Google Integrations Expand Control4 Capabilities
Chowmainsoft has released two new integrations for Google products, expanding the capabilities of Control4. The new drivers provide direct IP-based integration across a wide range of Google-powered entertainment products.
The Chowmainsoft Google Cast driver integrates Google Home, Nest speakers, and Chromecast Audio devices with Control4. This allows customers to continue casting music directly from their phones or using voice commands while Control4 gains visibility and control over the resulting audio session.
The integration provides Now Playing information, playback control, discrete volume and mute control, automatic room on/off functionality, Control4 keypad bindings, programming events, and support for announcements and URL-based audio playback. Google Cast devices can also be configured as Control4 audio endpoints, allowing Google smart speakers to coexist with traditional distributed audio systems within the same Control4 project.
The Chowmainsoft Google TV driver extends this integration to televisions, streaming devices, and set-top boxes running Google TV OS. It communicates using the same method as the official Google TV app, providing direct bi-directional IP control without requiring IR emitters or additional hardware.