eggzlot Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Thoughts? Same hardware with new engravings? New hardware under the hood too? c44me, WisC4 and Dueport 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE FAST AND EASY UPGRADES The Control4 Contemporary line works with existing Control4 lighting for a fast and easy system upgrade. Simply remove the existing buttons and replace them with the Contemporary color change kits and faceplates. Please note: Contemporary Lighting buttons are not compatible with Decora faceplates. eggzlot and WisC4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisC4 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 looks great. any guesses on ETA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 End August, September, End of 2021. Seriously, different colors and options are all over the place. Top popular stuff is slated end of August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstafford388 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I've gotten my hands on some and they have a really great feel to them. I'm pretty impressed. I would also add while not officially, they really are compatible with decora plates, they are just slightly smaller than a decora opening. The gap is also not really noticeable and helps manage buttons not working properly when not perfectly lined up. Dueport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisC4 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 These look great. Definite upgrade. Wonder if colors are the same as existing button and faceplate options. Updated blog post: https://www.control4.com/blog/615/introducing-a-lofty-new-look-for-smart-lighting Video of Contemporary Lighting: https://www.control4.com/solutions/smart-lighting/ C4loso and Dueport 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 26 minutes ago, WisC4 said: These look great. Definite upgrade. Wonder if colors are the same as existing button and faceplate options. All the same colors, plus contemporary gets gray also. Dueport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnpublic Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 It’s just a bunch of color change buttons and plates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, wnpublic said: It’s just a bunch of color change buttons and plates? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnpublic Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, msgreenf said: yes well, they look nice. there is probably not a ton of innovation left to be wrung out of a light switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstafford388 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 51 minutes ago, wnpublic said: well, they look nice. there is probably not a ton of innovation left to be wrung out of a light switch I put in a request for finger masses while ramping/fading but I guess they didn't go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Africa C4 user Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I must say the finish looks much more professional and makes the current range look dated… A great move by C4 WisC4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE L1ZARD KING Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Curious low light sensing is accomplished, especially when upgrading existing switches as the top and bottom bar are no longer present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisC4 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 1 hour ago, wnpublic said: well, they look nice. there is probably not a ton of innovation left to be wrung out of a light switch microphone for voice control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rea Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, WisC4 said: microphone for voice control? Wouldn't be cheap, but an OLED "keypad" would be pretty cool to have as an option. It would be nice to program/change the "button" names as you wish and have more dynamic A/V controls. Could see it being a more keypad-oriented version of the Neeo interface--very similar size too--which would be good for areas with heavy A/V use. C4 User and rocky350z 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4 User Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 2 hours ago, rea said: Wouldn't be cheap, but an OLED "keypad" would be pretty cool to have as an option. It would be nice to program/change the "button" names as you wish and have more dynamic A/V controls. Could see it being a more keypad-oriented version of the Neeo interface--very similar size too--which would be good for areas with heavy A/V use. I was thinking the same. Would love this option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 But would you pay 600+ a keypad for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, msgreenf said: But would you pay 600+ a keypad for this? I'd pay $299 https://www.brilliant.tech/products/ rea and Neo1738 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon2828 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 So existing keypad dimmers canoe upgraded just with a button change kit? Where is the light dimming control usually found in the bottom bar? Can existing APD dimmers be upgraded as well with the new style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LollerAgent Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 10 hours ago, mstafford388 said: I've gotten my hands on some and they have a really great feel to them. I'm pretty impressed. I would also add while not officially, they really are compatible with decora plates, they are just slightly smaller than a decora opening. The gap is also not really noticeable and helps manage buttons not working properly when not perfectly lined up. I was angry when I saw they weren't compatible with decora faceplates. This makes me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dueport Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 hours ago, anon2828 said: Can existing APD dimmers be upgraded as well with the new style? In the video they show what appears to be an APD dimmer but don’t know for sure. Would be nice if they offer these for the essential line too so everything matches. I agree these look great - especially in a more modern design home but not sure they fit in every instance so hope they continue to offer the existing styling too so we can choose between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4 User Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 hours ago, msgreenf said: But would you pay 600+ a keypad for this? Well, if necessary yes i would pay this for a few locations in my house, but the premium would need to be closer to $100 or about $300 each for normal use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Yes, button kit for APD/switches/0-10/aux, ...and there's a time note about Essentials (end year) but no context or pictures. They fit a Decora, but protrude the face surface more. The light sensor is now a clear bar and a gap at the base. Not my picture, but found helpful. You can see how they sit with the current plate and typical screw plate. WhyPhy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Is C4 going to offer 2,3,4 gang switch plates and the mechanical switches to match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 53 minutes ago, ejn1 said: Is C4 going to offer 2,3,4 gang switch plates and the mechanical switches to match? Yes 1-4 gang plates this month. And was told mixed Contemporary with Decora plates later this year. Not sure on the mechanical.... if the AUX color change kit fits mechanical switches now, than that would be a way to do Contemporary, albeit added expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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