Awards

The award is given by vote of the 500 dealers that comprise the ProSource buying group, which each have one vote. Control4 won the award against other leading home automation and control lines, with less than half the potential votes currently in its group. ... Read more

“We are thrilled to learn that our dealers value the efforts we put into generating qualified leads for them. This year we have added a team to help better qualify and prepare leads before we match them up with the right dealer and we’ve seen the positive impact that group has been having. As consumer interest in smart home technology grows, we look forward to generating and providing more qualified leads to our valued dealers.” —Tyler Reed, Director, Direct Marketing ... Read more

“We are honored to have been selected as a Q4Q winner in the Social Media Presence category for the third year in a row. To us, it’s a testament of brand loyalty from our dealers and customers, and the positive online relationship that we share with them. We’ve been able to establish a great social community by sharing homeowners’ stories, listening to and addressing concerns, hosting online product announcements and events, creating engaging content, and educating new fans and followers about the true benefits of smart home technology. We thank our dealers for their support that has contributed to our social media success, year after year.” —Crystal Watts, Marketing Communications Manager ... Read more

“We want to ensure that our dealers can feel confident in both the product and overall Control4 experience that they install in their customers’ home. With all of our products we offer a substantial two-year warranty period, and also provide advanced replacement where we replace any piece of equipment during that warranty period. We are also proud to offer an automated online RMA process for our Premier dealers that eliminates the need for a support call and saves time that they could be spending with a customer.” —Control4 ... Read more

"We literally send reporters to EVERY booth/stand at ISE 2016 and we select the TOP products in every possible product category for our 2016 Best of ISE Awards. No other publication, or entity for that matter, literally goes to very booth at the ISE show and sees every new product demo’d or launched at ISE in Amsterdam annually – so these are THE BEST of THE BEST...if you are a manufacturer who won an award, be proud as you were hand-selected after evaluating every new product shown at ISE in your product category. You truly are the BEST of ISE!" ... Read more

“In a field dominated by innovative solutions, these winning products mark the best of the best in the global pro-AV marketplace,” states Margot Douaihy, editorial director of AV Technology. “We asked our expert judges at ISE 2016 to evaluate each product based on the proposed value proposition/ROI, richness and relevance of the feature set, perceived ease of installation, ease of management, and user friendliness. Ultimately, what separated these products from other solid solutions is that they have a special appeal for AV technology managers and IT directors in increasingly converged AV/IT environments." ... Read more

Control4 has been named a CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree for its 10 source, 10 zone 4K UHD Video Distribution Switch featuring HDCP 2.2 compliance. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 27 product categories. Entries are evaluated on their engineering, aesthetic and design qualities, intended use/function, user value, and comparison to other products in the marketplace. ... Read more

"In the 10th Annual Electronic House Home of the Year Awards, Control4 is pleased to be named the control platform for home automation in seven of the winning categories. Our incredible dealers have received these honors for completing the best-of-the-best automation installations and we are honored that they have chosen to use Control4 to enable these unique solutions for their homeowners. Here is a list of the winners and links to the project articles." ... Read more

Control4 has been named as the top Whole-House Automation brand by the 2015 CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis report. CE Pro magazine is a leading trade publication for professionals involved in the custom electronics business. The report released on CEPro.com includes a survey of the highest revenue-generating businesses in the custom installation industry which reveals that Control4 is viewed as a leading brand in seven unique categories ... Read more

“We are thrilled to win this award two years in a row, which shows that we are on the right track with our lead generation initiatives. Our goal has always been to provide our dealers with the most qualified leads of customers that have already initiated the buying process so the dealers can do what they do best — selling and installing top-notch home automation systems.” — Tyler Reed, Senior Manager - Direct Marketing ... Read more

“We embrace social media for its role in business and the ability it provides to generate increased traffic and leads, but to us, it’s even more so about building relationships. It is gratifying to be able to interact with individuals and families who have benefited from our products and share their stories, educate our customers and other followers who are interested in new age technology, and show the immense appreciation that we have for our dealer base.” — Crystal Watts, Social Media & Content Manager ... Read more

“We want our website to be as insightfully simple as our products; similar to our products we never consider ourselves ‘done’ and are always looking for ways to improve. We create experiences that engage our customers by introducing elements that are tangible to everyday life. Using the latest technologies and design practices, we immerse customers into our story.” — Miguel Perez, Director of Product Management, Control4 ... Read more

The rAVe team chooses the best-of-the-best at ISE from thousands of products and over 1,000 exhibitors on the show floor. ... Read more

Control4 is very honored to have been selected as a Stellar Service Award Winner (Platinum) by Residential Systems in the Training Programs category. The results are compiled from a reader poll and the awards honor manufacturers and distributors for their exceptional customer service and communication, sales and marketing support, training programs, warranty policies and website for the previous year. ... Read more

Control4 is very honored to have been selected as a Stellar Service Award Winner (Platinum) by Residential Systems in the Dealer Programs/Internet Protection category. The results are compiled from a reader poll and the awards honor manufacturers and distributors for their exceptional customer service and communication, sales and marketing support, training programs, warranty policies and website for the previous year. ... Read more

Control4 is very honored to have been selected as a Stellar Service Award Winner (Silver) by Residential Systems in the Customer Service/General Communications category. The results are compiled from a reader poll and the awards honor manufacturers and distributors for their exceptional customer service and communication, sales and marketing support, training programs, warranty policies and website for the previous year. ... Read more

Control4 is very honored to have been selected as a Stellar Service Award Winner (Silver) by Residential Systems in the Website/Online Ordering category. The results are compiled from a reader poll and the awards honor manufacturers and distributors for their exceptional customer service and communication, sales and marketing support, training programs, warranty policies and website for the previous year. ... Read more

The Mark of Excellence awards recognize the best in custom integration and installed technology based on new products and technologies for the custom installation channel. ... Read more

CEDIA's Electronic Lifestyles® Awards recognizes the top projects, products, and individuals in the residential electronic systems industry. The competition honors innovation, creativity, and technical skill, and helps illustrate the many ways technology enhances the home.

The Best of Show Awards honor outstanding products displayed at the annual CEDIA Expo and are chosen by a panel of anonymous professional integrator judges after close evaluation. ... Read more

The new Control4 Composer Express app for iOS and Android is a powerful, portable systems configuration tool for Control4 dealers, which will simplify and accelerate the setup process for home and business automation systems. After downloading the app, an authorized Control4 dealer will be able to quickly and easily identify Control4 hardware, register the Controller, update the system OS, create rooms, make control and AV connections, and test the system to ensure that everything is properly connected and configured, all from the palm of his or her hand... ... Read more

Control4 Composer Express is an iOS and Android Application and companion tool for Composer Pro to simplify basic project set-up. Delivering a 66% time reduction, Composer Express streamlines the process by automating most initial tasks like customer account creation, controller registration, and software updates. With just a phone, installers can walk through the home adding devices- most devices can be added automatically through Control4 SDDP and new ZigBee auto identify feature, but driver lookup is also available for the rest. ... Read more

Presented to the manufacturer who has provided the most support and innovation for the install sector over the course of the year. The winner must demonstrate a strong year round performance of new product introduction, innovation, installer support and planning for future development. ... Read more

Awarded to the organization (manufacturer, distributor or industry body) which has provided the most accessible and successful training initiative. The winner will have convinced the judges that the course serves a genuine industry need, is accessible and fully equips attendees to carry out work in the field. ... Read more

“Control4 takes a holistic approach to our lead-generation efforts,” says Tyler Reed, manager, demand generation and customer marketing. “After initial collection of the leads, we use clues to identify where each prospect is at in the buying process and continue to nurture and educate them along the way, until they are ready to speak with a dealer.” Winners of the Quest for Quality awards were nominated by CE Pro readers in a series of open-ended questionnaires. These awards recognize services earned by internal staff…every tech support, sales support, website creator, customer service rep, warehouse worker, marketer, etc., earned the award. ... Read more

One of Control4’s biggest social media initiatives was launching its consumer-facing “My Home, My World” campaign, which encourages fans and followers to submit their personal photos. According to Crystal Watts, social media manager, by tagging photos with #C4Anywhere, the company was able to collect and share photos of Control4 remote access being utilized across the globe.“ Winners of the Quest for Quality awards were nominated by CE Pro readers in a series of open-ended questionnaires. These awards recognize services earned by internal staff…every tech support, sales support, website creator, customer service rep, warehouse worker, marketer, etc., earned the award. ... Read more

“Last summer, Control4 launched a complete overhaul of the consumer-facing website,” notes Lisa Harmer, senior marketing director. The biggest change is the new breakout of sections, which include the ‘Basics,’ ‘Solutions,’ and ‘Virtual Home Tour’ areas." Winners of the Quest for Quality awards were nominated by CE Pro readers in a series of open-ended questionnaires. These awards recognize services earned by internal staff…every tech support, sales support, website creator, customer service rep, warehouse worker, marketer, etc., earned the award. ... Read more

Miguel Perez, senior product manager, says, "Aside from 24-hour access to the Control4 online ordering tool, dealers also gain access to the support knowledge base, training and marketing collateral, driver database, and software download." Winners of the Quest for Quality awards were nominated by CE Pro readers in a series of open-ended questionnaires. These awards recognize services earned by internal staff…every tech support, sales support, website creator, customer service rep, warehouse worker, marketer, etc., earned the award. ... Read more

Control4 dealers are required to receive certification through the Installer Certification Training Program, which is a four-day live class taught in six training centers around the world. Winners of the Quest for Quality awards were nominated by CE Pro readers in a series of open-ended questionnaires. These awards recognize services earned by internal staff…every tech support, sales support, website creator, customer service rep, warehouse worker, marketer, etc., earned the award. ... Read more

Control4 Wireless Lighting meets the needs of most residential and commercial projects worldwide and addresses the evolutionary adoption of LED technologies. The sophisticated design appeals to home/business owners as well as architects, interior designers, and lighting designers. Offering unmatched configurability and personalization, Control4 Wireless Lighting delivers multi-color status LEDs and backlit engraved buttons capable of being set to any preferred color as well as changing instantly to indicate the status of the house/building. ... Read more

"The sophisticated design appeals to home/business owners as well as architects, interior designers, and lighting designers. Offering unmatched configurability and personalization, Control4 Wireless Lighting delivers multi-color status LEDs and backlit engraved buttons capable of being set to any preferred color as well as changing instantly to indicate the status of the house/building." ... Read more

The SECRETS Editorial Team has announced their Best of 2013 Awards in the categories of Best Products and Best Media. Control4 has been chosen as a winner of Best Home Automation. "When tied together well, it works beautifully. You can throw a touchscreen up on the wall, and controls the lights, music, locks, and everything else in the house from any room you are in. Your doorbell can let you know someone is at the door, even if you're hidden away in your soundproof home theater." ... Read more

"CEDIA's Electronic Lifestyles® Awards recognizes the top projects, products, and individuals in the residential electronic systems industry. The competition honors innovation, creativity, and technical skill, and helps illustrate the many ways technology enhances the home."

Control4 has been selected as a winner of the 10th Annual Resi Awards in Residential Systems magazine, which honors the most innovative residential electronics product industrial designs.

"The new Control4 Wireless Music Bridge enables homeowners, family members and their guests to wirelessly connect to a Control4 system to enjoy all the music stored on or accessed via personal smart phones, tablets and computers. The Wireless Music Bridge also provides a convenient path for Control4 customers to connect to streaming music services such as Pandora or Spotify on their personal smart devices from a Control4 system – all while preserving full phone and smart device browsing and application capability." ... Read more

"...Control4 Wireless Lighting meets the needs of residential and commercial projects, addressing the evolutionary adoption of LED technologies. Through seamless integration with other home/building systems (security, A/V, climate, shading, etc.) as well as overall scalability, Control4 lighting works in retrofit and new construction projects, providing one of the most flexible, feature-packed solutions on the market." ... Read more

"The products are judged on the basis of technological innovation and the benefits they offer to the electronic systems integrator and the end user, among other criteria." ... Read more

"Control4 provides a call-back service, fast response, in-depth product and integration knowledge, respect for the level of expertise of the dealer, and is a genuine, consistent solution provider. All of this combines to make a great supplier, especially when you are in the field trying to complete a project." ... Read more

"Criteria includes creativity, innovation, functionality, aesthetics, and lifestyle benefits to the customer. Consumers are looking for the best ways to watch their movies, listen to their music and simplify their daily tasks and our Products of the Year winners provide the most up-to-date and exciting technology allowing them to accomplish those goals." ... Read more

Each year Sound Vision Install (SVI) allows integrators, customers, business partners and more to show their support and recognition by voting for their favorite home electronics product or company. ... Read more

"The winners of the CE Pro BEST Awards were chosen by a panel of credible industry leaders along with the editors of CE Pro, to join an exclusive group of products deemed the most noteworthy for 2012. Criteria included innovation, functionality, competitive advantages and benefits to the installer." ... Read more

"This awards program is unique in its focus on the creativity and artistry from manufacturers exhibiting on the show floor this week in Indianapolis," Glowacki says. “Our goal is honor those who focus not only on engineering, but also functionality and how a product more elegantly solves a problem." ... Read more

"The flagship Control4 HC-800 controller is designed to maximize the power of Control4's award-winning operating system, while adding increased speed, performance and versatility for dedicated, dependable control; at an exceptional value for homeowners and businesses ... The Control4 7” Portable Touch Screen with Camera allows consumers to monitor, manage and control their homes or businesses from a convenient interface while benefitting from an exceptional audio and video intercom experience." ... Read more

"Where the HC-250 really distinguishes itself from other basic control solutions is that it can also serve as the backbone of a powerful home automation system. An HC-250 user can start small and then continue to grow the system as their wants and needs change. Now that is control." ... Read more

"Control4 provides a call-back service, fast response, in-depth product and integration knowledge, respect for the level of expertise of the dealer, and is a genuine, consistent solution provider. All of this combines to make a great supplier, especially when you are in the field trying to complete a project." ... Read more

"Our training tour this last year visited 14 cities and had over 1,400 attendees. This year we have upped the ante and will be visiting over 60 cities worldwide to ensure that our valued dealers everywhere have chance to attend our live session trainings." ... Read more

The Connected Home Awards seek to recognize innovation and global brands who strive to engage consumers in new and interesting ways, while also meeting tightly defined business objectives and aiding in the evolution of the intelligent, connected residential space. ... Read more

CEPro’s first-ever Quest for Quality Awards recognize readers’ selections of manufacturers and distributors they say best deliver in categories covering general communication, tech support, website, training, marketing and more.

Having a comprehensive and easy-to-navigate website is essential to providing a superior customer experience; not to mention that it’s an integral tools used by Control4’s dealer community as well. We pride ourselves on doing everything we can to support the success of our dealers, starting with innovative products that will delight customers. Add to that a resourceful website, compelling sales and marketing programs, world-class training and support, and we've got a powerful recipe for, well … WINNING! Thanks to our dealers, we are truly better. Together.

Control4 OS 2.0 enables new whole home-control functionality, integration of third-party applications, and improved media management. Featuring an elegant new user interface, Control4 OS 2.0 is Control4’s most powerful automation solution to date. Control4 OS 2.0 brings enhanced capabilities, greater third-party expansion and increased ease-of-use. With an updated interface and intuitive navigation, OS 2.0 allows users to move effortlessly between control functions, simplifying their experience.

Control4® InfinityEdge™ In-Wall Touch Screens provide total home control with edge-to-edge capacitive glass. Affordable price, new optional intercom feature and a sleek design make this touch screen a breakthrough solution for the whole house.

Control4 OS 2.0 enables new whole home-control functionality, integration of third-party applications, and improved media management. Featuring an elegant new user interface, Control4 OS 2.0 is Control4's most powerful automation solution to date.

Control4® InfinityEdge™ In-Wall Touch Screens provide total home control with edge-to-edge capacitive glass. Affordable price, new optional intercom feature and a sleek design make this touch screen a breakthrough solution for the whole house.

The winners of the BEST Awards were chosen by a panel of industry experts, integrators and the editors of CE Pro and Electronic House. Criteria included: creativity, innovation, incorporated equipment, obstacles overcome, aesthetics and lifestyle benefits.

"Control4 My Home is one of the first applications available for home control for use specifically on the iPad. This new Control4 application for the iPad represents exciting growth for the home control market, giving both dealers and end users more options and extensibility when it comes to controlling and monitoring their homes. Homeowners will be able to use Control4 My Home in conjunction with a Control4® 4Sight remote monitoring subscription to turn lights on and off, lock or unlock doors, or access IP video cameras and security systems from the Internet, providing increased home security and peace of mind."

"The Control4 Home Controller HC-200 makes is easy for everyone to add intelligent control to the home at an affordable price. For approximately the same price as a universal remote, an HC-200 can replace all existing remote controls delivering easy navigation via an intuitive on-screen interface and streamlining home entertainment. The same HC-200 provides full home-automation capabilities for smaller homes by controlling lights, temperature, security and multi-room music, even Real Networks Rhapsody streaming music service."

Control4's home energy management system uses a home wireless network and tough-screen display to monitor electricity and let consumers participate in energy efficiency programs.