A Control4 upgrade in Cork swaps an end of life controller for a current CORE model and takes the system onto the newest Control4 operating system. What is already in the walls of a Cork house, the keypads, dimmers, speakers and cabling, nearly always stays put, so the work happens in the rack, not in the rooms.
When a Control4 upgrade makes sense for a Cork home
Every Control4 controller eventually drops off the update list. You notice it when the app stops installing on a new phone, a streaming service vanishes or there is no driver for the television you just bought. A CORE controller restores all of it and leaves room to grow.
The project file is backed up first, the new controller goes in, the programming is transferred and each device is refreshed where its firmware allows. We also ask for the list of small irritations that have built up over the years, because this is the cheapest moment to clear them.
| Where it goes | What it does |
|---|---|
| Controller | Older model out, current CORE controller in, sized to the house |
| Operating system | Brought to the current Control4 OS |
| Programming | Backed up, moved across and tidied |
| Devices | Firmware updated where the device allows |
| Walls | Keypads, dimmers, speakers and cabling left as they are |
The Georgian country house pictured had its Control4 system refreshed and reprogrammed while a new network went in around it; see it in our projects. Controller models are listed at control4.com.
Questions we are often asked
How do I know my Control4 controller needs upgrading?
Three signs: updates have stopped arriving, a service you used has disappeared, or a dealer has used the words end of life. An hour on site confirms it.
Will I lose my scenes in a Control4 upgrade?
No. Your project file travels to the new controller and we walk the house with you afterwards to prove every scene still does what it did.
Do I have to replace the keypads?
Rarely. Keypads and dimmers from several Control4 generations keep working with a current controller, so they stay on the wall.
How long does the upgrade take in a Cork house?
For most Cork houses, one working day in the rack and a walk through at the end. A house with several controllers is longer, and we tell you that before we book it.
Ready to talk about Control4 upgrade in Cork?
Send a few lines about the house through the enquiry form, or message us on WhatsApp with a photo. Our rates are on the cost guide.