See What You Might Be Missing with an Older Smart Home 

Do you have a Control4 home system from years or even decades ago? Maybe you installed it in the early 2000s, or moved into a house that was already equipped with one. 

After years of wear and tear, certain features may not work like they once did, and hardware may look faded, clunky, or outdated. And if you’re not using the latest Control4 OS 3, or the even newer Control4 X4 system, you’re missing out on incredible features that make life a little easier. 

Upgrading isn’t just about getting new gadgets; it’s about refreshing your living space and making life more convenient and secure. Here are some compelling reasons to consider smart home upgrades for your Bay Area home, from smoother interfaces to tailored experiences.

SEE ALSO: Control4 Powers Your 2025 Dream Home! 

Customization at Your Fingertips

Personal touch matters. With the OS 3.4.3 upgrade, homeowners can personalize their experience on the Control4 app, remote, and wall keypads. Setting favorite rooms for quick access makes control a breeze. 

Imagine if your kitchen and home theater are your favorite spots—now switching between them is seamless. You can even customize each room's display and background within the Control4 app, making your home automation not just functional but visually appealing.

And with the new Control4 X4 system available early 2025, you can create widgets to customize the home screen with frequently-used functions. You can swap, rearrange, and resize widgets to make it look just how you want. 

Easy Monitoring for Peace of Mind

Modern smart home upgrades let owners keep tabs on their entire system at a glance. With new Control4 systems, everything is consolidated into one home screen, making it simple to check your technology’s status. 

Icons update in real time to display whether doors are locked, if lights are on, or whether shades are drawn. So if you’re away from home and left the AC on, you can remotely turn it off with a tap! 

Streamlined & Stylish Design 

When technology fits seamlessly into your life, it just makes everything easier. New Control4 devices like the Halo Touch and Halo Remote add an extra layer of convenience and elegance to managing your home systems.

Plus, Control4’s new wall keypads look sleek and stylish, adding to your home’s charm while offering high-tech control. Elegantly back-lit engravings help you see navigate in the dark, and keypads are available in custom finishes, metals, and colors to complement your interior design tastes. 

Create and Schedule ‘Routines’ 

The new X4 operating system includes Routines, a new feature that lets you schedule favorite ‘scenes’ with newfound flexibility. While previously you may have scheduled the thermostat to adjust individually, now you can group the thermostat with lights, shades, and more, to activate all at once as part of your Routine. 

Improved Audio Control 

Older versions of Control4 used plus and minus buttons to adjust audio volume. Now, the new Active Media bar displays whatever’s playing at the top of the display with an intuitive slider to adjust the volume. 

To create a new audio zone, you simply tap the house icon and select a room. From there, you can easily tweak the volume for individual speakers or the entire house. 

Sophisticated Voice Control

Voice control has gotten much more advanced and intelligent since your legacy system was installed! At Hermary’s, we love Josh.ai for its natural language comprehension and ability to carry out complex commands. You can tell it, “Josh, lower the shades and dim the lights,” without pausing, and it will respond instantly!

Josh.ai integrates natively with Control4 smart homes. We can also help you add other popular voice assistants, like Google Home and Siri.  

Let’s Get Started on Your Smart Home Upgrades

At Hermary's, we’re all about creating tailored smart home experiences that elevate luxury living across the Bay Area. Whether you’re looking at a complete system overhaul or just a few upgrades to your current setup, our team is here to help you design an experience that feels just right for you. 

Ready to explore your options? Let’s connect and make your dream smart home a reality!