{"id":13622,"date":"2018-12-03T14:29:36","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T14:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/?p=13622"},"modified":"2018-12-03T14:29:54","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T14:29:54","slug":"lutron-launches-ra2-select-lighting-and-blind-control-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/lutron-launches-ra2-select-lighting-and-blind-control-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Lutron launches RA2 Select lighting and blind control system"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lutron Electronics, a lighting control pioneer, has announced the release of RA2 Select, a whole-home lighting and shading control system designed to meet the needs of any residential property. The new system is configured by default and easily personalised.\u00a0 Recommended lighting and shading scenes are automatically created as each device is added to the system, improving speed of installation and ease of use.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The simple, fast and flexible system provides smart home capabilities, personalised control and added convenience for the homeowner. A free app allows users to monitor and adjust lights and blinds on their smart device wherever they are, offering complete control. RA2 Select also seamlessly integrates with other smart home technologies, bringing added simplicity to the smart home, including Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, The Google Assistant, Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostats, Nest and Sonos.<\/p>\n

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\u201cModern technologies such as voice assistants, alongside our growing comfort using wireless products, have increased demand for fully integrated solutions,\u201d said David Ribbons, Senior Director of Sales, Europe & Africa at Lutron<\/strong>. \u201cEarly smart home devices were aimed at entertainment, but now control of comfort and environment are following closely behind. Lutron has served the luxury market for smart connected homes for 20 years and we\u2019re excited to bring that same level of quality and reliability to a wider audience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ribbons<\/strong> continued, \u201cRA2 Select puts total control in the hands of the end-user \u2013 allowing them to manage and personalise their system in any way. This makes it an ideal solution for homeowners who want the benefits of a professionally installed smart home system, but also the flexibility and power to make their own changes via the app.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Installation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The wireless system makes it ideal for retrofit applications and can save costs in new construction. The only wiring required for RA2 Select is the in-line dimmers and switches. The Main Repeater is simply plugged in to a wall socket for power and connected to the home network for integration.\u00a0 Auxiliary repeaters can be added to extend the range of the system for large homes.<\/p>\n

All wall switches, dimmers and sensors are wireless and do not require any intrusive work. This means decorating can be finished before the wireless switches are fitted. For any existing switches, the wired switch is removed, existing cables terminated in the backbox and the Pico faceplate is installed in its place.<\/p>\n

Setup of RA2 Select is as easy as downloading the Lutron RA2 Select app, which is available in both Apple and Android app stores. Follow the steps in the app to add each device to the system, pick which room it goes in, give it a name and this innovative smart technology will automatically configure the programming. Personalising the scenes is simple and can be done any time by the installer or the homeowner.<\/p>\n

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Control<\/strong><\/p>\n

RA2 Select lets the user control lighting and blinds on their smartphone or tablet using the free Lutron RA2 Select app. This means homeowners can control lights, blinds and temperature in the comfort of their home or from anywhere in the world \u2013 the office, the airport, the beach. The \u2018All Off\u2019 function can turn off all lights and close all the blinds with the press of a single button.<\/p>\n

The Pico remote is a keypad that allows users to control the system anywhere in the home. It comes with an intuitive scene icon, which is fully customisable, so users can add personalised scenes to control multiple lights and blinds together at the touch of a button. For example, creating a \u2018Movie\u2019 scene that dims lights and lowers blinds as the movie begins, or a \u2018Goodnight\u2019 scene that turns off all lights and closes blinds before the user drifts off to sleep.<\/p>\n

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RA2 Select also includes a variety of other functions:<\/p>\n