Lutron is branching out from its lighting roots with this one. Aiming to help CE pros provide more value throughout the home, the company has announced a new Bath Control Line aimed at targeting the two most important elements of bathroom design: lighting quality and airflow.
This new portfolio of products–which consists of four now–includes a new Diva LED+ dimmer and humidity sensor as well as a new LED+ dimmer and timer dual switch.
The items, Lutron states, are designed to be affordable and easy to install, with the LED+ dimmer and dual timer being designed specifically for more compact bathroom spaces.
Bath Control Line Bundles Lighting Controls with Humidity Sensing Fan Control
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According to Lutron, the sensor is designed to hook up to exhaust fans as a means of controlling the humidity in the bathroom. The company has also pointed out that its durable design and ability to handle sustained moisture levels also positions it as a worthwhile device for use in high-humidity markets in general.
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Joining the humidity sensor in the lineup, the Diva LED+ dimmer brings extra added considerations for trips to the bathroom during the night. A soft glow emanating from two LEDs on the pad make the light easily discoverable in the dark while the dimmer itself detects darkness levels and softens the light upon turning on accordingly to prevent a sudden jolt of full brightness.
The LED+ dimmer and timer, meanwhile, offer a far simpler means of automation, being able to connect to fans and bulbs and regulate operation using its built-in timer. Lutron says the duo also boast a 15-minute installation time, making them an easy-to-include value add on a project.
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Smart Bathroom Controls Capitalize on Lutron’s Presence in Design Spaces
Lutron itself has commented that despite being one of the more critical aspects of bathroom design, proper ventilation control commonly gets overlooked in the grand scheme of things, with most systems receiving a simple on/off switch as the control.
In speaking on the new bathroom control line, the company notes that the core focus is to provide a greater value proposition for integrators in these historically profitable design spaces with the lower cost and easy-to-install nature of the devices positioning them as easy-to-include, low-risk add-ons for projects.
The bundling of these products into a singular room-specific portfolio also capitalizes on Lutron’s existing presence in these more design-focused spaces through its lighting fixture and control portfolio.
Lutron’s Smart Bathroom Solutions Set to Be Available This Summer
All four products in the new Bath Control Line come with a sleek gloss white finish aligned with most modern bath design. They also feature clean paddle-style switches and the option for screwless faceplates, though those are sold separately on the humidity sensor.
CE pros will get access to this new toolkit later this summer, however, for anyone interested in getting their hands and testing out the products for themselves, they are currently available for purchase through the Home Depot website.
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