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Control4® Smart Home
Safety and Security Guide
SEE THE NEW OS 3 USER GUIDE
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Control4® Smart Home Safety and Security Guide SEE THE NEW OS 3 USER GUIDE CTRL4.CO/USERGUIDE Contents Safety and security overview Using the Security menu Accessing the Security menu Note: The information in this guide applies to the latest Control4 Arming your system system capabilities Features can vary between customized Disarming your system installations and Control4 software releases, so contact your...
  • Page 2: Safety And Security Overview

    Safety and security overview Your Control4 system means more than just convenience—it means safety, as well Use your automated home to monitor security cameras, control your security system, and even simulate occupancy while you’re away The Security screen is the primary security interface for your system View system Review the View individual...
  • Page 3: Using The Security Menu

    Using the Security menu Arming your system Whatever security system your home uses, Control4 gives you an easy-to-use interface for arming, disarming, and controlling it You can send a panic alert, view the history of all logged security events, and even directly control security To arm your system: sensors 1 Select the green Press to ARM button in the middle of the screen...
  • Page 4: Disarming Your System

    Disarming your system Sending an emergency alert You can send a manual fire, police, or panic alert from any Navigator, even To disarm your system: while the security system is disarmed (Availability and method of sending the alerts depends on your security system provider ) 1 Upon entry to your home, an Entry Delay timer begins counting down if your security system has been triggered, or the Press to DISARM button remains if the security system has not yet been activated...
  • Page 5: Viewing Individual Zones

    Viewing individual zones To view security event history, the History agent must be included in your home automation project Ask your installer for details The main Security menu shows you the state of your security system as a whole, but you can keep an eye on individual security zones, too To view the security history: 1 From the Security menu, select the History icon near the top of the screen To view security zones:...
  • Page 6: Pretending You're Home When You're Not

    Pretending you’re home when you’re not Have you ever used those appliance timers to turn lights on and off while Your Control4 Dealer can set up custom programming or keypad buttons to you’re gone? They’re not the easiest to set up, and their predictability (and start recording and playback Your dealer can also link your security system limited functions) might fool Abbott &...
  • Page 7: Using Door Locks

    Using door locks To set up a lock user: You can lock and unlock any connected door lock, as well as keep track of who accesses the locks and when (if supported by the lock), by using a touch 1 In Locks & Sensors, select the arrow next to the lock name to open its screen or other Navigator Supported features vary by lock type, but here are settings menu some examples...
  • Page 8: Viewing Security Cameras

    Viewing security cameras To view lock access history: 1 In Locks & Sensors, select the arrow next to the lock name to open its settings menu If you have security cameras, you can view their video feeds one at a time or several at once You can add up to eight cameras per page for Control4 for 2 Select History The recent usage of the lock is displayed PC/MAC, 10 cameras per page for touch screens, and up to 18 cameras per...
  • Page 9: Touch Screen Alerts

    Touch screen alerts To set your touch screen to react to a change in the state of a security zone: Your T3 Touch Screen can alert you of doors opening or if any security zone experiences a change of state (for example, occupied or unoccupied) This 1 Go into the room’s Security screen, then select Settings The Settings ability is dependent on the security hardware installed in your home screen opens...
  • Page 10: Legal Notices

    Legal notices Control4 disclaimer MPEG Control4® makes no representations or warranties with respect to this publication, and Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Supply of this product does not convey a license nor any particular purpose Control4 reserves the right to make changes to any and all parts imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating...

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