Controllers


CORE SERIES CONTROLLERS
TO RUN NEXT-GEN SYSTEMS

CORE is not just our next-generation Controller. CORE is also the processor for personalized automation experiences. CORE is the instrument behind Ryff’s high-resolution audio. CORE is the communication server for Intercom Anywhere. CORE is the secured portal for remote-connections, notifications and alerts through 4Sight or Connect. CORE is the OvrC Hub for network monitoring and management. CORE is the engine for our Intelligent Platform. CORE is the foundation for any next-gen deployment.
We are proud to introduce CORE 1, CORE 3, and CORE 5.

Built to be the direct replacement of the EA Controllers, with added functionality

Designed for residential or commercial jobs of all sizes

New updated processors allow CORE to run OS 3 faster and more efficiently, with power to spare for new features and functionality currently in development

New, better quality Digital to Analog Converters (DACs) and more audio outputs to stream our new high-resolution audio platform, Ryff

OvrC Pro is built in, adding network monitoring and management, remote access, and troubleshooting capabilities

An active 4Sight or Connect license enables access and control from multiple Android and iOS devices - including Apple Watch - whether at home or while away

THE CORE SERIES
YOUR NEW FOUNDATION

CORE 5
POWERHOUSE FOR ANY DEPLOYMENT

CORE 5 delivers the ultimate experience for intelligent systems, featuring the highest-quality audio of the Control4 CORE series and processing power to coordinate hundreds of smart devices.

CORE 5 can automate sophisticated home theaters and processor-intensive commercial deployments; while monitoring and managing the network; coordinating complex interior and exterior communication systems, lighting scenes and color scenes, and multizonal climate controls; populating large numbers of touchscreens and its own 4K OnScreen menu; and executing programming whether triggered or scheduled, and delivering personalized automated scenes.

CORE 5 exceeds all expectations, including its name. Powered by Ryff, CORE 5 also provides 6 dedicated high-resolution audio outputs with an optional 7th stream through HDMI, which allows customers to listen to their own music library, and stream from a variety of leading music services.

CORE 3
PERFECT BALANCE OF POWER & PRICE

CORE 3 is the perfect fusion of multi-room, high resolution audio and smart installment automation for mid-size projects. Fueled by a next-generation multi-core processor, CORE 3 delivers a new level of speed and performance for instantaneous, interactive access and control for all features and functions of the system. Powered by Ryff, CORE 3 also provides 3 dedicated high-resolution audio outputs with an optional 4th stream through HDMI with its 4K OnScreen user interface.

CORE 1
BUILT FOR ANY AND EVERY ROOM

Built to fit anywhere it’s needed, CORE 1 enables entertainment and automation experiences in every room.

CORE 1 delivers a beautiful, intuitive, and responsive 4K OnScreen user interface with the ability to create and enhance the entertainment experience for any TV in the house. CORE 1 can orchestrate a wide range of entertainment devices, network-connected devices, and includes wireless Zigbee control for remotes, lights, thermostats, smart locks, and more. Powered by Ryff, CORE 1 provides 1 dedicated high-resolution audio output with an optional 2nd stream through HDMI.

CORE lite + REMOTE BUNDLES
A PERFECT PAIR

The Single Room Bundle family provides customers with multiple entry points to the Control4 experience. It allows them to choose their preferred interaction device and enables you to deliver automation in more spaces.

CORE lite serves as the foundation for the bundle. It includes device control, intelligent automation, an HD OnScreen menu, high-resolution audio streaming, cloud services, and many other features.

Customers can select from a range of universal remotes, all of which provide full access to the Control4 platform in an easy-to-use handheld device. These include the classic SR260, with its familiar button layout, the sleek and minimal Neeo that has a touch interface, the voice-enabled Halo with its modern design, and the sophisticated Halo Touch that optimizes interactions through button, touch, and voice commands.

These pairs offer a comprehensive solution at a variety of price points, with more features per dollar than any of the competition:

  • Single Room Bundle with CORE lite + Halo Touch
  • Single Room Bundle with CORE lite + Halo
  • Single Room Bundle with CORE lite + Neeo
  • Single Room Bundle with CORE lite + SR260

CONTROL4 IN
BIG PROJECTS

EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Introducing the new CA-10 Automation Controller, built for big jobs. It delivers 4x the processing power and memory of the EA-5 and is engineered with multiple fail-safe systems, so your customers experience a highly responsive system that is always available. The CA-10 raises the bar for home and business automation:

  • For big jobs. 4x the processing power and memory of the EA-5 to control thousands of devices
  • Fault tolerant with multiple redundant systems
  • Dual solid-state, field-replaceable drives in mirrored RAID configuration store and protect the Control4 project data
  • Dual power supplies with automatic switch-over
  • Oversize heatsink with heat pipe technology to keep the system cool and reliable
  • Dual cooling fans when more cooling is needed
  • Dual gigabit Ethernet interfaces
  • Programmable dealer service notifications
  • 5-year warranty

Automatic Notifications
if the CA-10 needs service

The CA-10 is fault tolerant, engineered with fail-safes to keep your customer’s Control4 home up and running even if a power supply, network port, solid-state drive (SSD), or fan fails. If one of the CA-10’s fail-over systems ever enters a fault state, the CA-10 automatically switches to the redundant system and reports the fault condition so the dealer can schedule maintenance at a future date convenient for the customer.

Fail-over conditions are displayed through:

  • CA-10 LEDs
  • The CA-10 driver in Composer Pro
  • Programmed Notifications

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CONTROLLER COMPARISON

CA-1
Starter systems built around security or IoT, or to extend Zigbee
CORE lite
Paired with Halo in the Single Room Bundle: a complete entry-point solution that still provides the full Control4 Experience
CORE 1
Built for one-room entertainment, or secondary controller behind every TV
CORE 3
High-resolution audio and automation for small-to mid-sized deployments
CORE 5
High-resolution audio with DSP for multiple zones, can control hundreds of devices and complex automated experiences
CA-10
Exceptional performance in big projects, fault tolerant, always available
CA-1 CORE lite CORE 1 CORE 3 CORE 5 CA-10
Processor Single-Core Dual-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Automation Server
OSD Resolution 1080P 4K 4K 4K
IR Ports 3 4 6 8
RS-232 1 1
shared w/IR
2
shared w/IR
3
shared w/IR
4
shared w/IR
Contacts/Relays 1/1 4/4
Number of built-in
Audio Streams
1 2 4 7
Audio Outputs

1 x HDMI

1 x digital
1 x HDMI
2 x analog
1 x digital
1 x HDMI
3 x analog
3 x digital
1 x HDMI
Ethernet (1 Gbps) 1X100
Mbps
1 2 2 1 1
WiFi 2.4 GHz Accessory USB Accessory USB Accessory USB Accessory USB Accessory USB
PoE/PoE+ PoE PoE+ PoE+
Wall Mount Integrated Optional Optional
Rack Mount Optional Included Pre-Installed Pre-Installed
Secondary Controller
Support

Minimum OS 2.10.1+ 3.3.3 3.3.0 3.3.0 3.3.0 3.1.0

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