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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

Made in the Shade: Cellular Shades for Residential Homes

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Mar 27, 2012 6:29:00 AM

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Cellular shades for homes have become a big deal. It doesn’t matter if you’re a distributor for home finishing products, a designer or architect, or a contractor; homeowners will be asking about them. And even those homeowners who aren’t thinking about shades, will be glad to hear about what cellular shades can add to their home because cellular shades like Serena from Lutron provide homeowners with the features they’re looking for.

Comfort
Homeowners can reduce midday heat by filtering the amount of daylight that comes into a room—which, of course, helps reduce summer cooling costs. And when winter rolls around, homeowners can easily raise their shades to capture light and natural heat from the sun.

Convenience
Serena cellular shades
are also incredibly easy to use. You can remind customers and clients that they’ll be able to raise or lower their shades—even hard-to-reach foyer windows—with single touch on the remote from anywhere in the room. If they’re watching a movie on the couch, they can cut the glare right from where they sit—and open the shades again whenever they want.

Privacy
With today’s emphasis on lots of glass and open interiors, privacy is more of an issue than ever. Remote-controlled shades allow homeowners to have the privacy they want without heavy, cumbersome window treatments.

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Practicality
Serena cellular shades are a contractor’s dream to install. They can be mounted in three easy steps. And the Tap n’ Tilt™ technology on the remotes makes it a snap for homeowners to change batteries. Of course, with the Triathlon™ power technology that provides a 3-year battery life, they won’t have to do that often!

All that, and beauty, too!
Serena cellular shades are as beautiful as they are functional and come in a variety of opacities—from sheer and translucent to room darkening. All cellular shade fabrics come with a white backing that acts as a reflector that keeps living space cool and comfortable inside. And while homeowners can pick a color that fits the unique design of each room on the interior, the exterior will have a uniform appearance.

 

Here’s more specific information about Serena Cellular Shades.

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Topics: Save Money with Energy, Smart Home Lighting Control, Residential Lighting Solutions, Cellular Shades for Residential Homes, Shading System, Natural Light

5 Lighting Trends for 2012

Posted by Matt Sedlock

Mar 20, 2012 7:04:00 AM

lighting trends for 20125 Lighting Trends for 2012

Advances in lighting technologies (especially LEDs) have opened up the door to all kinds of interior lighting possibilities. The fact that LEDs are energy efficient and save money only adds to their appeal. One of the coolest things about LEDs is how widely they can be used—from very casual to very ornate applications. Here are a few of the trends we’re seeing lately.


  1. Contemporary lighting fixtures in neutral colors and pastels are being used to add soft, stylish accents to interiors.
  2. Nature inspired themes and ethnic motifs coupled with contemporary lighting fixtures, that incorporate Asian and African patterns and forms are stylish and interesting.
  3. Chic, elegant, contemporary lighting fixtures with shades made from silk, exotic leather, wool, or eco-friendly (recycled) felt are increasingly popular.
  4. Modern crystal abstract patterns complimented by silver and gold details add stylish accents are being used to create a personal, comfortable and cozy feel.
  5. Baroque style wall lights and table lamps have been updated to bring bright and lightweight designs into today’s homes.

 

As you can see, there’s not a single, unified trend or direction in today’s lighting options—other than making your home your own unique expression of your personality.

 

The unifying factor is homeowners’ desire to control their lighting conveniently, safely, and economically. Regardless of the specific lighting style that homeowners may choose, they want to be able to control their home lighting with the touch of a button. And they want more control than the ability to simply turn lights off and on as they pass by. They want dimming capabilities for individual rooms and hallways. And in many cases they want the ability to turn lights off and on remotely—even from the comfort of their bedroom.

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Whether your residential customers are looking for single room solutions, whole home solutions or shading solutions, Lutron has what they need—and we can help you find it and put it together for them.

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Topics: lighting solutions, LED, Residential Lighting Control, Lighting Trends, Smart Home Lighting Control

Make Your Lighting Solutions Personal

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Jan 17, 2012 7:17:00 AM

make your lighting solutions personalAn increasing number of homeowners are looking for lighting solutions that will help make their homes more uniquely theirs. At times they may be looking for a solution for the entire home. But sometimes they just want a solution for a single room in the house. You can offer them solutions that fit those special rooms.                     

One of the challenges homeowners face (and you do, too, as a contractor, distributor, or designer offering suggestions) is that many rooms serve multiple purposes. That means the lighting solution needs to be adaptable—allowing homeowners to personalize the light in any room and adjust them effortlessly to accommodate a variety of tasks. In the kitchen, for instance, your customers can adjust overhead, under cabinet, and sink lights with the touch of a button for food preparation, dining or clean up.

Dimming lights can help homeowners create different moods in different rooms. In the bedroom, for instance, homeowners can turn on a reading light and close the drapes from their bedside.

 They can also transform a room by setting the perfect atmosphere for entertaining—such as transforming a family room into a home theater experience. Or—on a more personal level—they can turn their bathroom into a soothing spa retreat. And with Lutron’s variety of stylish colors and finishes, you can help customers match their décor.

You can help your customers “think outside the box” a little bit with the placement of their controls. Who said controlling lights had to be limited to a spot on the wall? Show them how they can adjust their lights or ceiling fan from their bedside, or turn house lights on or off from their car. You can even suggest they use an occupancy sensor to turn lights off automatically.

Your customers are looking for ideas to make their home more personal. With Lutron, you’ve got solutions for them!

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Topics: Energy Saving Lighting, Residential Lighting Control, Smart Home Lighting Control

Why Should You Care About Residential Lighting Control in Los Angeles?

Posted by Matt Sedlock

Nov 15, 2011 6:39:00 AM

residential lighting control in los angelesIt used to be that lighting was one of the last things a homeowner thought about when building or remodeling a home. But today’s consumers are more aware than ever of the impact that lighting has on their homes. Whether you’re a distributor, a contractor, or designer that specifies what lighting goes into a new build or remodel—you want to be able to deliver what your customers want.

Customers care about saving. Homeowners today are concerned about saving money. Lighting can account for as much as 20 percent of a household’s yearly electricity usage. No wonder homeowners are more and more concerned about what kind of lighting is going into their homes.

Customers are serious about saving energy. The whole “green building” and “green remodeling” movement has picked up a lot of momentum. Not only are homeowners interested in the financial savings that come from using less energy but they’re also interested in reducing their impact on the environment. Lighting control that reduces energy use is a big deal to an increasing number of homeowners.

Customers care about comfort. Energy savings and financial savings aren’t the only things homeowners want from their lighting systems. Lighting plays an increasingly larger role in helping to create just the right mood and ambiance for every room in a house. Homeowners want to be able to customize their lighting—for individual rooms and for specific activities. That means they want to be able to adjust their lights for things as different as reading a book, watching a movie, making dinner, or helping kids with homework.

Why should you care? If you’re able to provide customers with what they want, you’ll be the “go-to-source” for all their lighting needs. The good news is that light controls—such as dimmers, occupancy sensors, and daylight sensors that can have a big impact on a home’s electric bill and ability to create the right mood—are simple to install and easy to retrofit into any space.

What controls are your customers asking for?

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Topics: Lighting Control, Energy Saving Lighting, Smart Home Lighting Control

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