Lighting & Shades
Tech Showcase — The Latest Lighting Solutions
This relatively new category to the CI industry continues to innovate with new products and solutions.
Control4
News
Hunter Douglas Introduces Enhanced Control4 WebUI for PowerView Automation
Provides homeowners with more intuitive access to shade, scene, and room controls from within the Control4 experience.
Events
ADI Expands C4Yourself for 2026
Offers new marketing resources, expanded dealer support, and the latest Control4 X4 experience.
Lighting & Shades
CEDIA Expo 2026: Somfy and Control4 Deliver a Native Zigbee 3.0 Integration Experience
New integration brings Somfy motorized shading directly into the Control4 ecosystem.
Automation
Chowmain Expands Control4 Integration Across Google Home and Google TV Ecosystems
Complement existing functionality by extending integration in the other direction — bringing Google devices, their playback activity, and control into Control4.
Blogs
2026 CEDIA Shares: ADI
ADI gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo exhibit.
Events
ADI Launches Control4 NEXT Conference
Three-day education event brings together advanced training, product innovation, and collaboration with Control4 engineering teams
Automation
ADI Rolls Out Control4 X4 and Control4 Connect Globally
Redesigned user experience and new service architecture strengthen performance, security and long-term system value across U.S., Canada, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
Sponsored
Creating a Backyard Glow-Up
Cactus Sight and Sound uses PureEdge Lighting to upsell a small outdoor AV job into a marquee project.
Automation
ADI Debuts Control4 T5 In-Wall Touchscreen
The T5 replaces the previous T4 generation with faster processing, a slimmer flush-mount design, and expanded functionality.
Audio
ADI Releases Episode Ryff-Enabled 4-Zone Streaming Preamp
The preamp natively supports 192 kHz audio streaming from popular services and delivers a familiar Control4-style listening interface.
Awards
Tech Showcase — Residential Systems Best of Show Winners at ISE 2026
More details on these noteworthy products from Barcelona.
Lighting & Shades
Lightapalooza 2026: ADI Expands the Control4 Ecosystem With New Vibrant Lighting
Vibrant Smart Bulbs and Recessed Trim Lights extend Control4’s lighting ecosystem with high-performance, wireless, dynamic bulbs and fixtures.
Blogs
Resi at ISE 2026
Scouting out some of the latest in custom installation gear at the Barcelona-based event.
Audio
ISE 2026: ADI Debuts New Offerings from Control4 and Triad
Shows a new touchscreen from Control4 and a new outdoor speaker from Triad.
Lighting & Shades
Tech Showcase – Lighting Solutions
A look at some of the more recent entries into this growing product category.
News
Kohler Anthem+ Integrates with Control4 for Smarter Showering
Can customize settings to suit individual users and activate personalized presets with voice or mobile app control.
Automation
Chowmainsoft Unveils New UniFi Driver for Control4
Enables users to review UniFi Protect recordings seamlessly within Control4.
Audio
ADI | Snap One Unveils a Slew of New Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2025
The company showcases a wide range of interoperable products across control, power, networking, and surveillance.
News
Chowmainsoft Launches Control4 Driver for Hisense TVs
The new Control4 driver makes Hisense VIDAA TVs controllable via the Control4 smart home system.
Automation
ADI | Snap One Launches Control4 X4
Designed to provide faster customization, intuitive navigation, and more simple automation and control of smart home and business environments.
Automation
Blackwire Designs Releases New Rachio Driver for Control4
Driver refines communication protocols for enhanced Rachio control, simplifies smart irrigation management.
Technology
Blackwire Designs Releases VideoWall Pro App for Control4
VideoWall Pro provides a single-screen interface for comprehensive video wall management.
News
JVC Partners with Control4
The control system is compatible with all JVC D-ILA projector models.
Lighting & Shades
ADI | Snap One Adds More Styles, Finishes, and Colors to Lux by Control4
Now available for pre-order, Lux by Control4 now offers an expanded range of elegant keypad designs, refined personalization options, and simplified installation features.
News
Case Study: Complex Network in a Cinematic Paradise
Pacific Audio & Communications relies on Blackwire Designs network support to streamline Hawaii's first Quantum XDR video wall.
News
Case Study: Linear to the Extreme
The Nisi Group uses Control4 Vibrant to add new light to a colorful Melbourne, Australia, home.
Blogs
Lightapalooza 2025 Recap: Leveling Up
The CI lighting market continues to evolve, as does the tradeshow that champions it.
Lighting & Shades
Lightapalooza 2025: Snap One Previews Lux by Control4
Lineup features premium metal faceplates in a variety of sophisticated colors and finishes with new dimming technology.
Automation
Snap One Debuts Redesigned Control4 X4 User Interface
Enhancements to the Control4 interface empower partners and customers with easier navigation, greater personalization, and enhanced Apple integration.
Automation
Control4 Integrates Apple Music
Native integration of Apple Music brings millions of audio choices to new and legacy Control4 users.
CEDIA Show
Snap One and ADI Reveal Plans for CEDIA Expo
New products from Snap One; ADI to showcase technologies for indoor and outdoor entertainment, connected home, and more.
Features
Banking on Boca Tech
Boca Tech and Automation launch a major upgrade to its sprawling 8600-square-foot former bank-turned-experience center.
News
Case Study: Control4 Backyard Integration
RMS decks out a newly designed backyard with one-touch control over exterior lighting, AV, water features, infrared heaters, surveillance cameras, and more.
Events
Snap One Announces Plans for ISC West 2024
Will showcase security solutions and support including Clare, Luma, and OvrC, as well as Control4 security integrations.
Automation
Snap One Pushes Out New Control4 Halo Remote Firmware Update
Improvements include enhanced customization, battery Life, Wi-Fi stability, and lighting control.
Back to Business
Get in the Ring
Now is the time to get involved in recurring monthly revenue — before the decision gets taken out of your hands.
News
Blackwire Designs Unveils Updates to Blacklight Linear Lighting Design Software
Latest version features more efficient DMX customization, seamless on-site reference, and an expanded product database.
Automation
Snap One Launches SaaS for Control4; Adds New Service Options
Control4 Connect and Control4 Assist create new recurring revenue opportunities for dealers.
Events
Snap One Reveals Plans for ISE 2024
Company will showcase its ecosystem of business opportunities anchored by Control4 and the revenue-creating possibilities offered through OvrC remote monitoring.
News
K-array Extends Its Plug-In Partnerships
The latest additions to K-array's control plug-in portfolio include integrations for Q-Sys, Crestron, Crestron Home, AMX, and Control4.
Security
Luma Insights Platform Adds AI-Enhanced Security to Control4 Systems with New Luma Bridge Device
Each Luma Bridge device connects up to four cameras with the Luma Insights service to deliver intelligent capabilities beyond the cameras' native designs.