“Alexa…turn on morning.”
Evolving well beyond lighting and motorized shade control, Lutron has expanded its connected home integration capabilities to now include voice control and expanded audio control. To achieve these breakthroughs, Lutron has aligned with top brands, including Sonos and Amazon Echo.
HomeWorks QS, RadioRA 2 Lighting Control Integrates with Amazon Alexa
Currently HomeWorks QS and RadioRA 2 systems can be controlled from anywhere inside or outside the home from system keypads, a mobile device, the Lutron Pico remote control, and select third-party devices. And now, using the Lutron Connect app, customers with an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, or Amazon Fire TV can control lights, shades and temperature using their voice.
Adding voice-activated scene and room control to Lutron’s HomeWorks QS and RadioRA 2 systems and Caseta Wireless is an ideal match for homeowners looking to use this popular new technology. Alexa-enabled devices are great for areas where people spend the majority of their time, like the family room and kitchen. Whether you’re watching TV, helping the kids with homework, or entertaining friends, all of these events are more relaxing and comfortable in the right light, which can now be easily controlled by the sound of your voice.
“Convergence through integration of best-in-class brands will continue to accelerate and help to simplify and streamline the technology that will enhance our everyday lives,” says David Weinstein, vice president of residential sales for Lutron Electronics.
Changing the Way People Listen to Music at Home
Music lovers everywhere can now control their home’s sights and sounds in a simple and personalized way. Dealers can easily integrate sound into any Lutron residential lighting control system with the new Sonos-endorsed integration and a new Pico remote control for audio. In addition, installers can include audio programming to control any Sonos Home Sound System via HomeWorks QS or RadioRA 2 system keypads, such as seeTouch or Palladiom.
So what does all this mean for integrators? Voice control is quickly becoming an innovative “foot in the door” for custom installation professionals. Homeowners are becoming more aware of how voice control can be a complementary user interface to keypads, touchpanels, smartphones and other devices. Integrators who tout their ability to offer a Voice User Interface (VUI) for home automation will have a decided advantage in the market.
In the meantime, as consumers begin to realize the value of lifestyle enhancement through this technology, integrators will play an increasingly vital role in expanding the application of VUI devices like Amazon Alexa to go beyond the control of a single room and a few lights to whole-house control, multiple lighting zones and the inclusion of automated shades.
As the leading brand in both the lighting and shading control category, Lutron's alliances with other leading brands like Sonos and Amazon position the company on the cutting edge of the connected home of the future.
Lutron continues to innovate with products and solutions that dramatically enhance consumer lifestyle, provide added convenience and security, and beautify their homes.
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