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The nLight AIR® rPOD Micro by Acuity Brands offers a stylish and versatile wall switch, designed to blend in with modern, sophisticated environments while providing convenient control.

Leviton’s Solo High Bay PIR Occupancy Sensors integrate PIR occupancy detection and photocell technology directly into 0-10V dimming fixtures for standalone lighting control.

The Wireless Controlled Receptacle (WCR) is a wireless plug load-controlled receptacle, a “smart plug” for On/Off control for lamps, appliances, and electronic loads of up to 15A.

The Haleon BTP series of fixture integrated occupancy sensors with dimming photocells by Acuity Brands/SensorSwitch™ are designed for standalone industrial lighting control applications.

The NX Lighting Controls Digital LightHAWK (NXSMDT-LH or NXSMIR-LH) is a stylish wall switch that combines the breadth of the NX Switch Function Library with NX Lighting Controls occupancy-sensing technology and multifunctional photocell capabilities into a single device.

The LBD type of the TRANS PIR sensor family (LBD-5095) is a Bluetooth-enabled line-voltage occupancy sensor with 0-10V output for dimmable ballast or LED driver control.

Legrand’s DLM Wireless Slim Switches offer flexibility without sacrificing design.

Casambi recently announced its newest feature-rich SoC, CBM-003, which enables new radio modes and longer range up to approximately 650 feet (200 meters) in real-world applications. Casambi is also announcing the production release of three new network component devices based on the new SoC, and the SoC is also already being deployed by dozens of partner companies in hundreds of products in the Casambi ecosystem. Together, these innovations have created a long-range BLE-based mesh network.

In order to meet code compliance, in certain application, vacancy sensing is more suitable than occupancy. MaxLite’s NN-RTVSW network sensor uses the company’s c-Max patented USB-C design to connect with a broad set of MaxLite controls-ready recessed luminaires.

McWong International’s Wireless Room Controller offers a foundation for a room-based, Bluetooth™ mesh networked lighting control solution.

PLC-Multipoint recently announced the CES/I-B, IRIS Photodiode Sensor with Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) compliant output. This indoor sensor provides wireless transmission of daylight levels to a lighting control system per either Casambi or Silvair Bluetooth 5.0 protocol.

The new SWX-804 Series dimming wall station from SENSORWORX provides an attractive and intuitive 0-10V dimming control add-on for a low voltage sensor system.

The Lighting Controls Association is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers. Check them out!

LiteTrace recently announced that it has introduced its Keilton® BH4 Series of sensors, controllers, and receptacles. The BH4 Series is designed to simplify Bluetooth® wireless luminaire level lighting control (LLLC) of commercial indoor and outdoor luminaires, such as panels, troffers, high bays, low bays, area lights, and wallpacks.

Leviton recently introduced its Decora Edge™ line of wiring devices—promising a quick, easy, and safe way to install electrical devices for the home. Compared with traditional switches and outlets, Decora Edge streamlines installation by enabling users to simply push stripped 14-gauge or 12-gauge electrical building wire into a termination port, and close a lever that clicks into place, terminating the connection with confidence.

Leviton recently announced the introduction of Matter support to its award-winning Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen portfolio of devices.

To help streamline installations and promote code compliance, Intermatic created the Electronic All-Purpose Contractor Box. The time-saving control offers everything contractors need to get projects off the ground in a ready-made, UL-listed solution.

Current recently announced availability of the NX Dual Tech OMNI (NXSMDT-OMNI) smart occupancy sensor, new to the NX Lighting Controls portfolio designed exclusively for specifiers and contractors.

Lutron Electronics recently announced the availability of the Diva smart dimmer in six colors, and a new Claro accessory smart switch, to the Caséta portfolio of products.

Hydrel® recently announced it will now offer its SAF7 and SAF14 static white architectural floodlights with nLight® AIR wireless lighting controls.

LiteTrace recently announced the Beta release of TraceContractor™, LiteTrace’s web platform for smart lighting project management. TraceContractor is a comprehensive commercial lighting tool for simplifying lighting projects and saving labor.

The award-winning Leviton Load Center is a residential electrical circuit breaker panel that offers an easy-to-install, safe, and approachable solution to home energy management. This product, with its optional smart breakers and WI-FI communication hub, gives insight to energy usage which results in reducing utility bills.

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recently announced that its Progress Committee has selected 81 design tools, products and publications for the 2022 IES Progress Report.

Universal Douglas recently announced updates to two key products — the Value Series Gen 2 LED Drivers and an iOS-version of Touch to Tune app.

LiteTrace recently announced DesignLights Consortium (DLC) approval of two additional features on its Keilton® Networked Lighting Control System.

Leviton recently unveiled its new LED Downlight with Motion Sensor, which features a modern aesthetic, strong performance, and a wide range of customizable light settings. Applicable to indoor and covered outdoor areas where there is no wall switch or pull-chain overhead lighting, the device creates hands-free convenience and added safety for those entering or leaving a space.

Universal Douglas has launched a new line of battery-powered Bluetooth switches for both new and retrofit applications.

The Integrated Home Competition recently announced the 2022 award-winning products at the CEE Industry Partners Meeting. The judges selected 17 innovative connected home devices that demonstrate the four tenets of the CEE Integrated Home Initiative: energy savings, demand flexibility, consumer amenity, and security.

Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced that CLAIRITY™ Link by nLight® and SensorSwitch™ SSW Series: Sealed Wall Plates were selected for the 2022 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report, which showcases the year’s most significant advancements in the art and science of lighting.

Leviton recently announced the introduction of its Antimicrobial Treated Decora Slide Dimmer. The device, the first antimicrobial treated dimmer on the market, is the latest addition to the company’s current offering of antimicrobial treated Decora Switches, Toggle Switches, and Wallplates.

Synapse Wireless recently published a video providing a quick overview of how its product SimplySnap simply adds color control and dynamic behaviors with color to sports lighting applications.

Synapse Wireless, Inc., a member of the McWane family of companies, recently expanded its sports lighting solution with advanced Dynamic Effects and an all-in-one cellular service plan for remote connectivity.

SensorSwitch™ recently announced its Just One Touch (JOT) wireless solution is now listed on the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Qualified Products List under the category of Networked Lighting Control Systems. JOT enables single touch pairing of JOT enabled controls, luminaires, and other lighting controls capabilities without the need for 0-10V dimming wires, mobile apps, or additional software.

Toggled®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair, recently announced the new Toggled iQ Fixture Controller.

nLight®, a brand within the Acuity Brands portfolio, recently announced that it was awarded the LEDs Magazine 2022 BrightStar Award for Product Innovation for their nLight Snapshot Controller.

McWong International has received the LightFair Technical Innovation Award for its new TruBlu Fixture Controller with Long Range Antenna. The award was announced on the opening day of LightFair 2022 in Las Vegas. In its 33rd year, the LightFair Innovation Awards recognize the most innovative products in architectural and commercial lighting.

UL 924 changes became effective May 6, 2022 that make many industry-standard emergency solutions obsolete by requiring an input signal to indicate the presence of normal power. Acuity Brands’ nLight AIR embedded luminaires and emergency devices with EM options have been updated, offering compliance, significant savings, and versatile response to the loss of power.

RAB Lighting’s Lightcloud Blue is a powerful, flexible, simple lighting control system designed to manage lighting wirelessly.