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Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Contents 1. 2. Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 5 OS 2.3 ........................................................................................................................................ 5 2.1 What’s New ...................................................................................................................... 5 2.1.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 5.1.1 5.1.2 ZigBee Pro .................................................................................................................. 22 Software License ....................................................................................................... 23 5.2 Quick Reference to the OS 2.3 and Later Upgrade Process ................................... 23 5.2.1 Pre-Work Prior to Arrival at the Customer’s Location ......................
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 1. Introduction This latest and greatest Control4® Operating System Release 2.3 (also known as OS 2.3) really packs a punch. Better performance, elegant enhancements to the UI, control features that let your customers personalize their lighting experiences and manage their MyHome devices, expanded interoperability, and more features designed to support your commercial business. Check out all of the new and improved features of OS 2.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes • Edit and add new lighting scenes on Touch Screens and MyHomePC apps. Notes: (1) Some features are currently only available with Panelized Lighting lights (not yet released). (2) The Advanced Lighting agent MUST be added to the project first before the edit icon will appear on the Navigators to create and edit Lighting Scenes. (3) Not supported on MyHome for iOS or Android devices or On-Screen Navigators.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes - Internet access to connect to the Control4 web-based licensing check. - My.control4.com email address and password. This is to confirm the user’s my.control4.com email address and password and determine authorized access, license availability (site or device licenses), and controller name on the local network. Note: The user must use their primary account’s email address and password in my.control4.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes The following access control options are available. If locked, access requires a 4-digit code to unlock and use it. • Control4 Home—Lock the Control4 Home button on the status bar. • Back Button—Lock the Back button on the status bar. • Favorites—Lock or hide the Favorites button on the status bar. If hidden, the button is invisible to the user. • Room Selector—Lock or hide the Room Selector functionality on the status bar.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 2.1.7 Commercial Tools for Success New features and functions support your opportunities in the commercial space: 2.2 • Access Agent lets business owners restrict access to certain areas using 4-digit code protection and hiding select functions. • Themes SDK lets you customize the UI on touch screens and TVs to showcase the company’s brand.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes • Zone page optimization (iPad/iPhone)—Improved speed to the Zones page when adding additional rooms to a zone. • Improved Android 4 support (Android)—Improved stability and graphics handling on Android 4. • Enhanced device control UI (Android)—The audio and video device pages (device transport controls) have been updated for better use of screen space on phones and tablets.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes • Optimized Director “save state” functions to improve system performance. 2.2.6 Extensive Bug Fixes Designed to remedy those issues that “bug” you: • Security system status and reporting. Fixed some issues where security systems were not showing the correct status. • Improved controller reconnection logic with remote access. • Improved scalability and capacity for accessing Control4 web services.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 3. • Fixed an issue where SpeakerPoint devices required a reboot after an update. • Fixed some issues where the Zones page was not populating correctly. • Made extensive improvements to the whole Control4 system. New and Updated Certified Drivers The following list provides new and updated drivers after OS 2.3. 3.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 3.2 Updated Drivers Company Name/Driver Name Integra Nyce Contact Switch NCZ3011 Onkyo Sony Driver Name Driver Name DTR-80.2 AVR DTR-50.2 AVR DTR-40.2 AVR DTR-20.2 AVR DTR-80.1 AVR DTR 70.1 AVR DTR-40.1 AVR DTR-30.1 AVR DTR-70.2 AVR DHC-40.2 AVR DTR-30.2 AVR DHC-80.1 AVR DTR-50.1 AVR DHC-40.1 AVR DTR-20.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 4.2 OS 2.x.x and Prior Releases • SpeakerPoint and Home Theater Controller may require a power cycle to complete an update. The SpeakerPoint is most likely to experience this problem, but it has also been observed on other products sharing the same processor (e.g., Home Theater Controller, Media Controller).
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes • Media export includes playlists. The Composer Media Manager export function always includes playlists. If you import multiple exported media files, you will have multiple copies of the playlists included. These extra playlists can be deleted manually in Composer. • Composer Pro requires .NET Framework. If installing Composer Pro on a new computer, you must also install .NET Framework 2.0 and 4.0.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes • The Audio Driver on Control4 devices only supports sample rates of 7200 – 48000 bits/second. Control4 will not attempt to play any stored digital audio files with a higher sample rate. The files will scan and show up in the Media Database, but they will not play. If this situation occurs, an error in the audio log (if enabled) will indicate that the sample rate is too high. • Performance of FLAC audio streaming.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes need to use a slot in the address table on the front panel. After the mesh comes up and stabilizes, these devices can participate in the mesh. It can take up to 20 minutes for a 70-node mesh network to stabilize. During this period of mesh stabilization, these battery-powered devices may not work correctly. • Synchronization of Lighting Scenes. Synchronization of lighting scenes occurs in the background after the scene is created.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 4.3 Questions about OS 2.3 and Earlier Here are some common questions related to OS 2.3. 4.3.1 Do I Need to Update My Customers to OS 2.3? While it is not necessary for you to update your customers' systems to OS 2.3, we highly recommend that you update to this latest release, as the quality of this update has improved dramatically. We also recommend that you update customers who are experiencing problems with their prior release.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 4.3.4 What Performance Changes Should I Expect from OS 2.3? With each software release, as we've added new functionality, the software places more CPU demands on the controller. With OS 2.3, we have continued to make stability improvements to system performance when compared with prior OS 2.x versions. However, when compared with prior version systems running the legacy Navigator, OS 2.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Contact/Relay Extender – ZigBee No support for ZigBee Pro firmware – use Ethernet. Puck Dimmer (C4-DM201-Z) 03.16.13 (OS 2.3) Puck Switch (C4-SM201-X) 03.16.13 (OS 2.3) System Remote Control V1 and V2 No support for OS 2.0. System Remote Control SR-150 (C4-SR150) 03.03.63 03.04.20 (OS 2.0.1) 03.06.34 (OS 2.1) 03.07.04 (OS 2.1.1) 03.11.04 (OS 2.2) 03.16.32 (OS 2.3) System Remote Control SR-150B (C4SR150B) 03.11.04 (OS 2.2) 03.16.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Wireless Inline Dimmer (LDZ-IL51) 03.03.32 03.06.14 (OS 2.1) 03.11.04 (OS 2.2) 03.16.28 (OS 2.3.0) Wireless Outlet Dimmer (LOZ-5D1) and Switch (LOZ-5S1) 03.03.32 03.06.14 (OS 2.1) 03.11.04 (OS 2.2) 03.16.28 (OS 2.3.0) Wireless LCD Keypad (KPZ-10B1) 03.03.59 03.06.14 (OS 2.1) 03.11.04 (OS 2.2) Wireless 2-Button (C4-KP2-Z), 3-Button (C4KP3-Z), 6-Button (C4-KP6-Z) Keypads (EM250) 03.03.27 03.06.16 (OS 2.1) 03.11.04 (OS 2.2) 03.16.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 5. Upgrading to OS 2.3 and Later Follow the recommendations in this section if you have an older system that uses Embernet and that you want to upgrade to ZigBee Pro with the latest release. 5.1 Update Recommendations for Existing Systems IMPORTANT! (1) The OS 2.3 release utilizes ZigBee Pro for ZigBee RF communications. Controllers and ZigBee firmware devices upgraded to OS 2.1 cannot be downgraded to Release 1.7.4 or prior versions.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 5.1.2 Software License In conjunction with the OS 2.0 release, Control4 introduced a Software License. All new Controller hardware product purchases include a Software License. This same license applies to OS 2.3. Customers who have systems purchased prior to OS 2.0 can purchase a software license for OS 2.3. 5.2 • The Software License is an electronic license purchased by the Control4 Dealer using their my.control4.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes update. This requires Internet access, the type of the Primary Controller, and the MAC address of the Primary Controller. 3. Make sure that you understand the upgrade path based on the current version installed on the customer’s system. For prior version upgrade support, see Section 5.3, “Validated Upgrade Paths for OS 2.3.” 4. If a Software License is needed use your dealer account on my.control4.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 7. After the Primary Controller has been upgraded to OS 2.2 and later, the ZigBee Pro devices will begin their update automatically. a. For Release 1.7.4 or prior version systems, an update of all ZigBee devices to ZigBee Pro is required. Please refer to the ZigBee Pro Upgrade Instructions, Composer Pro Software Release Update Instructions – 1.7.4 to 2.0, if you are not familiar with this procedure. b. For OS 1.8.x systems and OS 2.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 5.4 Residential Software Product Releases Control4 Software Releases (From Inception) Release 1.x.x Wednesday, July 06, 2005 1.0.203.8 Initial Release Friday, September 02, 2005 1.1.2.2 Maintenance Release Friday, October 14, 2005 1.2.0.90 Maintenance Release Thursday, November 03, 2005 1.2.2.6 Maintenance Release Sunday, December 28, 2005 1.2.3.43 WiFi Support Monday, March 06, 2006 1.2.4.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Control4 Software Releases (From Inception) Monday, March 30, 2009 1.7.2.160 Remove Polling; HC-1000v2, ELV Dimmer, 7" Portable Touch Screen Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1.7.3.20 7" Portable Touch Screen Release Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1.7.3.68 Maintenance Release – Audio priority and 7” Touch Screen Monday, December 14, 2009 1.7.4.36 Maintenance Release – On Screen focus and Zones improvements Monday, August 31, 2009 1.8.0.
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes 6. Technical Support Contact Information If you encounter any issues during or following the update, or if you have any questions, please contact Control4 Technical Support for assistance. Phone: 1-888-400-4072 Email: support@control4.com For additional information about the new features and capabilities of OS 2.3 or later, refer to the new product training on the Web at http://control4.webex.com. 7.
