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If you’re going to use Z-Wave devices in your home or already have them you might be interested in the Vizia RF Z-Wave Programmer/Controller. It is required for programming Leviton Vizia Z-Wave scenes and links, and it also functions as a handheld remote control that will turn on all light in the all rooms. The Vizia uses RF to send/receive commands. So, it may work even through walls and floor.

The devices sports 1.75-inch backlit display which can indicates areas and devices. You can name them for easy reference or use the pre-made templates to select names.

The Vizia RF Z-Wave Programmer/Controller is available on smarthome online store at $129.99.

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Lutron has introduced a new design for its Grafik Eye single-room lighting control system. The new QS model will allow for seamless control of lighting and shades. There is a possibility to create lighting scenes, or control individual lights, using rounded, backlit buttons that resemble Lutron’s existing seeTouch style keypads. The buttons are visible in the dark and can be custom engraved to fit the user’s preferences.

Other new features of the GRAFIK Eye QS include an optional column of buttons that control shades independently of the lights and a new, user-friendly information display that makes it easier to read energy savings QS, lighting levels, and time clock information. This new unit also provides power and communication for occupancy sensors, which enables automatic operation of lights and shades, resulting in energy savings QS. In addition to the technology upgrades, the new GRAFIK Eye QS is offered in 30 colors and finishes to better accommodate an array of environments.

The open home control system Plutohome supports Lutron controllers. So it’s possible to start with installation of Lutron lighting control system only. And then add it to the Plutohome.

[via Automated Home]

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Hidden Bathroom Dimmer Switch is a elegant way to bring light in your bathroom. The Bathroom Switch Sensor Pads allows the user to place them behind most materials such as Ceramic Tiles, Wood, Plastic, Glass, and even Metals, users can create switches in virtually any shape and situation. In Bathrooms the Sensor Pads can even be placed behind tiles reachable from the bath or shower and allow switching and dimming in total safety.
The variations of the Bathroom Switch controller include ramp-up dimming, ramp-down switch-off, time delay switch-off and a unique nursery switch-off.
The new Dimmer controller and its variants, can be activated from up to 6 Sensor Pads; so the operation of lights from various places - even from the bath - can be achieved easily. A version with momentary output is available for connection to X10.
The price of the switch is started from £21 and increased for dimming options.

[via eHomeUpgrade]

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Rolec GET is a new wireless lighting control system. It contains floor and ceiling receivers and wireless remote and wall controllers. The floor receiver can be used with table lamps, floor lamps, desk lamps, up lighters. The celling receiver is used with fixed lighting ceiling and wall lights. It’s also suitable for bathrooms and Garden Lighting (with a weatherproof enclosure). Wireless transmission signal range for wireless remote and wall controllers is up to 30 metres. Using of wireless technology save from re-wiring and damage of your decoration. The system is easy to install and simple to programme and can be extended at any time. Here is a full installation guide (PDF, 1,8Mb).

[source Rolec Group]

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