User guide

6
Use switches, dimmers, and keypads
Your installer has already set up your system hardware and programmed
automated tasks, so you can jump in right away and use basic controls like
switches and dimmers to turn on lights, or you can use touch screens and your
smartphone to control every connected device in the house. It’s up to you
where to start!
Both basic and advanced
Use basic controls like switches and dimmers to control lighting, or try out
programmed keypads to control lighting, sound, video, and more. However,
even something as basic as a light switch can be programmed to do multiple
things and run automated tasks. Ask your installer to show you how to use
your system.
You can customize Control4 lighting and keypads for countless scenarios and
navigation. Lighting scenes, for example, are a popular way to use keypads.
Just assign a lighting scene to a button. Your dealer can help you create
lighting scenes, you can create them yourself by using Composer HE, or you
can create your own scenes on a touch screen or with the on-screen Navigator.
For details, see “Other Options“ or “Composer HE” in this guide or Lighting
Scenes at ctrl4.co/cdocs .
Use a switch
1 To use a switch to control a light, press and release the top of the switch
for “on,” and press the bottom for “o.” It’s as simple as that.
Use a dimmer
1 To use a dimmer, press and hold the top of the dimmer to slowly brighten
the light, and press and hold the bottom to slowly dim it. That’s all there is
to it!
2 You can also use it like an on/o switch, if you’d like. Press and release the
top of the dimmer to ramp the light up to full brightness. Press and release
the bottom to ramp the light down until it’s o. While the light is dimming,
press the dimmer at any time to stop it at that point.
Use a keypad
1 To use a keypad, either press and release the button, or press and hold it
(depending on the button’s programming).
Buttons can be associated with a light or lighting scene, audio and video,
climate controls, and more. Ask your dealer for details on your keypad’s
programming. (Engraved labels on keypad buttons may also help.)
Tip: A light switch, dimmer, or keypad can be programmed to
simultaneously turn on the light, bring the room to a comfortable
temperature, and play your favorite music.