What is Centralized Lighting Control?

Centralized lighting control is a system that allows all the lights in a building or home to be monitored and controlled from one central location. In the past, centralized lighting control systems were found mainly in commercial buildings or high-end homes. Today, however, these systems have become more affordable and accessible to the average homeowner. The level of complexity of a centralized lighting control system can vary greatly, from fairly simple to extremely complex. The control panel installed in a home, for example, might be an intuitive and user-friendly touch screen. Simply by touching a button on the screen, the homeowner can conveniently control and manage lighting in every room of the house. The control panel in a high-rise office building, on the other hand, might have a complex multi-button control station, capable of managing multi-faceted lighting functions throughout the entire building. Central lighting control systems can be programmed to meet a homeowner’s ...  more