Inner Range Inception is an integrated security and access control system designed for residential and commercial applications. Unlike a traditional alarm panel, Inception combines intrusion detection, access control and automation functionality, with support for areas, doors, inputs, outputs, lift floors, storage units and user management.

The Chowmainsoft Inner Range Inception driver provides comprehensive integration with Control4, including support for up to 32 areas, multiple arming modes, automatic zone configuration and extensive real-time feedback. Inception doors, outputs, lift floors, storage units and other functions can also be incorporated into Control4 programming and automation.

For advanced functionality, the driver provides access to Inception's management interface through Control4 WebView. This allows users to manage areas, doors, inputs, outputs, lift floors, storage units and users, as well as review system events, directly from compatible Control4 interfaces.

Installers can utilise dynamic events and programmable commands to create advanced automations based on security and access control activity. With Control4 Connect, push and email notifications can also be configured for events including arming, disarming, alarms, access granted or denied, input trouble and hardware events.

Driver Features:

• Full support for 32 Areas
• Full Arm,Perimeter Arm,Night Arm,Full Arm (Auto-Bypass),Perimeter Arm (Auto-Bypass),Night Arm (Auto-Bypass) Arm modes
• Webview for Customer Facing Management and Advanced Controls
  • Area Controls
  • Door Controls
  • Input Controls
  • Output Controls
  • Lift Floor Controls
  • Storage Unit Controls
  • Review Events
  • User Management
• Easy Push/Email Notifications for: (4Sight Required)
  • Arming
  • Disarming
  • Alarm
  • Input Isolated
  • Input De-isolated
  • Input Tamper
  • Input Trouble
  • Door Access Granted
  • Door Access Denied
  • Hardware Events
• Zone Types Automatically Configured with Names.
• Easy Auto Setup of Zone contact drivers.
• Driver Event for Low Battery.
• Driver Event for Battery Missing.
• Driver Dynamic Area Events.
• Driver Dynamic Door Events.
• Driver Dynamic Lift Floor Events.
• Driver Dynamic Storage Unit Events.
• Dynamic Output Relay bindings.
• Flash Lights on Alarm
• Selectable custom inputs for Emergencies.
• Programmable Commands
  • Control Custom Input - Activate/Deactivate/Pulse
  • Control Door - Clear Override/Grant Access/Lock/Lockout/Unlock/Timed Unlock
  • Control Input - Isolate/Deisolate
  • Control Lift Floors - Secure/Free Access/Lockout/Clear Override/Timed Free Access
  • Control Output - Turn On/Off/Toggle/On Timed
  • Control Storage Units - Secure/Unlock/Vacant/Clear Vacancy/Clear Alarm/Unlock If Secure

For more information see link below.

https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-inner-range

In another thread u/craftedht mentioned engraving their own keypad buttons. What is required to do this?

I previously had a system (RTI) Using an older video matrix. Each family member had their own apple tv and cable box. It was great starting a show in one room and switching to another room seamlessly without logging in restarting the app, .... Also was pulling audio from the sources in the Rack and could play Audio anywhere.

Switched to Control 4 and was recommended to just add an apple tv or Roku ultra behind each television. Was told Video quality would be better (My matrix was 10 years old and not the best) and we could send audio back from television to the Matrix.

A few months in and I hate this setup. Im going back to a matrix. Going to add a AV Pro 8x8 matrix (I will never have more than 8 sources / tvs so MOIP Is not necessary). I prefer a matrix over VOIP after some research and a great call with AV Pro Tech Support.

I will rip the audio right from video matrix and send to audio matrix and Ill have the ability to play throughout the house.

Also kids want their own apple tv like before. I also want the ability to play directv throughout the house as well.

Other than the Obvious Negative (The Cost!) 10k ish installed ... My Main Question is will the Video Quality suffer using HDBaseT. I have solid cabling in the house although it is only cat5E.

The installer said the Video processing on the matrix is excellent and I will have no issues. I would try to use my current matrix but its an off brand, struggles mightily with 4k and we can't find the proper driver for it. Also can't rip audio from it.

Thanks!

Im looking at upgrading a clients audio system. They have 8 zones, 4 of which its likely they will want to go louder for entertaining. The loud zones will have Triad series 5 in ceiling 8 inches.

My questions:

1. The 16 channel triad amp says 65wpc @ 8 ohms. Great but it doesnt specify all channels driven or 2 channels . I know the older triad amp if you powered all channels it dropped to a whopping 25wpc. Assuming that this 25% power increase is on the old one as stated that means all channels driven will give me 32wpc. This is fine for basic listening but if theres bass and sustained loud volumes I dont want to run into clipping.

2. Episode Dyn amp says 50wpc up to 1000W again no measurement for all channels driven. The pro of these is that they have sub outs. The cons are that they are lower power overall than the triad unless its all channels driven. Have you guys had any experience with either of these in the given scenarios? What would you guys recommend I could also possibly reduce the need for power by using the sub outs and having active subs hooked up where I can get wires to.

My other option is eat the additional costs and just get an audiocontrol amplifier 100wpc all channels and forget the subwoofer option since the triads say " down to 34hz "

Chowmainsoft releases DSC PowerSeries EnvisaLink driver for Control4. DSC is a globally recognised manufacturer of professional security and alarm systems, known for its reliability and extensive range of security solutions. Integrators frequently encounter older DSC PowerSeries panels when upgrading existing homes and businesses. Rather than replacing otherwise functional alarm hardware, integrating these systems into Control4 provides an ideal retrofit solution, allowing homeowners to modernise their security system while retaining their existing investment.

The Chowmain DSC PowerSeries EnvisaLink driver integrates compatible DSC alarm panels with Control4 through the EyezOn EnvisaLink 4 IP communication module. Supporting legacy DSC PowerSeries models 1555, 1555 MX, 1575, 5010 (832), 5020 (864), 1616, 1832 and 1864, the driver enables monitoring and control of existing security systems directly from Control4, including support for multiple partitions.

The integration provides arming, disarming, alarm status and zone monitoring, along with one-way PGM commands for activating programmable outputs on the alarm panel. Security events can trigger Control4 automation, including automated lighting responses and push notifications through Control4 Connect. Installers can also utilise driver events and programmable commands to create customised security workflows. Automatic zone configuration simplifies installation, while multi-partition support enables independent monitoring and control of different secured areas throughout the property.

Driver Features Include:

• Away, Stay, and Disarm Modes
• Virtual Keypad
• Zone List and feedback
• Easy Push / Email Notifications via simple drop-down properties in the driver (Control4 Connect Required): Arming, Disarming, Alarm, Tamper, Trouble, Zone Faults
• Driver Events: Trouble Event - Low Battery, Trouble Event - Low Battery Restored, Trouble Event - AC Power Loss, Trouble Event - AC Power Loss Restored, Trouble Event - Bell, Trouble Event - Bell Restored, Trouble Event - Monitoring Station Communication, Trouble Event - Monitoring Station Communication Restored, Duress Alarm, Partition X Armed (Away), Partition X Armed (Stay), Partition X Exit Delay Started, Partition X Exit Delay Ended, Partition X Entry Delay Started, Partition X Entry Delay Ended, Partition X Alarm, Partition X Keypad Lockout, Partition X Invalid Access Code
• Programmable Commands: Command Output Control, Send Custom Keypress
• Easy Auto Setup of Zone contact drivers.
• Flash Lights on Alarm.
• Driver Variables: PANEL_LAST_TROUBLE, PANEL_LAST_TROUBLE_RESTORE, PANEL_LAST_ZONE_ALARM, PANEL_LAST_ZONE_ALARM_RESTORE, PANEL_LAST_ZONE_TAMPER, PANEL_LAST_ZONE_TAMPER_RESTORE, PANEL_LAST_ZONE_FAULT, PANEL_LAST_ZONE_FAULT_RESTORE, PANEL_LAST_ZONE_OPEN, PANEL_LAST_ZONE_CLOSE

For more information see link below.

https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-dsc-powerseries-envisalink

Hello All

My C4 system runs very well. I have a Core 5 a bunch of Halo remotes, Audio Matrix by AV Pro, Somfi Shades, Lutron Caseta lights, lots of sony and samsung TVs with many apple TVs.

I sometimes get jealous when at a friends house and they say hey alexa or hey siri and they are able to turn on / off lights, tvs, ....

I am not much of a voice guy but wouldn't mind layering something on top of my Control 4.

Does control 4 play nice with Apple Home ? If I set up a apple home on one of my apple tvs will it work with Control 4? Will my devices on C4 carry over to Home kit??

What about Josh? If I install a few Josh mics in certain rooms can I tell josh to turn on tv, lights, shades, .... How Deep is the voice control / C4 integration?

Does C4 have any voice control natively?

Looking to up the simplicity in my system by adding voice - looking for options thanks!

I’m still on OS 3.4.3 and have been waiting to upgrade. We’re a big Apple family, and outside of control4 (bought a new house that had it well integrated with lighting panels, drapes, hardwired speakers, luma cameras, thermostat, alarm, fireplaces, upgraded to a Core 5, etc) run everything else through the Apple ecosystem. We have a wall mounted iPad in the kitchen but if Apple Home was integrated with control4 more closely I could see buying a homeview.

Just curious if anyone’s heard anything

The new Apple Homeview screens look very interesting. Both desk and wall mounted.

I've got a number of old wall-mounted T3 and T4 screens around my house, and am wondering if this would be a good replacement for them. I've been slowly replacing the T3s with T4s, but at $1K+ per device even via eBay it's been a sad joke.

The screens today are used for:

1. Starting Apple Music playlists on the C4 system and picking rooms / adjusting volume.
2. Glancing at the weather before heading to school
3. Showing video of the doorbell feeds when the an event is detected

Seems I can use POE to power the USB-C based Homeview via the Unifi adapter. There's room in the wall boxes for the device.

Has anyone played with these yet? I'm not familiar with the more recent Control4 / IOS changes since X4 (the T3 screens have prevented upgrades past X4.0), and would love to get some thoughts from folks.

One of my halo touch remotes has been restarting every time I quick press the off button. Pressing and holding the off button, the screen stays black until I let go then it starts the boot up process. My dealer is less than helpful and of course I am out of warranty. Factory reset did not fix it. Has anyone had this happen to them or know a solution?

Hi all — looking for advice from people who’ve been here.

Setup: Control4 lighting and audio, C4 intercom, EA-3 controller running the zones, Episode Response Series DSP, Episode receiver, plus cameras. Located in the Greater Toronto Area.

Problem: I leaned entirely on my integrator for the design and install. Early on it was fine — they said to flag small issues and they’d fix them remotely. That’s stopped. Now minor app or config changes come with a service fee, which I’m fine paying, except the work still doesn’t get done and my calls go unanswered. Current examples: a smart switch that won’t respond via the app, and several cameras that never show up in the app at all.

I have no access to the programming, so I can’t touch any of it myself.

Two options:

1. Become my own dealer. I’m willing to put in the learning time — is this realistic for a homeowner? And how do I get the current integrator off my account? Their info still shows in the app.
2. Switch integrators. No new hardware wanted, just someone to take over and configure what’s installed. How hard is the transfer, and does the outgoing dealer have to cooperate?

Any experience with either path would be appreciated. GTA dealer recommendations welcome too.

VIZIO is one of the largest television brands in North America, offering a wide range of displays from entry-level to premium models. Current VIZIO televisions run SmartCast (ViziOS), which provides streaming applications, built-in Chromecast and AirPlay casting, and access to live television through a single interface.

The Chowmain VIZIO Smart TV driver provides native integration between Control4 and VIZIO SmartCast televisions. The driver communicates directly with the television using VIZIO's SmartCast API over the local network, with no third-party software, IR emitters or additional hardware required.

The driver provides bi-directional IP control and feedback including power, volume, mute, input selection and the currently running app, along with navigation, transport controls, direct channel tuning, app launching, the Control4 Apps menu, Universal Mini Apps and the included VIZIO Custom App driver.

Driver Features:

• Compatible with VIZIO televisions running SmartCast (ViziOS).
• Native bi-directional IP control using VIZIO's SmartCast API.
• No third-party software, IR emitters or additional hardware required.
• Secure pairing using the PIN displayed on the television.
• Automatic detection of the SmartCast API port (7345 on current firmware, 9000 on older firmware).
• Power On and Power Off control with power state feedback, including Wake-on-LAN.
• Volume Up, Volume Down, discrete volume level and discrete Mute On/Off control.
• Volume, mute and input feedback, including changes made with the VIZIO remote control.
• Direct input selection for TV (Antenna), SmartCast, HDMI 1-4 and Component, with input feedback.
• Next Input command that cycles through the inputs enabled on the television.
• Direct television channel tuning (e.g. 7, 7-1 or 7.1), switching to the tuner first if required.
• Channel Up, Channel Down and Previous Channel.
• Full navigation and remote-control commands.
• Play, Pause, Fast Forward and Rewind transport control.
• Currently running app feedback.
• Launch App command and action with a selectable list of SmartCast apps.
• Control4 Apps menu in Navigator for browsing and launching SmartCast apps.
• Control4 Universal Mini App support (up to 50 Mini Apps per television).
• Included VIZIO Custom App driver, allowing any SmartCast app to be added as its own source (up to 25 per television).
• Enable Quick Start action to allow the television to be powered on over the network.

For more information see link below.

https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-vizio

Control 4 integrators did a great job setting up my Control 4 Lite and HALO. However they insist on using not TCL eARC port but HDMI 1 and optical for audio. They run content through APPLE TV which does not support my Google ADT security system nor any Android apps.
I bought a TCL as i wanted a larger 85” and SONY very expensive. I sent them link to CHOWMAIN TCL GOOGLE driver but still they are sure I cannot use the TCL eARC port. I am just a homeowner and don’t feel I should insult their firm position but the loss of the Google TV OS presents a problem for us. Thanks very much for any insight! Yamaha RX-A8A has eARC also APPLE TV Panasonic BluRay Apple TV and TIVO STB.

Hey guys, I am busy trying to build out a system around simplicity of music control . Right now the client has 14 zones of audio they want, 5 of them originating in a separate building on the property.

He has 2 sonos amps and a port already and hes used to using those for streaming via airplay etc from his music apps directly.

I want to expand his system and was looking into the using the C4 core 3/5 for the main home and a core1 for the theater building and using the audio outs into a matrixed amp like the audiocontrol units. The issue is its been years since I used C4 music streams just because its search functions etc were really clunky and generally unsatisfactory to use. Especially when you compare it to " cast to room A". I would love to get him a similar feel and ease of use for the entire property but obviously having 14 streamers is also no Bueno.

I've tried WIIM pro plus streamers which work surprisingly well , but the C4 driver basically does nothing at all other than giving a half baked volume slider. Sonos is well sonos. I have also been looking at VSSL streamers since they claim to have really deep C4 integration options. BluOS has a pretty bad rep in my neck of the woods so I dont think id go their direction and autonomics music streamers at least the previous gen kept having cap failures on their boards not sure if the newer ones are better.

Has C4 music streaming become better over the years? Is its search functionality still half baked for services like apple music and spotify? Would appreciate some advice here from people who regularly setup C4 music as the primary method of streaming

Hi. I saw the pinned post but it doesn't look like it was updated for almost a year. If this isn't allowed feel free to delete and let me know if I can post it somewhere else.

My company is hiring for a lead tech position in the Tampa, FL area. Programming knowledge is preferred but we will also train the right candidate. You must have experience In large residential jobs. We only do control4 but if you have experience in other companies (savant, crestron, etc.) that's fine. We are 80-90% new construction, only use a select few brands, and tend to sell the same equipment on every job so that designs and projects aren't convoluted.

If anyone is interested please let me know. I can share more info if requested. Pay is $35-$40+ depending on experience.

Did Core Lite Can be downgraded? After updating the firmware to 4.2.757028, it takes a long time for Composer Pro, System Controller, etc., to find the controller. I have three other controllers that work fine, and the controller was working properly before the upgrade. Restarting the device does not solve the problem. Ping works fine

Any positive feedback is welcome.
Thank you in advance, and please excuse any grammatical errors—English is not my native language.

Hello,

I have purchased and moved into a home with a control4 already present. This is my first experience with a control4. I’ve gathered very basic idea of what it is…but really have no idea.

Can someone please explain what it does, and how it does it?

I have the app but no invitation code. I have the card of the tech for the previous owner but have been stood up twice for our appt. Soooo not real eager to do that again, but ultimately think I will have to. I’d just like a better understanding of what this thing can do!

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

The thing that bothered me most about Control4: every small change means calling the dealer, waiting, and paying. A new scene, a schedule, a different time for the garden lights, access for the kids.

So I built **DirectorLink**, a free, open-source driver and app. Once it's installed, you make those changes yourself, from your phone. No dealer visit, no service call, no subscription.

** Try it first (2 minutes, nothing to install): https://directorlink.io/try/ **

**What you can do yourself, any time, for free*\*

- **Scenes:** make and change them, run with one tap ("Good Night": lights off, blinds down, AC to 23°)

- **Schedules:** by the clock, sunrise or sunset, the weather, or when you arrive home

- **Family access:** each person gets their own rooms, devices, cameras and scenes. Add or remove people yourself

- **Rooms and favorites:** order them, hide rooms, pick favorites

- **Alerts on your phone:** doorbell, cameras, doors and gates

- **Remote access** from anywhere, encrypted end to end

- **History** of who did what, and **automatic backups**

It controls lights, AC and floor heating, blinds, fans, Sonos, cameras, doors and gates.

**What still needs your dealer:** adding the DirectorLink driver once, and adding new devices or drivers later. That's it. Your Composer programming and keypad buttons stay as they are, and your dealer can still see everything DirectorLink runs.

**Privacy:** at home the app talks straight to the controller. Away from home, requests go through our relay, encrypted end to end: it passes them on but can't read them. The code is open source (Apache-2.0), so anyone can check it.

**Requirements:** Control4 OS 3.3 or later. I run it every day on a CORE-1 with X4.

- Website: https://directorlink.io

- Free drivers (Samsung refrigerators, Hikvision cameras): https://directorlink.io/drivers/

- Source: https://github.directorlink.io

Questions and feedback are welcome. What's the change you've been waiting for your dealer to make?

*DirectorLink is an independent project, not affiliated with Control4 or Snap One.*

Reolink IP cameras now Control4 compatible

Reolink is a global security camera manufacturer focused on making capable video surveillance accessible and affordable for homes and businesses. Its products are widely available through major retailers, online marketplaces and Reolink's own stores across Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, making systems easy to purchase, expand and replace.

The Chowmain Reolink driver package supports Ethernet cameras, USB Wi-Fi cameras and Reolink NVRs, including cameras connected directly to an NVR's integrated PoE ports. This gives integrators the flexibility to support everything from individual network or wireless cameras through to larger NVR-based surveillance systems.

The integration extends well beyond live video, with support for PTZ control, smart detection events and Control4 Connect push notifications. Intelligent events such as person, vehicle and animal detection can also be used within Control4 programming to trigger lighting, announcements and other automated actions, bringing Reolink surveillance into the wider smart home experience.

Driver Features:

• IP camera driver
  • Integration of live video and snapshots (when available).
  • Works with Reolink cameras connected directly to the LAN and cameras connected to Reolink NVRs.
  • Optional PTZ controls for compatible cameras, including pan, tilt, zoom, configurable speed, movement duration, and reversed axes.
  • Dynamic PTZ preset discovery and preset recall from the camera's configured Reolink presets.
  • Reolink event processing for compatible cameras and NVRs, with camera events exposed to Control4 automation.
  • Auto-renaming support for keeping the Control4 driver name aligned with the device or NVR channel.
  • Built-in camera test, diagnostics, extended diagnostics, and diagnostic submission actions.
  • Optional custom buttons with configurable labels when viewing a camera in the Navigator.
  • Push Notifications with Snapshots
• NVR driver
  • ONVIF event handling for motion, person, vehicle, face, and visitor/doorbell event types.
  • Channel-aware event routing so an event is delivered to the matching Reolink camera channel.
  • Channel bindings for connecting individual Reolink camera drivers to the correct NVR channel.

For more information see link below.

https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-reolink

About six months ago, I shared DTNT here. I’m a Chicago Control4 and low-voltage integrator, and I built the app to bring the networking tools I use during service calls into one place.

Since the original post, DTNT has received many updates and improvements based on real field use and user feedback. Version 2.1.78 is now live in the Microsoft Store.

Recent improvements include:

• A clearer IP scanner with better device information and status • Improved Wi-Fi surveying and channel analysis • A better speed test with download, upload, latency, jitter, loaded latency and peak results • Ping, traceroute and TCP port checks • Saved service jobs and CSV/JSON exports • A cleaner layout for laptops and tablets • Many performance, stability and usability improvements

I’d really appreciate feedback from Control4, AV, low-voltage and network technicians. Please try it and tell me what is useful, confusing or still missing.

Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9PFKHZ8M32HJ

From what i have seen there are many people running composer on mac or at least trying. I really do not get why in that domain of Smart Building or however you like to call it none of the tools(apps) run natively on mac. I am running composer now on a managed parallels instance which is a pain cuz of the device name ect only issues i got it working now but I seriously want to migrate all my employees to mac, but don’t know if I should do it cuz managing the devices that way is a pain but I can’t see those Windows machines anymore.
Why won’t they release a mac version.

Hey,

If you already here, check my cool app: https://directorlink.io

https://composer.directorlink.io/

Links are from https://services.control4.com/Updates2x/v2_0/Updates.asmx

I normally charge my remote at night. Usually by 2-3 am it is fully charged, but then the remote every couple minutes will beep like it just got on the charger. Does anyone know how to fix this or can relate?

Has anyone had a customer that wanted their jail broken android box remote learnt into control4? I have a customer with one but the remote seem to only have Bluetooth. It’s a VSeebox