The Incredible Features Found in Today’s Lighting Control System
Create the Perfect Mood & Setting for Life’s Many Activities
In most homes in the Bay Area, a lighting control system consists of an on-and-off switch. It’s a fixture that’s become such an everyday part of our lives that we use it without conscious awareness. We walk into a room and flip the switch, illuminating our lights. We walk out and, hopefully, remember to turn the lights off.
We may turn on a desk light when we’re working or a lamp when we’re reading, but, for the most part, our lights remain relatively constant. But we, as humans, are anything but constant. Our moods change with the time, day, and season. Our activities fluctuate at a moment's notice. One minute we're relaxing, and the next, playing with the kids. In the evening, we enjoy dining al fresco or entertaining a group of friends or colleagues.
Our lighting should reflect our moods, activities, and daily tasks. It should automatically light the way when we arrive home in the evening and turn off when it’s time for bed. Thanks to today’s smart lighting control systems, it can.
Let’s explore the possibilities.
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The Controls
When your lighting becomes smart, large banks of switches are replaced with one elegant keypad, with each button on the keypad designated to a particular task. Press a button, and your lights transform to the perfect pre-programmed setting.
Press the ‘Reading’ button, and the perfect lighting illuminates the reading nook. Tap 'Entertain,' and the lighting throughout your home and outdoor areas adjusts for the coming event. For some, that translates to a tranquil environment with soft, enchanting lighting that highlights your home’s best features and artwork. For others, that one touch may set their home alight in brilliant colors of azure, indigo, and cerulean.
You can also control your lights via high-resolution touchscreens, remotes, and your voice.
The Automation
Your lights also automatically adjust based on the time of day, the amount of natural light, when someone enters or leaves a room, and when you arrive home in the evening. Automated schedules follow your daily routine, creating the perfect intensity and color of light with no effort on your part.
Certain lights turn on in the morning, taking on the soft glow of dawn. Throughout the day, lights dim as daylight enters your home and turn off when you leave a room. In the evening, your home basks in the golden hue of dusk. When you pull into the driveway in the evening, your landscape and entryway lights greet you. When it’s time for bed, every light turns off.
And we’ve only scratched the surface of what’s possible.
As you can imagine, this level of lighting control takes extreme attention to detail, design, and customization. That’s where Hermary’s comes in. As a leader and advisor in the smart home technology industry for over 60 years, we’re dedicated to enhancing your everyday experience with easy-to-use technology. Are you ready to explore the incredible world of smart lighting? To learn more about today’s lighting control system or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Hermary’s today.
