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Control4 EA-1, EA-3 & EA-5 support in the Poconos
The EA-1, EA-3, and EA-5 were Control4's controllers from about 2016 until the Core series replaced them. They are discontinued but still supported and run Control4 OS 3, so an EA-based system is worth investing in rather than replacing. When one is misbehaving, the cause is almost always out-of-date software, unfinished programming, or the home network — not the controller.
At a glance
What the Control4 EA-1, EA-3 & EA-5 is.
- Models
- EA-1, EA-3, EA-5
- Sold
- About 2016 to 2021
- Status
- Discontinued, still supported
- Software
- Runs Control4 OS 3. Discontinued, still supported.
- Replaced by
- Core series
- Our relationship
- Independent Control4 programming & service
How to tell
You probably have one if…
- A slim black controller labeled EA-1, EA-3, or EA-5.
- The EA-1 is a small single-room unit, often behind a TV; the EA-5 is the larger unit in the equipment rack.
- The system was installed or last upgraded roughly 2016 to 2021.
What we see
What goes wrong.
- OS and drivers years out of date because nobody has maintained the system.
- A TV or streaming box that was replaced and never added back in.
- Wi-Fi and network problems that show up as Control4 problems.
Your options
What we would do about it.
Cost. A system assessment and takeover starts at $450. Most rescues land between $1,500 and $6,000; a full controller replacement with reprogramming runs higher. More on Control4
Questions
Control4 EA-1, EA-3 & EA-5 questions
Something not covered here? Call (267) 719-3598 and ask.
Do I need to replace my EA-3?
Almost certainly not. EA controllers are still supported. Spend the money on updates and programming first, and only replace the controller if the house has outgrown it.
Is the EA series end of life?
It is discontinued — Core controllers replaced it — but it is still supported by Control4 and still a solid base for a system.
Do you service the Control4 EA-1, EA-3 & EA-5 in my area?
Yes. We are based in Pocono Pines and work on Control4 systems throughout the Poconos and Northeastern PA, including Pocono Pines, Lake Naomi, Lake Harmony, Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley, Lake Ariel. Call (267) 719-3598 or book a walkthrough.
Where we service it
Control4 across the 570.
Next step
Start with a walkthrough.
We come out, look at the house, and tell you what is worth doing and what is not. No pressure, no package deals, and a written scope before anyone spends anything.