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Gira System 3000 Gets Lighting Control

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Gira announces the addition of more functionality to the System 3000 blind controller at Light + Building 2019-- a lighting feature through modules offering both blind and lighting control from one easy-to-fit unit.

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The company says the feature is not a simple extension, but a consistent integration of the control functions for lighting and blinds. Thus the lighting and blind controller inserts not only fit all system top units, but the top units automatically detect whether they are placed on a light or blind insert, and adjust functionality accordingly. The result is a transparent system with few components but many functions..

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Legrand Intros Home Smart Lighting for HomeKit

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Legrand presents Home Smart Lighting Lighting for Apple HomeKit-- a range of smart switches, dimmers and plug-ins customers can connect to the home wifi without need for a hub for control via iPhone or iPad.

Legrand homekit lighting The products can be controlled both locally and remotely, and are also compatible with Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant voice-enabled products. Part of the Legrand Global Eliot IoT program, Home Smart Lighting for Apple HomeKit includes the Smart Tru-Universal Dimmer, Smart Switch, Smart Plug-in Switch, and Smart Plug-in Tru-Universal Dimmer.

The Smart Tru-Universal Dimmer and Smart Plug-in Tru-Universal Dimmer control all 120V dimmable light bulbs and loads. A companion Remote Switch or Remote Dimmer can be paired with the Smart Switch and Smart Tru-Universal Dimmer to address multi-location needs, such as 3-way to 5-way control with more than one device controlling the same light.

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Philips Hue Range Getting Smart Plug?

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According to Dutch news site iCulture the Philips Hue lighting range is getting a much wanted addition-- a smart plug compatible with Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Philips HueThe news source is uncertain as to whether the smart plug requires the Philips Hue bridge device. Instead it simply says the plug handles different kinds of connected devices, with control coming through schedules, timers and sensors as well as voice via the aforementioned compatible assistants. A leaked image shows a fairly small device with a button on the top, and it will be available in both UK and European versions.

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ELAN Integrates with NOON Lighting

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Elan NoonNortek Security & Control announces a NOON Lighting System Driver for the ELAN control system. Built by driver developer Chowmain, it enables NOON Light control from within the ELAN platform.

NOON switches work together to transform the mood of a room or accent an activity. Exclusive bulb detection technology combines with scene-creation algorithms to automatically create lighting scenes using the fixtures already installed in the home. The ELAN NOON driver provides automatic discovery of all loads and scenes in the NOON system, plus two-way control and feedback of lighting scenes and dimming. The ELAN system provides instant feedback when lighting is controlled from a switch or another application.

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Savant Debuts Lighting Control

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Savant launches lighting and energy control modules-- two channel energy reporting modules for control and energy management of lighting and other electrical loads, such as household appliances.

Savant lightingDesigned in partnership with sister company Racepoint Energy, Savant lighting and energy modules are designed for easy installation into standard electrical panels. The modules can be used for many individual load applications throughout the home, and are fully compatible with the Savant control ecosystem. Thus they allow installers to deliver better smart home functionality, critical energy usage data across all electrical load types and a foundation for a net-zero compliant home design.

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SI Releases Flow V2.0

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First introduced at CEDIA 2018, the Flow design ecosystem from Screen Innovation (SI) acts as the missing for dealers wanting to eliminate the guesswork from designing, specifying and ordering SI indoor shades.

SI FLowNow the company announces the release of Flow V2.0 complete with Zen, the outdoor line of motorised shades featuring Serge Ferrari fabrics with Precontraint durability technology. The Flow software addresses important variables in outdoor shading, such as mounting, fabric and construction.

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Smarter Lighting Through Retrotouch Smart Switches

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Retrotouch switchThe Retrotouch Crystal iotty switches provide smart lighting control in the home, with built-in wifi allowing lighting control from anywhere in the home or remotely using the Retrotouch iotty app.

The switches are also Alexa and Google Home enabled, allowing use through voice controls. As well as lighting control, the switches integrate seamlessly with other automated home features, including automatic garage doors and gates, shading and door openers. Light-dimming functions and a schedule creator allow users to set the lighting for sunrise or sunset, or select a random lighting mode for extra security when away.

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