Control4 EA-1 POE Entertainment and Automation Controller Version 2
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Control4 EA-1 POE Entertainment and Automation Controller Version 2
C4-EA1-POE-V2
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The Control4 EA-1 PoE controller is designed to be installed behind televisions throughout the home, enabling entertainment and automation experiences in every room.
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 remotes, 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.
Features:
- Compact size can be easily installed behind televisions using the included wall-mount bracket.
- Integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE+) offers single-cable installation for power and network and saves you time, space, and money.
- PoE+ enables remote reboot through Pakedge Ethernet switches and BakPak
- Integrated 2-port Ethernet switch connects the EA-1 PoE and television to the home network without the need to pull an additional network cable or install an Ethernet switch
- Includes the I/O you need to control entertainment equipment, including four IR and two serial outputs, plus HDMI for on-screen display and streaming music
- Advanced multi-core processor delivers the speed and performance needed for instantaneous, interactive on-screen control and access to lighting, security, music, and video solutions
- Elegant, low-profile design for flexible, simple installation with an included mounting bracket that allows easy mounting to the back of a TV, on the wall, or to a standard wall box
- Integrated music server with native support for popular streaming services, including Deezer, Pandora, Rhapsody, TIDAL, TuneIn, SiriusXM, SOUNDMACHINE, and iHeartRadio
- USB port enables connection to external hard drives for easy access to local music content
Control4 Controller Comparison
EA-1-V2
EA-1-POE-V2
EA-3-V2
EA-5-V2
IR Ports
4
4
6
8
RS-232
2 - shared w/IR
2 - shared w/IR
3 - shared w/IR
4 - shared w/IR
Contacts/Relays
0
0
1/1
4/4
Number of built-in audio streams
1
1
3
5
Audio Outputs
1 x HDMI
1 x HDMI
1 x analog
1 x digital
1 x HDMI
2 x analog
2 x digital
1 x HDMI
Ethernet (1 Gbps)
1
2
2
5
WiFi
2.4GHz
-
Accessory USB
Accessory USB
PoE/PoE+
-
PoE
PoE+
-
Wall Mount
Optional
Included
Optional
-
Rack Mount
Optional
Optional
Optional
Pre-Installed
Secondary controller support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum OS
2.10.2+
2.10.2+
2.10.2+
2.10.2+
| General | |
|---|---|
| Model number | C4-EA1-POE-V2 |
| Embedded services | |
| Control4 app | Supports up to 50 devices |
| Music services | Pandora®, Napster®, Spotify, TuneIn, TIDAL, Deezer, SiriusXM, SOUNDMACHINE, and iHeartRadio |
| ShairBridge | Up to 20 instances of the driver in the project 1 concurrent stream |
| INPUTS/OUTPUTS | |
| Video out | 1 video out—HDMI |
| Video | HDMI 1.4 output; HD 1080p, 50-60 Hz |
| Audio out | 1 audio out—HDMI |
| Audio playback formats | AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, M4A, MP2, MP3, MP4/M4A, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, WAV, WMA |
| High-resolution audio playback | Up to 192 kHz / 24 bit |
| Network | |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BaseT compatible (required for controller setup) 1 Ethernet/PoE+ in port, 1 Ethernet out port |
| PoE+ | 1 Ethernet/PoE+ in port |
| WiFi security | WPA/WPA2 |
| ZigBee Pro | 802.15.4 |
| ZigBee antenna | External reverse SMA connector |
| USB port | 1 USB 2.0 port—500mA |
| Control | |
| IR out | 4 IR out—5V 27mA max output, 1 IR blaster—front |
| IR capture | 1 IR receiver—front; 20-60 kHz |
| Serial out | 2 serial out (shared with IR out 1 and 2) |
| Power | |
| Power requirements | PoE+ |
| Power consumption | Max: 18W, 61 BTUs/hour Idle: 12W, 41 BTUs/hour |
| Other | |
| Operating temperature | 32˚ ~ 104˚F (0˚ ~ 40˚C) |
| Storage temperature | 4˚ ~ 158˚F (-20˚ ~ 70˚C) |
| Fan dB level | Max: 35 dB |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.13" (29 mm) × 7.5" (191 mm) × 5.0" (127 mm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (0.54 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg) |
| Accessories (Not Included) | |
| Wall-Mount Bracket | C4-WMEA1 (included with the EA-1 PoE) |
| Rack-Mount Kit | C4-EA1RMK1, C4-EA1RMK2 |
| 3.5 mm to DB9 Serial Cable | C4-CBL3.5-DB9B |
| SR-260 System Remote Control | C4-SR260-B |
| 4Sight Subscription (1 Year) | C4-4Sight-E |
