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Composer Pro User Guide

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2.5.7.5 Configure a Wireless Outlet Switch

Use the Control4

Composer Pro System Design and Connections views to configure a Wireless

Outlet Switch.

Configure and use the Wireless Outlet Switch and its plugged-in device to:

• Control a plugged-in audio/video component (such as a DVD player or VCR) or other

electrical equipment controlled by IR.

• Control power to a plugged-in relay device (such as a pump) or other household appliances.

• Switch a plugged-in lamp On or Off.

Each Wireless Outlet Switch has two (2) outlets: Outlet 1 and Outlet 2. When the Wireless Outlet

Switch is plugged into the wall, Outlet 1 is on the left and Outlet 2 is on the right.

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that the Wireless Outlet Switch is installed as directed in the Control4 Wireless Outlet

Switch Installation Guide available on the Control4 Dealer website.

2. Ensure that your project has a Control4 Controller added and identified in the Control4 system.

To add and configure a Wireless Outlet Switch:

IMPORTANT TIP: When configuring the Wireless Outlet Switch, add two (2) drivers: one for the

Wireless Outlet Switch and one for the plugged-in device. In addition, define the connection between

these two (2) devices In the Connections view > Control/AV tab.

1. Start Composer and connect to a Director.

2. Click System Design.

3. Select the My Drivers tab > Lighting > Light, and double-click the Wireless Outlet Switch

object to add it to the project tree.

4. Identify the Wireless Outlet Switch on the network.

5. Click Connections.

6. From the IP Network Connections pane, select the Wireless Outlet Switch, and click Identify.

7. When the Identify screen appears, go to the physical Wireless Outlet Switch, and press the top

right button four (4) times to identify the Wireless Outlet Switch to the network.

8. Add a driver for the device you want to plug into the Wireless Outlet Switch as appropriate for

your use (power sensing, power controlling, or switching lamps on and off).