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词条 Control4
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  1. History

  2. Products and services

  3. Proprietary products

  4. References

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| industry = Home Automation
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| key_people = Martin Plaehn, CEO; Mark Novakovich, CFO; Charlie Kindel, SVP Products & Services
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| founders = Eric Smith, Will West, Mark Morgan
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}}Control4 develops smart home automation systems to control lighting, entertainment, security, energy, and other connected devices.[1] The company's 2013 initial public offering was considered to be the 'first pure-play home automation IPO ever.'[2] Control4 is based in Draper, Utah with offices in York, England; Shanghai, China; Frankfurt,Germany; Bangalore, India; Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; San Jose, CA; Irvine, CA; and Melbourne, Australia [3]

History

Founded in 2003 by Eric Smith, Will West, and Mark Morgan, Control4 debuted at the CEDIA 2004 home technology trade show and released its first products later that year.[4] The company received funding from Foundation Capital, Thomas Weisel Venture Partners, Signal Peak Ventures, Frazier Technology Ventures, and Cisco Systems[5] prior to its August 2, 2013 IPO.[2][5] Current CEO Martin Plaehn joined Control4 in September 2011.[6] Charlie Kindel joined Control4 in August 2018 as Senior Vice President of Products and Services.[7]

Products and services

Control4’s home automation systems have been likened to an operating system for the home.[8][9] The company develops a branded line of products and services to control home lighting, multi-room audio, and HVAC systems that utilize communication protocols such as ZigBee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Z-Wave.[10] Control4 also supports more than 12,000 devices[11] from third-party manufacturers, including Amazon Alexa[12], the Nest smart home thermostat, [13] CoolMasterNet for seamless integration with VRF & Split HVACs,[14] Sonos music system,[15] and products from Sony[16] and Sub-Zero.[17] For example, with Control4, a homeowner could control “the ventilation in his garage, the music streaming to speakers in multiple rooms of his home, every light, the TV, the thermostat, even the Blu-Ray player in the guest house” from an iOS device.[18]

The Control4 platform interoperates with over 12,000 third-party consumer electronics products, ensuring an ever-expanding ecosystem of devices will work together. Control4 is now available in 100 countries. Control4 sells its products through a distribution channel that includes over 5,800 custom integrators, retailers, and distributors authorized to sell the full-line of Control4 products, Pakedge branded networking solutions and Triad Speakers. [19]

In 2012, Control4 released its Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP), which makes products embedded with the code automatically discoverable on a Control4 network.[10] The company licenses the protocol, which is similar to Universal Plug and Play,[20] to other vendors for their products (such as Sony Bravia TVs).[16]

As of January 2015, over 100 developers supported SDDP in more than 500 devices, including Panasonic, Dish Network, Bose, TiVo, Epson, Harman Kardon, Denon, Pioneer, Sony, Sharp, LG[21], and Samsung[22], and Yamaha.[10][23]

Control4 sells products under three brands:

  • Control4 for intelligent lighting, multi-room audio, multi-room video, HVAC, home automation controllers, smart home interfaces such as touch panels, door stations, and sensors.[24]
  • Pakedge for home network infrastructure products such as routers, switches, access points, IP cameras, and wireless controllers. [25]
  • Triad for speakers and audio amplifiers.[26]

As of February 2015, Control4 was selling its products through a network of 2,676 North American and 787 international authorized dealers in 88 countries.[27][28] In 2016 the following dealers were honored with 2016 Dealer of the Year Awards[29]:

  • EMEA – Audiotek SARL
  • Spain – Arbona piza
  • France – Futur In Media
  • Portugal – Deritec
  • GCC – Mega Tech
  • Italy – Tesis
  • London – Aonyx
  • Sweden – Hages Radio TV
  • Switzerland – Olvision Sagl
  • Ireland – Cloney Audio
  • Benelux – B&G Audio Video Solutions BV

Additionally, Control4 partners with national home-builders, including Toll Brothers, to provide optional home automation packages to home-buyers.[30]

Proprietary products

  • Audio/Video - a line of audio and video distribution products for controlling entertainment throughout a home using a centralized source.[31]
  • Lighting - wireless, programmable lighting control systems, controlled by switches, dimmers, keypads and remote devices.[32]
  • HVAC - smart thermostats, compatible with most HVAC systems worldwide and remotely controllable.[33]
  • Touch screens - touch screens, handheld and stationary, that operate as dedicated interfaces for Control4 systems.[34]
  • Remote controls - Remote controls that enable control of an entire smart home system.[35]
  • Controllers - main device connecting and controlling the entire system.[36]
  • Sensors/Relays - motion and light sensors to automatically initiate actions within the system, like turning on the lights when you enter a room.[37]
  • Cameras - security cameras for video intercoms, or “door stations.”[38]
  • Networking - a line of professional-grade routers, switches, and wireless access points, following the acquisition of Pakedge in March '16.[39]
  • Speakers - a line of in-room, in-wall, and outdoor loud speakers, following the acquisition of Triad Speakers in February '17.[40]
  • Intercom Anywhere - A video-over-IP solution enabling customers to see and communicate with family members at home or visitors the front door or gate, whether they’re home or away.[41]
  • WHEN >> THEN - enables customers to create and edit their own automations.[42]

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=The Control4 Experience|url=http://www.control4.com|website=Control4.com|publisher=Control4|accessdate=30 March 2015|ref=Control4}}
2. ^1 {{cite news|last1=Jacobson|first1=Julie|title=Control4 Up 25% on First Day of IPO; How Did They Get There?|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/control4_up_25_on_first_day_of_ipo_how_did_they_get_there/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=CEPro|publisher=CEPro|date=5 August 2013|ref=CEPro}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=About Control4|url=http://www.control4.com/company/about-us|website=Control4.com|publisher=Control4|accessdate=30 March 2015}}
4. ^{{cite news|last1=Jacobson|first1=Julie|title=Introducing Control4: Automation Vets Plan ‘Unrivaled’ Product Launch|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/introducing_control4_automation_vets_plan_unrivaled_product_launch/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=CEPro|publisher=CEPro|date=1 June 2014|ref=CEPro}}
5. ^1 {{cite news|last1=Fehrenbacher|first1=Katie|title=Connected home startup Control4 files for an IPO for up to $60M|url=https://gigaom.com/2013/07/01/connected-home-startup-control4-files-for-an-ipo-for-up-to-60m/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=GigaOM|publisher=GigaOM|date=1 July 2013|ref=GigaOM}}
6. ^{{cite web|title=Control4 Names Martin Plaehn President & Chief Executive Officer|url=http://www.control4.com/press_releases/2011/09/29/new-ceo-martin-plaehn|website=Control4.com|publisher=Control4|accessdate=30 March 2015|ref=Control4}}
7. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.control4.com/press_releases/2018/08/02/control4-names-charlie-kindel-as-senior-vice-president-of-products-services|title=Control4 Names Charlie Kindel as Senior Vice President of Products & Services|website=www.control4.com|access-date=2019-01-05}}
8. ^{{cite news|last1=LaMonica|first1=Martin|title=Cisco ties knot with Control4 for smart home|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/cisco-ties-knot-with-control4-for-smart-home/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=CNET|publisher=CNET|date=15 February 2011|ref=CNET}}
9. ^{{cite news|last1=Jacobson|first1=Julie|title=Control4 Aims to Be ‘OS’ of the Automated Home|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/control4_aims_to_be_os_of_the_automated_home/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=CEPro|publisher=CEPro|date=8 May 2008|ref=CEPro}}
10. ^1 2 {{cite news|last1=Jacobson|first1=Julie|title=Control4 CEO on Home Automation Standards, DIY, Pro Install|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/control4_ceo_on_home_automation_standards_diy_pro_install/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=CEPro|publisher=CEPro|date=17 January 2014|ref=CEPro}}
11. ^{{Cite web|url=https://investor.control4.com/static-files/784b582c-d29b-4368-b5d1-3277b1a93921|website=investor.control4.com|access-date=2019-01-05}}
12. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.control4.com/o/alexa|title=Alexa {{!}} Control4|website=www.control4.com|access-date=2019-01-05}}
13. ^{{cite news|last1=Jacobson|first1=Julie|title=Control4 Loves Europe: New Drivers, London Tube App, KNX|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/control4_loves_europe_new_drivers_london_tube_app_knx/|accessdate=8 Feb 2011|work=CEPrp|publisher=CEPrp|date=8 February 2011|ref=CEPro}}
14. ^{{cite news|last1=Burns|first1=Matt|title=Nest Finally Works With Control4, Crestron, RTI And URC Home Automation Systems|url=https://techcrunch.com/2014/09/09/nest-finally-works-with-control4-crestron-rti-and-urc-home-automation-systems/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=TechCrunch|publisher=TechCrunch|date=9 September 2014|ref=TechCrunch}}
15. ^{{cite news|last1=Jacobson|first1=Julie|title=Integration at Last: Sonos Wireless Audio and Control4 Automation|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/control_a_sonos_wireless_audio_system_with_control4_automation/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=CEPro|publisher=CEPro|date=25 January 2010|ref=CEPro}}
16. ^1 {{cite news|last1=Denison|first1=Caleb|title=Sony prices 4K TV, announces two new ES receivers, Control4 partnership|url=http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sony-prices-4k-tv-announces-two-new-es-receivers-control4-partnership/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=Digital Trends|publisher=Digital Trends|date=5 September 2012|ref=Digital Trends}}
17. ^{{cite news|last1=Trout|first1=Christoper|title=Control4, Sub-Zero get in on the home automation game|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/21/control4-sub-zero-get-in-on-the-home-automation-game/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=Engadget|publisher=Engadget|date=21 January 2011|ref=Engadget}}
18. ^{{cite news|last1=O'Brien|first1=Kelly|title=Can Comprehensive ‘Smart Home’ Systems Go Mainstream?|url=http://www.boston.com/real-estate/news/2015/03/16/can-comprehensive-smart-home-systems-mainstream/jadFJb6Tm7ALpzoYFpzSkI/story.html#sthash.Pe5UXHg1.xRJSzNw8.dpbs|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=Boston.com|publisher=Boston.com|date=16 March 2015|ref=Boston.com}}
19. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.control4.com/press_releases/2018/09/20/control4-certified-showrooms-to-showcase-new-smart-home-experiences-at-global-c4yourself-day-on-october-18|title=Control4 Certified Showrooms to Showcase New Smart Home Experiences at Global #C4Yourself Day on October 18|website=www.control4.com|access-date=2019-01-05}}
20. ^https://lilin.zendesk.com/entries/58683848-SDDP-Simple-Device-Discovery-Protocol
21. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.technologyintegrator.net/article/lg-adds-control4-sddp-protocol-line-oled-uhd-tvs/|title=LG Adds Control4 SDDP Protocol to Line of OLED, UHD TVs|last=McCarthy|first=Patrick|website=Technology Integrator|language=en|access-date=2019-01-05}}
22. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170831006021/en/Samsung-Integrates-Control4-SDDP-Technology-2017-4K|title=Samsung Integrates Control4 SDDP Technology in its 2017 4K Ultra-HDTV Lineup and New Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player|date=2017-08-31|website=www.businesswire.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-05}}
23. ^{{cite news|last1=Jacobson|first1=Julie|title=Panasonic’s New 4K Ultra HD TVs Get Control4 SDDP for Integration|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/panasonics_new_4k_ultra_hd_tvs_get_control4_sddp_for_integration/|accessdate=31 March 2015|work=CEPro|publisher=CEPro|date=6 January 2015|ref=CEPro}}
24. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.control4.com/solutions/catalog|title=Catalog|website=www.control4.com|access-date=2019-01-05}}
25. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.pakedge.com/|title=pakedge.com|website=www.pakedge.com|access-date=2019-01-05}}
26. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.control4.com/solutions/products/triad-speakers|title=Triad Speakers|website=www.control4.com|access-date=2019-01-05}}
27. ^{{cite news|last1=Knott|first1=Jason|title=Control4 Reports Higher Revenues, But Below Expectations|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/control4_reports_higher_revenues_but_below_expectations/|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=CEPro|publisher=CEPro|date=6 February 2015|ref=CEPro}}
28. ^{{cite news|last1=Palenchar|first1=Joseph|title=Control4 Sees Connected-Product Growth Boosting Its Sales Potential|url=http://www.twice.com/news/home-automation/control4-sees-connected-product-growth-boosting-its-sales-potential/45475|accessdate=30 March 2015|work=Twice|publisher=Twice|date=29 May 2014|ref=Twice}}
29. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.control4.com/press_releases/2016/02/18/control4-names-top-international-dealers-and-distributors-for-2016|title=Control4 Names Top International Dealers and Distributors for 2016|website=www.control4.com|access-date=2017-06-26}}
30. ^{{cite news|last1=Knott|first1=Jason|title=Toll Brothers Adds Control4 as Home Amenity Option|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/toll_brothers_adds_control4_as_home_amenity_option/|accessdate=31 March 2015|work=CEPro|publisher=CEPro|date=4 February 2014|ref=CEPro}}
31. ^{{cite news|title=Control4 Branches Out with New A/V Switches, Amplifiers|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/control4_branches_out_with_new_av_switchers_amplifiers/|accessdate=31 March 2015|work=CE Pro|publisher=CEPro|date=5 September 2013|ref=CEPro}}
32. ^{{cite news|last1=Burger|first1=Dennis|title=Control4 Vastly Expands and Updates Its Wireless Lighting Control Lineup|url=http://www.technologytell.com/hometech/96186/control4-gen3-wireless-lighting-control/|accessdate=31 March 2015|work=Technology Tell|publisher=Technology Tell|date=7 May 2013|ref=Technology Tell}}
33. ^{{cite news|last1=Jacobson|first1=Julie|title=Control4 Intros Much Smarter Thermostat, Way Better Interface at ISE 2015|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/control4_intros_much_smarter_thermostat_way_better_interface_at_ise_2015/|accessdate=31 March 2015|work=CEPro|publisher=CEPro|date=12 February 2015|ref=CEPro}}
34. ^{{cite news|title=Control4 Introduces New Whole-Home HD Video Intercom, Smart Climate Control, and New High-Performance Touchscreens|url=http://hiddenwires.co.uk/2015/control4-introduces-new-whole-home-hd-video-intercom-smart-climate-control-and-new-high-performance-touchscreens/|accessdate=31 March 2015|work=Hidden Wires|publisher=Hidden Wires|date=2 February 2015|ref=Hidden Wires}}
35. ^{{cite news|last1=Palenchar|first1=Joseph|title=Control4 Adds Products, Upgrades OS And App|url=http://www.twice.com/news/home-automation/control4-adds-products-upgrades-os-and-app/55975|accessdate=31 March 2015|work=Twice|publisher=Twice|date=10 February 2015|ref=Twice}}
36. ^{{cite web|title=System Overview|url=http://www.control4.com/products/system-overview|website=Control4.com|publisher=Control4|accessdate=31 March 2015|ref=Control4}}
37. ^{{cite news|last1=Knott|first1=Jason|title=Control4 Launches Wireless Lighting Control Line|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/control4_launches_wireless_lighting_control_line/|accessdate=31 March 2015|work=CEPro|issue=7 May 2013|publisher=CEPro|ref=CEPro}}
38. ^{{cite news|last1=Jacobson|first1=Julie|title=Control4 Builds Better Video Intercom, Sexier Touchscreens, Next-gen Remote|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/control4_builds_better_video_intercom_sexier_touchscreens_next-gen_remote/|accessdate=31 March 2015|work=CEPro|publisher=CEPro|date=10 February 2015|ref=CEPro}}
39. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.control4.com/press_releases/2016/02/04/control4-acquires-pakedge-device--software-a-leader-in-advanced-home-networking|title=Control4 Acquires Pakedge Device & Software, a Leader in Advanced Home Networking|website=www.control4.com|access-date=2019-01-05}}
40. ^{{Cite web|url=https://investor.control4.com/news-releases/news-release-details/control4-acquires-triad-speakers-pioneer-high-end-audio|title=Control4 Acquires Triad Speakers, a Pioneer in High-End Audio Technology and Speaker Design|website=Control4 Corporation|language=en|access-date=2019-01-05}}
41. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.control4.com/press_releases/2018/07/31/control4-releases-intercom-anywhere|title=Control4 Releases Intercom Anywhere|website=www.control4.com|access-date=2019-01-05}}
42. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.cepro.com/article/control4_if_then_engine_home_automation_system_diy_cedia_2017|title=Control4 Adds If/Then Engine to Home Automation, Lets End Users Tweak System|last=Jacobson|first=Julie|website=www.cepro.com|access-date=2019-01-05}}
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