LIGHTING CONTROL
Simple Control • Clean Aesthetic • Improved Efficiency
Let’s be honest — no one wants a wall cluttered with a row of light switches. They’re distracting and take away from a room’s design. The answer is smart lighting control. With a properly designed system, those multiple switches are replaced with sleek, minimalist keypads. You can control individual fixtures or entire lighting zones — from ambient hallway lighting to dramatic kitchen pendants — all with a single touch. Create custom scenes for entertaining, movie nights, or relaxing evenings. Set lights to adjust automatically based on time of day, motion, or natural light. Whether you're building new or renovating, smart lighting adds both beauty and intelligence to your space.
Simplify and Maximize
Combining lighting zones into single button presses helps you get the most out of the lighting in your home. Too often, certain lights go unused simply because the switch is hard to reach or another light seems easier to turn on. But every fixture was chosen for a reason and when it's effortlessly accessible, you’re far more likely to enjoy it. Smart lighting control makes this simple. Create custom scenes like “Romance,” “Relax,” “Party,” or “Cooking” where a single tap adjusts multiple lights to just the right brightness and mood for the moment. It’s convenience, beauty, and functionality in perfect harmony.
Efficiency
Smart lighting systems do more than save energy — they make your entire home smarter and more convenient. Here’s how:
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Optimized Energy Use: Lights can be set to turn on at only 60% brightness by default, saving significant power without you even noticing a difference.
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Smart Scheduling: Lights can be programmed to follow the sun — turning on at dusk, off at sunrise — or shut down at a set time like 1 a.m., so nothing is left on overnight.
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Motion Sensors: Rooms light up automatically when entered and power down when empty, combining convenience with efficiency.
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Integrated Control: Tie your lighting scenes into your home’s automation system — for example, one tap of a “Goodnight” button can turn off all lights, lower shades, lock doors, and arm your security system.
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Personalized Scenes: Create moods for any moment — romantic dinners, movie nights, or focused work sessions — with a single button press or app tap.
With smart lighting as part of a larger home automation system, you’re not just upgrading switches — you’re elevating your entire lifestyle.
Safety
Smart lighting systems do more than elevate comfort and style—they also play a vital role in enhancing your home's overall safety. Imagine pressing a single button and having your entire home respond instantly: lights illuminate outdoor areas when cameras detect motion. Create a panic button that locks all the doors, turns on flood lights and starts recording all areas tied into the system. Lighting can also be programmed to follow your daily routines, making it appear as though someone is always home—even when you're not. When paired with motion sensors, lights turn on automatically in commonly used areas like bathrooms, closets, and laundry rooms, ensuring you’re never left in the dark. If you have children or older family members, lighting scenes can be tailored to provide safe nighttime navigation without disrupting sleep.
Lighting Control Systems for New and Existing Homes
At Modern Technologies, we specialize in integrating Control4’s Lighting Control System, a powerful platform that brings intelligent lighting to homes both large and small. Control4 offers a flexible, wireless lighting solution that’s ideal for both new construction and retrofit projects. In existing homes, we can replace standard light switches and dimmers with Control4 smart devices—eliminating the need for costly rewiring while unlocking advanced automation features. For larger homes, especially those over 4,000 square feet, Control4 becomes essential in simplifying the control of outdoor lights, landscape lighting, and key interior pathways. In more compact spaces, even a basic system with just a few dimmers can dramatically improve how lighting is used and managed. With Control4, you gain centralized control, scene-based automation, and scheduling features that enhance convenience, security, and energy efficiency—all while reducing wall clutter and elevating your home's modern aesthetic.