Lutron Lighting Control in Ottawa: Better Light for Long Winter Evenings

In Ottawa, it is dark by five o'clock for a good part of the year. That makes lighting one of the things you notice most in your home, and one of the easiest places for a smart home to make a real difference.

Lutron lighting control is what we install most often for clients who want their home to feel warm, calm and simple to use. Here is what it does, where it shines, and how we set it up.

What Lutron Lighting Control Actually Does

Instead of a wall full of switches that each control one light, Lutron lets you control your lighting by room, by scene, or for the whole house at once.

• Scenes instead of switches. One button sets several lights to the right levels together, like "Dinner", "Relax" or "Movie".
• Clean keypads. A single engraved keypad can replace a row of switches, so walls look tidier.
• Smooth dimming. Lights fade up and down gently instead of snapping on and off.
• Schedules and timeclock. Exterior and entry lights can follow sunset and sunrise automatically, all year.
• Control from anywhere. Check and adjust your lights from your phone, whether you are upstairs or out of town.

Made for Ottawa Winters

Long, dark evenings are where good lighting control pays off.

Pathway and entry lights can come on at dusk by themselves, so you never come home to a dark driveway. A "Goodnight" button by the bed can turn off the whole house and leave a soft hallway light on. And when you travel, lights can follow a lived-in pattern so the house does not look empty.

On cold mornings, a gentle "Wake" scene that brings the lights up slowly is a much nicer start to the day than a bright overhead light.

Shades That Work With Your Lights

Lutron also makes motorized shades, and they work hand in hand with the lighting. Shades can lower in the evening for privacy, rise in the morning, or close on a sunny afternoon to keep glare off the TV and protect floors and furniture from fading.

Because lights and shades are on the same system, one "Movie" or "Goodnight" button can handle both.

Even Better With Control4

Lutron is excellent on its own, and it gets even better tied into Control4. With both working together, one button can dim the lights, lower the shades, turn on the TV and start the music. Your lighting can also respond to the rest of the house, for example lights turning on when the alarm is disarmed or the garage door opens.

Aura Design is a Control4 certified showroom, and our team installs Lutron and Control4 together every week.

New Build, Renovation or Existing Home

Lutron has options for every stage of a project:

• New builds and major renovations are the perfect time to plan wired lighting control, keypads and shade pockets from the start. We work with your builder, designer and electrician early on.
• Existing homes can often be upgraded with wireless Lutron dimmers and keypads that replace your current switches, without opening walls.

Either way, we start with how you live in each room, then design the lighting around it.

Same Price as the Big-Box Stores

Our pricing always matches the big retailers. You get the same price, plus professional design, clean installation, programming that fits the way your family lives, and local support from people who know your system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lutron be added to my existing home without opening walls?

In most homes, yes. Wireless Lutron dimmers and keypads replace your existing switches in the same wall boxes, so there is usually no need to open walls. We confirm this during a free consultation.

Does Lutron work with Control4?

Yes. Lutron lighting and shades integrate with Control4, so one button or touchscreen can control lights, shades, audio, video and more.

Can I control my Lutron lights from my phone?

Yes. Lutron systems can be controlled from a smartphone app at home or away, and they can also follow schedules automatically.

Do you install Lutron motorized shades too?

Yes. We design and install Lutron motorized shades and tie them into the same scenes as your lighting.

What areas do you serve?

Aura Design serves Ottawa and surrounding communities, taking projects up to 250 km from Ottawa.

Ready to Light Your Home Better?

Whether you are building, renovating or simply tired of a wall full of switches, we would be happy to help. Book a free consultation with Aura Design or visit our Control4 certified showroom, open Monday to Thursday from 10 AM to 4 PM and at other times by appointment.