Control4 Adds Pakedge Power Distribution Units With Remote Monitoring/Management

A new Control4 family of power control devices in the Pakedge line enables dealers to fix problems remotely and avoid service calls, said the company in a Wednesday announcement. The Pakedge PowerPak includes power distribution units (PDUs) with surge protection for all equipment in a connected home, and when combined with the BakPak cloud management system, dealers can monitor and manage PDUs for all customers from a single interface, it said. The average Control4 smart home has 40 connected devices, said Control4 Vice President-Product Management Paul Williams.