control4set Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 can i buy EA3 and setup control4 myself? the control4 dealer wants 15-20k to setup control4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitdownman Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Yes, but not through normal channels. You may have to try to find a dealer willing to sell you one without support, or roll the die with a used unit. You'll have to figure out how to learn composer pro and thats after you get yourself a cracked version. Also you'll need the same tactics to get yourself most drivers beyond the ones to control your tv, receiver, etc. This is largely a dealer forum, but there are boards dedicated to this very topic, just takes a little googling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 But no you can't do it all yourself no matter what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blub Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Easiest way is to find a dealer who is willing to sell the hardware, you do all the physical installing, cabling rack etc... The dealer then does the Control4 setup what you cannot do and then you can do the programming with Composer He yourselfShould save a couple of thousand if you can do the installation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
control4set Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 so what equipment do i need if I buy the hardware myself? I am looking for the TV/music/ multiroom audio control lights maybe later security cameras I think I need EA3, wall mount screens. I already got the cat6 prewire to the walls for the screens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blub Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Multiroom I would go Control4 amps if you have hard wired speakers in the rooms, TV Samsung LG or Sony, if you are located in the EU Panasonic is also very good, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 1 hour ago, control4set said: so what equipment do i need if I buy the hardware myself? I am looking for the TV/music/ multiroom audio control lights maybe later security cameras I think I need EA3, wall mount screens. I already got the cat6 prewire to the walls for the screens you should consult with a remote dealer here. they can sell you some of the stuff new, or direct you on what to find on ebay or the for sale section on this website. piece it together and they can set up your project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pounce Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 5 hours ago, control4set said: can i buy EA3 and setup control4 myself? the control4 dealer wants 15-20k to setup control4 Do you have an actual quote with line items? How much is hardware? Cable? Programming? In general you aren't going to save any money attempting to do this yourself. If you are price sensitive perhaps detail your plan and folks can suggest options for compromises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3D - Benn Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Thats a long rocky road you're heading down, gl tdougray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloC4 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Find a dealer and try to work part time for them. Only way I was able to get into c4 with my college budget back a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
control4set Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 do i have to use control 4 amps? What about a mponolith amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turls Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 hour ago, control4set said: do i have to use control 4 amps? What about a mponolith amp? There are generally integration options for almost any brand of equipment, unless they are blocking integration by hiding the API or some such nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therockhr Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 13 hours ago, control4set said: can i buy EA3 and setup control4 myself? the control4 dealer wants 15-20k to setup control4 If you have to ask, then the answer is no. prabeau and msgreenf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
control4set Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 so I have to contact an authorized c4 dealer to install this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustyloafer Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, control4set said: so I have to contact an authorized c4 dealer to install this? Yes. Seriously you are going to waste a lot of time and effort if you think you can get a new install of a Control4 system significantly cheaper than going through a dealer. If you already had a system in place and wanted to add to it there are plenty of dealer who can do remote programming and upgrades etc, but starting from scratch you are going to need a local dealer who can program and support the system. You might be better going down the DIY route with more consumer grade/targeted products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo1738 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 16 hours ago, control4set said: so I have to contact an authorized c4 dealer to install this? Yes because you have no access to the software (Composer Pro) to program it and make it work. That is dealer only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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