Lutron Electronics
Colorful lighting has taken social media by storm, and that’s just the beginning. In fact, many professionals say saturated RGB colors are one of the lighting features most requested by affluent millennial and Gen X clients. This has always presented a challenge for installers and integrators – they have not had a simple, cost-effective way to control color-changing tape as part of a smart, whole-home system. Until now.
Today, Lutron introduces an expansion of the Lumaris tape light family: a new RGB + Tunable White tape, and a new 5-channel controller that’s native to Lutron control systems.
Lumaris tape light solutions make it easy for pros to install and program vivid layers of light in popular tape applications like undercabinet, cove, vanity, and more. The enhanced solution includes both a new LED tape and controller, purpose-built for Lutron RadioRA 3 and HomeWorks QSX systems.
“When Lutron introduced the first Lumaris tunable white tape light at CEDIA Expo 2023, the requests to add RGB poured in,” said Rhodes Baker, Director, Product Management at Lutron. “But it’s critical you don’t sacrifice an excellent day-to-day white light experience for those special occasions when RGB comes into play. The new Lumaris RGB + Tunable White tape delivers the high quality of white light Lutron is known for, while enabling fun expressions of color. It gives clients the best of both worlds.”
Additions to the Lutron Lumaris offering include:
- Lumaris RGB + Tunable White Tape Light
- 1800K – 4000K tunable white light range, with dimming down to 0.1%
- Saturated colors via RGB
- 90+ CRI, 200 lumens/ft
Lutron Multi-Channel Wireless Tape Controller
- Combination driver-controller, smaller than a smart phone and easy to tuck away
- Powered by Lutron’s ultra-reliable Clear Connect Type X wireless technology
- Provides independent control of color (CCT/RGB) and intensity; and/or Warm Dim
- Adjustable color via preset scene control, automatic control based on time of day, or manual control using the Lutron App
- Walk-around programming and direct-to-device diagnostics
- Remotely mount devices with easy wiring terminals that accept 14-22AWG wire
- Control up to 32.8 ft. of tape from a single controller
- New Wiring Verification Mode helps ensure proper wiring prior to device programming
- New Design Assistant in Lutron Designer allows you to easily answer “Can this work for my project?”
Extrusions and lenses
- Seven tape light extrusions and lenses of various depth profiles and shapes to compliment the Lutron tape offering and streamline ordering
- Comes in 8 ft. segments; cut-to-size in the field with power or hand tools
“The addition of RGB and extrusions really simplifies how integrators plan their projects,” said Baker. “Everything you need to do tape on a Lutron project, you can now get straight from Lutron.”
How the Lumaris tape light solutions reduce complexity:
- Streamlined installation with combination driver-controller – eliminates cutting in a switch box and pulling wire to a driver.
- Guaranteed performance between tape and control system – eliminates dimmer-to-driver compatibility issues.
- Easy programming of color temperature to system scenes – eliminates need for separate or additional control gear (like DMX) to add tunable white and RGB control.
All Lumaris tape light innovations are available now through electrical wholesale, audio/visual distributors, and Lutron direct dealers. Learn more at RadioRa3.Lutron.com and Luxury.Lutron.com.
Lutron Electronics, the trusted leader in lighting control and automated shading solutions, is announcing additions to the Caséta portfolio of products – a Diva smart dimmer with ELV+ technology and Pico paddle remotes in 5 new colors. These latest additions are geared towards professional installers to help complete jobs with multiple load types more easily and offer their clients a wider range of choices within the paddle-style aesthetic.
"We heard clearly from our community of professional installers that a smart, paddle-style dimmer with our ELV+ technology was a must have for the Caséta portfolio," said Adam Mack, Senior Product Manager at Lutron. "The new Diva smart dimmer ELV+ complements our recent launches including the Diva smart dimmer and the Pico paddle remote, helping to round out the family of products."
A new Diva smart dimmer with phase-selectable dimming for LED, MLV, ELV, incandescent, and halogen lighting
The new Diva smart dimmer ELV+ offers smart control for low-voltage applications such as under- cabinet, track, accent, and tape lighting. In addition to ELV applications, the dimmer works with nearly all residential lighting types and loads, including LED, MLV, Incandescent, Halogen, and more.
The dimmer features phase-selectable dimming to ensure the best possible dimming performance across a wide range of load types. Installers may choose between forward—or reverse-phase dimming according to load type in the Lutron app or on the physical control, delivering a smoother dimming experience.
The new dimmer complements the familiar paddle-style aesthetic of the most recent additions to the Caséta family, including the Diva smart dimmer, Claro smart switch, and Pico paddle remote, and pairs well with other paddle-style dimmers and switches in the home. The Diva smart dimmer ELV+ is available in six color options: white, ivory, light almond, black, brown, and gray.
The Diva smart dimmer ELV+ is a flexible, problem solver when paired with a Pico paddle remote. Easily add 3-way control to any residential light without cutting holes or pulling wire, creating another point of control in only minutes.
Pico Paddle Remote — now in more colors
The family of Pico remotes from Lutron offers intuitive, flexible control of Caséta smart switches and dimmers, Serena smart shades, fans, and more. All Pico remotes feature a typical 10- year battery life and don't require a hub, app or W-Fi to function. Control your way by using as a handheld remote, placing on a tabletop pedestal, or mounting to almost any flat surface, including brick or glass. Professional installers will appreciate the ability to add a Pico remote as a second switch almost anywhere with no need to pull wires.
Now, the Pico paddle remote will be available in 5 new color options to suit more style preferences and complement the Diva smart dimmer and Claro smart switch. In addition to the original white, consumers may now choose from black, light almond, ivory, gray, and brown.
The Diva smart dimmer ELV+ and Pico paddle remotes for Caséta systems will be available through electrical distributors and at most online retailers that carry Caséta controls.
Lutron Electronics, the trusted leader in architectural lighting, window shades, and intuitive controls, debuts its all-new innovation in luxury downlighting, the Ketra D2 and Rania D2 architectural downlights. D2 ushers in an exciting new chapter: making Ketra —the world’s most advanced light source— and Rania —exceptional white light technology— available in a smaller form factor than ever - a new 2” aperture downlight.
Lutron has long sought to harmoniously bring the outdoors inside, blending natural and electric light seamlessly while accentuating the beauty of the interior, from fabric colors and textures to art, and even the skin tones and features of those enjoying the space. With the launch of Ketra D2, users can now experience the characteristic elements of Lutron with dynamic lighting that adapts to various moments throughout the day and sets the desired ambiance, in the form of the brand’s smallest and most flexible downlight offering to-date. With both new downlights, people will experience high quality of light in any space in the home.
“Quality of light means more than just measuring color rendering index (CRI) or dimming capabilities,” said Ben Bard, VP of Luxury Residential Business at Lutron. “It’s about a light source’s ability to perfectly replicate natural light across a wide spectrum and then maintain that exact light output over its lifetime. Ketra uniquely delivers this quality of light and it’s now available in a 2” aperture. Additionally, Rania’s unique light engine sets a new bar for white light in the industry.”
Lutron’s luxury lighting portfolio is anchored on elevating the experience and quality of light in the home. Ketra and Rania light sources work seamlessly with Lutron’s premium lighting controls and shades to create personalized spaces. Both fixtures are also wirelessly controlled, saving time and money, and reducing the space needed for panels. As the market continues to shift towards “quiet ceilings” featuring increasingly discreet recessed fixtures and a desire for consistently reliable lighting performance, the D2 represents one of the most versatile and advanced architectural lighting solutions to-date.
Ketra D2 delivers unparalleled quality of light and unique experiences for homeowners. Some of the key features of the Ketra D2 include:
- A “barely-there” 2” aperture, representing many engineering breakthroughs to deliver the same light quality in a smaller form factor
- An emphasis on architectural aesthetics with a variety of trims and colors
- Ultra-slim housings ideal for maximizing ceiling heights
- Elevated level of precision through detailed manufacturing and an intuitive hot aiming system
- Greater flexibility allowing increased design freedom and installation options
- Wireless communication platform saves time and lowers cost while allowing for easy adaptation to home design changes
Rania replicates natural white light more faithfully than any other light source – second only to Ketra. Some of the key features of the Rania D2 include:
- Breakthrough three-channel emitter produces exceptional white light
- Broad range of white light from incandescent warmth to midday sun—all in a single light engine
- Exact same slim housings, architectural trims, refined hot aiming system, and wireless communication as the Ketra D2
Taken together, these products open new possibilities for builders, designers, and custom home integrators who deliver innovative lighting experiences to homeowners and transform residential spaces with the highest quality of light.
