Most people think of their home lights as things that get turned on, off or dimmed as needed, but not as a design and lifestyle element that can be programmed to fit a family’s moods, activities or schedule. That’s what smart lighting control systems do. They can light your home and yard, but they can […]
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Can You Install Home Automation and Smart Lighting Systems?
Smart home automation systems can be DIY projects or custom programmed and installed. Which is right for you?
Smart home automation systems can be DIY projects or custom programmed and installed. Which is right for you?
Get the GuidePhilips' Latest Hue Kit Delivers Wireless Dimming for Under $40
The Philips Hue wireless dimming kit delivers dimmable lights without having to move from the sofa.
The Philips Hue is one of the most popular smart lighting solutions out today. (You can see why in our review.) Now, the company is looking to deliver that functionality to a lot more homes with the new Philips Hue wireless dimming kit. The Philips Hue wireless dimming kit is another easy way to put […]
Get the GuideHome Lighting 101: How to Add Lighting Control to Your Home
Want to freshen up the appearance of your house, enjoy greater convenience and save some energy to boot? Then you should look into a lighting control system. A lighting control system can automatically dim your lights, enact preset “scenes” so only the fixtures you need come on, automatically turn on and off lights so you […]
Get the GuideWhat Home Lighting Control System is Right for You
Lighting control systems come in a variety of forms and prices. Find out what's right for you.
Smart home automation and lighting control systems are indeed high-tech enhancements to any home, but they don’t necessarily have to be high priced or highly complicated. Technology developments, including apps, LED lights and wireless control systems, have evolved a great deal, making lighting control, from the simple to the advance, available to almost anyone. There […]
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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 GuideIs A DIY Wireless Lighting Control System for You?
Home technology and custom smart home installation expert Joe Whitaker offers tips on wireless lighting control
Wireless lighting control systems and new DIY smart home products, including wireless smart bulbs or wireless dimmers, are proliferating in the tech market now, and are enticing homeowners to add smart home systems to their own homes. Is a wireless lighting system something you can handle yourself or do you need a professional installation? There […]
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This Bluetooth smart light switch fits over an existing switch so you don't need to do any wiring.
I’ve written before that for most people, smart wall switches and dimmers are better, and more affordable, solutions than smart light bulbs. Read all about why in this article. Still, for a lot of people, the idea of turning off their electricity and hardwiring a new switch or dimmer is intimidating. If you mixed up […]
Get the GuideURC LED Lighting Uses ZigBee for Wireless Lighting Control
The new wireless lighting control system features two types of bulbs and one controller.
The new wireless lighting control system features two types of bulbs and one controller.
Get the GuideWIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS: Knowing When and Why to Install Wireless Automatic Lighting
ONE OF THE BIGGEST ADVANCES in home automation and whole-house control has been the development of wireless lighting control. The availability and price associated with this piece of home technology has made it accessible to just about anyone. While I have been a huge proponent of wireless lighting control due to its flexibility, retrofit applications, and the ability to easily adapt to consumers’ growing needs, there are some things that you should know before investing in a system.
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