Three convenient new features are coming to the Control4 X4 app this month: a weather widget, Wi-Fi code widget, and on-screen TV display for shades control. These features are designed to make smarter living possible for your customers. We’re sharing this in advance so you’re aware of what’s coming and can review the features with your team in case customers have questions.

The weather widget enables clients to view real-time, at-a-glance weather details, bringing local conditions directly into the app and helping homeowners make informed decisions.  

The Wi-Fi code widget introduces effortless, secure internet for guest access. It eliminates the need for password sharing and offers a more secure way to connect to Wi-Fi using a QR code.

And the on-screen shade experience makes smart functions available on the biggest screen in the house. Homeowners will be able to control their shades from their TV screens, making everyday adjustments easier.

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Feature Details

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Weather Widget

This feature enables your clients to use a weather widget to view real-time weather details in their home location. It will be available on the mobile Control4 app.

How to Access the Weather Widget

1. Open the Control4 app.  

2. Navigate to the tab where you'd like to add the widget.

1. Choose either the home tab or rooms tab.  

2. If you select the rooms tab, select a specific room.

3. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner.  

4. Tap Add Widgets.  

5. Tap Weather.  

6. Swipe to select which version of weather widget you'd like to add.

7. Tap Add Widget.

Wi-Fi QR Code

Now, your clients’ guests can connect to Wi-Fi instantly by scanning a QR code. On both mobile and touch panel devices, your clients can add a Wi-Fi widget that displays the code. This feature eliminates the need for password sharing and offers a more secure way to connect.  

How to Access the Wi-Fi QR Code

1. Open the Control4 app.  

2. Navigate to the tab where you'd like to add the widget.

1. Choose either the home tab or rooms tab.  

2. If you select the rooms tab, select a specific room.

3. Tap on the 3 dots in the top right corner.  

4. Tap Add Widgets.

5. Tap Share Wi-Fi.  

Once added, the Wi-Fi widget will appear on the customer's selected screen. When their guest needs to connect, simply have them scan the QR code.  

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On-Screen Display (OSD) Shade Experience

A new feature that allows your customers to control their shades directly from their TV.  

How to Enable the OSD Shade Experience

1. Press the Control4 remote button icon on your remote to access the Home menu.  

2. Navigate to the room containing the shades you’d like to control.  

3. Select your shades.  

4. Adjust shades to your preference.  

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The new Self-Serve Mapping Tools in OvrC offer greater clarity and control over how Control4 accounts and projects map to OvrC locations. The tools, available in both the Account Management Dashboard and the Control & Automation category, allow you to identify and correct mapping issues on your own, using built-in guidance.

‍Problem

Mapping mismatches create obstacles with Dealer of Record changes, remote access and troubleshooting and OS upgrades, often requiring Support intervention to resolve.

Solution

The new Self-Serve Mapping Tools gives dealers visibility and self-serve tools to identify and fix mapping issues directly in OvrC, eliminating delays and reliance on Support for fixes.  

Benefits

• Accurate mapping is essential to ensure systems are fully prepared for the upcoming X4 upgrades with optional Connect subscription in 2026.

• As Control4 and OvrC data experiences converge and rely on accurate mapping, this tool helps dealers future-proof their projects and avoid disruption when upgrading systems.  

• Ultimately, this improvement can reduce friction in the service process, saving time and improving customer satisfaction.

Where to Find the Self-Serve Mapping Tools

Find the Self-Serve Mapping Tools on the Control4 Account Management tab within the Account page in OvrC. This tab replaces the former Showroom & Demo Systems tab.

The Control4 Account Management tab now includes additional functionality, allowing dealers to view the mapping status of all Control4 customer accounts. If a mapping issue is detected, select Resolve to access the guided tools to fix the mapping directly in OvrC.  

Note: The OvrC Account Owner can continue to view and manage Showroom & Demo Systems from within the Control4 Account Management tab.  

Dealers can also resolve mapping issues at the individual location level from the Control & Automation tab within a specific OvrC location.  

For more information, search “Troubleshooting Control4 Connect registration issues” in Tech Community.  

Visit Your OvrC Account Dashboard

Log in to OvrC today to use the Control4 Self-Serve Mapping Tools.

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