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The best lighting for a smart home

Lighting is the heart of every smart home. Designed well, it transforms the mood of a room at a single touch and uses less energy, while poorly planned lighting remains the biggest missed opportunity.

We explain the types of control available and how to choose the right one for every space.

Types of lighting control

There are three basic approaches: simple on/off switching, phase cut dimming for classic fixtures, and DALI for precise digital control. We combine them depending on the space and your wishes.

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DALI for precise dimming

DALI enables smooth, flicker free dimming and individual addressing of every light. It is ideal for living areas, dining rooms and any space where you want more scenes.

Scenes that transform a space

Instead of switching lights one by one, scenes set the whole room at once: dinner, film, reading or cleaning. With Gira and Zennio KNX keypads, scenes are always within reach.

White temperature and circadian rhythm

Tunable white lighting changes the warmth of the light throughout the day, warmer in the morning and evening, cooler and more focused during the day, following your natural rhythm and supporting comfort and alertness.

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Outdoor and architectural lighting

Lighting for the facade, garden and driveway connects to scenes and sensors, switching on at dusk or on motion detection, which also increases the security of your home.

How to plan your lighting

Good lighting design starts from the purpose of each space, not from the fixtures. We recommend:

  • Define scenes for each space before choosing fixtures
  • Plan for DALI wherever you want fine tuned moods
  • Combine general, task and ambient lighting
  • Include outdoor lighting in your security scenes
  • Leave room for future upgrades

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Frequently asked questions

For precise moods and multiple scenes, DALI is the better choice. Phase cut works well for simpler spaces and classic fixtures. We often combine the two.

Yes. Scenes are one of the main advantages of KNX lighting, setting the whole room for a specific occasion at a single touch.

Lighting whose white temperature can be adjusted, warmer or cooler, to follow the time of day and support comfort and concentration.

Absolutely. The best results come when lighting and scenes are designed before the installation work begins.

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