ADI | Snap One has launched the next generation of the Control4 user experience, which the company says is designed to streamline programming for systems integrators while enhancing personalization, ease of use, and navigation for end-users.
With Control4 X4, ADI | Snap One set out to reduce dealer service calls and empower homeowners as well as business owners to personalize their systems with confidence.
Built as an intuitive and highly personalizable control platform, the new Control4 X4 user experience delivers a dynamic way to manage ecosystems with a streamlined Home Screen, curated and personalized Routines, and Widgets for quick access to key functions across the entire business, home, or just in a single room. By transitioning from OS to X4 versions, ADI | Snap One says it is placing a stronger focus on the experience the technology provides.
Preferences, schedules, and navigation screens can be quickly set up by integrators during initial system design and easily modified by end-users as their needs, habits, and lifestyles evolve. To help get started, end-users can access the Knowledge Hub via the Control4 mobile app and T4 touchscreens for comprehensive, on-demand system tutorials. For integrators, Control4 X4 features new tools, processes, and resources to help them successfully deploy X4 systems to existing and new projects.
“The Control4 experience has progressed from a programmed system into an intelligent, adaptable smart living experience,” says Jason Winchester, Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer. “As a combined business, ADI | Snap One is committed to providing our customers and end-users with intuitive and efficient technologies, like Control4 X4.
“X4,” he continues, “introduces a fresh navigation design language and powerful personalization tools like Widgets and Routines, allowing both integrators and end users to fine-tune their automation settings effortlessly. It’s not a replacement for custom programming, but rather an enhancement that enables quick, easy setup and post-installation modifications.”
With a few taps via the X4 mobile app, users can create smart automations for actions like dimming your lights at night so you aren’t woken up, turning on exterior lights when the sun goes down and back off at sunrise, or programming multiple TVs during football season at a sports bar. Routines like this previously required several minutes of programming time but can now be accomplished in seconds. Additionally, Control4 X4 marks a step forward in accessibility by allowing users to adjust text sizes and scale favourited device tiles on iOS, Android, and T4 touchscreens.
At the heart of Control4 X4’s streamlined experience is its redesigned Home Screen, which minimizes scrolling and provides instant control over favourite devices, whether throughout the entire property or within a specific room. You can further personalize the experience by adding real-time surveillance camera feeds, frequently used controls, and custom Widgets and access to Room View screens. Each Room View screen can be tailored with its own settings, ensuring a truly customized experience.
“At ADI | Snap One, we know that end users want even greater simplicity, more intuitive access to rich features, and modern aesthetics all in one convenient package,” Winchester continues. “As a result, we’re continuing to invest and innovate to meet these expectations through advancements like Control4 X4. Excitingly, early feedback on Control4 X4 has been overwhelmingly positive. Customers are especially impressed by the intuitive features, easy-to-use controls, and overall experience, with many saying the new Home Screen is exactly what Control4 has been missing.”
Responding to consumer demand for improved control, Control4 X4 also introduces enhanced Apple HomeKit functionality, allowing deeper integration with the Apple ecosystem. You can now control a Control4 system via Apple CarPlay, iPhone Control Center, and Mac Desktop; launch Scenes with Siri voice commands; and adjust individual lighting dimmers and connected devices directly from Apple devices. Connect is also required for X4 and ADI | Snap One has developed tools to better support integrators based on their feedback.
Control4 X4 will be on display at InfoComm Booth #3728 in Orlando, FL from June 11-13, 2025.