Conserve Energy & Extend LED Lifespan with Smart Lighting Control

Use Smart Lights for More Than Appearances

Are light dimmers really energy efficient? Many consumers install dimmers in their home to adjust the mood and atmosphere of each room. Smart lighting control takes dimming a step further, allowing you to adjust the brightness and color temperature from your smartphone or tablet. You can create scenes and schedules, letting your light dim automatically as the day goes on.

But as you may have heard, dimming can also reduce energy usage from your lighting fixtures. That’s only the start for eco-conscious lighting; a smart system can cut your electricity use even further. Discover below how smart lighting control can make your Highland Park, TX, home more energy-efficient than ever.

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1. Extend LED Lifespans

A lighting control system would be counterintuitive if you needed to replace your lightbulbs more often than before. Luckily, the exact opposite will happen when you invest in smart lighting: you’ll extend the lifespan of your LED bulbs. Even if your bulbs are minimally dimmed, they will run at lower power and will be put under less stress. Since less heat is being emitted at a lower output, the phosphor coating that produces white light will also last longer. LEDs often start to dim after 10,000 hours of use, but smart dimmers ensure that your bulbs won’t need replacing for years.

 

2. Set to Timers

A significant culprit of energy waste is forgetfulness. We often leave lights on much longer than they are needed, which takes a toll on both the planet and our energy bills. But with a smart system, you can easily select each lighting fixture from your phone or tablet to set a schedule. Time your landscape lighting to turn on at sundown and turn off automatically in the evening. Arrange for your downstairs lights to turn off near bedtime too, and not turn on until your morning alarm goes off.

 

3. Implement Motion Sensors

Sometimes life is more unpredictable than we can plan for, and lights are accidentally left on or scheduled when they aren’t needed. Incorporate motion sensors with your smart lighting to ensure that no energy is wasted. If the sensors detect that a room has been vacant for a long time, it will automatically turn the lights off. Once you walk in, the lights will turn on again. This is especially useful when it’s late at night, and you need to fumble across the house to the bathroom or to respond to a crying child. You can select dim pathway lights to illuminate so that you aren’t blinded in the middle of the night, too.

 
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