control4user007

I have had something similar happen to one of my EA1's.  I tried restarting it, changing out the HDMI cable, etc. and nothing worked.  I forgot about it for a few weeks (its in a room we don't use much) and just checked now and its back to displaying the whole screen.  Im on OS 3.1.3 for reference.  

Any news on an OS Update?  

16 minutes ago, dinom said:

So no new hardware announced?  That’s disappointing. 

Had another one:

Better readability for the text on the lighting page of OSD.  Right now - against most of my backgrounds, its really hard to read the text.  Also, make use of the extra screen real estate and have both Lights + Scenes on the same page (I think something similar was done on OS 2 IIRC).  Maybe something they can push out with their new update mechanism (NEEO / T3 / OSD) ?  

Love that @C4SouthAfrica is keeping these wishlists going!  Off the top of my head:
 

1) Open / published native C4 REST API (ability to query device status, set device params, etc.)

2) (I think this one was on my original OS 2.8 list) Open up the DriverWorks SDK - it will only benefit everyone to get C4 enthusiasts such as myself trying to push the envelope with the system.  It could fill in some gaps that might be lower hanging fruit for other driver developers (e.g. I would love to write my own LG Soundbar IP Driver). 

3) End User Release Notes - I can get the highlights from my dealer, but would be nice to have them (or certain sections of them) published on the customer portal.  Also for NEEO, T3, OSD, etc. updates.

4) Two Way Control / feedback from the Apple TV Driver (realize Apple might be the reason on this one).  Would be nice to know what specific video content is playing in what room.

5) Native Siri Control (again probably an Apple thing at the moment)

6) New Lighting Page UI - where instead of a list view, lights in the room are displayed on a floorpan and I can tap on the light to turn it off / on.  For example - Left Lamp and Right lamp are sometimes confusing depending on where you are in the room - but if I could upload a PNG and "position" the lights onto that, it would be much easier to see what I was turning on / off.  Could even have the ability to press and hold to adjust the brightness.

7) NEEO Beep to locate (I know its got a beep functionality, drove me nuts every time I docked it)

8 ) iOS app that switches what project I am in depending on my location

9) Geofence events for all mobile apps registered to the account - e.g. when "Dad's iPhone" leaves home: If garage door is open -> Send "Dad's iPhone" a push notification.

10) Ability for experience buttons to have their own customized page (vs just executing or showing status).  Kind of like what OS 2.0 apps were going to be, but through DriverWorks.

11) Ability to type code on the programming tab vs drag and drop.  With autocomplete (e.g. start typing "If Living Ro" and in a dropdown "Living Room" shows up).

Im sure ill think of more!  Thanks again @C4SouthAfrica!

Hi all - I have two LG sound bars and always wanted IP control of them (Specifically discrete volume control with feedback - so the volume sliders on my NEEO work).  I found this on GitHub, and tested that it works with my SK9Ys.  Any idea how hard it would be to write an IP driver for this?

https://github.com/google/python-temescal

On 4/12/2020 at 2:58 PM, South Africa C4 user said:

The biggest problem that I have with the Neeo remote (after 5 or 6 months) is that cool new features are released and I don’t realize it until a few days later!

Me too!! I wish after an update they would display a banner or something that says “Check out these new features”.  Maybe spot under settings where they list out the new features in that version / past versions. 
 

also since the T3s and OSD are getting the same style updates, maybe a spot on those too!

One thing I miss from my SR remotes is the ability to locate them with a beeping sound when they are lost. I know the remote can beep loud (every time I used to dock it on the charger), so hoping to be able to trigger that sound from a key / experience button. 

Yes. 3 available. PM me an offer if interested. 

Added some new things at the end of the list + pictures.

Screens include the magnetic power box that the Ethernet cable plugs into.  Does not include the back box (like c4-RWB57C).

Clearing out my old inventory of Control4 gear.  Make me offers on any or all.  Shipping to USA only, PayPal only.  

(6) 7” Infinity Edge Touchscreens (C4-TSWMC7-EG-BL)

(2) Wireless Music Bridges (C4-WMB-B)

(1) HC300 (C4-HC-300-E-B)

(1) HC-300C (C4-HC-300C-E-B)

(2) HC-200B (C4-HC200B-E-B-NR)

(1) Home Theater Controller (AVM-HTC1-B-230)

(1) Speaker Point (AVE-RAA1-B)l

(1) HC250 (C4-HC250-BL-1-BX) with licenses 

(2) SPARE PARTS HC250 (e.g. one wont power on, the other powers on but flashes and never comes online - one of them is a -1 with a site license )

(1) iPod Dock (C4-IPDKTT1-E-B)

(3) SR250B (with light sensor)

(2) SR250 (without light sensor)

(1) Honeywell Vista ICM (was using it in 2.10 to link my Control4 system to my Vista 128FBP - upgraded to 3.0 and removed it)

Including some pictures.  Additional pictures on request.

So I have two Control4 systems on my iPhone (mine and my parents). I use the homebridge driver on both of them, and the iOS Home app automatically picks which home to display based on my location when I launch the app. I find it really useful and since I know there are some Control4 iOS devs on here, wanted to pass on a feature request: Have the mobile app use the phone/device’s location to automatically pick the right project to load up.

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Looks like NEEO made it on 9to5toys.com article. He has an interesting take.

https://9to5toys.com/2019/11/06/smart-home-remote/

Agree it was underwhelming.  Probably aimed more at dealers than consumers, of which were a pretty passionate group if I say so!  Wish there was a part where they talked about / demoed the new features and maybe gave a sneak peak of what’s coming.

Wanna take bets on Cedia surprises?

-New controller(s)

-New remote(s) (NEEO)?

-New OS Update (3.1)?

-All of the above?

RyanE is out of course

Just an update... I deleted the control4 remote and hub from the iOS  Home app, restarted the Apple TV, and then repaired with the OS 3 app (initially set it up on a 2.10.x control4 app) and it seems to be working again.  Worth a shot if your having issues. 

Yep I can’t connect either.  Was working I til until today’s tvOS beta dropped.  Will investigate when I get some time. 

Edit it to add I have an ea3 on latest OS 3, Apple Bridge driver and Apple TV 4K

@Joshua Pressnell any chance you plan to add support for shade control?  Just picked up 6 AXIS gear and going to have them linked into control4.

1 hour ago, JoelC said:

Hi Folks,

I'm the manager of the Mobile and Embedded UI teams at Control4. Thank you for bringing this to our attention! I can assure you we didn't intentionally disable VPN use. However, VPN use through the app isn't an officially supported feature. Currently, 4Sight is the only supported way to connect remotely.

Our apps rely on multicast networking and SSDP to find the primary controller's IP address. Most VPNs are not enabled to transmit multicast packets to a client device. 

In OS 2, the apps had a manual IP address setting. By using the manual IP address setting, you could bypass the need for multicast. To simplify app configuration for the customer, we removed the manual IP setting. We are currently evaluating bringing back the manual IP address setting to provide a workaround for misconfigured networks.

Also, VPN does work on Android as long as the app has connected one time. VPN works on Android due to a speed optimization that caches the last known IP address. As long as the address hasn't changed, VPN will continue to work. We are also evaluating adding that optimization into iOS to speed up the iOS connection time overall. As a side benefit, that will also enable VPN access, if we decide to add it to iOS. 

Thanks again!

Joel

Thanks for the response Joel!  Glad to see more C4 employees on the forum to answer these kinds of questions.  Hope you guys decide to bring it back to iOS!

3 hours ago, slevittmd said:

Any word if the driver works with OS3?

Working great in OS 3 for me!  Really is a Rock solid HomeKit integration.

Is this a new 2.10.6 build?? What’s new in it?

8 hours ago, coredyn said:

 

Has anyone else had success with the new iOS c4 app connecting outside of the same wifi connection using a vpn? Since I updated I can no longer connect remotely...

 

I have my VPN setup using openvpn.

 

Having the same issue.  OS 2 app worked fine with the same VPN.

20 minutes ago, control4user007 said:

Has anyone tried using the 3.0 app over vpn w/o 4Sight?  Can’t get it to work...

Also how can I get light levels and thermostat control back to the TV OSD?

4 minutes ago, Cyknight said:

I wouldn't bet on it. If there is enough interest, it may make sense to make a new app to accompany 3.0, but that's the issue, the interest is and has been extremely minimal from what I've heard and seen.

Fair enough.  Too bad because I can tell that put a lot of work into the watchOS app (and I’ve written them and know what a pain they can be to get right).  I think if people experienced the reliability (such as the native HomeKit app with homebridge) they would start using it.  Would be nice to have it cover areas the HomeKit app falls short on (mainly simple AV control and non doorbell security cameras)  - could be a big hit!

Has anyone tried using the 3.0 app over vpn w/o 4Sight?  Can’t get it to work...