Control4
Control4 is a professional smart home automation platform used to unify lighting, entertainment, climate, security, shades, remotes, touchscreens, and mobile control.
Control Platforms, Interfaces & Programming
Davis Control4 Automation terms and planning language for Chicago-area residential and commercial AV projects.
Definition Category
Control Platforms, Interfaces & Programming
Savant
Savant is a premium automation platform focused on single-app control of lighting, climate, entertainment, shades, security, and smart living experiences.
Automation Controller
Automation Controller is the hardware brain that stores programming and coordinates commands between devices, interfaces, and subsystems.
Smart Home Processor
Smart Home Processor is a dedicated processor that manages automation logic, device communication, scenes, schedules, and system status.
Touch Panel
Touch Panel is a wall-mounted or tabletop touchscreen interface used to control rooms, scenes, music, video, climate, lighting, and security.
Keypad
Keypad is a wall control with buttons that can be labeled and programmed for lights, shades, scenes, audio, or whole-room commands.
Universal Remote
Universal Remote is a programmable handheld remote that replaces multiple device remotes with one simple interface for audio, video, lighting, and scenes.
Mobile App Control
Mobile App Control is control of the system from a smartphone app, usually including room selection, source choice, lighting, climate, and security functions.
Tablet Control
Tablet Control is a larger-screen app interface used for room control, source selection, camera viewing, lighting scenes, and system status.
Voice Assistant Integration
Voice Assistant Integration is the connection between a control system and a voice platform so selected commands can be triggered hands-free.
Macro
Macro is a programmed sequence of commands that runs in a specific order to perform a larger action from one button press.
User Interface
User Interface is the visible control layout, naming, icons, button logic, and navigation clients use to operate the system.
Room Control
Room Control is control grouped around a specific space, such as theater, kitchen, patio, boardroom, or dining area.
System Programming
System Programming is the custom configuration that teaches the control system what every button, scene, schedule, source, and device should do.
Remote Troubleshooting
Remote Troubleshooting is diagnosing and correcting supported issues through secure remote access before or instead of sending a technician on site.