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Control4 vs Mmhmm

Control4 logo

Control4

Software

Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings

From
$1000/project
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Software

Presentation platform for video calls

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Control4 requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option; Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • They diverge on capability: Control4 covers Integrated Control, Mmhmm covers Custom layouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Control4 and Mmhmm actually diverge.

Attributes where Control4 and Mmhmm differ
AttributeControl4Mmhmm
Starting price$1000/projectOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsMobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hubDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
Founded20032020

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Control4

  • Integrated Control
  • Lighting
  • Climate
  • Security
  • Entertainment
  • 1000+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app

Only in Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Control4

  • Whole-home automationnot Mmhmm
  • Commercial building controlnot Mmhmm
  • Custom installationnot Mmhmm
  • Luxury smart homenot Mmhmm

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot Control4
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot Control4
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot Control4
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot Control4

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Control4

  • Requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option
  • Limited device compatibility; works best with Control4-certified ecosystems
  • Subscription required for remote access and advanced features
  • System complexity requires technical knowledge or ongoing dealer support

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

Pricing, plan by plan

Control4

$1000/project

No published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.

Mmhmm

On request
  • Standard$9.99/month
    • Unlimited presentations
    • Custom layouts
    • Recording

Which should you pick?

Choose Control4 if

  • You need integrated control.
  • You work on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
  • You also want lighting.
Control4 review

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Mmhmm review

Questions people ask

Is Control4 or Mmhmm better?
Neither clearly leads. Control4 starts at $1000/project and Mmhmm at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Control4 or Mmhmm?
Control4 starts at $1000/project and Mmhmm at On request.
Does Control4 or Mmhmm run on more platforms?
Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub. Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
What is Control4 best used for?
Control4 is most often used for whole-home automation, commercial building control, custom installation, luxury smart home. Of those, whole-home automation and commercial building control are not what Mmhmm is typically brought in for.
What can Control4 do that Mmhmm cannot?
Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security. Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Control4: What devices can Control4 control?

Control4 controls connected home devices including lighting, audio, video, climate control, locks, intercoms, and security systems. Compatibility varies by device brand and integration type.

Source
Control4: Does Control4 require a subscription?

Control4 systems work locally without subscription, but the Connect service subscription adds remote access and premium features. Connect pricing varies; as of 2026, base Connect is optional.

Source
Control4: Is professional installation required for Control4?

Yes. Control4 systems are professionally installed and configured by certified Control4 dealers. Installation complexity and cost depend on system scope and home size.

Source
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