If you’re new to the world of home lighting control, there’s a lot to discover. Plug-and-play smart bulbs that you may find at stores like Lowe’s or The Home Depot are convenient and fun, but they aren’t practical solutions for the whole house. 

Here’s how sophisticated whole-home lighting systems work and what you can expect for your Austin, TX, residence.

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1. Centralized Means Simplified 

High-end lighting control systems like Lutron, Vantage, and Control4 refer to themselves as ‘centralized’ and ‘panelized,’ meaning all your home’s lights connect back to one central control system. 

With all your lights connected to a centralized controller, you’ll manage the entire house through a single app, handheld remote, or custom wall keypads. Wall keypads may replace rows of light switches (“wall acne,” as we designers call it) with stylish, smart buttons like “Morning” and “Night” to customize your home’s atmosphere in seconds. 

2. Create Custom Settings with Scenes 

Lighting control shouldn’t require you to manually adjust colors and dim lights every time from your phone. Your lights should know your routines and preferences and provide the perfect settings for any time of day. 

With a smart lighting system, you’re free to create and save lighting ‘scenes’ that are automated or ready to activate anytime. A “Morning” scene can activate motorized shades and set lights to a bright hue, while by afternoon, lights will gradually shift into a soft, golden palette. 

3. Certain Fixtures Work Best for Lighting Control

Some lighting fixtures take better advantage of smart control. Smart LED manufacturers like Ketra, Finiré, and DMF Lighting build lights that offer nearly infinite colors and dimming options—as low as 0.1 percent brightness! Outdoors, Coastal Source’s long-lasting and carefully crafted uplights, downlights, and deck lights create a beautiful outdoor setting through smart control. 

Ready to bring the magic of home lighting control to your Austin residence? Capitol Technology Group is here to help. Contact us here to get started today!