![]() ![]() Crestron can even talk to the security system so setting the alarm automatically closes the home down and unsetting performs certain events dependent on the time of day. Crestron lighting control is on a par with Lutron for functionality and flexibility with the added advantage of tighter integration with the rest of the home automation and entertainment system – for instance a switch by the front door can enable home owners to switch off lights but can also switch off audio video zones and lower the heating. Third party devices are integrated by custom built modules written by the system programmer making it possible to integrate most electrical devices in the home. Systems are scalable from very small single rooms solutions through to very large multiple building campuses making them perfect for Smart Homes. Projects tend to have a lower price tag than a Crestron system with a compromise in flexibility.Ĭrestron are a long established manufacturer of home automation and entertainment equipment – they have a large product range which encompasses everything from lighting control through to audio and video distribution. Summary – Control4 make good quality home automation systems which are suited for smaller installations without the need for advanced customisation. This may be too restrictive for more complex systems or larger installations. Third party equipment requires drivers to be written which means it is much easier to work with specific pre-approved brands which already have drivers written. Installation and programming of compatible equipment is relatively straightforward by a competent programmer although the end result is less flexible – touch panels and interfaces are template driven so bespoke or special requests can be difficult or impossible to satisfy. The range of components is more limited than the Crestron offering so more third party components have to be used (for video distribution for example). The Lutron Homeworks cost is broadly similar to both Control4 and Crestron lighting controls.Ĭontrol4 are relatively new to the home automation market (both Lutron and Crestron are both over 50 year old companies) and have carved a niche by providing easy to use systems for audio video distribution and lighting control. Lutron does not do audio video control or Home Automation. Summary – Lutron make extremely flexible, reliable and efficient lighting control systems. Control of the home via an iPad allows lighting control whether home or away. External lights can be controlled by keypads in the home or set to automatically come on at sunset or to a time schedule. ![]() With a whole home lighting system a lighting keypad by the front door can switch all the lights off in the home or illuminate multiple rooms when you walk through the door. The choices are endless and user configurable so the perfect lighting can be set and recalled for each particular room. ![]() Lighting keypads support multiple scenes so scene 2 may be “Reading” with Table lamp 2 at 90% and scene 3 may be “Entertaining” with all lights on 10% brighter than scene 1. Individually wiring these lamps to a digital dimmer allows you to set scenes, for example: A typical living room may have a chandelier, 2 x table lamps and a wall light. Lighting in a typical room can be split in to individual circuits (or channels) and dimmed independently – allowing you to set moods for different activities. Rather than adjusting dimmers or switching on lamps as you enter a room a single button press on a lighting keypad switches lamps on to a level set by you – making sure your home always looks its best. They make Whole home lighting control systems that allow precise control of the lights in your home. Lutron are by far the best known lighting control system manufacturer in the world. ![]()
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