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Control4® EA-1 Entertainment and Automation Controller, V2
C4-EA1-V2
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Description
Description
Designed for an exceptional family room entertainment experience, the Control4 EA-1 Entertainment and Automation Controller is more than automation for just the gear around your TV; it is the ideal smart home starter system with entertainment built in. The EA-1 is perfect for controlling all your entertainment devices in one room, along with your thermostat, door locks, and Smart Lighting.
Control4® EA-1 Entertainment and Automation Controller, V2
Designed for an exceptional family room entertainment experience, the Control4 EA-1 Entertainment and Automation Controller is more than automation for just the gear around your TV; it is the ideal smart home starter system with entertainment built in. The EA-1 is perfect for controlling all your entertainment devices in one room, along with your thermostat, door locks, and Smart Lighting.
The EA-1 delivers a beautiful, intuitive, and responsive on-screen user interface with the ability to create and enhance the entertainment experience for any TV in the house. The EA-1 can orchestrate a wide range of entertainment devices including Blu-ray players, satellite or cable boxes, game consoles, TVs, and virtually any product with infrared (IR) or serial (RS-232) control. It also features IP control for TVs, Apple TV, Roku, AVRs, and other network-connected devices, as well as secure wireless ZigBee control for lights, thermostats, smart locks, and more.
For entertainment, the EA-1 also includes a built-in music server that allows you to listen to your own music library or stream from a variety of leading music services or from your AirPlay-enabled devices using Control4 ShairBridge technology.
OvrC Pro remote management is built-in, giving you access to the entire network of IP devices, including third-party products. OvrC delivers enhanced troubleshooting capabilities and diagnostic data that makes remote support easy, eliminating unnecessary truck rolls and enabling you to streamline your business and tackle more jobs – all from the OvrC web or mobile app.
OvrC Pro - This controller can now be upgraded to an OvrC Pro device by updating the Control4 system to OS 3.2.2 using Composer Pro or Composer Express.
Control4 Connect - Beginning April 23, 2024, the Control4 Connect software service is required on all new systems installed in the United States. Customers pay for Connect through the Control4 App for iOS and Android. Learn more about Control4 Connect.
Important Note: The EA-1 v2 (C4-EA1-V2) is out of stock and no longer available for purchase. We recommend the CORE 1 Controller (C4-CORE1) as the replacement.
Features
- Advanced multi-core processor delivers the speed and performance required for instantaneous, interactive on-screen control and access to lighting, security, music, and video solutions.
- Elegant, low-profile design for flexible, simple installation. Available mounting bracket allows easy mounting to the back of a TV, on the wall, or to a standard wall box.
- Incredibly fast, intuitive control from your tablet, smartphone, touch screen, remote, or TV on-screen Navigator.
- Elegant on-screen experience for easy access to entertainment and the entire home.
- Integrated music server with native support for popular streaming services, including Deezer, Pandora, Rhapsody, TIDAL, TuneIn, SiriusXM, SOUNDMACHINE, and iHeartRadio.
- External Wireless-N and ZigBee antennas simplify installation while delivering high-performance network connectivity.
- USB port enables connection to external hard drives for easy access to local music content.
- Control4 app enables in-home control from multiple iOS and Android mobile devices. Connect to your home remotely with an optional 4Sight subscription.
- OvrC Pro built-in for advanced remote management and monitoring.
Specs
Specifications
| C4-EA1-V2 |
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1 x HDMI |
HDMI 1.4 output; HD 1080p, 50-60 Hz |
Output: 1 x HDMI Inputs: None |
1U |
AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, M4A, MP2, MP3, MP4/M4A, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, WAV, WMA |
Limited level control |
High Resolution: Up to 192 kHz / 24 bit |
Pandora, Napster, Spotify, TuneIn, TIDAL, Deezer, SiriusXM, SOUNDMACHINE, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Radio.com, Qobuz, Airplay-enabled devices |
1 x 10/100/1000BaseT compatible (required for controller setup) |
Internal Wireless-N (2.4 GHz, 802.11n/g/b) |
WPA/WPA2 (applicable models) |
802.15.4 via external reverse SMA connector |
None |
1 x USB 3.0 port—500mA |
4 x IR out - 5V 27ma max output 1 x IR blaster - front 1 x IR receiver-front; 20-60 kHz |
2 x serial out (shared with IR out 1 and 2) |
None |
None |
100-240VAC, 60/50 Hz |
Max: 18W, 61 BTUs/hour Idle: 9W, 30 BTUs/hour |
32° - 104° F (0° - 40° C) |
4° - 158° F (-20° - 70° C) |
7.5" (191 mm) x 1.13" (29 mm) x 5.0" (127 mm) |
1.2 lb (0.54 kg) |
EA-1 controller AC power cord IR emitters (4) External antennas (2) |
EA-1 Wall-Mount Bracket (C4-WMEA1) Rack Mount Kit (C4-EA1RMK1-BL or C4-EA1RMK2-BL) Control4 3.5 mm to DB9 Serial Cable (C4-CBL3.5-DB9B) 4Sight Subscription (1 year): C4-4Sight-E (only applicable for systems installed prior to April 23, 2024) |
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Rack Spacing |
Supported Audio Formats |
DSP Audio Processing |
Playback |
Streaming |
Ethernet |
WiFi |
Wireless Security Protocols |
ZigBee Pro |
Z-Wave |
USB Ports |
IR |
Serial Control |
Contact Control |
Relay Control |
Power Requirements |
Power Consumption |
Operating Temperature |
Storage Temperature |
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Included Accessories |
Available accessories |
Support
Support Documents
Software and Firmware
Limited Hardware Warranty
Control4 warrants its hardware product to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If the hardware proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, Control4 will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. The warranty extends only to products purchased directly from Control4 Corporation or an Authorized Control4 Dealer. For complete limited warranty information, including details on purchaser legal rights as well as limited warranty exclusions, visit here.
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