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lobby-pastinv-control4@2x

Lehi, US · Founded 2003 · 262 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

Control4 develops a smart home and business automation platform that centralizes control of connected devices including lighting, audio, video, climate, security, and intercom systems. The platform integrates with over 25,000 third-party products and serves homeowners and businesses globally through a network of authorized integrators.

Also known as Control4

Founders & leadership

lobby-pastinv-control4@2x was founded in 2003 by Eric Smith, Will West, and Mark Morgan.

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Eric Smith
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Mark Morgan

Investors · 4

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Control4 offers a smart home and smart business automation platform that unifies control of a broad catalog of connected devices through a single interface. Residential applications span whole-home control, video and home theater, lighting, audio, outdoor entertainment, safety and security, and comfort and convenience. Commercial applications cover restaurants and bars, workspaces, retail and fitness venues, with unified control over lighting, temperature, media, audio and surveillance.

Users interact with their systems through the Control4 app on phones and tablets, in-wall keypads, touchscreens and smart remotes, with features including push notifications, remote access and at-a-glance status. Systems are designed to work with both Control4 products and thousands of third-party devices, and can be operated by tap, voice command or automated schedules and scenes.

Business model

Control4 sells hardware and software for smart home and smart business systems that are specified, installed and serviced by certified third-party integrators rather than sold as a self-install product, with an accompanying mobile and touchscreen app layer for end users.

Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography

Market position

Positioning emphasizes professional integration and interoperability: a single interface replacing multiple device apps, broad third-party product compatibility, integrator-led personalization of scenes and automations, and post-installation service and support from certified professionals.

Technology

A device-agnostic control platform that aggregates Control4 and third-party products into one system, exposing them through scenes, automations and schedules and through multiple control surfaces (smartphone app, tablet, in-wall touchscreens, keypads, smart remotes, voice commands). Systems are designed to be customizable and scalable, allowing integrators to reconfigure and expand deployments over time.

Go-to-market

Distribution runs through a network of certified integration professionals, whom prospective customers reach via a "find your nearest integrator" locator on the company website; ongoing customer service is also routed through the installing integrator. The company additionally maintains dedicated programs and sales resources for home builders and for architects and designers seeking to specify Control4 in new projects.

Homeowners seeking whole-home automation, entertainment, lighting, security and comfort control; commercial operators such as restaurants and bars, workspaces, retail stores and fitness facilities; and channel partners including integrators, builders, architects and designers.

Geography

Customer-facing operations span multiple regions, with project references in the United States (Austin, Texas; Glenview, Illinois), Australia (Woolwich and Cammeray, New South Wales), Panama (Panama City) and the United Kingdom (London); the website's inquiry form supports country selection across Australia, Canada, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States and many other markets.

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Key figures

latest reported
HeadcountAug 2026262

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Frequently asked questions

What does lobby-pastinv-control4@2x do?
Control4 is a smart home and smart business automation platform installed and personalized by certified integrators.
Who founded lobby-pastinv-control4@2x?
lobby-pastinv-control4@2x was founded by Eric Smith, Will West, Mark Morgan in 2003.
Who are lobby-pastinv-control4@2x's investors?
lobby-pastinv-control4@2x's investors include Lobby Capital, Mercato Partners, Sapphire Ventures, STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES.
Where is lobby-pastinv-control4@2x headquartered?
lobby-pastinv-control4@2x is headquartered in Lehi, US.