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Western Introduces NEST to the product line

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Apr 12, 2017 1:51:52 PM


nest_logo.pngWestern Lighting & Energy Controls has just announced the addition of Nest Thermostat to the product line.

As the most recognized brand in the "Smart-Home" industry, Nest learning thermostat is a natural product for any electrical contractor focusing on residential and light commercial applications. The third gen Nest Learning Thermostat is more beautiful than ever, with a thinner, sleeker design and bigger, crisper display. And it’s proven to help save energy. In independent studies, the Nest Thermostat saved an average of 10-12% on heating bills and 15% on cooling bills.

Additionally, Nest is a natural add-on product to the Lutron's Caseta Wireless product which allows users to interface and control Nest thermostat, lighting, window shades, and more. Contractors will find that adding Nest to a project results in a higher satisfaction level for clients. Installing the PRO version of Nest also has an added benefit of a 5 year warranty; 3 years longer than the warranty found at local big box retailers. 

How does NEST work?

  • Auto-Schedule No more confusing programming. It learns the temperatures you like and programs itself.
  • Remote control Connect the Nest Thermostat to Wi-Fi to change the temperature from your phone, tablet or laptop.
  • Nest Leaf You’ll see the Leaf when you choose a temperature that saves energy. It guides you in the right direction.
  • Early-on Nest learns how your home warms up and keeps an eye on the weather to get you the temperature you want when you want it.
  • Auto-Away The Nest Thermostat automatically turns itself down when you’re away to avoid heating or cooling an empty home.
  • Energy History See when heating and cooling were on and what affected your energy use.
  • Safety Alerts Get an alert on your phone or tablet if your home gets dangerously hot or cold.
  • Farsight When Nest Thermostat spots you across the room, it lights up beautifully to show you the temperature you’ve set or the time.

For more features and specifications, download the specsheet here!

To speak to someone about Where to Buy Nest Learning thermostat, contact us at 858-564-0233.

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Topics: lutron, Caseta wireless, nest learning thermostat

Lutron Focuses on Home Technology for Every Level

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Oct 13, 2016 10:18:02 AM

Recently Crestron’s president and CEO Randy Klein stated that his company is going to abandon the residential market as well as the CEDIA show, siting "Crestron only wants to focus on the high-end fragment of the market."
 
Since Crestron only wants to be part of the high-end market: Where does that leave the residential market that they adamantly advertise to? Doesn't it call into question how the high-end clients will gain exposure for their products? Further, doesn't this decision to only go high-end and to not participate in the CEDIA shows alienate potential new installers?
 
This is where Lutron comes into play. Lutron is a technology-centered and people-driven company. Their light control products range from individual dimmers to total light management systems that control entire building complexes. Lutron caters to multiple audiences in the commercial and residential markets. The way Lutron cares for their customers and products reflects the five principles that they were built on; take care of the customer with superior goods and services, take care of the company, take care of the people, innovate with high quality, and deliver value to the customer.
 
Lutron has paved the way to provide many innovative lighting systems for every level of consumer. Caseta® Wireless is used in a more relaxed home setting. It allows you to control your lights from wherever you are. Anyone can use these systems to personalize scenes to control multiple lights and shades together with the touch of a button. HomeWorks® is used in a more high-end setting allowing luxury homeowners to bring in a sophisticated lighting system. The designer style controls can also enhance the décor and compliment the home. These technologies can be used in commercial or residential settings, once again showing that Lutron can service at every level.
 
Homeworks_overview_photo.jpgThe approach that Crestron takes is an exact opposite to the approach that Lutron takes. Lutron can help an entire market and at every level. They range from helping the every day, average homeowner to the high-end, luxury homeowner and then everything in between. Lutron is successful because of the company’s commitment to its customers. Since the beginning, the company has maintained exceptional service, offering 24-hour technical support for its products, and a friendly customer service department that sustains close relationships with Lutron clients. This is what sets Lutron apart from Crestron. Lutron is there to provide quality products to every market instead of just focusing on one. 
 
Need help with lighting or lighting controls? Call us today at (858) 564-0233!
 
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Topics: lutron, Caseta wireless, Western Lighting and energy controls resource page, HomeWorks

Join Us for the Caseta Wireless Webinar

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Jun 7, 2016 9:35:41 AM

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Claim your spot for a 60 minute webinar featuring Caseta Wireless by Lutron.
 
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Pacific)
Webinar is 45 minutes followed by 
15 minutes of Q & A

 

 

If you are an electrical contractor, electrical distributor, or design-build professional who wants to understand the options for home control, you won't want to miss this 60 minute presentation on Caseta Wireless by Lutron.

This event is the easiest and fastest way to learn about Caseta Wireless!
 
 
What will we cover?
  • Overview if of the Caseta Wireless family of products including dimmers, remote controls, smart bridge, and more.
  • Easy installation solutions for new & retrofit applications.
  • Integration of Caseta with Lutron's wireless shades, third-party temperature controls, and Apple HomeKit.
  • Typical cost structure of the Caseta products.
  • Sales opportunites for commercial & residential applications
  • Sales Strategies for electrical professionals
 
The webinar is limited to the first 25 peope and can be viewed from the comfort of your office. Take 45 minutes to learn about this exciting product by Lutron and how it can help to improve your bottom line!
 
 
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Topics: Caseta wireless, training for electrical contractors

Caséta Wireless works with Alexa

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Apr 15, 2016 11:19:53 AM

Today, Lutron announced that its Caséta Wireless smart lighting control system now works with Amazon Alexa. This expands the DIY system’s capabilities and helps conveniently create a complete smart home with the right light. http://bit.ly/1MUQ8mO

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Join us for a Caseta Wireless Webinar

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Apr 6, 2016 1:50:57 PM

Webinar-Caseta-wireless.jpgClaim your spot for a 60 minute webinar featuring Caseta Wireless by Lutron.

If you are an electrical contractor, electrical distributor, or design-build professional who wants to understand the options for home control, you won't want to miss this 60 minute presentation on Caseta Wireless by Lutron.

This event is the easiest and fastest way to learn about Caseta Wireless!
 
What will we cover?
  • Overview if of the Caseta Wireless family of products including dimmers, remote controls, smart bridge, and more.
  • Easy installation solutions for new & retrofit applications.
  • Integration of Caseta with Lutron's wireless shades, third-party temperature controls, and Apple HomeKit.
  • Typical cost structure of the Caseta products.
  • Sales opportunites for commercial & residential applications
  • Sales Strategies for electrical professionals

The webinar is limited to the first 25 peope and can be viewed from the comfort of your office. Take 45 minutes to learn about this exciting product by Lutron and how it can help to improve your bottom line!
 
 
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Topics: Caseta wireless, training for electrical contractors

Lutron Provides Futuristic Features for Your Home

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Mar 10, 2016 11:29:43 AM

We’re well into the 21st Century and some of us are disappointed that we still don’t have access to the flying cars we fell in love with while watching The Jeston’s on TV all those years ago. But just because you can’t have the Jetson’s flying car, doesn’t mean you can’t have their house—or at least a lot of the conveniences that any “jet-aged” family would want. That is where Lutron and Caseta Wireless can make these dreams become realities. 
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Lutron is a technology-centered company with light control products that range from individual dimmers to total light management systems that can control an entire building. Caseta Wireless is a product created by Lutron that can become the brain of your automated home. Caseta Wireless allows anyone to control their lights and other home systems from wherever you are. It controls and monitors systems in your home to maximize your safety, comfort, convenience, and energy savings. Imagine being able to automate features such as lighting, wireless thermostats, and remote control shades. 
 
Using the Lutron app on your smart phone, tablet, or Apple Watch you can control lights, shades, and temperature from anywhere. Peace of mind, comfort, and convenience can all be in the palm of your hand, or right on your wrist. The Lutron app can also schedule lights and shades to automatically adjust at set times of day. You can turn your outdoor lights on at sunset, then turn them off at sunrise. Lastly, the temperature control feature can provide increased convenience and energy savings. Lower your thermostat from work, to save energy during the day. Then raise it before you leave, for a comfortable welcome home. In short, you have all the automation you want—but you’re still in control.
 
As a Lutron and Caseta Wireless distributor, Western Lighting and Energy Controls is pleased to be able to offer tech savvy and environmentally conscious residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties a full array of smart home controlled systems.
 
You can learn more about Caseta Wireless by clicking here. We can’t promise you a flying car, but the home of the future can be yours today!
 
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Topics: lutron, Light Solutions, shade operations, Caseta wireless, thermostat support

See What's New for Caseta Wireless

Posted by Matt Sedlock

Mar 2, 2016 8:00:00 AM

With Caseta Wireless quickly becoming one of the top products produced by Lutron, the brand recently introduced some new products that will make your life even more organized and simpler. Caseta allows anyone to controll your lights, shades, and temperature from anywhere - whether you are home or away. Caseta Wireless dimmers and switches install in minutes, work with numerous bulb types, including LEDs and CFLs, and bring the convenience of a connected home to your fingertips. 
 
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There is now an enhanced Apple HomeKit functionality feature with Caseat Wireless. In addition to being able to tell Siri to "turn my lights on", you are now able to adjust your shades by telling Siri to “open my kitchen shades”. Also, because Caseta Wireless works with HomeKit, any HomeKit-enabled thermostat in your home can now be controlled directly from the Lutron app. The Nest Learning Thermostat already works with Caseta Wireless. Now, if your Nest Protect Smoke + CO alarm detects smoke or carbon monoxide in your home, all of the Caseta Wireless lights in your home will turn on and your Lutron shades will open to help you find your way.
 
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You can now control your Caseta Wirelss lights from anywhere using the free XFINITY Home app on your mobile device. XFINITY Home creates one centralized solution to enhance your home's security, efficiency, and all around comfort.
 
 
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In addition to the Lutron Wireless Thermostat, Nest Learning thermostat, Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats, and HomeKit-enabled thermostats, Caseta Wireless now also works with Carrier Cor and Ecobee thermostats, allowing for temperature control directly from the Lutron app. 
 
 
 
Caseta Wireless is a rapidly growing product that anyone can use. The user friendly applications are what makes this product so versatile and simple. Caseta Wireless gives piece of mind, comfort, and convenience all in the palm of your hand. 
 
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Topics: Smart Home Lighting Control, Caseta wireless, thermostat support, Apple HomeKit, XFINITY Home

Caseta Wireless...Simple, Affordable, Connected Lighting

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Aug 20, 2015 4:05:02 PM

Take advantage of this exclusive contractor promotion!
Limited time offer! Expires December 1, 2015

 

Purchase Caséta Wireless Products and Earn an Apple Gift Cards!

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To be eligible for the gift card promotion:

1. Purchase $10,000 of qualifying Lutron Caséta Wireless products between August 1 and December 1, 2015. Limit one gift card per Electrical Contractor firm or Electrical Distributor branch. Purchases can be made on multiple invoices.
2. To be eligible, all proofs of purchase must be entered in a single submission and received by December 15, 2015. Include your name, shipping address, email address, and phone number, and send all materials to AdvantageProgram@lutron.com.
3. Upon verification of purchases, you will receive a $500 Apple gift card redeemable at apple.com or any Apple Store. Please allow 6–8 weeks for processing of your submission.
For a list of qualifying products, visit Lutron.com/CasetaWireless.
© 07/2015 Lutron Electronics, Inc. | P/N 368-4080 REV A

 

Take advantage of this exclusive contractor promotion
Limited time offer! Expires December 1, 2015
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Topics: Caseta wireless

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