๐ŸŽฏ Why Upgrade?

Modernise your smart home with a fresher, faster, more capable system.

๐Ÿ–ฅ Modern interface โ€” Clean tileโ€‘based home screen

โšก Improved performance โ€” Faster, smoother control

๐Ÿค– Smarter automation โ€” Easier routines and customisation

๐Ÿ“ฑ Enhanced mobile app โ€” Personalised dashboard & notifications

๐ŸŽ™ Better voice control โ€” Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

๐Ÿ“Š Whatโ€™s New in OS4

Home Screen

  • OS3: Classic list view ย 
  • X4: Tile-based, customisable

Mobile App

  • OS3: Basic
  • X4: Customisable w/ push notifications

Automation

  • OS3: Standard
  • X4: Easier routines & more triggers

Voice Control

  • OS3: Basic
  • X4: Expanded voice options

Updates & Security

  • OS3: Limited
  • X4: Ongoing via Connect subscription

โš ๏ธ Important Hardware Changes

๐Ÿ“ฑ Touchscreen Upgrade

  • T3 Touchscreens will no longer be fully supported with future OS4 updates.
  • Recommendation: Replace T3 with Control4 T4 Touchscreens for full OS4 feature support.

๐Ÿง  Controller Upgrade

  • EA Series controllers may support OS4 but will not deliver full future UI/features long-term.
  • Recommendation: Upgrade to a Control4 CORE controller (CORE 1 / CORE 3 / CORE 5).

๐Ÿ”Œ Control4 Subscription โ€“ 4Sight โ†’ Connect

๐Ÿ“Œ Whatโ€™s Changing

  • Control4 Connect replaces 4Sight.
  • Existing 4Sight subscriptions must be upgraded to Connect for OS4 features.

๐Ÿ“ What Connect Gives You

โœ” Remote control via Control4 App

โœ” Push notifications & system alerts

โœ” Intercom Anywhere & mobile intercom

โœ” Integration with Alexa, Google, Siri

โœ” Future updates and evolving features

โœ” Monthly system insights & guidance

๐Ÿ“Œ Things to Know Before You Upgrade

  • Subscription shift: 4Sight โ†’ Connect is required for OS4 features.
  • Permanent transition: Cannot revert to OS3/4Sight once upgraded.
  • Programming may change: Some scenes or logic may need updating.
  • Professional installation recommended for compatibility and smooth transition.

โœจ Bottom Line

OS4 modernises your Control4 system with a refreshed interface, improved performance, smarter automation, and better mobile & voice control.

To get the full benefits, plan for hardware updates (T3 โ†’ T4 touchscreens, EA โ†’ CORE controllers) and upgrade your existing 4Sight subscription to Control4 Connect for ongoing remote features, updates, and support

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