Page 2 - Release Notes
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 2 of 28 About Control4 Control4, a leading provider of the operating system for the smart home, delivers intelligent control of consumer elect...
Page 3 - Contents
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 3 of 28 Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................
Page 5 - Introduction; What’s New; New UI; Advanced Lighting Scene Agent
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 5 of 28 1. Introduction This latest and greatest Control4 ® Operating System Release 2.3 (also known as OS 2.3) really packs a punch. Better p...
Page 6 - Panelized Lighting; MyHome Device Management
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 6 of 28 • Edit and add new lighting scenes on Touch Screens and MyHomePC apps. Notes : (1) Some features are currently only available with Pan...
Page 7 - Note; Access Agent; Notes
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 7 of 28 - Internet access to connect to the Control4 web-based licensing check. - My.control4.com email address and password. This is to confi...
Page 8 - SDDP; Commercial and Residential Drivers
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 8 of 28 The following access control options are available. If locked, access requires a 4-digit code to unlock and use it. • Control4 Home —L...
Page 9 - Commercial Tools for Success; What’s Improved; SR-250 System Remote Control; Better stability and performance
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 9 of 28 2.1.7 Commercial Tools for Success New features and functions support your opportunities in the commercial space: • Access Agent lets ...
Page 10 - Updated Drivers
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 10 of 28 • Zone page optimization (iPad/iPhone) —Improved speed to the Zones page when adding additional rooms to a zone. • Improved Android 4...
Page 11 - Extensive Bug Fixes; Bindings
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 11 of 28 • Optimized Director “save state” functions to improve system performance. 2.2.6 Extensive Bug Fixes Designed to remedy those issues ...
Page 12 - New and Updated Certified Drivers; New Drivers
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 12 of 28 • Fixed an issue where SpeakerPoint devices required a reboot after an update. • Fixed some issues where the Zones page was not popul...
Page 13 - Notifications, Limitations, or Warnings and; MyHome; App updates for Android and iOS; Adobe Air updates for MyHome-PC; Older Devices
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 13 of 28 3.2 Updated Drivers Company Name/Driver Name Driver Name Driver Name Integra DTR-80.2 AVR DTR-70.2 AVR DTR-50.2 AVR DHC-40.2 AVR DTR-...
Page 14 - ” Wireless Touch Screen V2 may not complete the update to OS 2.2
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 14 of 28 4.2 OS 2.x.x and Prior Releases • SpeakerPoint and Home Theater Controller may require a power cycle to complete an update . The Spea...
Page 16 - Performance of FLAC audio streaming; ZigBee Mesh is down when the Coordinator is not running; Lighting Scenes limitations; Non-routing devices and ZigBee Pro
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 16 of 28 • The Audio Driver on Control4 devices only supports sample rates of 7200 – 48000 bits/second . Control4 will not attempt to play any...
Page 17 - Synchronization of Lighting Scenes; Automatic channel changing; Static on audio output; Cannot register a Controller with a “.” in the name
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 17 of 28 need to use a slot in the address table on the front panel. After the mesh comes up and stabilizes, these devices can participate in ...
Page 18 - Questions about OS 2.3 and Earlier; Do I Need to Update My Customers to OS 2.3?; Can I Continue to Install Prior Release Systems?
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 18 of 28 4.3 Questions about OS 2.3 and Earlier Here are some common questions related to OS 2.3. 4.3.1 Do I Need to Update My Customers to OS...
Page 19 - What Performance Changes Should I Expect from OS 2.3?
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 19 of 28 4.3.4 What Performance Changes Should I Expect from OS 2.3? With each software release, as we've added new functionality, the softwar...
Page 22 - Upgrading to OS 2.3 and Later; Update Recommendations for Existing Systems; ZigBee Pro
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 22 of 28 5. Upgrading to OS 2.3 and Later Follow the recommendations in this section if you have an older system that uses Embernet and that y...
Page 23 - Software License; Quick Reference to the OS 2.3 and Later Upgrade; Pre-Work Prior to Arrival at the Customer’s Location
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 23 of 28 5.1.2 Software License In conjunction with the OS 2.0 release, Control4 introduced a Software License. All new Controller hardware pr...
Page 24 - Make sure that you understand the upgrade path; Upon Arrival at the Customer’s Location
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 24 of 28 update. This requires Internet access, the type of the Primary Controller, and the MAC address of the Primary Controller. 3. Make sur...
Page 25 - Back up the project; Validated Upgrade Paths for OS 2.3; Primary Controller/System Upgrades
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 25 of 28 7. After the Primary Controller has been upgraded to OS 2.2 and later, the ZigBee Pro devices will begin their update automatically. ...
Page 26 - Residential Software Product Releases; Control4 Software Releases (From Inception)
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 26 of 28 5.4 Residential Software Product Releases Control4 Software Releases (From Inception) Release 1.x.x Wednesday, July 06, 2005 1.0.203....
Page 28 - Technical Support Contact Information; Phone; Legal Notice
Control4 Operating System (OS) Release Version 2.3 Release Notes Copyright © 2012 Control4. All Rights Reserved. Saved: 12/10/2012 10:53:00 AM DOC-00063 Page 28 of 28 6. Technical Support Contact Information If you encounter any issues during or following the update, or if you have any questions, pl...