Lutron Serena The Serena family of products from Lutron is one of the most popular window shading solutions because it’s quiet, simple to install and use, and can be integrated with Lutron Caséta light dimmers, and Honeywell and Nest thermostats. (Requires the addition of Lutron’s Caséta Smart Bridge ($120) and Lutron mobile app.) For roller […]
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Where and Why to Use a Lighting Control System
With home control systems and preprogrammed scenes, you can match your lighting to your mood.
With home control systems and preprogrammed scenes, you can match your lighting to your mood.
Get the GuideOur Favorite Smart Home Smart Dimmers
Wireless smart dimmers can add ambiance, convenience and energy savings to your smart home system.
That round light dimmer in your dining room probably isn’t much different from the one originally invented by Joel Spira (founder of Lutron) in 1959. Dimmers changed the home lighting industry, and forever made it easy to alter the ambience in your room by turning down the lights to suit your mood (dimming lights also […]
Get the GuideDimmer Switches Get Smart: The 10 Best Lighting Control Dimmers
The 10 best lighting control dimmers for a smart, automated home.
One of the core features of any residential lighting control system is its ability to dim the intensity of your home’s lights. Doing so saves electricity, improves your home’s aesthetic qualities, and enhances the overall functionality of the lights. Ordinary dimmer switches are able to accomplish these tasks, but why not invest in a switch with the additional smarts to adjust the brightness of the lights automatically and offer other innovative features? The following 10 dimmers switches (in no particular order of importance) are some of the brightest stars in the home lighting market. Be sure to check them out when you’re ready to swap your home’s old light switches for something smarter.
Get the GuideAvi-on Debuts Bluetooth-Based Lighting Ecosystem
Wireless Bluetooth technology makes installation easy, allowing users to replace wires with software.
Wireless Bluetooth technology makes installation easy, allowing users to replace wires with software.
Get the GuideProfessional Budget Home Automation Systems
Custom designed and installed home automation systems are the pinnacle of high-tech luxuries, yet the trend in the smart home market is DIY home automation and off-the-shelf Internet of Things devices and smart home products such as the popular Nest or Dropcam. Easy-to-setup smart home systems you can buy online are nice, but they often […]
Get the GuideLights, cameras, action … smart home products make it all happen
No need to be timid about smart home systems: These days it’s a breeze to have one installed, or even do it yourself. Smart home technology ranges from DIY home automation to systems you’ll need a pro to install – but even that’s becoming simpler, reducing your installation costs. Even if you already have a […]
Get the GuideStaples Connect Aims to Make Home Automation Easy
Guided tutorials help users program their home.
Staples Connect is a new home automation system that uses Z-Wave, Wi-Fi and Lutron Clear Connect.
Get the GuideComcast Homeware to Power Window Shades, Garage Doors
Are automated window shades and garage doors coming to Comcast Xfinity Home?
Are automated window shades and garage doors coming to Comcast Xfinity Home?
Get the GuideThe Bright Future of Smart Lighting
Who needs light switches when you've got an app or a sensor?
LEDs, sensors and IP-controlled lighting dominate the LIGHTFAIR Expo in Philadelphia.
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