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Control4 System Quick Start Guide Contents

1 Introduction 1 Account Setup 2 Start Using Your New System 2 Set Up 4Sight and Anywhere Access 2 Set Up Music 3 Set Up TuneIn 3 Set Up 4Store 3 Customize Your System 3 Navigate Your System 3 Navigators and Interface Types 3 List Navigator 4 Multiple-Button Keypads 4 Remote Access: Web or Mobile 4 Control4 App for Smartphones, Tablets, PCs, or Mac Computers 5 Touch Screens and TV On-Screen 5 Control4 Home Page 6 Secondary Pages 6 Device Controls 6 Control4 Home Page Buttons 6 Listen 8 Watch 8 Security 9 Comfort 9 Lights 10 Settings 12 Apps 13 Other Options 13 Composer HE 14 Composer ME 14 Additional Information

Control4 System Quick Start Guide i Introduction music zones or using a smartphone, tablet, PC, Mac, or touch screens. • Control heating, cooling, the alarm system, Welcome to the Control4® world of home sprinklers, garage door opener, fireplace, pool, automation! This System Quick Start Guide gives you spa, and much more from a keypad or your quick information about how to start enjoying your navigators. Control4 system right away. • Use intercom to send and receive audio and video (requires at least two touch screens that Your Control4 Dealer may have referred you to support intercom). this guide after installing your system. After you • Monitor and automate your home remotely review this guide, if you still want more information using the Control4 app or web and 4Sight with about your system, refer to the Control4 System Anywhere Access. User Guide or other guides on the Control4 website • Control equipment and devices in specific (www.control4.com) under Owners > Resources. rooms. The Control4 navigators let you control The Resources page has a lot of other useful devices in one room or the whole house. To documents and videos to help you get the most control the room you want, simply change out of your system. If you still have questions, don’t rooms (see “Change Rooms”). hesitate to contact your dealer who may have some • Manage up to eight devices per room. Control great suggestions about how to make your system your TV, receiver, tuner, DVD player, movie perform the way you want it to. projector and screen, and more in the same room. In this guide, you’ll learn some basics about how to: • Set up your account and register your system. • Customize your system your way. Account Setup • Use the navigators (touch screens, remotes, Control4 app, TV on-screen, and so on) to Your dealer may have already set up your personal manage lights, music, videos, intercom, security, MyControl4 account at customer.control4.com, heating, cooling, and more. registered your controller, and set up 4Store access • Use 4Store to purchase and use apps on your to purchase apps for your touch screens. If so, you navigators. can skip this section. If not, you’ll need to do the • Learn about Composer Home Edition following things right away; otherwise, your system (Composer HE, sold separately) or Composer will not be fully functional. Media Edition (Composer ME, free download) if you'd like more in-depth control over your NOTE: (1) Control4 requires that you or system's settings. your dealer create a MyControl4 account and register your controller before you can Your Control4 system lets you automate many of use your new system. (2) If your dealer has the compatible electrical, electronic, and motorized already set up a MyControl4 account for you, devices in your home, helping to make your home or make sure you get your login (your email business more enjoyable for you and your family or address) and password from your dealer for business clients. your new account. The first time you access your account at customer.control4.com, you'll • Control your lights from the buttons on your need to accept the 'Terms of Use' agreement. keypad. Edit lighting scenes on your touch To get the latest information, Control4 screens or Control4 app. recommends that you also accept email and • Control videos, movies, music, and blinds in other offerings from Control4. your home theater using your System Remote Control, touch screens, Control4 apps, and more. • Play music in every room or on the patio with

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 1 Start Using Your New System a In My Account, click the My Account box on Go to My Account (see below) to log in to your the left to return to the main MyControl4 personal account so your system software can page. access and download information about movies, b In My Devices on the left, click Controller music, TV channels, updates, 4Store, and more. Registration. (See Account Quick Setup for Consumers on the c In Controller Registration, click Register Control4 website under Owners > Resources). Your Controller. If the button says "Unregister Control4 account also gives your dealer access to Controller," you're already registered! You your account so they can maintain and update your don't need to complete the rest of these system when needed, manage your licenses, or fix steps. problems. Feel free to update your own account d A 10-digit number displays. Copy or write profile and other information when you need to. down this number. e Go to a touch screen and tap Settings > To start using your new system: Registration. 1 You should have received an email from f Tap the blank box in Step 2, Enter Code on Control4 confirming your account creation. If the touch screen. you have not, check with your dealer who should g Use the on-screen keyboard to enter your have given you your MyControl4 account name, 10-digit code, and then tap Done. email address you'll use when you log in, and a h Tap Activate (Step 3 on the touch screen). temporary password. 2 Write down the account name, email address, You're done! Now if you go back to the and password (below) and refer to it whenever Controller Registration page in your account you log into your MyControl4 account. You'll (Step 6b) your controller should appear also need this information if you use Control4 as activated. You're ready to use your new apps on your tablets, smartphones, PCs, or Mac system. computers. Set Up 4Sight with Anywhere Access NOTE: Keep your personal account 4Sight™ with Anywhere Access: Web or 4Sight information in a safe place. with Anywhere Access: Mobile lets you control your system remotely from anywhere in the world. Account Name: ______Anywhere Access is a feature of 4Sight that lets Email Address: ______you connect to your Control4 system from a remote Password: ______location using your smartphone or tablet (OS 2.4.0 and later) or the web (OS 2.5.0 and later). 3 Go to www.control4.com and log in to your MyControl4 account at customer.control4.com. 4 At the login box, enter your account name (your Receive customized email notifications related to email address), password, and then click Login. system events as they occur, turn lights on or off, 5 The first time only, accept theTerms of Use lock or unlock doors, and more. Set up a 4Sight agreement to activate your account. Accept all account (annual fee required) while you're in your boxes under Permissions to take full advantage MyControl4 account. For details, talk to your dealer. of the many resources available to you, including remote access for your dealer. 6 Register your Primary Controller to activate your Set Up Music system. Check with your dealer first to see if Set up music access from your network-attached they have registered your controller already. If storage (NAS) device, CDs, smartphone, tablet, or a they haven't, you can register it: music service, for example, Rhapsody® (subscription

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 2 required), TuneIn, iTunes, MediaMonkey, Pandora, Home Page" later in this guide (not available on Windows Media Player, and more. Use the Wireless Control4 apps or MyHome apps). Music Bridge to play music from your smartphone to a single room. See “Rhapsody” or “Digital Music” Navigate Your System later in this guide, or talk to your dealer.

A variety of Control4-supported navigators (some require additional purchase) let you manage your Set Up TuneIn system. Create a free TuneIn account, and then use the TuneIn app to listen to stations, shows, and more Navigators and Interface Types through your smartphone, tablet, PC, or touch screens. This product is available on new or legacy • List Navigator (System Remote Control SR-250) systems as a Primary Controller with HC-250 or • Multiple-button keypads HC-800 controllers on OS 2.4.0 or later. See the • 5" or 7" touch screens (in-wall, portable, TuneIn Setup Guide, TuneIn User Guide, or TuneIn tabletop) Quick Reference under Owners > Resources at • On-screen navigator (the Control4 menu on www.control4.com for details. your TV screen - use your remote to navigate this menu) • Control4 app (optional). An app for your iOS or Set Up 4Store Android smartphones or tablets, PCs, or Mac Set up an account at 4Store.com and download free computers (OS 2.6 and later). or purchased apps for your touch screens, Control4 • MyHome app (optional). An app for your iOS app for PC-Mac, or on-screen navigators to enhance or Android smartphones or tablets, PCs, or Mac your system. See “Apps” later in this guide. computers (OS 2.5.3 and earlier). • 4Sight with Anywhere Access (for remote mobile, OS 2.4.0 and later or web access, OS Customize Your System 2.5.0 and later) • Door Station (for audio and video intercom) You can customize your system lots of ways. Your dealer can help you set up your devices and fine List Navigator tune your system to suit your personal taste. Control4 System Remote Control • The navigators let you perform all or most The Control4 System Remote Control SR-250 automated tasks (see “Navigate Your System"). (remote) is a quick way to manage your Control4 Ask your installer to show you how to use your system in your remote's window or on your TV system and navigators. screen. This universal remote can replace all other • If you're a 'do-it-yourselfer' Composer Home remotes in your home. The red 4 button on the Edition (HE) or Composer Media Edition (ME) remote turns on your TV and displays the on-screen are programs that run on your PC and let you navigator (see "Control4 Home Page" later in this change some system settings. See "Composer guide). Or you can use the System Remote Control HE" or "Composer ME" later in this guide for SR-150, although this remote doesn't have a display details. You can download these apps from your window. MyControl4 account. Composer HE is purchased separately. TIP: No matter where you are in the interface, • Custom Home templates let you create your press the red 4 button to return to the home own Custom Home page on your touch screens page. and on-screen navigators. See "Add a Custom

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 3 To learn how to use the remote, see the System TIP: The on-screen navigator displays the Remote Control User Guide or SR-250 Quick same icons as on your touch screens. Reference on the Control4 website under Owners > Products for your model (see "Additional If your remote has an LCD screen (as on the Information" later in this guide). And while you're SR-250), use the arrow buttons to select items in the at it, ask your dealer about the Remote Recharging List window and manage the devices in your system. Station, available for Control4 remotes (OS 2.4.0 or later) to keep your remote's battery always charged. Room Control At the top of the TV's on-screen navigator, highlight SR-250 Buttons and Display Window to select or change a room. When the room name displays, you can manage the devices in that room. You can do this on all navigators that have a display.

4: On-screen Navigator. EXAMPLE: On a touch screen located in the Kitchen, Watch: Watch TV. select Family Room. Now you can control all of the Listen: Listen to music. devices in the Family Room that are in the system. Select: Make a selection. Multiple-Button Keypads Customize Control4 lighting and keypads for countless scenarios and navigation. Lighting scenes, for example, are a popular way to use keypads. Just assign a lighting scene to a button. Your dealer can help you create lighting scenes, you can create them Remote Programmable Buttons yourself by using Composer HE, or if you have OS Ask your dealer to program the four colored buttons 2.3.0 or later, you can create your own scenes on or other buttons on your remote to automate a touch screen or use the on-screen navigator. For devices, or you can program them yourself (see the details, see "Other Options“ or "Composer HE” in Composer HE User Guide in Owners > Resources at this guide or Lighting Scenes at www.control4.com www.control4.com). under Owners > Resources.

Write down what each colored button does below (for instance, the red button can turn on the TV to Remote Access: Web or Mobile Channel 940). Use 4Sight with Anywhere Access: Web or 4Sight with Anywhere Access: Mobile to control your Red: ______system remotely. Your dealer can help you set up Green: ______access. See "Account Setup." Also see MyHome Yellow: ______Setup Guide for Homeowners or MyHome Quick Blue: ______Reference (OS 2.5.3 or earlier) or Control4 App Quick Reference (OS 2.6.0 or later) at Remote Navigation www.control4.com under Owners > Resources. Your remote starts your TV's on-screen navigator. Navigating around the system is easy; after you power on the TV (Watch, Listen, and more), use the Control4 App for Smartphones, arrow keys and Select button to scroll through and Tablets, PCs, or Mac Computers select the device you want to manage (for example, The Control4 app (available on OS 2.6.0 and later) Satellite) or press a colored button programmed for on your iOS or Android® smartphones, PCs, Mac a specific action. computers, or tablets is a fantastic way to control your system as you move around your house or

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 4 business or you want to control your system when 1 2 3 4 you're away from home. 4Sight with Anywhere Access makes this possible.

To use the Control4 app, first you'll need a license and the correct OS in your system (OS 2.6.0 and later), and then download the Control4 app from the Apple iTunes Store (iOS products), Google Store (Android), or your personal account for PCs or Macs (see “4Store” for details).

Ensure that you have a valid MyControl4 account, a 4Sight subscription, a 4Store account, and a Control4 app license. Not all features are supported 5 on these devices, however (for example, access to Navigator Buttons 4Store.com). OS 2.6.0, support for mobile devices (1) Watch—Select to watch videos and movies requires iOS 6 or later for Apple mobile devices or from connected media devices on your TV or your Android 4 or later for Android devices. motorized screen. (1) Listen—Select to listen to radio stations, music Touch Screens and TV On-Screen services, iPods, CDs, stored music, and Extras. Touch screens and TV on-screen navigators display (1) Lighting—Select to turn lights on or off at the the same icons, but with slight variations. Tap to use same time, dim lights, or use or edit lighting scenes. the touch screen. Make selections on your TV with (1) Apps—Select to run apps purchased on 4Store your remote. (iOS and Android not available on the Control4 app or MyHome app). (1) Comfort—Select to change your thermostat(s) Control4 Home Page settings, humidity, blinds, pool, Wakeups, and Extras. The Control4 Home page (next figure) displays (1) Security—Select to access your security system, various icons (See "Navigator Buttons"). Options security gate, door station, cameras, locks, and display either as button icons, drop-down menus, or Extras. listed items (remote). (2) Intercom—The top left of the screen shows an Intercom icon if Intercom-supported touch NOTE: Only devices installed and added to screens and door stations are in the system. If you your system display and become available in have two (2) or more supported touch screens the navigators. or door stations in your home or office, you can send broadcast messages, communicate through TIP: Customize your own home page! See the touch screens using audio (and/or video if “Add Custom Home Pages" for details. supported on that touch screen), monitor activities in another room, and more. (3) Room—The top center of the screen displays the current room. Select to change rooms. See “Change Rooms” later in this guide. (4) Time and Temperature—Displays automatically. The outdoor temperature appears (if configured; also available in 24-hour format). To change the interior temperature, select the Comfort button and the thermostat. See "Comfort" later in this guide. (4) WiFi strength—If a touch screen uses WiFi,

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 5 it displays how strong your WiFi signal is. This Device Controls appears next to the time and temperature icons (not The device controls page appears in the navigator applicable on devices that support the Control4 for most audio or video devices, for example, DVDs, app). media players, and VCRs. See “Control4 Home Page (5) Media dashboard—Displays buttons when a Buttons” later in this guide. media device (TV, music, and so on) is on. Buttons vary by device; can include audio, video, and more.

Each device control is a virtual representation of the controls on your device’s remote. Select these Secondary Pages buttons, or choose from the list of channels or The secondary pages show the menu selections, 4, stations on your navigators; for example, select Back, and Intercom buttons; view options; device the Watch icon to watch your favorite channels. controls, and so on. Use the Sort and List buttons to Device controls are not available for the on-screen change how you view items (see below). navigator.

Common Button icons Control4 Home Page Buttons 4: Return to the Control4 or Custom Home page. Listen Back: Return to the previous page. The Listen icon offers many audio choices depending on the audio and video devices in your Sort/List Buttons: Select the number, alpha, Control4 system. View your options, and then select grid, or list views. or manage these: Media Zones: View and change your zones. • My Music (Digital Music)—Lists My Artists, My See “Media Zones” later in this guide. Albums, My Genres, My Queue, and more. You Favorites: View your favorites. See “Favorites” can also create and manage playlists here. My later in this guide. Music playlists come from your digital music collection via your network-attached storage Change Rooms (NAS). The current room name displays at the top of the • Rhapsody (or other music services, for example, screen. Select the name to change the room. Pandora, TuneIn)—Displays when you subscribe to the service. • Media Zones—Use on the media dashboard to manage music zones by room. Not available for on-screen navigators, but you can use the remote without on-screen. • Satellite Radio—Select a music channel to listen to. • TuneIn—Listen to your favorite stations and shows worldwide, and create favorites.

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 6 • Tuner—When active, displays in the media My Music dashboard. The Tuner icon in your on-screen Use Listen to play your digital music. navigator lets you access AM, FM, and XM radio. 1 From your Control4 Home page, select Listen > • Now Playing—View what's currently playing. My Music. • Receiver/CD Changer/Disc Changer—Displays 2 From the list, select My Artists, My Albums, My the device controls and other options, for Genres, My Genre/Artist, My Playlists, or My example, Browse CDs. Queue (touch screens and on-screen only) or • Network drive (NAS)—Music and video storage. albums and tracks (using the Control4 app). The Music, videos, and cover art are seen in the remote displays a slightly different list. navigators if scanned using Composer HE. 3 To view a list of music that's currently playing • Wireless Music Bridge—(suppported in with cover art (if applicable), select Now Playing. OS 2.5.0 and later). When connected to a The song currently playing appears in the media Control4 amplifier or powered speakers, dashboard. You can select Shuffle, Clear, Repeat, this Control4 audio device lets you stream or Edit. music, Internet radio, and podcasts from your 4 To add songs to your digital music collection smartphones or tablets through iOS (AirPlay), (My Music), scan the music using Composer Bluetooth, Android, or Windows (using DLNA). HE or Composer ME, and select the + button Check with your dealer for details or see Using in your music list. See the Composer ME User the Wireless Music Bridge under Owners > Guide, Composer HE User Guide, or Composer Resources at www.control4.com. HE videos at www.control4.com under Owners > Resources for details. Use your remote, the media dashboard, a media 5 To play a song or a playlist, locate the song or page, or Control4 apps (OS 2.6.0 and later) to album, and select > (play). The song or playlist control your music volume, change channels, play, shows up in My Queue, where you can select stop, pause, fast forward, and more. Save As Playlist.

NOTE: The Sony STR-DA2800ES/DA5800ES Create a New Playlist Receivers display their own set of icons under Use Listen to add your favorite songs in My Queue Listen. to My Playlists. 1 From your Control4 Home page, select Listen > Radio My Music. Use Listen to play the radio (AM, FM, XM, satellite, 2 Select the song or album. and more). 3 Select My Queue. In My Queue, select Save 1 From your Control4 Home page, select Listen > Playlist. All Stations, Genres, Sources, or Listen > TuneIn 4 When prompted, name the Playlist. (OS 2.4.0 or later with a supported controller) to 5 Edit the Playlist, change the order of the songs, select your favorite stations. and add or delete songs from this menu. You 2 Select the station to listen to or select your can also create and edit a playlist in Composer favorites. HE or Composer ME. 3 Press the Stop button on the media dashboard or media page, or select Room Off on the NOTE: Digital music playlists are not the same remote to stop playing the radio or music. as Rhapsody or other subscription playlists. Refer to your subscription service's website For details about how to use TuneIn, see the TuneIn for details. Setup Guide, TuneIn User Guide, or TuneIn Quick Reference at www.control4.com under Owners > Media Zones Resources. Use Media Zones to play music in zones (rooms) in your home. Add or remove zones, adjust the volume,

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 7 skip forward/back, and use Room Off or mute. Movies 1 On the media dashboard, select the Media Use Movies to watch movies or videos on your VCR, Zones icon (see “Secondary Pages”), or select DVD player, disc changer, Sony STR Receiver, Wii, Listen > Zones from a navigator. Apple TV, Xbox, media player, and more.

NOTE: You can change zones only when NOTE: Your or your dealer must add your music is playing. media metadata to the system by scanning your movies first. See the Control4 System 2 Add a zone. Select Add Rooms, and then select User Guide or the video "Composer HE - or de-select the rooms where you want to play Using the Media View" at www.control4.com or not play music. Select OK. under Owners > Resources. 3 Remove a zone. Select the room to stop playing music, and then select Stop. Select OK. 1 From your Control4 Home page, select Watch > Movies. Wireless Music Bridge 2 Select All Movies, Genres, Ratings, Directors, or Use the Wireless Music Bridge icon in Listen to listen Actors. to music or podcasts from your smartphone. See 3 Select the movie or video to view from the list. Using the Wireless Music Bridge at www.control4. Use your remote or the media dashboard to play, com under Owners > Resources for details. stop, pause, rewind, change volume, and more.

Watch Edit DVDs or Videos The Watch icon lets you access your TV, cable, See the Control4 System User Guide, the Composer or satellite stations, depending on the devices in HE User Guide, the Composer ME User Guide, or the your system. Icons display for access to your digital video "Composer HE - Using the Media View" for video collections (DVD), VCR, network storage, Disc details. Changer, Wii, and so on. Use your remote or the media dashboard to control the volume, change Add Movies to Your Library channels, and so on. Use Composer ME or Composer HE to scan and add movies or videos from a media player, network From your Control4 Home page, select Watch. The storage, and more. See the Composer ME User next page shows icons in a grid format (if you select Guide, Composer HE User Guide, or Composer HE Movies, for example). videos for details.

NOTE: The Sony STR-DA2800ES/DA5800ES Security Receivers display their own set of icons under The Security icon lets you view or change Watch. security systems, door stations, or security cameras. You can add up to 10 cameras per page for the 5” or TV 7” In-Wall Touch Screen, 7" Portable Touch Screen, or Use Television to watch TV. Control4 apps (OS 2.6.0 and later). TV screens allow 1 From the Control4 Home page, select Watch > up to 18 cameras per screen. Television (by type or manufacturer), Satellite, Channels, Cable, and more. Camera 2 On the sub-menu, select All Channels, Genres, If you have security cameras, use Camera and and so on. Select All Channels to view a list of select the camera to view. Cameras can be installed available channels. anywhere you need to monitor activity. Security also 3 (Optional) If the device controls appear, you can includes locks, sensors, and security cameras on a use those buttons to change the channel. TV.

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 8 1 From your Control4 Home page, select Security. Wakeups 2 Select a camera to view live feeds for security, Use Wakeups to execute a Wakeup event. traffic, or weather information connected to your NOTE: Set up or program a Wakeup event in system or over the Internet. Composer HE. Talk to your dealer for details or view the "Composer HE - Using the Door Station Wakeup Agent in Programming" video under Use the Intercom icon (top of menu) to Owners > Resources at www.control4.com for manage your door stations and touch screens (if setup and programming examples. they support audio and video intercom). See "Intercom" later in this guide. Lights The Lighting icon lets you adjust the lighting in Security System your home. You can view the lights in all rooms and Use Security System to control your security system. on all floors without changing the room displayed on View and use the device controls or presets. Refer your navigator. to your manufacturer’s instructions for settings information. From the Control4 Home page, select Lights or Lighting. Comfort • View or activate house lights—Select Lights to The Comfort icon lets you adjust your Wireless view all controllable lights in the house. Thermostat temperature and humidity settings, • View or activate house lights and lighting adjust blinds or drapes, use Wakeups, and more. scenes—Select All to view all controllable lights and lighting scenes in the house. Thermostats • View lighting scenes—Select Scenes to view all Use Thermostats to control your thermostat. If you lighting scenes in the house. have more than one thermostat in the system, select • View and activate room lights—Select a room the one you want to control. and light to turn a light on or off or adjust the light levels. Adjust the level by tapping on the up TIP: On a navigator, you can adjust all or down buttons. thermostats and humidifiers in the home from the same screen.

1 Select the Cool, Heat, Auto, Off, Hold Permanent, or Fan Auto buttons to control the temperature, heating, cooling, and fan power for your thermostats. 2 Select the Schedule to set the thermostat’s schedule. 3 Select Extras to adjust the temperature of your pool or spa and turn the jets on or off, adjust the

pool cover, slide, deck jets, pool lights, and more. • Turn lights on or off—Select On or Off on the light (switch only). Blinds • Ramp light levels—Select the % to change the Use Blinds to view and control your motorized blinds light level (dimmers only). and drapes. Use Extras to control the motors and • Room lights—Select a room and light to turn a sensors for your blinds or drapes. light on or off or adjust the light levels. • Learn—In Edit mode (see below), select Learn to learn the current light levels of selected lights.

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 9 Lighting Scenes (Scenes) then select Learn for the system to learn the current light levels. 6 Select Next or Add Lights to add or remove lights in other rooms. 7 Select Next or Save.

Rename a lighting scene: 1 Select Scenes or All. 2 Select the pencil icon in the upper-right corner. 3 Select the scene to edit, and then select Rename. 4 Use the keyboard to change the scene's name. Create a lighting scene: 5 Select Done twice. 1 Select Scenes or All. 2 Select the pencil icon in the upper-right Activate a lighting scene: corner to open Edit mode. 1 Select Scenes or All. 3 Select Create New. 2 Select the scene to activate. 4 Select the rooms to add to the scene and select Next. Ramp a lighting scene up or down: 5 Select the lights to add to the scene and select 1 Select Scenes or All. Next. 2 Select the up or down arrows to ramp or fade 6 Change the light level and select Next or select the scene. Add Lights to add more lights or select Learn to learn the current light levels. 7 Select Next. 8 Use the keyboard to name the new scene, and then select Done. 9 Select Save.

Edit a lighting scene: 1 Select Scenes or All. 2 Select the pencil icon in the upper-right corner. 3 Select the scene to edit, and then select Edit. All Select All at the top of the page to view all lights and lighting scenes.

See the Composer HE videos on lighting under Owners > Resources at www.control4.com.

Settings The Settings icon lets you view information about your system, view or change your Director or network, add a new Custom Home page, change your screen saver, add or change wallpaper, allow 4 Change the light levels as needed. Remote Access, register the controller, use Service 5 Go to each light and change the light level, and Connection, manage battery power, or adjust the

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 10 backlight (not all of these options are available in the and so on), Screen Saver time out in minutes, Control4 app or MyHome app). From your Control4 Change Photos every x seconds, and the Home page, select Settings. settings (Media, Time, Date, Temp, Photo, Shuffle). About 3 Select Preview to check your changes. Displays information about your Control4 system: Director version, battery level, navigator version, Change Wallpaper dealer information, IP address, and more. Use Wallpaper to change your background. 1 Select Settings > Wallpaper. Add and Edit Favorites 2 Decide whether to change or set the default Use Edit Favorites to edit the properties of your wallpaper. favorite applications. 3 To change the wallpaper, select from the available images. The wallpaper changes Add a Favorite: immediately on all pages in the touch screens, 1 Go to the page you want to add to your Control4 app or MyHome app, or on-screen Favorites folder. navigators. 2 Select the Star button (top of page). 4 If you don't want any wallpaper, select Black. 3 Select Add to add your favorite link. 4 Type a name using the on-screen keyboard. NOTE: You cannot delete any wallpaper 5 When you are finished, selectDone . options. 6 Select Save, and then Close. 7 To use the favorite, select Star, and then select Themes the favorite by its assigned name. Themes let you use purchased theme apps from 4Store if you want a different look and feel for your Edit a Favorite: navigators (not available on the remote). 1 Select Settings > Edit Favorites. 1 Select Apps > 4Store. 2 Select the folder that contains the favorites. 2 Browse, search for, or purchase your theme app 3 To the right of the favorite, select Edit. to download (see the Control4 System User 4 Change the name, icon type, and so on, and then Guide for details). select Done. 3 Select Theme. Your new theme appears. 5 Select Close. 4 Select the theme you want. Select Default to return to the original Control4 theme. TIP: You can create Custom Home pages from your Favorites selections. Add a Custom Home Page Custom Home pages let you add favorites with up to Change Screen Saver 10 icons to create your own Custom Home page. You or your dealer must add screen saver photos and media to Composer to use this feature Custom Page Template (unless you choose just to display the time and Use Custom Home to create a new Custom Home temperature). Check with your dealer if you need page. help adding photos or see the Composer HE 1 Select Settings > Custom Home to create any User Guide, Composer ME User Guide, or video favorites that you want to link to from your "Composer HE - Using the Media View" at Custom Home page. www.control4.com under Owners > Resources. 2 Under Default Room, select the default room to use. 1 Select Settings > Screen Saver. 3 Under Automatically Return to Defaults, select 2 Select the type (None, Blank, Current Media, the time to return to that view. 4 Under Default View, select Custom Home,

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 11 Favorite, or Favorites Folder. Registration • If you selected Favorite, select the favorite 1 Select Settings > Registration to view your you want, edit the items, and then press registration status or register your controller. Select. 2 Follow the instructions on the page, and then • If you selected Custom Home, select select Activate. Edit Menu Items... 5 Select the icons to use. Click the pencil icon to Service Connection customize your selection, and then select Add Select Settings > Service Connection to ‘check in’ Button. with your dealer so your dealer can view and change 6 Select Save > Close when finished. your system if needed. You can also select Yes to allow remote service by your dealer or Control4. Director Use Director to view your current Director (the NOTE: Ensure that Remote Access is enabled. software that controls your system), connect to it, or Check with your dealer for details. add/remove a Director. 1 Select Settings > Director. Power Management (Batteries) 2 View the Director page, and select what you For battery-powered touch screens only. want to do (connect or cancel). 1 Select Settings > Power Management to change 3 To connect to a Director, select the Director or your battery settings and conserve energy. Other. 2 Change the backlight and suspend settings as a If you select Other, select the Name box and needed. type the Director's name. b Select the IP Address box. Type the Adjust the Backlight Director’s IP address. For touch screens only. c Select Connect. 1 Select Settings > Backlight to adjust the brightness (backlight) on the touch screens or Network on-screen navigator. Use Network (touch screens only) to view or change 2 Move the scrollbar up or down to adjust the general network information for DHCP, IP, DNS, backlight intensity. The change is immediate. Wireless, WiFi status signal strength, and refresh settings. Apps The Apps icon lets you view top stories, IP Settings weather, news, sports, or any apps you’ve purchased Use Settings to view or change your network from 4Store (account required). iOS and Android settings. apps are not supported on Control4 apps or 1 Select Settings > Network. MyHome apps. 2 Under IP Settings, select Static or DHCP. If you use DHCP (Dynamic IP), which is recommended, NOTE: The News and Weather apps are you don’t need to do anything. If you select installed by default. Static (Assigned IP), type the address. You can also enable or disable your wireless 1 Select Apps. settings under Wireless if any of your devices 2 View the news and weather and any other apps. are wireless. A star next to a wireless device The 4Store icon also appears here. indicates the wireless system being used.

4Store Use 4Store to buy 4Store apps, browse app categories, search for apps, or check your 4Store

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 12 account. Choose from many categories and apps to • Settings (Unlocked or Locked)—Lock or unlock use with your Control4 devices. user access to Settings. • Edit Lighting Scenes (Unlocked or Locked)— 1 Select Apps > 4Store. Lock or unlock user access to edit lighting 2 Browse, search for, or purchase the apps to scenes. download. Check with your dealer to modify the Access 3 View and use the apps you've purchased from agent, or you can modify your own Access agent 4Store in Apps. in the Composer HE Agents view. View the video "Composer HE - Using Other Agents in Other Options Programming" under Owners > Resources at www.control4.com to learn how to use this agent.

Lock the Navigator If your system is installed in a home or building and Composer HE you don't want others to access certain areas on your touch screens, Control4 for PC app, or MyHome Your dealer will set up and customize your (for example, anything in Settings or Security), you system the way you want, but if you need further can prevent access unless the user has a personal customization without your dealer's assistance, identification (PIN) code. You can manage access in purchase and install the Composer HE application Composer HE. (sold separately) for your PC. Check with your dealer for details.

Here are some ways to customize your system with Composer HE. • Customize your Control4 system from a PC and the network (requires a 4Sight subscription). • Use your PC to monitor and change settings, or control your lights, thermostat, security system, or other devices from your PC. • Configure the Control4 devices in your system to set LED colors on dimmers, switches, and The following areas can be limited from viewing. The keypads; set the ramp rates and the default user must enter the proper PIN code to use them: levels of your dimmers; set your thermostat schedule; program the four device-specific • Access Agent (Enabled or Disabled)—Enable or buttons on your remote, and more. disable access to the Access agent. • Scan and manage your digital music and DVD • Hide Digits (Enabled or Disabled)—Shows or media collections. hides the PIN code (or passcode) when entered. • Add new agent types to your system. Use • Control4 Home (Unlocked or Locked)—Lock or Media Scenes to tie together the audio-source unlock user access to the Control4 home page. selection, volume control, and on/off state of • Back Button (Unlocked or Locked)—Lock or multiple rooms so they work as one zone. unlock user access to the Back button. • Use the Email Notification agent in the Agents • Favorites (Unlocked, Locked, or Hidden)—Lock view to notify you when events occur in your or unlock user access to the Favorites page. You Control4 system. can also hide this button from view. • Create and edit lighting scenes according to • Room Selector (Unlocked, Locked, or Hidden)— what you want. (You can also create and edit Lock or unlock user access to change rooms. lighting scenes on your touch screens and You can also hide this button from view. mobile devices too.) • Intercom (Unlocked or Locked)—Lock or unlock • Use the Scheduler agent to program events user access to Intercom.

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 13 based on date, time of day, sunrise/sunset, and • Composer HE Getting Started—Gives you some more. pointers to get started in Composer HE. Help is • Use the Intercom agent to customize intercom available in the Composer HE application. activities on your 5" or 7" Touch Screens with • Composer HE User Guide—A comprehensive Camera and door stations. guide to use Composer HE with your Control4 • Create your own Wakeup scenes to get you out system. Online help is available also on the web. of bed in the morning. Tie the scene to lights, TV, • Composer ME User Guide—A comprehensive music, and more for a pleasant wakeup. guide to use Composer ME with your Control4 • Manage variables in the Programming view. system. Help is available in the Composer HE • Learn how to create programs to tie your device application. actions together. • Control4 App Quick Reference— Explains how to download and use your Control4 app on For more information, see the Composer HE Getting supported mobile devices and the PC. Available Started, Composer HE User Guide, or the Composer in OS 2.6.0 and later. HE videos under Owners > Resources at • Control4 System Remote Control User Guides— www.control4.com. Explains how to use the SR-150 or SR-250 with your Control4 system. Composer ME • Control4 System User Guide—A comprehensive guide for the Control4 system. Online help is available also on the web. Note that OS 2.5.3 is To set up your media and playlists and perform other the final revision of this document. tasks related to music, movies, and videos, download • Lighting Scenes— Explains how to create a and use Composer ME for free! Check with your lighting scene on your navigator, and then edit Control4 dealer for details. See the Composer ME a scene you want to change. It also shows you User Guide under Owners > Resources at how to ramp and fade lighting scenes. www.control4.com for details. • MyHome App Quick Setup— Explains how to get your MyHome app up and running on your Additional Information supported devices. Only available with OS 2.5.3 and earlier. For more information about Control4 products and • MyHome Setup Guide for Homeowners— services, please visit www.control4.com or contact Explains how to install and set up MyHome apps your Control4 dealer. for mobile devices, smartphones, and PCs, Mac computers, and tablets. Only available with OS For more information about how to use the Control4 2.5.3 and earlier. system, refer to the following documents at • Remote Recharging Station Setup Guide— www.control4.com under Owners > Resources or Explains how to set up a Remote Recharging Owners > Products. Station for your new or existing System Remote Control (SR-150 or SR-250). A PDF of the following items is available on the • Remote Recharging Station Quick Setup— Control4 website. Explains how to set up your remote to work with the Remote Recharging Station. Documents • TuneIn Setup Guide— Explains how to pair your • Access Agent—Explains how to use the Access devices with TuneIn. It also shows you how to agent to control who sees what on your touch sync favorites on your tunein.com account to screens. your system. • Account Quick Setup for Consumers— Explains • Using TuneIn— Explains how to browse and how to get a MyControl4 account set up and select stations or shows to listen to and how to how to register your controller. search for them. It also includes some tips.

Control4 System Quick Start Guide 14 • Using the Wireless Music Bridge—Explains what you can play, what is required, how to play from supported devices, and how to disconnect. • Other consumer documents are available either at the Control4 website under Owners > Resources or in Owners > Products.

Videos • Composer HE—A comprehensive set of videos on Composer HE is available under Owners > Resources at www.control4.com.

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