Control4’s HC-500 is a high performance home automation controller with extensive I/O connections for device control and in-built media server.
In addition to managing the home cinema, the Home Controller HC-500 can control multi-room music, lighting, temperature, security and many other home automation sub-systems. “The combination of improved processing, high-definition screen graphics and expansion capabilities as well as the new industrial design makes this a core part of the platform for the digital home.” says Will West, CEO.
The Home Controller HC-500 offers multiple infrared and serial connections and video sensing for easy home cinema integration. HC-500 covers a range of standards-based communication including Ethernet, WiFi, and ZigBee mesh networking.
Additional features include:
- HD on-screen display provides an intuitive graphical user interface
- New box design means unit can be on display with other AV kit
- Audio encoding/decoding for full support of analogue/digital audio
- Expansion capabilities via 2 USB ports and 1 Ethernet jack
- 160GB storage
- Backwards compatibility with all Control4 products
