Sentido is an elegant keypad with a European design that we think is the best looking light switch ever. This touch-sensitive light switch integrates with Lutron Homeworks QS and uses metal finishes in combination with the advanced touch technology offer a haptic experience. The square-shaped light switch is divided into two or four equal surfaces, each […]
Lutron Electronics today announced that its RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS systems will use the cloud-based Lutron Connect Bridge hardware and the new a Lutron Connect App. This will add features to any RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS home like AppleWatch notification, Geofencing, HomeGlance dashboard for mobile devices, support for Apple and Android Widgets, Nest and Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat support and free remote access to the […]
When people think of automation, they tend to still think in terms of AV control: TV on, volume up, channel selected, etc. Oddly, despite the fact that control of shades and lighting is, in my opinion, the essence of automation, it remains semi-forgotten. It’s probably a disservice to say that. Plenty of vendors have offered […]
As a followup to my blog Where the Internet of Things Takes A Center Stage, I wanted to bring some perspectives from the Consumer Electronics Show to include AV/IT industry companies — Savant, Lutron, Revolve Robotics and Plantronics which involved IoT, Smart Home technology, robotics and unified communications. Savant is a recognized leader in home control […]
Pro Control today announced that several new two-way drivers are available with the release of the latest version of Pro Control Studio programming software. Developed by Pro Control, these new drivers enable what the company calls seamless, intuitive control over a broad spectrum of products including Sonos wireless audio systems, Lutron Caséta lighting controls, and […]
rAVe founder Gary Kayye caught up with Richard Angel, a Lutron Senior VP and 30-year industry veteran, at the Integrated Systems Europe show in Amsterdam today, where they talked about Lutron’s Sustainability objectives, reviewed the 2013 market and talked about what we can expect in 2014. The whole interview was video’d and you can watch […]
Lutron Electronics has announced the availability of The Lutron Design Collections — more than 1,500 redesigned, high-fashion fabrics and materials for the company’s motorized shade family of products. The move comes after the company said it identified a market need to offer stylish and fashion-forward options at a variety of price points. New additions to […]
Lutron Electronics today announced three new features for its HomeWorks QS total home control system. RF SoftSwitch Module Switches large loads, like landscape lighting, pumps, and gates, without any wear on the relay, and without the need for multiple devices Can switch an entire branch circuit of lighting, up to 16A, from Pico wireless remotes, […]
Lutron announced last month the availability of a new Apple iPad App for the RadioRA total light control system. The App controls lights, shades, temperature and appliances. It allows homeowners to monitor and control appliances while away from home, enact a temporary “green” mode for reducing light levels and turning off unneeded appliances, personalized programming […]
Did you know that lighting can account for up to 20 percent of a household’s yearly electricity usage, and up to 40 percent a year commercially? Well, according to Lutron, that’s the case! While it’s true that all dimmers save energy, that’s just the beginning of “green” lighting design. Lutron has also developed an extensive […]
In addition to adding 2-way IP, RS-232, and/or Z-Wave device interfaces for AV receivers, media servers, IP cameras, etc., Nevo has also added 2-way control of Lutron’s popular RadioRA2 wireless RF lighting control system. Nevo says they accomplish “true 2-way control” of a Lutron RadioRA2 system through IP communication from a RadioRA2 Repeater. Want to […]
Philips Pronto, in collaboration with lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics, has announced the availability of a new RadioRA 2 module for Pronto’s line of controllers, including the TSU9300, TSU9400, TSU9600 and TSU9800. This new module offers integrators a simpler integration between a Pronto touch panel and the RadioRA 2 wireless lighting control system – no […]
Lutron’s newly launched, fully scalable Energy Suite can control light levels and usage across multiple floors, whole buildings and entire campuses throughout corporate, industrial and public sector facilities. Some of the products in the Energy Suite shown at ISE included Lutron’s new Green Glance, Radio Powr Savr and Rania Wireless RF Switch, the GRAFIK Eye […]
Group Gerhardt, Lutron, and D-Tools will offer a free eight-hour course at CEDIA that covers the strategy and tactics of selling integrated systems. Normally priced at $495, this training can offer up to four CEUs if you attend both sections. The full day, Wednesday September 3 in Ballroom 2, is divided into two sections: I […]
