Control4's X4 is the New Standard for Smart Home Control

Control4 just dropped its X4 platform, which is so much more than your typical software update with a few tweaks and bug fixes. X4 represents a fundamental shift in how you can interact with your home automation system, moving from basic device control to truly personalized living experiences.

The jump from Control4's OS 3 to X4 marks a clear departure from the old way of doing things. OS 3 gave you solid control over your devices, which was fine and cutting-edge for its time. Now, X4 gives you something different: a system that learns your patterns and adapts to how you live. Instead of forcing you to remember which button controls what, X4 anticipates what you need and puts it right where you expect to find it. 

Learn more about X4’s innovative offerings below.

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Your Home Screen, Your Rules

X4's new Home Screen approach ditches the menu-diving madness that plagued earlier systems. Everything you need sits on one screen. Security feeds, lights, temperature, and music are accessible without hunting through multiple apps or interfaces.

The real power lies in the personalized widgets. Think of them as building blocks you can arrange however makes sense for your life. Parents with young kids might prioritize door locks and nursery cameras front and center. Empty nesters could focus on climate zones and their whole-home audio system. You can drag, drop, and resize these widgets yourself without needing a technician.

Smart home flexibility like this matters because your needs change. The layout that works when you first move in might feel completely wrong six months later. With OS 3, you lived with whatever made sense during installation. X4 lets you adjust the interface as your priorities shift, whether adding new devices or simply reorganizing based on what you use most.

Routines That Think Ahead

X4's Routines feature goes beyond the old "if this, then that" programming. Unlike the rigid sequences of the past, they adapt to your behavior patterns and let you make real-time adjustments when life doesn't follow the script.

On weekdays, your morning routine might start with gradual lighting, temperature adjustment, and coffee brewing at 6:30 AM. But what happens when you're running late or decide to sleep in on Saturday? Routines handle these situations without breaking stride. Running behind schedule? Tell the system to speed things up. Weekend morning? The routine waits until it detects movement before kicking into gear.

The beauty of this approach is how it removes the friction between your actual life and your programmed home. OS 3 requires you to think like a programmer—anticipating every scenario and creating specific scenes for each situation. X4 learns from what you do and adjusts accordingly. You can modify these routines yourself through the interface, which means no waiting for service calls when you want to change how your home responds to your daily patterns.

Apple Integration Done Right

Control4's X4 platform finally delivers the Apple integration that OS 3 promised but never quite achieved. If you're already invested in the Apple ecosystem, your Control4 system now speaks the same language as your other devices.

Siri commands work the way you'd expect them to. Say "turn off the living room lights" instead of memorizing specific command phrases that only work if you get the syntax exactly right. Your iPhone's control center includes Control4 functions alongside your native iOS controls. Apple widgets bring your most-used home functions directly to your lock screen, so adjusting lights or checking security cameras requires one tap instead of opening apps and navigating menus.

Getting X4 Installed Right

Control4's X4 platform requires professional installation through certified dealers. The advanced features and integrations need proper configuration to work as intended. At Encore Audio Video, we handle the technical setup and system optimization that make X4 deliver on its promises.

Ready to see what X4 can do for your Portland-area home? Contact our team to schedule a consultation and experience how Control4's latest platform creates smarter, more responsive living spaces.