Key Takeaways
- Control4 X4 and optional Control4 Connect are now available globally for new and existing Control4 systems.
- X4 introduces a redesigned interface, new Routines and Widgets, and updated navigation aimed at improving the end-user experience.
- Control4 Connect adds ongoing software updates, security enhancements, remote access and optional premium features including expanded Apple ecosystem integration.
ADI has announced the global availability of Control4 X4 and the optional Control4 Connect service framework, expanding the latest version of the Control4 platform to partners and customers across the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC and Latin America.
The rollout makes both offerings available for new and existing Control4 systems, introducing a redesigned user interface alongside a new service architecture intended to improve system security, performance and long-term support.
Control4 X4 features a refreshed interface with updated visuals, faster navigation and a redesigned home screen that surfaces commonly used controls. According to ADI, the new design is intended to align with the user experiences consumers have come to expect from modern technology platforms.
The update also introduces features including Routines and Widgets, allowing homeowners to make certain day-to-day changes to their systems without requiring dealer intervention. ADI says those capabilities can reduce routine service requests while allowing integrators to focus on more advanced programming and system design.
The optional Control4 Connect service provides a cloud-based framework designed to keep Control4 systems updated with security patches, software enhancements and compatibility improvements over time. Connect also enables features such as remote access, system insights, Intercom Anywhere, and voice assistant integration with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
For customers choosing the premium tier of Control4 Connect, additional features include expanded Apple integration through Apple Music, AirPlay 2 and HomeKit, as well as additional routines and ongoing feature updates delivered through the service.
ADI says the combination of X4 and Connect is designed to provide a foundation for future platform enhancements while simplifying ongoing system maintenance and improving long-term reliability.
“Across the region, we’re seeing rising expectations around design, usability and long-term system value, and Control4 X4 and Control4 Connect directly address those demands,” said Eric Fritz, senior director of product management at ADI, in the announcement. “Together, they give our partners a more competitive platform—one that elevates the customer experience, reduces friction after installation and creates a stronger foundation for secure, future-ready smart living and commercial projects.”
According to ADI, partners have been preparing for the launch through an early access program, product evaluations and training designed to support deployments following the international rollout.
