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Driver Update: Hunter Douglas Powerview 2

The upgraded PowerView V2 driver is out with all new features, new icons and better shade control!

New features include:

  • Driver Add Driver: Tired of adding and configuring each shade and scene into the project? With the press of a single button all the shades will be installed into the matching rooms, renamed and configured automatically! Also works with shade scenes!

  • Stop shade command now supported: Need we say more!

  • New Icons for scenes: Improved icons and auto configuration. If a customer changes the icon color on the PowerView app, Control4 will automatically change.

  • Group Shading: Multiple shades of the same type now can be moved together as one.

  • Supports numerous shade types: Hunter Douglas sells over fifty types of shades. We've broken this down into three types: Single, Double and Triple Slider shade drivers. When the shade binding is set the drivers will self configure the name, icons and movement types.


End of Life:

hunterdouglas_powerview_shade_cin.c4z, the previous PowerView Shade driver, will not work with this version of the driver. Homes that upgrade to the new PowerView V2 hub driver will need this driver removed and the proper shade driver installed (Single, Double, Triple). We recommend deleting the legacy Shade driver and use Driver Add Driver.

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Dealer Agent

The Dealer Agent is the newest Agent to be added to the Agent Bundle. This driver gives dealers a key toolset to better manage, test, and monitor projects.


The Dealer Agent can be purchased individually, or for even bigger value, is included in the purchase of the Agent Bundle.

CINDEV'S DEALER AGENT

The Dealer Agent is the newest Agent to be added to the Agent Bundle. This driver gives dealers a key toolset to better manage, test, and monitor projects.

The Dealer Agent can be purchased individually, or for even bigger value, is included in the purchase of the Agent Bundle.


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The Dealer Agent driver is designed with both Control4 dealers and end users in mind. The Dealer Agent provides dealers with project validation, error testing, and controller monitoring tools that are quite useful in avoiding mishaps during the initial installation of the project. These tools are very useful for troubleshooting issues that arise with projects after installation as well.

 

The driver also provides the customer with quick access to dealer contact information/controller health status through an onscreen webview. In addition to the tools and webview, both the dealer and the customer will have the option to receive alerts when any potential issues are detected. The history of these alerts will be recorded on the controller, providing the dealer with sufficient information to tackle forthcoming issues.

 

To save money and add other cool features to your projects, consider purchasing as part of the Agent Bundle.

 


Features

  • Validate project to ensure composer is properly configured

  • Quickly test functionality of lighting devices

  • Monitoring of variables to ensure the health of devices in the project (lighting and thermostat devices)

  • Webview interface on Control4 touchscreens


Webview

The Dealer Agent includes a webview that allows customers to easily view details of the property, a history of events, and information about the smart home dealer.

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Icons

The Dealer Agent comes preloaded with icons that include Normal, Testing, Alert, and Offline states. These icons give dealers at-a-glance information regarding projects.

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Remote Agent

The Agent Bundle just got even better! We're excited to announce the newest Agent - the Remote Agent, a must-have driver that will find your remote in the event it has been misplaced. No need to rummage in the couch to try to find a remote that slipped into a crack - the Remote Agent will cause the remote to beep when the icon is pressed, making it much easier to find!

The Remote Agent can be purchased individually, or for even bigger value, is included in the purchase of the Agent Bundle.

The Agent Bundle just got even better! We're excited to announce the newest Agent - the Remote Agent, a must-have driver that will find your remote in the event it has been misplaced. No need to rummage in the couch to try to find a remote that slipped into a crack - the Remote Agent will cause the remote to beep when the icon is pressed, making it much easier to find!

The Remote Agent can be purchased individually, or for even bigger value, is included in the purchase of the Agent Bundle.


The Remote Agent is comprised of two independent drivers:

Device Driver: The Remote Agent Device driver allows you to bind to a Control4 remote (SR150, SR250 and SR260) in order to customize the Control4 interface with a icon that allows for locating the remote as well as displaying additional remote information.

Webview Driver: The Remote Agent Webview driver provides you with a beatuiful user interface for your Control4 touchscreen that allows you to control various remote settings as well as to locate remotes found in your Control4 smart home. The webview driver is compatible with all Control4 remotes (SR150, SR250, SR260 and Neeo)


Features

  • Allows for a simple way to locate lost C4 remotes: sr150, sr250, sr260

  • Ability to adjust various remote settings using Control4 touchscreens

  • Provides icons styled automatically based on the connected remote

  • Ability to adjust the duration of time each remote should be located

  • Includes easy modifications of push, email, text, navigator and voice notifications

  • Voice notifications compatible with the Voice Agent driver


Webview Icons

Additionally, the Webview driver allows users to adjust settings for all Control4 remotes and comes with two icon states: Normal and Offline.

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The Webview Driver shows a complete list of all the Control4 remotes in the house and allows homeowners to adjust the display and backlight levels on the remote, check battery percentage, and more.

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Device Icons

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The Remote Agent comes preloaded with three icon styles that include Normal, Locating, Disconnected, and Offline (SR260 only) states. The driver automatically selects the correct icon style that represents the specific Control4 remote in the project - SR150, SR250, or SR260.

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UniFi Network Controller

The Network Agent has evolved! We're excited to announce the Unifi Network Controller, a comprehensive set of five drivers in one. These drivers give Control4 systems the ability to manage network clients and devices. Dealers and homeowners can create custom smart home actions that trigger when networking-related events occur.

The Network Agent has evolved! We're excited to announce the Unifi Network Controller, a comprehensive set of five drivers in one. These drivers give Control4 systems the ability to manage network clients and devices. Dealers and homeowners can create custom smart home actions that trigger when networking-related events occur.

Want to see how to install it? Check out a demo HERE.


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Discover the Power of Control with UniFi and Control4

With the Control4 T3/T4 touchscreens, customers can access network events, devices, and clients in realtime. This driver has five key features: 


Wifi control- enable and disable wifi at the touch of a button. No need to reach behind a couch or cabinet and blindly try to unplug the power to the router or modem. Clients can even turn off guest wifi while leaving the main wifi network on.
Watch theWifi control install video.

Power control - looking for a better power management solution? UniFi power plug is a compact, single smart plug that allows users to control any electrical outlet through Control4. Homeowners can easily reboot devices via the GUI instead of manually unplugging and plugging back in a power cord for a given device. 
Watch the Power control install video.


Client control - create an icon on the GUI for a specific client to allow homeowners to connect or disconnect specific devices from the network. This gives users control over what devices are accessible at various times. For example, parents could easily block the Apple TVs, Roku, or gaming system in the kid's room or game room when the kids are grounded. Parents can also block such devices at certain times of the day, ensuring the kids can't watch TV or play games in the middle of the night. 
Watch the Client control install video.


Speed control - test the speed of your wifi with the press of a button. Many users want to be sure they are receiving the internet speed they are paying for. This driver aspect allows for simple speed checks whenever needed. 
Watch the Speed control install video.


PoE control - remove power from PoE devices such as wifi access points, cameras, touchscreens, etc, expanding control of the network even further. For example, many clients like the idea of indoor cameras, but do not want them on when they are home. This driver makes that possible! Cameras can be programmed to turn off when the homeowner's device connects to the network. 
Watch the PoE control install video.


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Many homes and offices use UniFi network equipment to provide reliable internet connectivity and control. With the Cindev UniFi Network Controller driver, customers can harness this power through their Control4 systems! The UniFi Network Controller and included companion control drivers provide a specialized set of tools to give your customers the alerts and control they want. Homeowners will have PoE port control, Client access, WiFi management, and integrated speed test monitoring from any Control4 interface.

Features

  • Perform Network Actions from Composer Programming

  • Turn on/off/cycle PoE ports on any UniFi PoE switch

  • Block/Unblock Network access to clients

  • Change Port configuration (Change VLAN)

  • Enable/Disable WiFi via SSID name

  • Run speed test, turn on/off auto test, and adjust interval between auto tests

  • Control UniFi Power devices (Power Plug)

  • Send smart notifications (Push/Email/Text/Voice/Popup)

    • New Network client discovered

    • WiFi enabled/disabled

    • Network client is blocked/unblocked

  • Event-based search (Network Client IP, NAME, or MAC address)

  • Supports Cinegration Trial and Showroom licenses

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