Discovering the Extraordinary in Today’s Lighting Control

Did you know that your body’s circadian rhythm impacts your mood and energy levels throughout the day? This 24-hour sleep-wake cycle syncs with the changing sunlight outdoors, giving us energy in the morning and making us sleepy at night. 

So, what happens in a world where we spend the majority of our time indoors? No longer synchronized with the natural world, our bodies become susceptible to fatigue, difficulty concentrating, headaches, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. 

And that’s where Ketra’s advanced LED lighting solutions and Lutron’s lighting control come in. Here, we’ll explore how these systems may enhance well-being, realign our internal time clock, and create a space of beauty.

SEE ALSO: Why Choose Ketra Over Other Home Lighting Control Solutions?

Mimicking Natural Light

When Lutron acquired Ketra in 2018, they set in motion the capabilities to produce an unrivaled lighting system. This system includes capturing the dynamic brilliance of natural light and setting it in motion with the tap of a button on an elegant keypad. 

Known as human-centric lighting, it shifts the intensity and color temperature of your lights to align with the progression of sunlight, creating a deeper connection with the outdoors and the light outside your windows. This simulated natural light illuminates your home in the colors of early dawn before transitioning to a bright, energizing light at midday, and ultimately, a warm, amber glow in the evening. 

As you spend more time in this tunable lighting that mirrors the experience you would have outdoors, your body may begin to realign to natural Circadian rhythms. As a result, you may feel an energized, focused outlook during the day and a restful sense of peace in the evening. 

Harvesting Daylight

Daylighting, or the process of maximizing your home’s sunlight, brings the warmth and beauty of daylight indoors and helps set the body’s master time clock. Motorized shades support this process by automatically rising in the morning, bringing in the first morning light—a light that’s considered critical for setting the circadian rhythm and promoting wakefulness.

Throughout the day, these shades retain the optimized levels of diffuse sunlight while minimizing the direct glare and UV rays that can damage your home’s interior. 

The Combined Power of Daylight and Human-Centric Lighting

Ketra’s Natural Light and automated window coverings optimize your home’s natural light. When the shades lower to protect your home from harsh UV rays, the lights brighten, creating a sense of sunlight filling your home. As evening approaches, your shades lower for privacy, and the lights transition to soft, warm colors, signaling your body that it’s time to prepare for sleep. 

Dynamic Spectrum Lighting

This same lighting system provides every light in the visible spectrum, a nearly limitless range of pastels, saturated hues, and whites. Whether you’re looking for the ideal lighting for an elegant dinner party or a birthday party with splashes of lights that resemble a rainbow, there are endless options to create the right lighting aesthetic for every occasion. 

At Fusion Audio + Video, we’re excited to share the latest technology that supports a beautiful, healthier home and lifestyle. Explore our blog to discover some of today’s lighting and automated advancements.