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Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview David Buerer, Director of Product Management, Leviton, for an article for tED Magazine on the topic of nonresidential lighting control protocols.
Leviton Lighting now offers its customers the ability to wirelessly control next generation lighting with the addition of its smart Intellect™ brand. Intellect is Leviton Lighting’s fifth brand to join its growing global portfolio along with its other existing brands Birchwood, ConTech, Intense, and JCC. Intellect is offered as a Controls Platform to support Leviton Lighting’s growing smart-ware and Internet of Things (IOT) functionality via the Leviton Cloud.
Leviton recently launched its newest smart home solution, the Decora Smart Mini Plug-In Outlet with Wi-Fi Technology (part number DW15P). With the ability to create schedules, control activity from anywhere, and activate commands with voice control, the Mini Plug-In can make any small appliance, lamp or electronic plugged into it a smart device – simply plug the Decora Smart Mini Plug-in into an existing wall outlet.
Craig DiLouie recently interviewed Greg Rhoades, Director of Marketing for Leviton Energy Management Controls & Automation, about voice-controlled lighting
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A new application for voice-control personal assistants is control of home systems such as lighting, shades, thermostats, A/V, security, and other smart devices. A typical solution includes a virtual assistant device (phone or speaker), Wi-Fi connection, downloadable smart device app, and a compatible lighting or home automation system. This article by Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP describes typical solutions, how they work, and their benefits.
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to offer an advance look at a selection of new products that will be displayed by members at LIGHTFAIR International May 9-11, 2017 in Philadelphia. While some can be seen here, many more await at member booths, so be sure to visit! ACUITY BRANDS nLight ECLYPSE nLight ECLYPSE extends [...]
Leviton recently announced three new wireless dimming products as an expansion of the Lumina RF eco-system of automation solutions for restaurants, retail stores and office spaces. The 600W and 1000W in-wall dimmers and the 300W plug-in dimmer add to the existing product line, which includes wireless sensors, thermostats, 0-10V in-wall dimmers, light switches, plug-in appliance [...]
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to offer an advance look at a selection of new products that will be displayed by members at LIGHTFAIR International April 26-28 in San Diego. While some can be seen here, many more await at member booths, so be sure to visit! ACUITY BRANDS WSX D 0 – 10V [...]
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After a brief hiatus, the Lighting Controls Podcast is back with a wide-ranging conversation about where the industry stands today. In this episode, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuszmar discuss why consistent content matters, where professionals can start learning lighting controls, and why local reps and manufacturers are often the most overlooked educational resources.
The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Lighting Controls and the 2021 IECC, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.
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In this video by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, two lighting experts bust popular myths about luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLCs).
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) offers a free series of training videos covering various aspects of networked lighting controls.
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