Kitchen with Lighting Control (photo courtesy Lutron)
Lighting Control
There are many reasons savvy homeowners choose to incorporate lighting control in their residences. Following is an overview of the different types of lighting controls as well as a summary of the benefits of each system.
Whole House Wired
This type of system is generally implemented in new construction or substantial renovation projects. Here the dimmers for the individual circuits are located in closets or mechanical spaces and the room controls consist of in wall single gang keypads as well as in-wall/Free standing iPad Mini/iPod touch, or many other tablet/PC apps. Benefits of this type of system are:
Whole House Wireless
Wireless lighting controls are generally retrofitted in a conventionally wired home and provide all of the above benefits with the exception of reduced wall clutter. These are typically slightly more expensive than their wired counterparts.
Room/Area Lighting Controls
These are typically used to control important rooms or areas such as a Master Suite, Home Theater or Exterior Lighting circuits. All benefits of the whole house lighting control are applicable.
For additional information please contact us via phone or email to speak with a system specialist or to arrange for a free consultation.
There are many reasons savvy homeowners choose to incorporate lighting control in their residences. Following is an overview of the different types of lighting controls as well as a summary of the benefits of each system.
Whole House Wired
This type of system is generally implemented in new construction or substantial renovation projects. Here the dimmers for the individual circuits are located in closets or mechanical spaces and the room controls consist of in wall single gang keypads as well as in-wall/Free standing iPad Mini/iPod touch, or many other tablet/PC apps. Benefits of this type of system are:
- Reliable and inexpensive hard-wired infrastructure.
- Elimination of multi-gang conventional wall switches ( greatly reduced wall clutter).
- Attractive and flexible in-wall keypads with engraved buttons.
- Room/Area/House scenes can be set and easily recalled at the touch of a button.
- Astronomical Time Clock allows for lighting events to be triggered at specific times or at sunrise/sunset.
- Motion Sensors and Car Visor Controls provide convenient control and improves safety in and around the home.
- Soft On/Off and dimmed scenes will extend bulb life and save energy.
- The system can be easily integrated with a home automation system.
Whole House Wireless
Wireless lighting controls are generally retrofitted in a conventionally wired home and provide all of the above benefits with the exception of reduced wall clutter. These are typically slightly more expensive than their wired counterparts.
Room/Area Lighting Controls
These are typically used to control important rooms or areas such as a Master Suite, Home Theater or Exterior Lighting circuits. All benefits of the whole house lighting control are applicable.
For additional information please contact us via phone or email to speak with a system specialist or to arrange for a free consultation.
