Light control manufacturer Lutron Electronics has partnered with Mermet, a manufacturer of solar screen fabrics, to introduce the Basketweave E Screen with KoolBlack technology at Greenbuild 2012 in ...

When I press the “on” button on the light switch for the chandelier over my kitchen island, it turns on in an instant. When I ask Alexa to turn it off, the light turns off. When I tap the light in the ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

The new Maestro occupancy sensor allows the control of two circuits using the same Lutron sensor with minimal detection technology: XCT. Ideal for both residential applications and two-level switching ...

Lutron is adding two new accessories to its Caseta line of HomeKit-enabled light bulbs and switches, introducing the Caseta Smart Motion Sensor and the Caseta Repeater. The Smart Motion Sensor is ...

Looking for the easiest path to smart lighting? Screw a smart bulb into a socket. Done! If you’re looking for something with more elegance and sophistication, however, you should replace the switches ...

My favorite smart switches are getting a useful upgrade (one they should’ve already had!). A new Auto-Off Timer in the Lutron app lets you set the switches to turn off a set amount of time after ...

It’s very early days for Apple’s HomeKit technology, but if you’re ready to take the plunge, Lutron’s Caseta system is slightly better than Insteon’s Smart Hub Pro. Lutron is as much of a graybeard in ...

A typical commercial building of 4 650 m² spends about USD 45,000 a year on energy for lighting. Much of that money is wasted due to inefficient lighting control. By optimizing electric light and ...

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