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As anyone who lives in the northern part of the country knows, when winter comes on, the days get short and the nights get long—and light in a home becomes very important. But that’s also true for summertime as well, when we have an opportunity to make use of the beautiful natural light. Luckily, as “smart” systems grow in popularity, it seems like there’s a “smart” for everything in the home, and that includes lighting. At Window Treats serving the Monmouth Beach area, we’re happy to share some ideas about smart home lighting and the benefits it can offer. Read on!
Things Smart Home Lighting Offers
You can achieve a lot with smart home lighting, including convenience, unique ambiance, and security. You no longer have to adjust individual light sources individually, and smart lighting can even measure whether electric light is necessary or excessive in a room. Plus, some systems have motion sensors to detect if someone is in a room and would need light. Additional benefits include:
- Enhanced safety. Many smart lighting systems can integrate with security systems to make it seem like someone is home when they’re not and to brighten dark areas where burglars like to hide.
- Customization. You can set your system to use different colors or brightnesses of light or even use themes for occasions like holidays or parties. In addition, the smart light system can adjust the color temperature of its output—for example, cold light is more suitable for morning while warm light is best for the evening.
- Lowered energy costs. The LED bulbs that most smart lighting systems use are more energy-efficient, which can help reduce your energy use.
- Greater control. If you integrate your smart lighting with a whole-home system like Alexa, you can use voice commands or your smartphone to make adjustments to your lighting. You can even create a schedule to turn lights on and off at predetermined times.
Natural Biorhythms
Our circadian rhythms were at one time based on the sun, which told us when to sleep, wake, and eat. Now we live in a built world with electric lighting dictating how we spend our time. And while smart lighting can help make the indoor environment feel personal and cozy, it’s still a good idea to tap into the natural light of day, to help improve our biorhythms including sleep patterns, daily routines, and overall health. That’s why part of your lighting system should include great window treatments operated by an amazing system like PowerView® Automation. With PowerView, you can program your window treatments to open and close to certain times, including local sunrise and sunset times. If you’d like to see PowerView Automation in action, contact one of our consultants today!
Smart Home Lighting in Monmouth Beach
Window Treats, Inc. is service-oriented business specializing in custom shades, blinds and draperies. We serve residential & commercial customers throughout New Jersey & New York, including Allenhurst, Brooklyn, Cherry Hill, Colts Neck, Deal, Eatontown, Elberon, Englewood, Fair Haven, Freehold, Holmdel, Little Silver, Locust, Long Branch, Manalapan, Manhattan, Marlboro, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Monroe, New Brunswick, Oakhurst, Ocean Township, Rumson, Spring Lake, Teaneck. Contact us for a consultation!
