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Control4 vs Wyze

Control4 logo

Control4

Smart Home

Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings

From
$1000/project
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wyze logo

Wyze

Smart Home

Affordable smart home products for everyone

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; Wyze without a paid Cam Plus plan, cloud clips are capped at 12 seconds
  • They diverge on capability: Control4 covers Integrated Control, Wyze covers Affordable Prices.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Control4 and Wyze actually diverge.

Attributes where Control4 and Wyze differ
AttributeControl4Wyze
Starting price$1000/projectOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsMobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hubIOS, Android, Web
Founded20032017

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

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 Wyze

  • Affordable Prices
  • Wide Product Range
  • Cloud Storage Options
  • Local Storage
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT
  • SmartThings

What people use each for

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

Control4

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

Wyze

  • Low cost home security cameras with cloud event recordingnot Control4
  • Motion and person detection alerts on a phonenot Control4
  • Viewing and reviewing camera footage without a local recordernot 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

Wyze

  • Without a paid Cam Plus plan, cloud clips are capped at 12 seconds
  • Cam Plus Lite records a clip only once every 5 minutes, so events inside the cooldown are never captured
  • Cam Plus Lite cloud storage is a rolling 14 days for motion events only
  • Cam Plus Lite is a Name Your Price tier whose suggested contribution scales with the number of cameras on the account

Pricing, plan by plan

Control4

$1000/project

No published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.

Wyze

On request
  • Cam Plus$1.99/month
    • Person detection
    • 14-day cloud storage
    • No cooldown
  • Cam Unlimited$9.99/month
    • Unlimited cameras
    • All Cam Plus features

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 Wyze if

  • You need affordable prices.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want wide product range.
Wyze review

Questions people ask

Is Control4 or Wyze better?
Neither clearly leads. Control4 starts at $1000/project and Wyze at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Control4 or Wyze?
Control4 starts at $1000/project and Wyze at On request.
Does Control4 or Wyze run on more platforms?
Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub. Wyze runs on IOS, Android, Web.
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 Wyze is typically brought in for.
What can Control4 do that Wyze cannot?
Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security. Wyze covers Affordable Prices, Wide Product Range, Cloud Storage Options, Local Storage.

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.

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Wyze: Is there a shipping cost?

Free shipping is available on orders of $59 or more.

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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.

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Wyze: What is the return policy?

Wyze offers a 30-day return policy on purchases.

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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.

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Wyze: Do I need a paid subscription to use Wyze cameras?

No, there are free features with zero limits on livestreams and a free user-friendly app, with no hidden fees. Cam Plus security plans are available as optional add-ons.

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