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Gira Intros Studio Design Line

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Gira announces the Studio Design Line-- a selection of 3 models providing installers with means to “emphasise design through colour and create a uniform or contrasting aesthetic.”

Gira studio design lineAvailable in either "Black" and "White Glass" in 3 different variants, installers get the option to create either a one-colour design with both round frame and square switch are in the same finish, or a two-tone effect with white on black or black on white.

The 3 models consist of a 1-gang flush-mount option, a 1-3 gang flush-mount version and a surface-mount option. The flush-mounted Studio version is the contemporary version featuring a glass cover frame, while the surface-mounted model is aimed at traditional environments, with a period-style design inspired by 20th century style round dome light switches.

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GJD Products Integrate With Control4

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The GJD TechSmart range of proximity detectors, laser sensors and LED illuminators gets Control4 integration through the addition of Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP) software.

GJD Control4As a result, installers can integrate such products within Lutron and Rako lighting control systems, enabling more flexible home automation solutions. Through SDDP, Control4 system automatically finds and adds the GJD SDDP-enabled devices, reducing complexity and installation time. Custom installers also save time and avoid potential programming mistakes.

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Illuminate the Walls With Philips Hue

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Signify announces a pair of additions to the Philips Hue smart lighting range-- the Hue Play light bar and the Hue Signe lamp, both aimed at customers wanting to bring a splash of coloured light to the walls.

Philips Hue PlayThe Play is a compact light bar one can position in a variety of ways. It provides an indirect light effect, and can sit horizontally or vertically next to a TV, or mounted behind as a backlight. Other suggested uses include placement on the floor or on a bookcase or sideboard to provide accent lighting. A sleek design (in black or white) allows it blend into any entertainment area, while control comes through the Hue bridge and companion app.

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TechSmart Devices Integrated with Lutron, Rako

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Electronic perimeter detection and high performance LED maker GJD announces the direct integration of the TechSmart device line with Lutron and Rako home automation devices.

Techsmart The TechSmart range consists of proximity detectors, precision laser sensors, IR and white-light LED illuminators. Installers can integrate all these devices with Lutron and Rako lighting control systems, facilitating greater efficiency, creative applications and flexible home automation solutions. Every event generated by a TechSmart devices, such as a motion alert or low light alert, can trigger a customised action within Rako and Lutron controllers.

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Savant Partners With USAI Lighting

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Savant announces a partnership with USAI Lighting to provide installers with residentially focused end-to-end lighting solutions comprised of 6 popular product families encompassing "hundreds" of fixture options.

Savant LightingThe collaboration between Savant and USAI Lighting is focused on the configuration and control of tunable white and WRGB lighting. Savant TrueImage technology allows users to experience virtual lights in any room from photographs taken and stored on mobile devices. Users can easily change dimming levels, temperatures and WRGB colours via phone, tablet, Savant touchscreen and Pro Remote, as well as Savant Scene access via voice command.

Savant and USAI Lighting will use the Savant screen engine and USAI Lighting colour research to serve up pre-defined light colour and scene content installers can either implement as is or adjust according to personal preference and project design.

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Crestron Ships Horizon Keypads

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Crestron starts shipping the Horizon keypad line-- available in configurable single-gang models combining up to four across, making an advanced custom control solution as part of a complete Crestron smart home.

Crestron HorizonFirst seen back at ISE 2018, the keypads are highly configurable and offer designer aesthetics, improved button feel, programmable multi-colour backlighting, interchangeable custom top and bottom trim pieces and Cresnet wired communications. The backlighting illuminates the laser-engraved text on the buttons, and can glow up to two or three times brighter than inactive buttons.

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Lutron Buys Ketra

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Lutron Electronics announces the acquisition of Ketra, maker of "natural light" indoor lighting solutions able to emulate daylight in interior spaces. Financial details of the deal are not available.

Lutron KetraFounded in 2009 in Austin, Texas, Ketra sells lighting and control solutions for both residential and commercial environments. Ketra light sources create white, pastel and saturated colours customers can tailor to specific needs, be it a bright, energising light for the office or a warm and comforting light for the living room.

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