McIntosh has announced that their MX122 A/V Processor has received Control4’s Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP) Certification.

The MX122 A/V Processor combines the audio performance of the McIntosh Reference System with the latest in home theatre technology. It is fully compatible with 4K Ultra HD video sources and can upscale lower resolutions to 4K Ultra HD. It offers full support for leading object-based 3D audio technologies Dolby® Atmos, DTS:X™ and Auro-3D, plus streaming audio capabilities.

SDDP is software that is built into a manufacturer’s product to make integration with a Control4 home automation system simple and seamless. By incorporating SDDP into the MX122 A/V Processor, installation complexity, configuration time and costs are reduced. It also helps alleviate potential incompatibility with other devices within home.

“We’re excited to add Control4’s SDDP Certification to what is an already user friendly and fully-featured product,” said McIntosh President & CEO Charlie Randall. “By implementing SDDP coupled with the value of certification, the MX122 can be effortlessly integrated into Control4 automation systems to further enhance the user experience.”

Founded in 2003, Control4 is a global provider of smart home automation solutions offering personalised control of virtually any device in a home or business. Control4 certified custom integrators work with home and business owners to deliver smart solutions for lighting, music, video, security and energy in a single room or throughout an entire home.

“McIntosh’s long-standing reputation of providing top quality audio products coupled with Control4 SDDP Certification offers dealers and customers faster installation times and more seamless control of their home automation and entertainment systems,” said Noel Gouff, Director of Business Development at Control4. “We’re excited to welcome McIntosh to our ecosystem of over 10,000 third-party consumer electronics products.” Visit Control4.com to learn more about SDDP certification and all of the Control4 smart home solutions available.

All MX122s that installed the November 2016 firmware update that added DTS:X support are compatible with Control4 SDDP. For any units that have not installed the November 2016 update, go to the following menu to update the firmware for DTS:X and Control4 SDDP compatibility: Setup > General > Firmware > Update > Check for Update > Update > Update Start. The update process, electrical supply and internet connection should not be interrupted during the firmware installation.