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We're working with konnected on the driver. From my understanding though it is powered by its own power supply.

Overview Chowmain releases FREE manufacturer sponsored Blustream PLA88CS driver for Control4. The PLA88CS is a 4K HDMI 2.0 8x8 Matrix, distributing HDMI, ARC, LAN, Bi-directional IR / RS-232 and PoC up to lengths of 150m (1080p) over a single CAT cable. Advanced optional features include dual HDMI and HDBaseT™ outputs featuring CSC for support of 4K resolutions including 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 colour space, and HDR, with independent down-scaling of 4K video to allow those displays only capable of supporting lower video resolutions to receive 4K video while still showing maximum original UHD resolution on the higher-definition displays. The PLA88CS includes independent audio routing, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Optical (S/PDIF) audio delay for lip sync correction, bi-directional IR and RS-232 pass-through, and a web-GUI for control and configuration. The Matrix also provides advanced features including independent Dolby Audio (Atmos) & DTS Audio down mixing on HDMI and audio outputs allowing a mixture of different audio output formats for use with different audio capable displays and AV amplifiers. On top of routing of audio and video signals Control4 integration also provides dedicated source and display drivers for CEC based control. Driver Features Sponsored driver so it is FREE. Bi-directional control and feedback Matrix Routing CEC based control (via Source driver and Display driver) Default CEC commands mapped to proxy commands / buttons which can be overridded by custom CEC commands through driver properties. Embed Audio: Replaces Audio stream from specific output with Audio from specified Input Output Audio Delay: Adjusts Audio Delay for specified output Output Scaling: Enables or Disables Output Scaling for specified output Power Off HDBT Receiver: Powers Off HDBT Receiver Power Off HDBT Transmitter: Powers Off HDBT Transmitter Power Off Matrix: Power off the Matrix Switch Power On Matrix: Power on the Matrix Switch Power On HDBT Receiver: Powers On HDBT Receiver Power On HDBT Transmitter: Powers On HDBT Transmitter Preset Apply: Applies a prestored Preset # Preset Clear: Clears/Deletes a prestored Preset # Preset Save: Saves Settings as a Preset # FAQ Why is this product so exciting? This product allows for CEC control over sources and displays connected to the matrix via dedicated drivers. Where can i find out more information about the hardware? You can find out more about PLA88CS via the Blustream website. I want to try this driver out before buying it? This is a manufacturer sponsored driver and as such is free of charge How do I find out more information about the driver? Please see the links below for more information about the driver. Driver Link

We have had a lot of interest in the ratgdo driver since we released it. For those who did not see my previous post abuot ratgdo it is a hardware based alternative to MyQ that allows provides local integration of Camberlain and Liftmaster garage motors. No cloud control, no subscriptions. Internet goes out and you will still be able to control your garage door. The device is powered by USB. It requires 2-3 wires to connect up to your Chamberlain or Liftmaster garage motor and provides bi-directional control over motor control, built in light, irbeam/obstruction sensor feedback and motion sensor feedback. As we have motor position feedback this means that you do not need to install reed switches to know the garage door position. The driver has implemented dual contact feedback. Out of the box it comes installed with the Garage Door (Sensor) driver but is also compatible with the 'Relay Garage Door Controller (OS 2.0+)' driver with dual contact closure bindings for fully open, partially open and closed feedback. Feedback is instantaneous due to the persistent connection Control4 has to the device so programming will happen as the motor reaches the exact positions. The manufacturer has also provided an update to ratgdo. On top of Security + 2.0 integration they have now implemented Security + 1.0 support. As such you can now control motors manufactured 30 years ago with this! From my understanding several of you did some pretty large orders. Due to the massive interest this caused the manufacturer to have a backlog. Those of you who ordered product when we announced the driver will have the orders shipped this week. This backlog from my discussions will be cleared by next week with orders being shipped within 24-48 hours of order receipt from then onwards. Backlogs should not happen after that as the manufacturer has increased production.

Overview Chowmain releases FREE manufacturer sponsored SurgeX Vertical Series+ smart Power Distribution Unit (PDU) driver for Control4. The Vertical Series+ smart PDU is a solution designed with cutting edge features to elevate power management capabilities. The remote power management capabilities and analytical software includes tools such as remote on and off, power cycling, advanced sequencing and scheduling, triggered alerts, and seamless integration with third-party control systems including Control4. The SurgeX Vertical Series+ smart PDU offers comprehensive features, flexible sizing options, and optimized power distribution, making it the smart solution to save rack space and seamlessly manage power while embracing intelligent power solutions. “The Vertical Series+ is the latest innovation to join the SurgeX CONNECT product line. The smart PDU allows integrators to efficiently save valuable rack space and to have the flexibility to remotely monitor and manage power from any location, saving time and money” -Justin Peyton, AMETEK SurgeX Manager Regional Sales – EMEA. Embrace the power of innovation with the Vertical Series+ smart PDU. SurgeX is dedicated to engineering efficient, reliable, and cutting-edge solutions for the AV industry. Driver Features Sponsored driver so it is FREE. Bi-directional control and feedback Dynamically created bindings for all available outlets on the device Automatically adds and renames a Control4 Single Relay driver for each outlet and makes the binding to the driver Provides Variables for the following Current (Float) Temperature (Float) Energy Usage (Float) Device Running (Boolean) Voltage Rating (Float) Voltage NG (Float) Voltage LN (Float) Device Shutdown (Boolean) Frequency (Float) Programming for the following Events Device Running Device Shutdown FAQ Why is this product so exciting? The Vertical Series+ is the latest innovation to join the SurgeX CONNECT product line. The smart PDU allows integrators to efficiently save valuable rack space and to have the flexibility to remotely monitor and manage power from any location, saving time and money. How is the PDU controlled? The PDU is controlled via IP Where can i find out more information about the hardware? You can find out more about SurgeX's Vertical Series+ Smart PDUs via the SurgeX Website I want to try this driver out before buying it? This is a manufacturer sponsored driver and as such is free of charge How do I find out more information about the driver? Please see the links below for more information about the driver. Driver Link

We discontinued this driver a while ago as people kept reaching out for support even though it did not come with support.

The firmware is in active development.

Hikvision changed chipsets due to chip shortages. The new revision hardware is not fully compatible with the driver. A new firmware will be available shortly. At the moment though the default firmware will work for SIP calls however it is not execute any events (eg doorbell sounds, motion events and more).

international wattboxes have 220v via IEC There are also several other smart socket devices that we have drivers for. Lightwave RF - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-lightwave-link-plus Shelly - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-shelly-generic Sonoff - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-sonoff Switchbot - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-switchbot TP-Link Kasa (not Tapo) - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-tplink Wiz - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-wiz Alternatively there are several PDUs as well. Full list of our drivers linked below. https://chowmain.software/drivers/brand:control4

This driver is not the Recluse AV driver. I haven't worked at Recluse AV for more than 10 years now so i can't really assist. You will need to reach out to Recluse AV to see if they can provide you with a new licence.

Conrol4 Driver is now available. Thanks to Paul Wieland for supplying hardware and the support he gave me to get everything going.

Overview Chowmain is excited to announce that ratgdo is now Control4 compatible! ratgdo is a WiFi control board for your Chamberlain or Liftmaster garage door opener that works over your local network. It connects to your door opener with three simple wires and works with virtually any residential Chamberlain or Liftmaster manufactured garage door opener. It can control the door and report back the actual status of the door (closed, opening, open, closing). For Security + 2.0 door openers, the obstruction sensors, light, wireless lockout and even motion sensing are also integrated. Driver Features IP Control Light Proxy for Garage Door Light Auto install / Binding of official Control4 proxies for Garage Door, Motion Sensor, IR Beam and Lock drivers. Control Garage Door Open, Garage Door Close, Garage Door Stop, Light On, Light Off, Light Toggle, Wireless Remote Lock, Wireless Remote Unlock, Wireless Remote Toggle Feedback - Garage Door Open, Garage Door Opening, Garage Door Close, Garage Door Closing, Motion Sensing (if wall control panel has motion detector built in), Obstruction (if Obstruction Detector IR/PE Beams installed) Light State, Wireless Remote Lock State Button Bindings - Garage Door Toggle, Garage Door Open, Garage Door Close, Garage Light Toggle, Garage Light On, Garage Light Off, Remote Control Lock Toggle, Remote Control Lock, Remote Control Unlock FAQ Why is this product so exciting? ratgdo is a WiFi control board for your garage door opener that works over your local network. It connects to your door opener with three simple wires. It works with virtually any residential Chamberlain or Liftmaster manufactured garage door opener and also offers basic support for other brands which use dry contacts to control the door. It can control the door and report back the actual status of the door (closed, opening, open, closing). For Security + 2.0 door openers, the obstruction sensors, light, wireless lockout and even motion sensing are also integrated. What garage doors will this work on? Any residential door opener made in the last 25+ years by Chamberlain/Liftmaster should work. If your opener is mounted over head and has a yellow learn button, it is supported by ratgdo hardware v2.0 or greater. If your opener is a wall mounted jackshaft opener or has a red, purple or orange learn button, it is supported by ratgdo hardware v2.5 or greater. Door openers manufactured by the Chamberlain Group have a learn button on them. The color of the learn button can (mostly) tell you which control protocol the opener uses. Residential overhead mounted openers with a yellow learn button are Security + 2.0 with a red, purple or orange learn button are Security + “1.0” Residential wall mounted jackshaft openers With model 8500W or RJ070 are Security + 2.0 All others are Security + 1.0 Security + 2.0 door openers require ratgdo v2.0 control board or later Security + 1.0 & Dry Contact door openers require v2.5 control board or later Many non Chamberlain openers can be controlled with dry contacts, but also require the connection of limit switches to ratgdo in order for it to interpret the door positions (Closed, Opening, Open, Closing) A matrix of known / tested compatible garage doors can be found via link below. ratgdo wiki How does the motion sensors and obstruction sensors work? Motion detection requires a wall control panel with a built in motion detector such as the 889LM. Obstruction Status requires Obstruction Detection Beams be installed. This can be purchased from the garage door manufacturer. The ratgdo driver will automatically install the motion sensor portion and obstruction portions. If these are not available on your product configuration then please delete the motion sensor driver or irbeam driver from your project. What is the remote control lock? This feature allows you to disable the RF remote control from controlling the garage door. This is useful if the car is parked outdoors or if it is loaned out to someone whom the homeowner does not want to give access to the garage to. Help i cannot use my garage door RF remote anymore. You have locked the remote control. Unlock it via the driver or via the ratgdo web server. How do i install ratgdo hardware? Please see link below instructions. Take note that you need to pre-install the ESPHome firmware as per instructions below. ratgdo ESPHome firmware ratgdo Wiring Instructions How does the Control4 driver talk to ratgdo? The driver will communicate to ratgdo via IP. Please ensure that the ratgdo is put on a static or reserved ip address. Where can i purchase ratgdo? This driver is designed to work with ratgdo with the ESPHome firmware installed. You can order the hardware from the following website ratgdo website ratgdo ESPHome firmware Do you offer any other cool drivers? Control4 is a major part of our business. We develop new drivers all the time. You can see all of our drivers on our website (http://www.chowmainsoft.com). Sign up to our newsletter to get notified when new drivers out. I want to try this driver out before buying it? All Chowmain drivers for Control4 come with a 90 day trial. Where can i find out more? You can find out more about the driver from the following link. Driver Product Page

The Control4 SDK does not provide access to Control4's own Z-Wave dongles. The only way is via 3rd party hubs / gateways.

Do you have updated API documentation for it?

I have heard of this happening to several people using obscure Android Boxes. I have a feeling it has something to do with not having a standard Android TV OS. This is something that the Zank Remote developer will need to assist with. I won't provide his email address here due as i don't want it to get picked up by spam bots but if you reach out via our support desk i can provide it to you there. Otherwise it is listed in the Google Play store app listing. The recent Android OS updates force this to expire after a period of time. The latest Zank Remote automatically does accepts this programatically. If you have not updated please do so. If you are still experiencing issues please reach out to the Zank Remote developer and he can provide assistance. I won't provide his email address here due as i don't want it to get picked up by spam bots but if you reach out via our support desk i can provide it to you there. Otherwise it is listed in the Google Play store app listing.

Our roadmap is dictated by demand. You can suggest a driver via the link below to suggest a driver. https://chowmain.software/suggest-a-driver

No the driver is written from the ground up. It requires a fresh install. Works for cameras connect through NVR or direct.

The driver communicates to the KD8003. It will work with keypad and card reader type addons (regardless of model) however programming is limited to programming against valid and invalid code entries if a keypad is connected. Note that configuration of the KD8003 to call a specific residence in the phone book will operate correctly. Having said that the setup procedure of this is similar to other MDU type installations for Control4 where you need a communications server to act at the SIP server to route to residences. Control4 provide a training course on how to do MDU installations. This is the place to start if you wish to utilise Hikvision for MDU based installations (note replace DS2 with the Hikvision KD8003).

We are aware of the local API. At this stage we do not plan on implementing the local API as we have other priorities.

I am not sure if Kodi works as Zank only opens apps with MainActivity as its intent. If it works using the Apps driver then you can make your own using the Favorites driver. That driver allows you to launch custom apps. The driver sends ascii numbers out (same as pressing numbers on your keyboard). It may or may not work with your particular cable box depending on how the manufacturer implemented channel browsing. All of our drivers come with a 90 day trial so highly recommend you test out the driver prior to licence purchase.

We haven't had any feedback about that. Its a pretty popular driver so if something broke we'd get inundated with support requests. You can reach out to our support desk for assistance via link below. https://chowmain.software/for-integrators/technical-support

Bond bridge will control somfy RTS based motors only. This is their RF motors.

Yes the driver requires internet connectivity for that type of programming. Note though if you use the driver to change codes the codes are stored in the lock itself so if you do lose internet or mains power the codes will still open the door. It will just not operate any automation tasks that you have programmed against the user. Hope that answers your question

Sounds like a standard garage door toggle to me. Wait until the door is fully open or fully closed before testing again and it should skip the stop. Standard garage door driver is what you want as it allows for toggle control and magnetic reed feedback.

Overview Chowmain releases Merit Lilin driver for Control4. Merit Lilin is a prominent Taiwanese company specializing in advanced video surveillance solutions. Renowned globally, they offer a comprehensive range of high-quality IP cameras, recorders, and related accessories. With a commitment to innovation, Merit Lilin stays at the forefront of the industry, consistently introducing cutting-edge technologies. Their products are known for seamless integration with various systems, providing reliable and robust security solutions. Whether for commercial or residential applications, Merit Lilin's reputation is built on delivering state-of-the-art surveillance technology, making them a trusted choice in the broader market for those seeking top-tier video monitoring solutions. This new integration provides bi-directional control and integration of Lilin's IP survellance cameras into Control4 with the following functionality. Driver Features View live camera stream on Control4 interface Support for audio from cameras with microphone input Supports Cameras behind an NVR or direct PTZ control (Up, Down, Left, Right, Preset, Zoom) Goto Preset Command Push Notification Snapshot Support (Requires 4sight) Real time smart events (eg motion detection, audio detection, alarm input/output and more) FAQ What are the Requirements for this driver? Control4 OS 3.4 Control4 HC Series controllers are not supported Why is this product so exciting? If your LILIN camera has a microphone you can now listen to it live through Control4's navigators. Extend Control4 programming via smart events feedback. Program off of motion detection, audio detection, alarm input/output and more. Do you offer any other cool drivers? Control4 is a major part of our business. We develop new drivers all the time. You can see all of our drivers on our website (http://www.chowmainsoft.com). Sign up to our newsletter to get notified when new drivers out. I want to try this driver out before buying it? All Chowmain drivers for Control4 come with a 90 day trial. Where can i find out more? You can find out more about the driver from the following link. Driver Product Page

For support please reach out via the methods in the link below. https://chowmain.software/for-integrators/technical-support