Apple Music Now Fully Integrated with Control4: Elevate Your Smart Home Audio Experience

Apple Music Integration with Control 4 on Control Device

Music lovers with smart homes, rejoice—Apple Music is now fully integrated with Control4 smart home systems, making it easier than ever to enjoy your favourite tunes throughout your entire home. This new integration offers a seamless experience, allowing homeowners to access personalised playlists, curated music, and high-quality audio across every room with the power of home automation.


Stream Apple Music in Every Room of Your Smart Home with Control4

With this new Apple Music integration, you can stream music in any room via Control4’s multi-room audio system. Whether it's your go-to playlist, Apple-curated recommendations, or podcasts, you can enjoy music throughout your home, controlled via smart devices or automations. Apple Music’s Recommended for Youad-free playlists, and Apple Podcasts ensure an immersive listening experience, tailored for smart home environments.


High-Resolution Audio for Smart Homes

The integration brings high-resolution audio with a 192kHz sample rate and 24-bit depth to Control4’s smart home audio system, delivering pristine sound quality in every room. Whether you're an audiophile or enjoy casual listening, the combination of Apple Music and Control4 ensures crisp, clear sound that enhances the atmosphere of your smart home.


Requirements for Apple Music Integration with Control4 Smart Home System

To fully integrate Apple Music into your Control4 smart home system, you’ll need the following:

  • CORE Controller (CORE 5/3/1/Lite) or Triad SA1

  • Control4 OS 3.4.2+

  • An active 4Sight subscription or Connect plan

  • An Apple Music subscription

These components enable your home’s audio system to support Apple Music streaming, including the necessary DRM decryption.


Custom Smart Home Automations with Apple Music and Control4

Apple Music integrates seamlessly into Control4’s powerful home automation platform. Imagine creating a “Wake Up” scene that plays your favourite morning playlist, gradually brightens the lights, and adjusts the thermostat to your preferred temperature. WithControl4 smart home automation, music can be woven into your daily routine, making home automation even more immersive.


Quick Access to Favourites and Recently Played in Control4

Control4’s smart home interface allows you to favourite playlists, albums, and songs for quick access, ensuring you can enjoy your preferred music effortlessly. You can also access recently played items from the Room View or the Listen Page, making it easy to resume your listening experience at any time.


Future-Proofing Your Smart Home with Control4 and Apple Music

The Apple Music and Control4 integration is part of Control4’s ongoing commitment to future-proof smart home systems. With regular updates and expanding functionality, homeowners can expect continuous improvements. The 4Sight subscription provides remote access via the Control4 app for Android, iOS, and even Apple Watch, alongside features such as push notifications, intercom, and compatibility with Alexa and Google Voice to further enhance your smart home experience.


CONCLUSION

Control4’s full integration with Apple Music marks a significant advancement in smart home audio. With high-resolution audio, personalised music experiences, and seamless home automation, this partnership brings music into every corner of your home. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a quiet evening, or automating your daily routine, Apple Music and Control4 work together to deliver an unmatched listening experience in your smart home.

Interested in Apple Music Integration for Your Smart Home?

If you're ready to experience the full potential of Apple Music in your Control4 smart home, we're here to help. Your Digital Homeoffers expert installation and integration services tailored to your specific needs.

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Sam Hemmings