A home’s lighting determines, in many ways, its overall aesthetics and mood. Sunlight filtering through sheer draperies whispers elegance and grace. Lighting that resembles candlelight offers warmth and a romantic ambiance. Bright white downlights illuminating desks or kitchen countertops suggest a task at hand.

But how do we manage this light in our homes in Montgomery County, MD? There was a time when manual shades and a basic on/off switch were enough. We opened the shades in the morning and closed them with the heat of the day or darkness. We turned lights on when we walked into a room, and, if we remembered, turned them off when we left.

Times have changed.

Today’s lighting control systems offer unprecedented convenience, simplicity, and comfort. Now, you can manage your lights from anywhere, whether the natural light of the sun or the electric lights in every room.

Are you still using a light switch and cord? If so, read on to find out what you’re missing.

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Comfortable and Convenient

Think back to the many times the lighting in your home shifted in a way that wasn’t so comfortable. It may have been the glare from the sun’s direct rays peeking through your window and onto your computer screen. Perhaps it was the bright white light in the reading nook that you’ve used a hundred times. On this day, however, you wanted something softer and cozier.

One of the features that our clients appreciate most in today’s lighting control systems is the ability to press a button or state a voice command to instantly change their illumination levels or colors. And our lighting systems align with their moods, tasks, and preferences.

When the sun hits your computer or TV screen, press a button to lower one or every motorized shade. When you’d like to relax in a soft, golden, shimmering light while you read a book, press ‘Relax’ on an elegant keypad.

We’ll program the system to respond when you press certain buttons by changing the lights in one room or throughout your entire home. From dining to cooking, relaxing, entertaining, and movie night, one tap sets the lights to your desired temperature and intensity, creating an ideal environment for the moment.

Synchronized Illumination

Your shades and lights work together to create a comfortable space. As the sun warms your home, the shades lower, reducing direct sunlight and heat gain. To maintain the ideal illumination, the lights brighten. Light and occupancy sensors work together to maximize energy efficiency, ensuring lights are only on in occupied rooms.

The Simple Things

Sometimes, it’s the simple things in life that mean the most, like a beautiful sunrise or an unexpected smile. In lighting control, it’s saying “Good Night,” and watching your shades lower and your lights dim. Did you hear a bump in the night? You can turn on the floodlights and the landscape lights right from the touchscreen on the bedside table.

At A.B.E. Networks, we believe the latest technology should be simple to use while elevating your life in remarkable ways. Today’s lighting control systems align with that ethos.

To learn more about smart illumination or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact A.B.E. Networks today.