Issue 22 – PINCH ME. GO AHEAD. I DARE YOU.

Hey Smart Home Lads and Lasses!

Happy St. Patrick’s day, friends! Feeling lucky this month? You better, because we have some cool stuff in store for you like seven new Smart Skills!! You ask and you shall receive! Our Education team has been working around the clock to get you these helpful Smart Skills! Don’t thank me—just pinch my team. Especially Cameron Berrett. He deserves it!

Irish I were a wee bit taller,

Ashley Kimsey

Education Operations Specialist
DON’T FORGET YOUR LUCKY CHARMS!

Actually, we recently released Smart Home OS 3.2.1. Don’t forget to update! Also, shout out to Chris Alldredge in Education for these fun, awesome graphics! He’s the master behind them and he deserves a fun shoutout! Thanks, Chris!


Control4 Interfaces Release Notes
I spoke to a few of my favorite tech support gurus, Carlos Cabriales and Ben Allen. I asked them what’s the number-one tech support call right now? Embernet upgrades and how to do them. Well, look no further, ‘cause we have an article for you! Thanks to Nicholas Isola in Tech Support, we have this pretty, wee, helpful, step-by-step article. Thanks, Nick!

Upgrading 1.7.4 Projects: Step by Step
 
We’ve released a lot of firmware and release updates. Please don’t wait—update!

Pakedge MS Series switches firmware release v1.01.0

The first MS Series firmware release since launch last summer, v1.01.0 includes several UI enhancements, bug fixes, and feature improvements, including:

•New fully supported Control4 driver
•PoE bootup delay timer addition 
•11 new advanced features added to the web GUI
•Added info icons throughout the web GUI for detailed setting instructions

SEE RELEASE NOTES


WattBox 150/250 IPW firmware release v2.0.1.4

This firmware update includes several bug fixes and improvements, including:

•New control system API available via SSH
•Added HTTPS support
•Fixed bug causing control system API to fail and not rebind to the port
•Enhanced the web server to account for multi-connection browsers that may cause the local UI to not load

Important Update Instructions: Units on firmware below 1.2.0.6 must first update to 1.2.0.6 before updating to 2.0.1.4. This two-step firmware update process is handled within OvrC.    
                   
SEE RELEASE NOTES

EPISODE RESPONSE AMP

Just a heads up! Before you update this one make sure you reboot the device. Check out the release notes for more important information. 


Find the release notes on the product pages in both portals!



KNOWLEDGEBASE ARTICLES
 
Integrating OvrC with a Corporate Network
Araknis Networks Crestron NVX Setup. Previously just a tech bulletin on the SnapAV site.
Important information about NVIDIA SHIELD driver. Considerations when setting up the NVIDIA SHIELD driver.
KEEP CALM AND SHAMROCK ON!

Did you know there’s a Technician Success Team here at Control4/SnapAV?! And the coolest part, I’m part of it! We’ve got Dan, Mike, Torrence, Ed, and our fearless leader John! Our team has been popping KB articles out like clovers on a spring morning!

Tech Community Updates

Ever wonder what new KB articles, Smart Skills, or product documentation was recently updated? Wonder no more! We’re publishing a new KB article each week that lists new & updated documentation, videos, KB articles, & more. To find them, just log in to Tech Community and search for “Tech Community Updates.” It’s so easy, even Cameron Berrett can do it.

Tech Community

SMART SKILLS

Check out these helpful Smart Skills:
Creating a Privacy Mask for Chime Video Doorbell
Fix Missing Locations in OvrC’s MapInvite Partners into Your OvrC
Playing a Doorbell Sound through Speakers when the Chime Video Doorbell Is Pressed
Using the Source for Volume Control with an Episode Hybrid Amplifier
Viewing the 7-Day Forecast and Other Internet Images on a Control4 Interface
Viewing Traffic and Other Public Cameras through a Control4 Interface
DRIVER CERTIFICATION TEAM

We work closely with device manufacturers to provide product drivers that interoperate seamlessly with the Control4 platform.
 
New drivers:
BeoVision Harmony 88​​​​​​
D&M DT Studio 3D Mini
Axxess Motion Sensor
Black Nova
Somfy Tahoma Hub
LG Projector HU810P
Steinway Lyngdorf P100
Steinway Lyngdorf P300
Steinway Lyngdorf Head Unit Processor
Lyngdorf MP-60
Lyngdorf TDAI-3400
Lutron- LEAP Processor Driver for RA2 Select and Caseta
Linn DS Series
Doorbird D Series Door Station
Nvidia Shield IP
SEE MORE DRIVERS HERE

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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