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Seems like everywhere we turn these days, there’s something new for a “smart home,” from appliances to robot vacuums and more. Automation is making everyday lives easier and more convenient! But even better, it can help us make our home environment more beautiful. At F&R Interiors serving the greater Los Angeles area, we love helping our clients create the spaces of their dreams, including determining the right lighting. If you’re interested in learning more about smart home lighting, read on!

Things Smart Home Lighting Offers

With smart home lighting, you get convenience, tailored ambiance, and security. With most traditional, switch-based lighting systems, you have to adjust light sources individually. With smart lighting, your system can measure whether electric light is necessary or over the top, and some systems have motion sensors to detect people in the room who might need light. Other smart lighting benefits include:

  • Smart light systems can use different colors or brightnesses of light, allowing you to create “themes” for rooms or for entertaining.
  • Many smart lighting systems can integrate with security systems to make it seem like someone is home when you’re away.
  • Many smart lighting systems integrate with a whole-home system like Alexa, so you can use voice commands or your smartphone to adjust your lighting.
  • Most smart lighting systems use LED bulbs, which are more energy-efficient, potentially helping you reduce energy costs.
  • Some smart lighting systems can monitor your video signal, where they can gauge dominant colors on your TV and sync with them. For example, if the show features an explosion, the lights will sway toward yellows and oranges, to bathe your entertainment zone in the experience.

Using Natural Light

Our circadian rhythms are based on the sun, but our built world, we frequently bypass natural light in favor of electric light. Even with a smart lighting system, it’s a great idea to tap into daylight, to help more naturally regulate sleep patterns, daily routines, and overall health. For help with that, check out PowerView® Automation, which lets you program your window fashions to open and close at set times, including local sunrise and sunset times. If you’d like to see PowerView in action, be sure to contact one of our representatives today!

Smart Home Lighting in the Brentwood & Sherman Oaks CA Area

At F&R Interiors, we’ve been serving the Greater Los Angeles since 1990, with a showroom at 1529 S. Robertson Blvd. We offer the full line of Hunter Douglas window treatments including beautiful custom curtains, top treatments, pillows, and more. Our personalized service, quality products, and professional installation services ensures you’ll find the perfect window treatment solution for your home or business.

We service the Greater Los Angeles area including Brentwood, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Hancock Park, Los Feliz, Hollywood Hills, and San Fernando Valley, CA and surrounding areas. Contact us for more details.