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  1. Here are the fireplace drivers we have Dynasty Fireplaces - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-dynasty-fireplaces Escea Fireplaces - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-escea-fireplace Evonic Fires E-Smart - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-evonicfires-e-smart Rinnai Fireplace - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-rinnai-ls-fireplace We also had developed one for the DaVinci fireplaces however we removed it from our website due to the manufacturer not supporting the integration. As @Cyknight mentions certain fireplaces that are controlled by RF can be controlled via our Bond Bridge driver - https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-rinnai-ls-fireplace
  2. DRIVER REWRITE Chowmain launches new Hikvision driver suite for Control4. Beginning with O.S. 3.4.0, camera drivers have the ability to distribute audio to devices running Navigator. Our newly written Hikvision IP camera driver implements this for cameras with microphones. The development of advanced versions of the Camera and NVR drivers was prompted by a need for enhanced performance and reliability. These advanced drivers represent a substantial rewrite of the original ones and come with several key improvements. Most notably, they now support Digest authentication, which significantly streamlines the setup process and ensures more dependable operation. In addition to this, the advanced drivers feature a set of diagnostic tests accessible via Actions > Display Diagnostics. These tests offer valuable feedback to dealers, helping them identify and address any necessary adjustments in the driver or hardware, ultimately contributing to a smoother and more efficient integration process.
  3. Overview Chowmain is proud to announce the launch of the Chowmain Clipsal C-Bus driver for Control4. Elevate your home automation experience with the perfect synergy of Clipsal C-Bus and Control4. At Chowmain, we understand the importance of a seamless, efficient smart home setup. That's why we're proud to offer our cutting-edge integration features for Clipsal C-Bus. Clipsal C-Bus is an industry-leading home automation system, highly regarded for its sophistication and adaptability. Widely deployed in the Australian market, C-Bus excels in intelligent lighting control, enabling users to personalize and automate their lighting environments for comfort and energy efficiency. What sets C-Bus apart is its exceptional integration capability, effortlessly working with a range of home automation systems, including Control4. Driver Features Auto Setup (discover, add, and configure group addresses attached to CBus output units into Control4) Note Additional Auto Setup features with a Network Automation Controller (NAC). Auto Renaming (via tag maps if a Network Automation Controller (NAC) is present). Secondary application monitoring (Receive Group Address Level feedback from a secondary custom application). Automatic Date and Time sync from Control4 controller. Efficient handling of lighting commands which results in a much quicker response time. Efficient execution of Control4 Advanced Lighting Scenes which drastically minimises the noticeable popcorn effect. Internal notification of bus power recovery. Keeps interface settings correct and output group levels in sync. Drivers included Gateway (PC Interface, CNI, or NAC. Note If using a NAC, enable CNI functionality in settings) CBus Light (Dimmer or Relay) CBus Blind CBus Fan CBus Scene (Trigger support) CBus DLT (Label changing) CBus Color (RGB and CCT support) CBus Motion Sensor CBus Generic Our driver beta testers loved the driver and provided some exceptional feedback about their experience. "I HAVE SETUP OVER 180+ PROVISIONED LOADS (RELAYS, DIMMERS, CEILING FANS AND MOTION SENSORS). AUTO SETUP WORKED GREAT. I WOULD SAY THAT ALONE SAVED 3-4 HOURS IN JOB SETUP. TESTED AN ADVANCED LIGHTING SCENE WITH ABOUT 100 LOADS IN IT AND IT PERFORMED FLAWLESSLY" If you are utilising C-Bus and Control4 then you have to use this driver. FAQ What's the minimum Control4 OS requirement? OS 3.4.0+. Earlier Control4 OS Versions are not officially supported. What hardware will this work on? Clipsal PC Interface (PCI) Clipsal Network Interface (CNI) Clipsal Network Automation Controller (5500NAC) - with CNI functionality enabled. What makes this driver exciting? Save configuration and commissioning time with Auto Setup. Easily switch between a dimmable or switched light in the CBus Light driver. Quick execution of Control4 Advanced Lighting Scenes minimizing a visual "popcorn" effect. Level feedback from CBus. (Main and Secondary Applications) Keep Control4 UI in sync with CBus level changes. Additional device type support e.g. Color lights, motion sensor etc. 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
  4. Yes you can utilise as many bridges as you want. Note that this driver comes without support. If you require assistance please reach out to Dooya.
  5. Older systems that used Configurator you could get by without dealer access however the current Management Cloud requires dealer login. You cannot program it without a dealer account which can be revoked.
  6. Overview Chowmain releases FREE manufacturer sponsored Proluxe Spektrum+ Smart Lighting driver for Control4. Proluxe by American Lighting is dedicated to providing top-quality lighting for smart home integration. Now fully compatible with Control4, the award winning Spektrum+ Smart Lighting System gives users the power to paint their home in color and light, all with the touch of a button. Light up your home with RGB+TW downlights, tape lights, neon strip lights, outdoor landscape and sconce lights, as well as smart bulbs in standard lamp sizes like A19 and BR30. With the Spektrum+ Gateway-E, use Control4 to create schedules, make custom programs, and control everything from color selection to brightness. This free driver enables Control4 OS 3.4.0 or later to communicate with American Lighting's range of products using the Spektrum+ Gateway Driver Features Sponsored driver so it is FREE. Bi-directional control and feedback Cloud based integration Import of all American lighting and PIR Sensors from the customer account On / Off control Brightness control Color Temperature control RGB Color control Advanced Lighting Scene Support Color Wheel Support Preset Control, including support for Dim-To-Warm/Color Fade FAQ What devices will this work with? This driver has been developed and tested to support the following Spektrum devices. LIGHT (dimmable + RGB/W devices + On/off) SENSORS (Motion, etc) GENERIC (Future devices) All Devices must be linked to a Spektrum+ Gateway to operate via Control4 How does this communicate? This agent communicates to American Lighting's cloud server which communicates to American Lighting's range of products via their Spektrum+ Gateway Can I Group Lights in Control4? At this time (April 2023), Control4 does not provide native Light Load group support of Colorwheel based lights. As an alternative, you can use the Chowmain Light Group driver to group lights and control as a single light How do I find out more information about the driver? Please see the links below for more information about the driver. Driver Link
  7. McGrath uses TTLock which we have a driver for. https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-ttlock-driver Note Bluetooth locks require a TTLOCK hub / gateway for communications to the cloud (which is how our driver integrates the product). https://mcgrathlocks.com.au/wifi-gateway/ https://mcgrathlocks.com.au/ml-g3-poe-gateway/
  8. Nope neither do input switching or power control. They are not the first projector company to not provide control over android tv based projectors. Might be something to do with the chipset they are using. Though usually it's a seperate chip for the android tv MCU.
  9. I wrote a document years ago on how to find IR codes that are within the same IR frequency range. This helps to find secret codes that the manufacturer created but did not put on the physical remote. Will take an hour or two to go through and send all the codes but at least you'll know if it does have the codes or not by the end of the process. Program and documentation in zip attached. It is 16 years old now so hopefully the programs work on modern operating systems still. makehex.zip
  10. Unfortunately we cannot. If you want to control a TV or projector that does not have a driver you can go down the CEC route using the HDANYWHERE uControl Zone Processor 5 hardware with our driver. Just plug into any unused HDMI port and as long as CEC control is enabled our driver will provide control. https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-hdanywhere-ucontrol-zone-processor
  11. Over the past few years we have noticed decline in all media player sales EXCEPT for Kaleidescape. We have noticed increases in our Android TV driver sale. As such i would assume that the reasoning behind this is that the market is trending towards streaming servers rather than storage. As such our energy will shift towards market demand. Even myself at home. I built the Kodi driver for myself but tend to just watch netflix, disney+, prime, etc due to convenience.
  12. Old topic but we now have native ActronAir integration for systems with Que or Neo based controls. NEO Controls are compatible with the following range of systems. Aires Classic Series 2 Advance Variable Capacity Commerical
  13. Old topic but we now have native ActronAir integration for systems with Que or Neo based controls. NEO Controls are compatible with the following range of systems. Aires Classic Series 2 Advance Variable Capacity Commerical
  14. Overview ActronAir is a proudly Australian company recognised for making world-class air conditioners. Their wide range of reliable and energy efficient products includes wall hung splits, multi head units, cassettes, low profile ducted systems, split ducted systems, and packaged units. The ActronAir NEO control series is the most advanced integrated home air conditioning control platform yet. NEO’s high quality components, sleek modern design, and easy to use interface brings air conditioning controls into the 21st century. The ActronAir driver for Control4 allows bi-directional IP integration of NEO and QUE based controls for compatible ActronAir systems. Compatible Actron Air HVAC systems include Aires, Classic Series 2, Advance, Variable Capacity Commerical and QUE. Driver Features Compatible with NEO and QUE controls Bi-Directional Control & Feedback Support for multiple AC systems Support for AC system zones Control / Feedback HVAC Mode Current Temperature Setpoint Fan Speed Zone Temperature Zone State Zone Setpoint (if supported) Quiet Mode (if supported) Turbo Mode (if supported) Schedules Presets FAQ Why is this product exciting? For years people have been asking us for ActronAir integration. We have worked alongside ActronAir to make this a reality. The driver is compatible with both NEO and QUE based controls for a range of ActronAir HVAC systems. What hardware will this work on? This integration will work with NEO and QUE controls. NEO Controls are compatible with the following range of systems. Aires Classic Series 2 Advance Variable Capacity Commerical How can i tell if my customer has a QUE system? If your customer is utilising the QUE Connect app for iOS or Android then the driver will be compatible with their system. They will also be utilising the QUE Touch master controller and potentially zone controllers. Note that QUE is no longer available for sale. It continues to be supported by ActronAir. For those interested in its functionality, a number of features previously provided with QUE, are now available with the NEO control. How does this integration work? This integration is a cloud based integration that communicates to ActronAir's servers. An active and stable internet connection is required for the integration to work. I want to try this driver out before buying it? All Chowmain drivers for Control4 come with a 90 day trial. How do I find out more information about the driver? Please see the links below for more information about the driver. Driver Link
  15. For suport please reach out via the methods in the link below. https://chowmain.software/for-integrators/technical-support
  16. The driver supports both DIY mode and eWeLink mode. From the looks of things the POWR3 is compatible with eWeLink mode though we have not tested this ourselves. I highly recommend you utilise our 90 day trial before licence purchase to make sure it meets your requirements. Note that we do not support power monitoring for these devices. If you require support please reach out via methods linked below. https://chowmain.software/for-integrators/technical-support
  17. Overview Echonet Lite is a communication protocol that has revolutionized the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry by enabling seamless connectivity and control within smart HVAC products. This innovative technology allows HVAC systems to interact with other smart devices and central management systems, facilitating energy-efficient operations and improving overall comfort. Echonet Lite's open and standardized approach ensures compatibility among various HVAC brands and devices, promoting interoperability and ease of integration. Through this protocol, users can remotely monitor and adjust temperature settings, optimize energy consumption, and receive real-time data for better decision-making. Echonet Lite has undeniably ushered in a new era of intelligent HVAC solutions, enhancing both convenience and sustainability in our modern living spaces. The Chowmain Echonet Lite driver opens Control4 integration into any Echonet Lite enabled Home Air Conditioner unit. Popular manufacturer's such as Daikin, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba and more adopt the Echonet Lite protocol and are compatible with our driver. Driver Features HVAC Mode control Fan level control Temperature Feedback Setpoint Control Built in Scheduling Built in Presets Fault Detection Vertical/Horizontal Airflow control (Compatible units only) Operation Mode control (Normal, High-Speed, Silent) (Compatible units only) FAQ What is Echonet or Echonet Lite? Find out more here Does this driver support other Echonet Lite device types? This driver only supports the "Home Air Conditioner" Device Class Group Is there a minimum Echonet Lite version required? This driver was built around the Echonet Lite version 1.12. Older versions may not work as expected. What hardware will this work on? This Driver was tested on a Mitubishi unit that had access to the Mitsubishi WiFi Control App using the MAC-568IF-E module (https://www.mitsubishielectric.com.au/product/mac-568if-e-wi-fi-controller/) The following manufacturers support Echonet Daikin Fujitsu Hitachi Mitsubishi Panasonic Sharp Toshiba Note not all models support Echonet Lite. Please review the manufacturers documentation prior to commiting to purchase HVAC hardware and/or driver licence. Find out more here Why is this product so exciting? Echonet Lite makes HVAC integration easy. On occassion without any additional hardware required, whether it be built into the unit or comes provided with the installation of the HVAC unit. Do I need an active Internet Connection for this driver to work? No. This driver communicates over the Local Area Network. A Static IP or DHCP reservation assignment is required on your network for the Echonet Lite device. I want to try this driver out before buying it? All Chowmain drivers for Control4 come with a 90 day trial. How do I find out more information about the driver? Please see the links below for more information about the driver. Driver Link
  18. All drivers can be found via link below https://chowmain.software/drivers/brand:control4
  19. Please reach out to our support team via ticket or phone and we can help troubleshoot https://chowmain.software/for-integrators/technical-support
  20. We haven't tested it but when we asked Switchbot about it they said it would work fine.
  21. Overview Lighting Leaf is a leading supplier of high-quality, energy-efficient, Long Life & Cost-Effective LED lighting solutions. We are an industry leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom indoor & outdoor LED lights. Our products are optimized for commercial applications, residential lighting fixtures, along with custom-built design services. Their mission is to provide our customers with top-notch solutions for their lighting needs with superior customer service while maintaining highly competitive pricing for their clients. This free driver requires Control4 3.3.3 or later to communicate with the range of Lighting Leaf products. Note This solution is cloud based and as such requires an active internet connection for operation. Driver Features The driver for Control4 provides the following functionality. Bi-directional control and feedback Cloud based integration Import of all Lighting Leaf Lights and PIR Sensors from the customer account On / Off control Brightness control Color Temperature control RGB Color control Advanced Lighting Scene Support Color Wheel Support FAQ What devices will this work with? This driver has been developed and tested to support the following Lighting Leaf devices. LIGHT (dimmable + RGB/W devices + On/off) SENSORS (Motion, etc) GENERIC (Future devices) How does this communicate? This agent communicates to Lighting Leaf's cloud server Can I Group Lights in Control4? At this time (April 2023), Control4 does not provide native Light Load group support of Colorwheel based lights. As an alternative, you can use the Chowmain Light Group driver to group lights and control as a single light How do I find out more information about the driver? Please see the links below for more information about the driver. Driver Link
  22. I don't think that will fix it. I would put pressure on your dealer to resolve the issue as that most likely is not the issue. If your dealer has issues resolving it they can escalate to Control4 tech support. They are there to help dealer's resolve scenarios such as this.
  23. Volume down causing volume up makes no sense and there is nothing native to control4 that would cause this. I would get your control4 programmer to review their programming as it could be due to bad programming statements as that could be the only real cause.
  24. This issue most likely is caused by poor network communications. In summary Control4 sends a proxy notification for START_VOL_UP and STOP_VOL_UP. If your control device has spotty communications (poor wifi, poor zigbee, etc) then it may miss sending the proxy commands. As such it fails to receive the STOP_VOL_UP command. Solution is to build a better wifi and/or zigbee network.
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