Elevating Your Home with Lutron Lighting Control Systems

Written by

Kimberly Kelly

, Coastal Connections

24 October 2023

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4 min read

Lutron has long been at the forefront of the lighting control industry, boasting a rich history spanning over six decades. With a commitment to innovation, Lutron offers solutions that seamlessly blend convenience, comfort, and energy efficiency. Their lighting control systems have earned a reputation for unwavering reliability and enduring quality, making them a go-to choice for homeowners seeking to elevate their living spaces with state-of-the-art lighting control.

Understanding Lutron Systems

Lutron presents an array of lighting control systems and accompanying products, designed to provide precise control over your indoor and outdoor lighting. These systems cater to users across the spectrum, from those seeking straightforward solutions to those desiring advanced lighting automation capabilities. With a simple touch of a button, whether through a dedicated app or a keypad, users can effortlessly manage multiple lighting zones. This means that a single button press can craft the perfect ambiance for a relaxing evening or power down the entire house's lighting.

The Marriage of Lighting Control and Smart Home Automation

The realm of smart home automation is all about the seamless integration of technology into your living environment, delivering convenience, peace of mind, and improved energy efficiency. Lighting, in particular, often serves as the gateway technology that lures homeowners into the world of smart home automation. This allure arises from its ease of installation and use, as well as its proven success in reducing energy costs. However, it is important to recognize that lighting control offers far more than just cost savings and energy efficiency.

Exploring Lutron System Options

1. HomeWorks QS

HomeWorks QS stands as one of Lutron's top-tier systems, designed to unify all your indoor and outdoor light fixtures, window treatments, and lighting controls into a single, integrated platform. It goes beyond mere lighting control, extending its capabilities to seamlessly connect with other technologies and home systems, including HVAC systems, home audio systems, security systems, and more. HomeWorks QS streamlines your control experience, providing centralized management for all your lighting, shading, and smart devices, whether you're at home or away. This consolidation minimizes complexity, reduces the time spent on adjusting individual devices, and lets you enjoy the full benefits of your smart home. Additionally, HomeWorks QS allows you to maintain a consistent aesthetic by combining keypads with controls from other manufacturers. It's worth noting that HomeWorks QS relies on a wired setup, making it ideal for new construction and renovations with open walls conducive to prewiring.For homes where a wired solution is not suitable, Lutron offers a range of wireless alternatives.

2. RA2 Select

Lutron's RA2 Select is a wireless total home control system, offering energy-saving features that enable you to adjust both daylight and electric lighting, along with temperature, in individual rooms or your entire home. Designed for both existing homes and new construction, RA2 Select leverages Lutron's wireless technology, making it equally suitable for retrofitting and new installations. With RA2 Select, you can personalize smart lighting and shade control to suit any home and budget.

Lutron automated shades

3. Sivoia QS

Lutron's Sivoia QS Wireless shading system exemplifies beauty, scalability, and reliability. It represents the next generation of shading technology, offering comprehensive light control. Sivoia QS can manage the entire spectrum of Lutron's automated window treatments, from roller shades to traditional drapery tracks and more.This system provides precision control for shades in single rooms, multiple rooms, or even entire homes or buildings, all with the press of a button. Sivoia QS enhances your interior decor while discreetly managing daylight and privacy. Its simplified wiring and common communication language facilitate easy integration with Lutron lighting controls, delivering comprehensive light management to any space.

Lutron stands head and shoulders above its peers when it comes to lighting and blind control because this is their core business. Their technologies seamlessly integrate with third-party systems, delivering a holistic home automation experience. Coastal Connections, for instance, seamlessly integrates Lutron with Savant to provide a complete smart home automation system.

For those seeking the convenience, safety, and security offered by advanced lighting control, it's time to explore what Lutron can offer. To embark on your journey toward a smarter home, contact Coastal Connections today at 09 303 0603 or via our contact form. You can also visit the Lutron website to delve deeper into the possibilities that await you. Elevate your living environment with Lutron, where innovation meets sophistication.