Control4 Automation

For all the people who have installed X-10 devices in their home, hoping to be able to control everything with the push of a single button- and then being sorely disappointed with the reliability of X-10 devices, Control4 is a robust wireless home automation system.

It does not have the phase coupling issues of channel issues that you would face with a typical X-10 system.

It can be completely wireless, and/or use a variety of IEEE standards to communite- (nothing proprietary)

Control4 can be used to control your lights, HVAC/thermostat, music throughout your house, security system, and even a closet full of audio/video gear!

Setting it up with XBMC to use as a media server allows you to access your entire media library from your couch by using your remote- much simpler than using a keyboard and mouse to select files... (more on this later)

The true difference between a home-made system and a professionally installed system is that a professional control system can be easily operated by anyone in the family, with minimal tutorial...