Composer Pro 2.2.4
How to Update Composer Pro to Version 2.2.4
Composer Pro is a software tool that allows you to create and manage Control4 smart home systems. It lets you design, configure, program, and troubleshoot your projects from a computer. Composer Pro is updated regularly to provide new features, bug fixes, and compatibility with the latest Control4 devices and software.
In this article, we will show you how to update Composer Pro to version 2.2.4, which was released on October 27, 2023. This version includes several improvements and fixes, such as:
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Added extra debug output when a zip extraction fails while on GitHub Actions
Fixed cache write failures when the cache dir gets removed during a composer run
Fixed 2.4.3 regression in loading Composer on SMB/network shares
Fixed --dry-run flag missing from bump command
Fixed status command reporting differences when the source ref is a tag
Fixed outdated command outputting legend on stdout instead of stderr
Fixed URL sanitizer to handle new GitHub personal access tokens format
To update Composer Pro, you have two options: using Composer Pro itself or downloading the update from the Online Portal. We will explain both methods below.
Update Composer Pro using Composer Pro
You can use Composer Pro to download and update to a new version of software. This is the easiest and most convenient way to keep your Composer Pro up to date. To do this, follow these steps:
In the Help menu, click on Check for Updates.
If an update is available, select it in the Available Updates drop-down menu and click Update.
Select a different download location in the Available Locations drop-down menu if instructed by Control4 Technical Support.
Check the box next to Check for version of Composer at startup to have Composer Pro check for an update every time the software starts.
Note: Before you begin any update, check the Release Notes for any important notes or upgrade documents associated with the update, especially if it's a major update such as Smart Home OS 3. Read those documents first.
Update Composer Pro from the Online Portal
You can also download an update to Composer Pro from the Online Portal. This is useful if you want to install Composer Pro on a different computer or if you have trouble updating from Composer Pro itself. To do this, follow these steps:
Log into the portal at [dealer.control4.com].
In Support > Software Downloads, find the needed version of Composer Pro and click on the correct OS version number, for example OS 3.
Click on Download Composer Pro.
After the file has finished downloading, open the downloaded file to start the install process.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing Composer Pro.
Note: Before you begin any update, check the Release Notes for any important notes or upgrade documents associated with the update, especially if it's a major update such as Smart Home OS 3. Read those documents first.
Conclusion
Updating Composer Pro to version 2.2.4 is easy and beneficial for your Control4 projects. You can use either Composer Pro itself or the Online Portal to download and install the update. Make sure you read the Release Notes before updating and enjoy the new features and fixes that this version offers.