From da8924e9c1b3c0eda408357bf9a0990a9a34fe55 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Garry Newman Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2020 16:24:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Create README.md --- README.md | 45 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b3fb339 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +# What + +Jailbreak tool for Control4 3.1.0 - allowing add/rename/move rooms/drivers/devices without being a dealer. + +# Why + +I'm a nerd. I got home automation in my house so I could play with it, so I could write my own drivers and make it do cool stuff. By default you can't do that without being an authorized dealer - unless you jailbreak your Director. + +There are a few dodgy tools floating around that achieve the same thing, but the process is over-complicated, error prone and out of date. + +I thought it would be safer/easier in the long run to write something open source. + +# How + +## Connect to your controller + +![Showing the controller connection screen](https://files.facepunch.com/garry/7dfa86b6-e85e-4aca-ba39-acec8b5d7e83.png) + +## Backup the original certificate + +![Showing the backup screen](https://files.facepunch.com/garry/e81f6f28-4f26-4718-a415-c6b74d62bf9d.png) + +## Download and Patch Composer Pro + +![The composer patch screen](https://files.facepunch.com/garry/67aaf6e2-f1a6-4532-aee6-4a46b7783366.png) + +## Patch the Director + +![The director patch screen](https://files.facepunch.com/garry/5f43c3e9-86a8-4e7d-b035-cbf9a147c6fd.png) + +## Revert to unjailbroken (if you want to) + +![Restoration](https://files.facepunch.com/garry/b64b672e-7eb3-4100-9f56-cc397cfe5425.png) + +## Enjoy + +You're all done + +# Other stuff + +Everything is at your own risk, obviously. If this tool leads to your house burning down you can't blame me. + +To Control4 - please don't be angry at this tool. I love my control4 automated house and would spend a ton more time and money with you guys if I didn't have to do it through a dealer every time. If you want to contact me I'm at garrynewman@gmail.com <3 + +We have a small reddit group for Control4 DIY over at https://www.reddit.com/r/C4diy/ - feel free to ask for help here.