Archive | September, 2009

1.7.3 Maintenance Release is out – 1.7.3.68!

September 29, 2009

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There is a new maintenance release out that fixes a number of issues for 1.7.3 platforms. The official release version is 1.7.3.68 This upgrade is NOT meant for those who have already upgraded to 1.8, only for those not requiring the upgrade to ZigBee Pro but who would like the following improvements provided by this [...]

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How Do I Program the colored buttons on my remote?

September 28, 2009

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The question is often asked, “What do those four colored buttons at the top part of my remote do?”. The answer is a good one….anything. The fact is that those buttons can be programmed to control anything that your Control4 system is already setup to control. What do they do at the C4 Central Mansion? [...]

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How Do I implement a multi-tap?

September 26, 2009

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One of the things that I love the most about my Control4 system is all the functionality that I squeeze out of a single light switch or dimmer.  Using “multi-taps” and “press and holds” (those will be covered in another writeup) you can get almost endless functionality out of each switch or dimmer. For new [...]

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Just Add Power HDMI Over IP Solution!

September 25, 2009

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Just Add Power was at CEDIA 2009, and their demonstration of HDMI & IR over IP using a single CAT5e cable and a layer 3 network switch was by far the most impressive showing this year. Their solution allows you to create a completely customizable  matrix switch, with just the number of inputs and outputs [...]

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