Home Control

Control4 was founded in March 2003 by Will West, Eric Smith and Mark Morgan. They recognized that although the home-automation category was growing, existing solutions only addressed customers who were building multi-million dollar custom homes or were doing major reconstruction on existing homes. As veterans in the home automation market, the founders knew that homeowners needed a more affordable way to automate their existing homes without the headaches and expense of major remodeling. And they wanted to be able to add new products over time as they are able to afford additional technology. With better wireless standards and the advent of Internet Protocol (IP) technology that allow more existing homes to become candidates for home automation, the team saw a way to bring affordable, whole-home automation to the broad market.

Control4 shipped its first product in 2005. Today, the company has over 1,400 dealers in the US and Canada, has international distribution in over 20 countries including Argentina, Russia, Singapore, the UK and China.

In 2008, Control4 achieved a 40 percent year-over-year revenue growth from 2007, in spite of a difficult U.S. economy and a major downturn in the housing market. The company attributes its continued success to new innovative products, strategic partnerships and its success in adding new dealers and new markets. As the demand for home automation continues to grow, Control4 plans to stay at the forefront of the industry by providing innovative products and solutions that deliver tomorrow’s lifestyle improvements today.

Control4 Product Brochure

Home Control is Everyday Easy
Home control is much more than a universal remote, or smart lighting. Home control is technology that links and controls the electronics and systems in your home – through one easy-to-use interface. At Control4, we believe that life's better when everything works together.

Imagine having one remote that can:
• control your home theater and dim the lights as the opening credits roll
• turn off all the TVs in the house when the kids are supposed to be doing their homework
• alert you that you left the garage door open, which you can close from the computer in your office
• manage your lights, window coverings and thermostats to reduce your energy bills
• monitor your door locks, lights and security cameras for a little extra peace of mind
• choose music from nearly 5 million tracks offered by Rhapsody in any or every room of the house

Smart Home Control
Home control starts with a few basic categories: One-touch Home Theater, Multi-room Music, Smart Lighting, Advanced Temperature Control, Safety and Security. But the possibilities are virtually endless. With Control4 and our partners, you can control virtually anything in your home.

Affordable Control4 is a full-featured, practical and reliable home-automation system at a price that fits into your budget. Our scalable design also means that it’s not an all-or-nothing solution — you can start with a basic system and upgrade over time with solutions that fit your lifestyle as well as your budget.

Easy to Install Control4 products are easily installed in both new and existing homes. We leverage standards-based wireless and wired technology so you don’t have to tear open walls or remodel your entire home. A complete home-control solution can be installed and programmed in a matter of hours or days so you can begin enjoying it right away.

Easy to Use Control4 solutions are truly Everyday EasyTM. We take all of the technology in your home and make it work together, effortlessly. Now, you can easily manage the lighting, security, music and entertainment in your home without dozens of remotes, a degree in programming or a library of manuals.