Control4 Announces 4Store App Contest

4Store is an application marketplace where developers can create Control4 apps. It features a Developer's Program that is a Flash-based platform, which delivers applications to Control4 customers and to the application marketplace, extending beyond mobile devices and into the digital home.

Flash developers can deliver entertainment, informational or social networking apps that they have created for mobile devices to consumer homes through the 4Store application marketplace (with minimal programming). For example, developers can use weather information to adjust the watering schedule for the lawn, or provide lighting and shading control for different areas of the house based on the time of day or outside temperature.

“We are incredibly excited to make a new platform available to the Flash development community,” said Eric Smith, chief evangelist for Control4. “The 4Store application marketplace gives Flash developers the opportunity to utilize their existing skills to expand their market to millions of devices and to have their apps available on touch screens and TVs in every room of the home.”

Contest:

Control4 is holding a Developer’s Challenge.

The company is challenging the Flash development community and custom installers to create cool and innovative apps. To qualify for the Developer’s Challenge, you must sign-up to be an app developer and submit your apps for approval by August 31, 2010. Approved apps will be loaded into the 4Store and eligible for the contest.

Most Popular App – Wins $5,000 
The developer with the most popular 4Store app (determined by the number of downloads between July 1, 2010 and November 30, 2010) will win a grand prize of $5,000.

Control4 Challenge Winner - $5,000 in Control4 Gear
The developer with the most 4Store apps submitted between July 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010 will receive $5,000 in Control4 gear.

4Store Developer of the Year
On September 17 , 2010 Control4 will select the 4Store Developer of the Year. The award will be presented at CEDIA Expo on September 23, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia and the winner will be the guest of honor at the Control4 Dealer Party held that evening. The esteemed 4Store Developer of the Year is invited to demonstrate his or her work in the Control4 booth throughout the show.

Founders Circle Membership
Developers with at least two approved 4Store apps between July 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010 automatically becomes a member of the 4Store™ Founders Circle. Control4 will provide qualified developers with a 4Store Founders Circle logo that can be used on their websites, business cards or other promotional materials.

4Store apps are based on ActionScript 2. Developers can access Control4 software development kits and basic Control4 technical training by registering on the 4Store website. For more information please visit www.control4.com/developer-contest.