Control4 lighting control

Control4 lighting brings your home's lighting circuits into an intelligent control system, allowing you to operate individual lights, groups of lights and personalised lighting scenes from dedicated keypads, touchscreens and mobile devices. Lighting can also be integrated with other connected systems, including audio, automated shading and security, to create a consistent experience throughout your home.

In many cases, yes. Control4 can work with compatible lighting systems and control equipment, although the options depend on your existing wiring, switches, dimmers and lighting circuits. We can assess your current installation and recommend the most appropriate approach, whether that involves integrating existing equipment or upgrading parts of the system.

Yes. New-builds and major renovations provide an excellent opportunity to plan lighting control as part of the wider electrical and interior design. We can work alongside your architect, interior designer, electrician and other project professionals to plan lighting circuits, keypad positions, equipment locations and the required infrastructure before first-fix works begin.

With centralised lighting, control modules are typically located in a dedicated enclosure, with lighting circuits wired back to that location. This can reduce the number of conventional switches on walls and provide a clean, consistent keypad layout. Wireless lighting uses compatible wireless devices and can be particularly useful in existing properties where extensive rewiring isn't practical. The right solution depends on the property, project requirements and existing electrical infrastructure.

Not necessarily. Some installations can use compatible wireless lighting controls, while others benefit from dedicated wiring and centralised lighting modules. For new-builds and major renovations, planning the wiring early usually provides the greatest flexibility. For existing properties, we can assess the current installation and advise on suitable options, taking into account the condition of the wiring and the lighting control you want to achieve.

Yes. Control4 allows multiple lights and circuits to be grouped into personalised scenes, so you can create the right lighting for different activities and occasions. You might have a scene for entertaining, dining, relaxing or watching a film, each with its own lighting levels. Scenes can also be incorporated into automated routines and adjusted as your requirements change.

Yes. Where compatible systems are installed, Control4 can bring lighting together with automated blinds and shades, multi-room audio, home cinema, climate control and security. For example, an evening scene could adjust the lighting, close selected blinds and start your preferred music, while a cinema scene could dim the lights and prepare the room for a film.

The cost depends on the size of your property, the number of lighting circuits, the type of controls selected and whether you choose centralised or wireless lighting. The level of programming and integration with other smart-home systems will also affect the overall investment. We can assess your project and prepare a proposal tailored to your requirements. For new-builds and major renovations, we recommend considering lighting control early in the design process so that the wiring and infrastructure can be planned accordingly.