gogogadget Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 So, I currently have my control4 setup to output IR amd sent it to a IR wireless setup I have behind my tv. For $30 it was a good solution but as you might guess, not robust. I currently dont have a speaker/theater setup and was hoping there was a good middle ground. Are there any sub 1k TV's that work well with Control4 that they can control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 A lot of Samsung, Sony, LG , Panasonic have IP control. Best thing is to check the driver database before buying. Sub 1k budget for what size tv? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogogadget Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 I'm open. Honestly, just looking for something inexpensive with IP control. Current TV is 48", so something around there. For drivers do you mean https://drivers.control4.com/solr/drivers/browse. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, gogogadget said: I'm open. Honestly, just looking for something inexpensive with IP control. Current TV is 48", so something around there. For drivers do you mean https://drivers.control4.com/solr/drivers/browse. ? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Africa C4 user Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 LG with the Annex4 driver is my favourite these days… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Do you want built in smart TV capabilities? If so then you might want to consider a Roku TV. Best Buy carries lots of TCL and Hisense branded Rokus. You might have to but a third party TV driver, but Roku is the best streaming device with C4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegration Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 We sell Sony. Here’s why - Android based - comes with every media service you can think of - Supports wireless and hardwired ip control - free certified driver - mini drivers supported - fast (faster than Samsung for sure) - native airplay and chromecast support Bmwbball88, eggzlot and Jeff W 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, Cinegration said: We sell Sony. Here’s why - Android based - comes with every media service you can think of - Supports wireless and hardwired ip control - free certified driver - mini drivers supported - fast (faster than Samsung for sure) - native airplay and chromecast support This It costs a bit more but the quality is up there and integration within Control4 is a snap. buying another TV then having to deal with 3rd party drivers is annoying. Flat out Sony just works. Last 2 TVs I got were both Sonys - I tried to get a cheap Hisense TV and set up with C4 was so awful it went back for the 2nd Sony Tv in a row. Any new TV/replacement TV in my house will be another Sony for sure. Cinegration and JR2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therockhr Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I have both LG and Samsung TVs controlled by IP and both are big box budget models. Both work great. The Samsung will every once in awhile miss a command the LG though never misses. The LG is the free driver in the database. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LollerAgent Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Sony is good and the drivers are free and feature rich. Roku (TCL is what I prefer) TV's are great for less-critical areas. We use them in bathrooms, guest bedrooms, etc. Integration via the Blackwire driver is top notch. It's flawless. We also have some Vizio P series and use the Annex4 driver. Never had any issues at all. msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanITman Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I'll second the TCL Roku integration from Black Wire. It can't be beat. Flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff W Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 We prefer Sony. They just work. Have a ton of Android mini app if you want to use them. Most importantly, I haven't come across a Sony firmware update that breaks the Control4/Sony TV integration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Assuming you're looking for a 'main area' TV (ie not your laundry room, guest room) in order based on integration reliability: Sony (Philips TVs really should go here, but there aren't any IP drivers AFAIK) LG Samsung The rest shouldn't be considered a primary choice. Now if you're on a budget, I'd consider a RokuTV (there's blackwire's driver as a sure-shot, but other options exist for the handy programmer). TV quality is more or less the same list, maybe swapping LG and Samsung though honestly the main 3 (4 if you count Philips) are so close together as to be a personal preference more than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 9/18/2021 at 11:01 PM, gogogadget said: So, I currently have my control4 setup to output IR amd sent it to a IR wireless setup I have behind my tv. For $30 it was a good solution but as you might guess, not robust. I currently dont have a speaker/theater setup and was hoping there was a good middle ground. Are there any sub 1k TV's that work well with Control4 that they can control? Sounds like it's wifi, in which case I'd only suggest Sony. Or just get a Z2IO and use IR....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 LG OLED FTW Steelermedallion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelermedallion Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 @msgreenf recently did an amazing job getting an LG OLED up and running for me. Integration with C4 has been awesome. cdcllc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissglobalsolutions Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Another one UP for Sony Android TVs. We just finished in install for a new family home with 6 Sony TVs and it all works great and was very quick to integrate. Plus Sony has a good range of mid to high-end TVs. In this Project we have installed the J90 series plus J80 for the Kids and Guest room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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