For thousands of years, humans lived their days around the rising and setting of the sun. After the invention of the carbon-filament bulb in the late 19^th century, artificial light enabled humans to continue daytime activities long after sunset, which became a cornerstone of modern life.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t until the late 20^th century that researchers began to realize the negative effects artificial light may have on our circadian clocks. Our physiological processes depend greatly on the naturally dynamic shifts in sunlight. Too much or too little light at the wrong time of day can throw them out of sync, causing physical and mental fatigue and even illness.

We’re not suggesting you stop using artificial lights at your Issaquah, WA home. Instead, upgrade to tunable LEDs, which can change in color temperature and intensity throughout the day to mimic the changing patterns of sunlight. This smarter and healthier solution to lighting can be easily achieved with Lutron lighting control. Keep reading for a deeper dive into the benefits of tunable lighting.

If your home is equipped with a Lutron HomeWorks Illumination system, it may be time to upgrade to the newest total home control system by Lutron: HomeWorks QS. Lutron is always innovating to offer homeowners in Seattle, WA the best lighting and shading control solutions for their spaces.

By upgrading to HomeWorks QS, your Lutron lighting control system can achieve better performance, reliability, and aesthetics. But what exactly does an upgrade entail? Can you still use some of your existing hardware? How can you get started with an upgrade? We answer these questions and more below to help ensure your expectations are met before moving forward.

Since their invention of the simple rotary dimmer in the early 1960s, Lutron has grown to be the leader in smart lighting control solutions. Their four residential control systems accommodate a wide range of homes and budgets, from single-room applications to expansive properties.

In this blog, we’re focusing on RadioRA 2, a comprehensive and fully wireless Lutron lighting control system (that controls shades and thermostats, too). RadioRA 2 also stands apart from other wireless-only Lutron control systems in several ways, which we’lldiscuss below.

Read on to learn aboutRadioRA 2 and decide if it’s the right lighting system for your Tempe, AZ home!

Amid the health crisis, you’ve likely been practicing ways to reduce your risk and help curb the spread of germs. Of course, good hygiene habits shouldn’t start and stop with the coronavirus. While the social distance requirement will eventually lift, it’s always a good idea to wash your hands and keep surfaces clean to maintain a healthy home.

If you want a more high-tech approach to curbing the spread of germs, no-touch smart home devices can certainly help. For example, a Lutron lighting control system offers various hands-free approaches to commanding your lights so that you can avoid ever touching on-wall keypads and handheld remotes.

Read below to learn three ways you can use Lutron lighting control in your Scottsdale, AZ home to operate lights without lifting a finger.

What makes a party special? Any great host knows that lighting is key to setting the perfect atmosphere for any festivity—right along with the music, food, and company. When lighting is an afterthought, it can make your get-togethers feel lackluster or entirely uncomfortable.

Even during a socially distant season, where parties are reduced to small groups or celebrated virtually, you can create an evening to remember within your Kirkland, WA home with the right lighting controls and fixtures. Below are some key tips on how to enhance the fun for any celebration using Lutron lighting control.

We’re always searching for innovative solutions to help our clients in Washington and Arizona live better — especially as the new year begins. But with busy family lives and long work hours, sticking to consistent health routines can be difficult. That’s where Lutron lighting control can help at your home in the Bellevue area or beyond.

With Ketra tunable lighting technology and the power of Lutron’s HomeWorks QS control system, you can experience personalized tunable light in your home at just the touch of your finger. Tunable lighting simulates the sun’s natural light patterns, which regulate important hormones in our bodies that help us sleep better at night and stay active during the day.

Take the first step toward better living this year with Ketra tunable lighting integrated with Lutron’s HomeWorks QS luxury control system. Keep reading to learn more.

LED tape lights have become a popular lighting design motif in recent years, appearing in many homes across Washington. The flexible, thin LED strips add a touch of light under cabinets, around mirrors and TVs, and inside bookshelves—virtually anywhere you want. But to date, controlling tape light has been its own issue. There hasn’t been a simple, sophisticated way to intelligently control tape lights—until Lumaris. 

Lumaris is Lutron’s first tape lighting solution that allows users to remotely adjust the color temperature and intensity, creating a range of moods and effects. As a Lutron dealer in the Liberty Lake, WA, area, Wipliance can provide your home with Lutron and other smart lighting solutions. 

Learn how Lumaris works and get inspired below! 

Automating your lights to follow a schedule is handy, but a schedule can’t predict what’s really going on at home. If it’s a stormy, cloudy day (a common occurrence here in Medina, WA), your Lutron lighting system won’t know that it should open the drapes and turn on the LEDs to get some light. Likewise, if it’s starting to get darker earlier each day of fall, a schedule won’t be able to account for the changing night sky. 

That’s where sensors come in handy. Lutron’s occupancy and daylight sensors are essential to a complete smart lighting experience. Learn how they work and can enhance a Lutron lighting system below.