Brad_The_Lucky Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewSoftware%253Fid%253D293668646%2526mt%253D8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbstive Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Now the wait for 1.7 to use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjj31a Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Wow! This seriously may put me over the hump to get an iphone. Stupid question, but not being an iphone user, I do know the AT&T service is terrible at my house, does the app run via wifi when not on the 3g network and vice versa? Also I am used to running skyfire and as such I have to go through the hassle of logging in to mycontrol4.com, finding the page etc. With this app how does the login work? What steps do you need to go through to logon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbstive Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I can only assume it will work over wifi. I have it downloaded to my iPhone and it did recocognize the director just cannot connect to it. But we need 1.7 for this to work.Trying to post some pics but having a little trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbstive Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 one more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippinbillies41 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hmmmm.... $230 I wasn't planning on spending today, but oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDSL Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hmmmm.... $230 I wasn't planning on spending today, but oh well yeah, me too.........Let's see.......Circuuit city opens in just 25 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmdsmith Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 apparently I'm blind, I can't find it on the link from the first post. I tried using apple's searh engine with no luck. If anyone can hold my hand and guide me to the right place I would appreciate it.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&J Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 apparently I'm blind, I can't find it on the link from the first post. I tried using apple's searh engine with no luck. If anyone can hold my hand and guide me to the right place I would appreciate it.thanksWorked for me..License is not out yet though.. Patience.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmdsmith Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 ah ha, it helps to have itunes downloaded on your computer first. silly me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_The_Lucky Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 ... does the app run via wifi when not on the 3g network and vice versa?Just runs on Wifi I believe. It would be AWESOME if it ran on 3g because that would mean you could control everything remotely.Also I am used to running skyfire and as such I have to go through the hassle of logging in to mycontrol4.com, finding the page etc. With this app how does the login work? What steps do you need to go through to logon?Basically - just hit the app button and that's it! Loads fast and seems snappy. Of course, it's not yet connected/associated to Director so we'll have to test again once we have 1.7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil12011 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I wouldn't change phone carriers just for this app. I would consider buying the ipod touch first and see if that fits your bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I wouldn't change phone carriers just for this app. I would consider buying the ipod touch first and see if that fits your bill.ditto and that is/was my plan.now if only they can port this to windows and/or an SDK.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjj31a Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 ... does the app run via wifi when not on the 3g network and vice versa?Just runs on Wifi I believe. It would be AWESOME if it ran on 3g because that would mean you could control everything remotely.Also I am used to running skyfire and as such I have to go through the hassle of logging in to mycontrol4.com' date=' finding the page etc. With this app how does the login work? What steps do you need to go through to logon?[/quote']Basically - just hit the app button and that's it! Loads fast and seems snappy. Of course, it's not yet connected/associated to Director so we'll have to test again once we have 1.7.I guess I should be asking my dealer, but I am into immediate gratification here and this looks too cool. So assuming it is just wifi and not 3G and I got an ipod touch (just the excuse I need for my wife to upgrade my ipod ), then I could access my system via wifi assuming my dealer upgraded me to 1.7. Now let's take it a step further, in that I should be able to access my system remotely then from anyplace that has wifi as my director has a unique address? Or would it only be on my home network? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippinbillies41 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 It's only going to be on the home network. Also, keep in mind that the app is free from apple, but Control4 will almost certainly be requiring a subscription or license to use the itouch. They said between 100-1000, and the two most common rumors right now are either $300 or $699. We'll see here shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumult Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 It's only going to be on the home network. Also, keep in mind that the app is free from apple, but Control4 will almost certainly be requiring a subscription or license to use the itouch. They said between 100-1000, and the two most common rumors right now are either $300 or $699. We'll see here shortlywow. c4 is going to charge me to use an ipod touch (that I purchase) with the free app (well nothing is free I guess). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM1 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 It'd be a fair assumption that this app will replace a C4 control device in the particular room hence C4 has to recoup the loss of one such sale. I'm taking a wait and see approach as to speed, reliability etc. Plus I have a BB storm to buy in the next few days, that'll keep me busy for a bit :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac36 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 but Control4 will almost certainly be requiring a subscription or license to use the itouch. They said between 100-1000, and the two most common rumors right now are either $300 or $699. We'll see here shortlyWill this rumored subscription apply to the iPhone as well or just the itouch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derickson1472 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Quick question - Can you use the app on your iphone without the new iphone doc control4 is releasing? Or is that how they will charge you for the free app on your iphone, that you need to buy the new apple doc for control4?ThanksDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 The ControlUI application for the iTouch and iPhone is completely separate from the Control4 Dock for iPod.My understanding is that the app is free from the store, but requires a license on the Control4 side to work.RyanE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derickson1472 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Cool, thanks Ryan.I downloaded it to my iPhone...looks great!!!I'll wait until 1.7 comes out to find out more about the subscription.ThanksDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumult Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 If anyone knows, or would like to speculate, I would love to know why control4 users potentially have to pay for a license to use the free iphone app. Wouldn't we be using our iphones with the free app to communicate with a control4 system that we've already paid for? Maybe the app is communicating via foresight which again, we've already paid for? Just curious if there's something I don't know about this iphone app.thanks, tum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akg4y Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 PeterM1 - I wouldnt say this would replace the C4 app in a particular room.. because, at least with iPhones, you arent going to leave the device sitting in a room for anyone to use, which would be the point of having the C4 touchpanels. It would simply give you something you can keep in your pocket to use anytime, rather than having to locate a touchpanel or walk to a switch etc.Its not completely unreasonable for them to charge to use this app, but the above mentioned rumors of $300 or $699 would be insane. $50-100 would be more reasonable, considering no hardware cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippinbillies41 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 PeterM1 - I wouldnt say this would replace the C4 app in a particular room.. because, at least with iPhones, you arent going to leave the device sitting in a room for anyone to use, which would be the point of having the C4 touchpanels. It would simply give you something you can keep in your pocket to use anytime, rather than having to locate a touchpanel or walk to a switch etc.Its not completely unreasonable for them to charge to use this app, but the above mentioned rumors of $300 or $699 would be insane. $50-100 would be more reasonable, considering no hardware cost.I can see end-user frustration with those pricing levels, but from a business standpoint, control4 could stand to lose quite a bit of money on 3.8" sales with this app. At $600 a pop for ethernet MT's, that's a big chunk of change to lose. Although the pricing is high, i find that it makes sense why they're going to charge that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mav-Jason Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Interesting dilemma. From the client's side, they already own the equip and the app is free. From C4's side, someone made something that can access and control their equip... hmmmmSo I'm betting that within the new 1.7 software, there is a blocking script somewhere that will prevent the app from working without a subscription... hmmmm.Gotta believe there is some serious wheeling and dealing going on right about now.Edit: VERY COOL THO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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