so on.

Use the sort and list buttons to change how you view items.

Common Button Icons

• [home icon]: Return to the Control4 Home page or Custom Home page.
• [back arrow icon]: Return to the previous page.

Tip: The 'bread crumbs' display (e.g., Watch > Movies > All Movies) lets you navigate back or forward.

• [sort/list icon]: Select the number, alpha, grid, or list views.
• [media zone icon]: View and change your zones. See "Media Zones."
• [star icon]: View your favorites. See "Favorites."

Change Rooms

In the top middle of the screen, select the room to view in the house. Select the floor and room.

Note: In Change Rooms, a star [star icon] next to the room indicates the current room.

Device Controls

The Device Controls appear in the Navigator for most audio or video devices (e.g., DVDs, Media Players, and VCRs). Each Device Control is a virtual representation of the controls on your device's remote. Select these buttons, or choose from the list of channels or stations, for example, when you select the Watch icon. These controls are not on the On-Screen Navigator. Use the System Remote Control.

Control4 Home Page Buttons

Listen

The music options depend on your Control4 system. On the Control4 Home page, select Listen, view your options, and then select or manage:

• My Music (Digital Music): Lists My Artists, My Albums, My Genres, My Queue, and more. Populate playlists. My Music playlists are separate from Rhapsody playlists; My Music comes from your digital music collection via an iPod or network-attached storage (NAS). See "Rhapsody" next.
• Rhapsody: Lists Browse, Recommendations, Search, Music and Channel guides. Rhapsody playlists are distinct from digital music playlists. Rhapsody requires a subscription.
• iPod or iPort: View in My Music to play music from your iPod.
• Media Zones: Use on the Media Dashboard to manage music zones by room (Media Dashboard not available on On-Screen; use remote).
• Satellite Radio: Select a music channel to listen to.
• Internet Radio: Your Dealer can set this up to listen to your favorite Internet stations.
• Tuner: Displays in your Media Dashboard. The Tuner icon on your On-Screen Navigator accesses AM, FM, and XM radio.
• Now Playing: Play songs from your playlists.
• Receiver/CD Changer/Disc Changer: Displays the Device Controls.
• Network drive (NAS): Contains your music and videos. Music and movie cover art can be seen if scanned in.

Use your remote or the Media Dashboard to control music volume, change channels, play, stop, pause, fast forward, etc.

Radio

Use Listen to play the radio (AM, FM, XM, or Satellite).

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Listen > All Stations, Genres, or Sources to view stations.
2. Select the station to listen to.
3. Press the Stop button on the Media Dashboard or Room Off on the remote to stop playing the radio.

My Music

Use Listen to play your digital music.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Listen > My Music.
2. From the list, select My Music, My Artists, or desired category. View digital music by My Artist, My Album, My Genre, My Channel, or My Playlists.
3. To view 'now playing' music with cover art (if applicable), select Now Playing. The song appears in the Media Dashboard. You can select Shuffle, Clear, Repeat, or Edit.
4. To add songs to your digital music collection (My Music), scan the music using Composer ME, and select the [+] button in your music list.
5. To play a song or playlist, locate it and select [play icon] (play). The song/playlist appears in My Queue where you can use Save As Playlist.

Create a New Playlist

Use Listen to add songs/playlists to My Playlist.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Listen > My Music.
2. Select the song or album.
3. Select My Queue. In My Queue, select Save as Playlist.
4. When prompted, name the Playlist.
5. Edit the Playlist, change the order, and add/delete songs.

Rhapsody

Use Listen to play Rhapsody music (subscription only).

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Listen > Rhapsody and log in. If you don't have an account, you'll be directed to the Rhapsody web site.
2. Browse and search Rhapsody music by Title, Artist, Album, or Genre; access the Rhapsody Music Guide, Channel Guide, or Recommendations; or access your account information.
3. Select More to expand the list.
4. Add a song to your digital music collection (My Library). Select the [+] button, select the album, and add it to the queue.
5. Play a song or playlist; select the [play icon] (play) button. The song/playlist appears in My Queue. When in My Queue, select songs to add to your playlist.

Access a Saved Rhapsody Playlist

Access your Playlist any time.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Listen > Rhapsody and log in.
2. Select My Rhapsody, and then My Playlists.
3. Choose the Playlist.
4. Select the [play icon] (play) arrow on the Navigator or the Media Dashboard.

Media Zones

Use Media Zones to play music in zones (rooms). Add or remove zones, adjust volume, skip, use Room Off, or mute.

1. On the Media Dashboard, select the Media Zones icon (see "Secondary Pages"), or select Listen > Zones from a Touch Screen, MyHome, or remote.
2. Note: Change zones only when music is playing.
3. Add a zone. Select Add Rooms, and then select or de-select rooms. Select OK.
4. Remove a zone. Select the room to delete, and select Stop. Select OK.

iPod

Use iPod to listen to your iPod. Select My Playlists, My Artists, My Albums, My Genres, etc.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Listen > iPod.
2. Select the name to listen to and select the [play icon] (play) arrow.

Watch

The Watch icon lets you access your TV, cable, or satellite stations. The Movies icon accesses your digital video collections, VCR, NAS, Disc Changer, etc. Use your remote or the Media Dashboard to control volume, change channels, etc.

From the Control4 Home page, select Watch. The next page shows icons in a 'grid' format if you select Movies, for example.

TV

Use Television to watch TV.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Watch > Television (by type or manufacturer) or Satellite, Cable, etc.
2. On the sub-menu, select All Channels, Genres, or Sources. Select All Channels to view a list of available channels.
3. (Optional) If Device Controls appear, use these buttons to change the channel.

Movies

Use Movies to watch movies or videos from a VCR, DVD, Disc Changer, or Media Player.

Note: Your or your Installer must scan your movies first. See the Control4 System User Guide for details.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Watch > Movies.
2. Select All Movies, Genres, Ratings, Directors, or Actors.
3. Select the movie or video to view from the list. Use your remote or the Media Dashboard to play, stop, pause, rewind, change volume, etc.

Edit DVDs or Videos: See the Control4 System User Guide for details.

Add Movies to Your Library: Use Composer ME or Composer HE to scan and add movies or videos from a Media Player, NAS, etc. See the Composer ME or HE User Guides or the device's installation and setup instructions for details.

Security

Use Security to view or change security or IP cameras. You can add up to 10 cameras per page for 5" or 7" In-Wall Touch Screens, 7" Portable or Tabletop Touch Screens, or on an iPod, iPod Touch, iPad, PC, or Tablet. TV screens allow up to 18 cameras per page.

IP Camera

If you have a security camera, use IP Camera to view any activity. For example, an IP Camera installed near your front door.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Security > IP Camera.
2. Select the camera to view live feeds: IP cameras, traffic cameras, or weather information connected to your system or over the Internet.

Security System

Use Security System to manage your security system. View and use Device Controls or presets for your security system. Refer to your manufacturer's instructions for settings.

Comfort

Manage Temperature

Use Comfort to adjust Control4 Wireless Thermostat settings.

Tip: You can adjust all Wireless Thermostats in the home without changing rooms in the Navigator. They're now all in one place!

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Comfort > Wireless Thermostat. If you have more than one thermostat, select the one to change.
2. Select Cool, Heat, Auto, Off, or Fan from the sub-menu to control temperature, heating/cooling, and fan power.

Manage Thermostat Scheduling

Use Comfort > Wireless Thermostat and the Program button to set the thermostat's schedule. See the Control4 System User Guide for details.

Lighting

Manage Lights

Use Lighting to adjust your lights. You can view lights in all rooms and on all floors without changing the room displayed on your Navigator.

1. From the Control4 Home Page, select Lighting.
2. Select a room and light to turn it on or off. Adjust light level by moving scrollbars up or down.

Note: The On-Screen Navigator also has a scrollbar for easy adjustments.

3. Select a Lighting Scene.

Room Lights

Change the lights in a room.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Lighting.
2. Select [next room icon] to change rooms.
3. Select a room.
4. Single tap or select a light to turn it on or off.
5. Select and hold the light to display a scrollbar (Dimmers only) for ramp up or ramp down.

House Lights

Change the house lights.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Lighting.
2. Select All Lights.
3. Single tap or select to turn all lights on or off.
4. Select and hold All Lights to display a scrollbar (Dimmers only) to ramp up or down.

Lighting Scenes

Execute Lighting Scenes.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Lighting.
2. Under Lighting Scenes, select a Lighting Scene to activate, or edit scenes programmed by you or your Installer. If you have several Lighting Scenes, use the scrollbar to locate the scene to activate.

More

Use More to view, use, or change Settings, Wakeups, Motors/Sensors, Blinds, Intercom, etc. (as installed).

Settings

See "Using Settings" later in this document for information about how to change your settings.

Wakeups

Use Wakeups to execute a Wakeup event.

Note: A Wakeup event must be programmed in Composer Pro or Composer HE. See your Dealer or Installer for details, or you can create one using Composer HE.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select More > Wakeups.
2. Select the Wakeup to execute. Use the scroll wheel to adjust the time (does not apply to List Navigators).

Blinds

Use Blinds to view and use your motorized blinds and drapes.

Motors/Sensors

Use Motor/Sensor to view, sort, or change motors and sensors in your home. For example, to quickly check if doors and windows are locked.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select More > Motor/Sensor.
2. From the list, view or change the status of devices, for example, your motion sensors.
3. Select the icon to the left of the motor or sensor to change its status.

Intercom

If you have two (2) or more 5" or 7" In-Wall Touch Screens, you can send broadcast messages, communicate between Touch Screens, monitor activity in another room, and more. See the Control4 System User Guide for details.

Using Settings

Use More > Settings to view information about your system, view or change your Director or network, add a new Custom Home page, change your screen saver, add or change wallpaper, allow Remote Access, register the Controller, use Service Connection, manage battery power, or adjust the backlight.

From the Control4 Home page, select More > Settings. The following icons appear.

About

This page gives information about your Control4 system: Director version, battery level, Navigator version, Dealer information, IP address, etc.

Add and Edit Favorites

Use Edit Favorites to edit the properties of your favorite applications.

Add a Favorite:

1. Go to the page you want to add to your Favorites folder.
2. Select the [favorite star icon] button (top of page) or upper left corner of the On-Screen Navigator.
3. Select Add to add your favorite.
4. Type a name using the on-screen keyboard.
5. When finished, select Done.
6. Select Save, and then Close.
7. To use the favorite, select [favorite star icon], and then select the favorite by its assigned name.

Edit a Favorite:

1. From More > Settings select Edit Favorites.
2. Select the folder that contains the favorite.
3. To the right of the favorite, select Edit.
4. Change the name, icon type, etc., and then select Done.
5. Select Close.

Tip: You can create Custom Home pages from your Favorites selections.

Change Screen Saver

You or your Installer must add screen saver photos and media to Composer before you can use this feature (unless you choose just to display the time and temperature). Check with your Installer for details.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Settings > Screen Saver.
2. Select the type (None, Blank, Current Media, etc.), Screen Saver time out in minutes, Change Photos every x seconds, and the settings (Media, Time, Date, Temp, Photo, Shuffle).
3. Select Preview to check your changes.

Change Wallpaper

Use Wallpaper to change your background.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select More > Settings > Wallpaper.
2. Decide what you want to do: change or set the default wallpaper.
3. To change the wallpaper, select from the available images. The wallpaper changes immediately on all pages in the Touch Screens, MyHome, or On-Screen Navigator.
4. If you don't want wallpaper, select Black.

Note: Wallpaper cannot be deleted.

Theme

Themes let you use purchased theme apps from 4Store if you want a different look and feel for your graphical Navigators.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Apps > 4Store.
2. Browse, search for, or purchase your theme app to download. See the Control4 System User Guide for details.
3. Select Theme. Your new theme appears there.
4. Select the theme. Select "Default" to return to the original Control4 theme.
5. Select Close.

Add a Custom Home Page

Custom Home pages let you add favorites with up to 10 icons to create your own Custom Home page.

Custom Page Template

Use Custom Home to create a new Custom Home page.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select More > Settings > Custom Home to create any favorites you'd like to use to link to from your Custom Home page (if desired).
2. Under Default Room, select the default room to use.
3. Under Automatically Return to Defaults, select the time to return to that view.
4. Under Default View, select Custom Home or Favorite.
   • If you selected Favorite, select the favorite, edit the items, and then press Select.
   • If you selected Custom Home, select Edit Menu Items.
5. Choose the items to use, and select Add Button.
6. Select Save > Close when finished.

Director

Use Director to view your current Director, connect, or add/remove a Director.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select More > Settings > Director.
2. View the Director page, and select what you want to do (connect or cancel).
3. To connect to a Director, select the Director or Other. If Other, select the name, type the Director name, and then select Done. Select the IP Address box. Type the Director's IP address, and select Done.
4. To remove a Director, select Remove Director, and then select Yes.

Network

Use Network to view or change general network information: DHCP, IP, DNS, Wireless, WiFi status signal strength, and refresh settings.

IP Settings

Use Settings to view or change network settings.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select More > Settings > Network.
2. Select Static or DHCP. If you use Dynamic IP (DHCP) which is recommended, you don't need to do anything. If you select Assigned IP (Static), type the address.
3. Select Done > OK.

Remote Access

Lets you enable or disable Remote Access.

Note: Ensure that Remote Access is enabled.

Registration

Use More > Settings > Registration to view your registration status or register your Controller. Follow the instructions on the page, and then select Activate.

Service Connection

From the Control4 Home page, use More > Settings > Service Connection to 'check in' with your Dealer or Installer so they can check and change your system as needed.

Power Management (Batteries)

For battery-powered Touch Screens only.

1. From the Control4 Home page, use More > Settings > Power Management to change your battery settings and conserve energy.
2. Change the backlight and suspend settings as needed.

Adjust the Backlight

1. From the Control4 Home page, use More > Settings > Backlight to adjust the brightness of the Touch Screen or On-Screen Navigator's backlight.
2. Move the scrollbar up or down to adjust the backlight intensity. The change is immediate.

Note: A slightly different format appears on the On-Screen Navigator than on the Touch Screen.

Apps

Use Apps to view top stories, weather, news, sports, etc. (whatever's installed) or any apps you've purchased from 4Store (account required).

Note: News and Weather are installed by default.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Apps.
2. View the news and weather and any other applications. The 4Store icon also appears there.

4Store

Use 4Store to buy, browse application categories, search for applications, or check your 4Store account. Choose from many categories and applications to use with your Control4 devices.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Apps > 4Store.
2. Browse, search for, or purchase applications to download. See the Control4 System User Guide for details.
3. View and use the list of applications you purchased from 4Store in Apps.

Composer HE

To customize your system further, use the Composer HE software (sold separately) and install it on your PC. Check with your Dealer or Installer for details about how to purchase this product. Here are some highlights about what Composer HE can do:

• Customize your Control4 system from a Windows PC on your home's local network, or from any Internet-connected Windows PC (this capability requires Control4 4Sight subscription).
• Monitor and control your lights, thermostat, security system, or other devices from your PC.
• Configure Control4 devices: set LED colors, ramp rates, default levels for Dimmers, schedule Wireless Thermostats, and program remote buttons.
• Manage your digital music and DVD collections.
• Configure your system using intelligent agents.
• Use Media Scenes to tie together audio-source selection, volume control, and on/off state of multiple rooms. Use the Email Notification agent in Programming to notify you when events happen on your system. Create and modify Lighting Scenes. Use the Scheduler agent to program events based on date, time of day, and sunrise/sunset. Use the Intercom agent to customize intercom activities on your 5" or 7" In-Wall Touch Screens.
• Create your own Wakeup scenes. Program your system to behave as you want it to, tying together all capabilities of the Control4 environment into a single, controllable, and programmable system.

Composer ME

To set up your media and playlists and perform other tasks related to music, movies, and videos, use Composer ME. Check with your Control4 Dealer for details about how to download this free application.

FAQ

1. Do I have to use my TV as the interface to select music, listen to the radio, control my lights, etc.?

   No. Your TV interface (On-Screen Navigator) is just one of a variety of interfaces you can use with your Control4 system. You can use the List Navigator on your Control4 System Remote (included) to control all automated functions in your home or purchase Control4 Touch Screens for your nightstand or coffee table. For mobility, use MyHome.

2. Do I need to point the Control4 System Remote Control at the TV?

   No. Your remote uses a wireless communication standard for ultimate flexibility, enabling use up to 50 feet away from your Control4 system!

3. Can I use my Rhapsody account on my Control4 system and on my PC or my portable player?

   Yes. When you sign up for Rhapsody, your account can be used on your PC and for your portable music player if it supports Rhapsody, in addition to your Control4 system.

4. Can I listen to the music on my MP3 player or a USB drive with my Control4 system?

   Yes. If you have music in digital format on your MP3 player or USB drive, you can plug it into the USB port on your Controller, scan your music, and stream it to any room in your house.

You can use Control4's Composer HE to auto-scan your music and import album cover art and information for your entire music collection. Control4 now supports AAC too.

5. How do I add lamps and other appliances to my Control4 System?

By using the Control4 Outlet Switch or Dimmer, you can add stand-alone lamps and appliances to your Control4 system. These devices let you turn your appliances on or off at certain times of the day automatically, or add your stand-alone lamps to your existing lighting scenarios.

6. How do I change the color of the LEDs on my Control4 Dimmers and Switches?

Contact your Control4 Dealer or Installer for information about custom programming of your Control4 system, or buy a copy of Composer HE and do it yourself!

7. Why are some of the icons on the display grayed out?

Features that are grayed out on your On-Screen or Graphical Navigators are not currently set up on your Control4 system. Contact your Control4 Dealer or Installer to add cool new devices and features to your Control4 system!

8. Who should I call if I have a problem?

Support for Control4 products is provided by the Dealer who installed your Control4 system.

For more information about Control4 products and services, please visit www.control4.com or contact your Control4 Dealer.

Additional Information

For more information about how to use the Control4 system, refer to the following list of documents on the Control4 web site at http://www.control4.com/residential/products/resources/.

A PDF of the following documents is available on the Control4 website.

• Control4 System User Guide (200-00001). A comprehensive guide for the Control4 system. Online help is available also on the web.
• Control4 System Remote Control SR-150B User Guide (200-00226). This guide describes how to use the SR-150 with your Control4 system.
• Control4 System Remote Control SR-250 User Guide (200-00152). This guide describes how to use the SR-250 with your Control4 system.
• Composer Home Edition Getting Started (200-00169). This guide gives pointers to get started in Composer HE. Help is available in the Composer HE application.
• Composer Home Edition User Guide (200-00170). A comprehensive guide to use Composer HE with your Control4 system. Online help is available also on the web.
• Composer Media Edition User Guide (200-00171). A comprehensive guide to use Composer ME with your Control4 system. Help is available in the Composer HE application.
• Control4 MyHome Setup Guide for Homeowners (DOC-00004). This guide teaches you how to install and set up MyHome apps for mobile devices and PC/Tablets.