The Science Behind Automated Home Lighting
Z-Wave Solutions Guide: Z-Wave Plug-in Dimmer Controller and Z-Wave Plug-in Switch Controller
Lighting control is the pillar of the home automation enterprise. Surveys show that in every ten home automation enthusiasts, nine will say it was home lighting control that first interested him or her in the technology. In all honesty, home automation is quite addictive. The minute you lay your hands on the remote control to dim the lights across the room, youll be hooked on automated lighting systems for good.
The billion-dollar industry of home industry all started with controlling home lighting. With home automation, the lights can now be controlled remotely, through timer switches, through custom light levels and schedules, and as a group.
Z-Wave Plug-in Dimmer Controller
The http://www.smarthome.com.au/83-energy-monitoring allows you to set the brightness of lights to varying levels. Depending on the location or the time of day, lights dont necessarily have to run at 100% brightness. The Z-Wave Plug-in Dimmer Controller and Z-Wave Plug-in Switch Controller allow you to set brightness at adjustable levels. With home automation, you will surely save money on your electric bill, increase the lifetime of your bulbs, and easily customize your home according to your personal preferences.
The Z-Wave Plug-in Dimmer Controller allows for programmable on/off fade times. Typical lights go to full brightness or darkness the second they are activated. This transition is harsh and difficult on your eyes, since it will take a moment for your pupils to readjust. The Z-Wave Plug-in Dimmer Controller allows you to set the speed at which your light goes to full power or when it turns off.
Another feature of the Z-Wave Plug-in Dimmer Controller is pre-set on levels. Customizing brightness levels become useful when the dimmer controller can remember your preferred dimmer position. The Z-Wave Plug-in Dimmer Controller is programmable to pre-set levels so the lights turn on to your favorite brightness every time you use it.
Z-Wave Plug-in Switch Controller
In home automation clich, a switch refers to an on/off device. There are some lights that do not dim well or at all, such as fluorescent light fixtures. Thats why you may have to use a switch, sometimes called a relay, when you want to control these lights with home automation technology. The best of these switches is the Z-Wave Plug-in Switch Controller, which can control one or more lights such as a group or bank of fluorescent light fixtures.
Scene Lighting
Scene programming is one of the most useful features for home lighting. With scene lighting, you can now turn several lights on, to varying levels, while turning other lights off simultaneously. Mood lighting, which is another way to think of scenes, can set the stage for a romantic dinner. Imagine the overhead lights dimming at 50% brightness and other lights turning off in the room or vicinity with just a press of a button. Anything is possible with the Z-Wave Plug-in Dimmer Controller and Z-Wave Plug-in Switch Controller.
by: Leola Huffman