Tag: Control4
ADI ready to 'Snap' into place
April 23, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
MELVILLE, N.Y. – Resideo Technologies picked up Snap One Holdings on April 15 for $1.4 billion in a move that will combine the Control4 technology platforms of Resideo subsidiary ADI Global in the security market with Snap One's capabilities in the smart living market.
The deal is off to a great start: Moody’s Investor Service described it as “credit positive” and Snap One’s shares gained 29% following the announcement.
“The highly complementary...
Snap One Control4 Halo remote firmware update enhances capabilities
March 5, 2024SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Snap One has announced a slate of new features and capabilities for the Control4 Halo and Halo Touch remotes that provide a more streamlined and reliable interface.
Following the over-the-air update to v1.7, all Halo and Halo Touch remotes will gain a redesigned lighting page that offers faster control, longer battery life, improved WiFi stability, access to custom buttons from their system and a “What’s New” page that explains new features on the remote.
According...
Snap One launches Control4 Connect & Control4 Assist
January 18, 2024SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Snap One has announced the launch of Control4 Connect & Control4 Assist – new software and support offerings that improve end-user experiences.
Snap One said that it spent more than a year developing the Control4 Connect & Control4 Assist offerings in close collaboration with 23 integrators, while also leveraging experience from thousands of Parasol customers and more than 100,000 4Sight subscribers.
“The homes and businesses of today rely on a wide...
Nice names Paul Williams as head of new Home Management Solutions Business Unit
November 29, 2023SSN Staff
ODERZO, Italy—Global home management solutions provider Nice has announced the appointment of Paul Williams as managing director of the new Home Management Solutions Business Unit.
Williams, currently chief product officer at Nice North America will head up the new unit that was established to allow the company to oversee a worldwide approach to this sector to bridge the gap between technology, design, ease of use and sustainability, and make home an active, efficient and safe system capable...
Snap One increases investments in software development to fuel innovation
August 29, 2023SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Smart living technology manufacturer and distributor Snap One has announced it is increasing investments in software research and development to enhance overall performance, reliability, and scalability of its solutions.
Specifically, the company invests approximately $65 million annually in R&D, with a large portion going to the 150-person software development team.
“Snap One understands that exceptional user experiences are the key to creating happy...
Snap One Control4 Halo Touch Remote now available
July 28, 2023SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, NC – Snap One announced that it is now shipping its newest Control4 handheld remote, the Halo Touch, to customers globally.
The Halo Touch allows users to manage their Control4 system through a customizable 3.2-inch color touchscreen with a new graphical interface, backlit buttons, push-to-talk voice control and dual-band WiFi support. Snap One reached the current design of the Halo Touch remote through the solicitation of input from partners in designing and adding features.
“When...
Control4 offers wireless control of multi-zone audio, video at new Texas waterpark
February 15, 2022SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—At Texas’ newest indoor waterpark, The Cove at The Lakefront, exciting aquatic attractions are combined with a retractable roof and high-tech AV solutions to create an atmosphere unlike any other indoor waterpark in the country.
The entire park’s audio and video is managed through a Control4 automation system, including a giant 30-foot-wide DVLED display, offering staff full control and flexibility to respond to guest requests while ensuring important...
Snap One debuts Control4 & Josh.ai Consumer Campaign
February 2, 2022SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Control4, the automation brand of Snap One, and Josh.ai are taking their recent strategic distribution partnership a step further by offering several new resources to help integrators share the Control4+Josh experience with their customers.
“Josh.ai’s certified Control4 driver enables simple, private, and elegant voice automation in any environment,” said Snap One Chief Product Officer G Paul Hess in the announcement. “The combination of Josh.ai’s...
Snap One's Control4 extends Josh.ai partnership with strategic development & exclusive distribution
November 5, 2021SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Snap One is expanding the presence and availability of artificial intelligence in the home through an enhanced driver as well as an exclusive distribution agreement with Josh.ai.
Josh.ai and Snap One have worked closely on new driver enhancements to create a superior experience for customers. Immediately available on the online driver database is an updated Josh.ai driver that is now Control4 Certified and SDDP capable. The driver can now import Control4 advanced lighting...
SnapAV to acquire Control4 for $680 million
May 13, 2019SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and SALT LAKE CITY—SnapAV, a manufacturer and primary source of A/V, surveillance, networking and remote management products for professional integrators, and Control4 Corporation, a global provider of smart home solutions, recently announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby SnapAV will acquire Control4 in an all-cash transaction for $23.91 per share in cash, representing an aggregate value of approximately $680 million. The acquisition is expected...