Why the Control4 X4 Upgrade is the Ultimate Performance Boost for Your Home

Experience Zero-Latency Control and Bespoke Personalization

Get your smart home technology experience to be as intuitive as your iPhone or Android operating system with the new Control4 X4 update. Control4’s latest software provides the biggest shift in user experience in over five years. With a focus on greater personalization and Apple-style widget interfaces, it makes managing your smart home’s technology easier than ever. 

At Luxe AV, we pride ourselves on being lifelong advisors for our clients rather than one-time installers. A big part of that is helping you upgrade to the latest technology like the X4 without listing any of the features you already love or dealing with long installations. 

A Smartphone-Style UI Built for Your Daily Routines 

The new Control4 X4 interface moves away from static menus and lets you personalize your experience through resizable, interactive widgets. And you don’t have to call in our programmers every time you want to make a change. Simply pin specific Experience Chips (like a garage door status or favorite Spotify Playlist) to your home page for easy access. 

It’s also easier than ever to create “Routines”. Create, edit, or schedule automations based on specific activities. For example, a “Homework” scene turns off the kitchen music and provides focused lighting over the countertop. And if you’re a loyal Apple household, X4 now lets you use Siri, your Apple Watch, or Apple CarPlay to launch those scenes.

No-Latency Responses to Your Commands 

What good is an intuitive interface if nothing happens when you press a command? With X4, Control4 also revamped its communication protocols for nearly instantaneous command execution. When you tap a widget, the lights turn on or the shades move immediately instead of the usual 1-2 second lag you see in older or DIY systems. 

X4 also includes more frequent, automated security patches to protect your local network from vulnerabilities. Updated TLS encryption protocols deliver secure remote access from your mobile app from anywhere in the world, without worrying that you’re putting your home at risk. 

Luxe AV as Your Lifelong Smart Home Advisor 

In our role as long-term technology advisors, we don’t push products on our clients for the sake of it. Whether new hardware becomes available or new software comes through, we always recommend things in line with your priorities and existing smart home ecosystem. 

While X4 allows more DIY modifications, we’re not still here to help you with them whenever needed. We’ll take care of backing up your settings, updating driver firmware and ensuring all your hardware is compatible. If needed, we can also advise you on how to improve user-created routines with new technology or automations. 

Control4’s X4 is a great way to refresh your existing smart home system to make it feel more intuitive, fast, and unique yours. Don’t let an outdated OS slow down your world-class home. Contact Luxe AV today to schedule a system audit and see how we can revitalize your smart home performance.