It is quite difficult to talk about home automation without mentioning lighting automation. This is because the latter plays a crucial role in all villas, homes, and is, of course, one of the smart home features people enjoy today.

Lighting automation is a broad term and covers the field that has to do with creating automated alterations or changes in lighting levels to emphasize architecture, affect the mood, and illuminate art. It can also be used, in some instances, to influence or facilitate action.

It also encompasses everything from a one-room scene-control lighting system to a whole house system that controls both interior and exterior lighting. Lighting automation can also work as a stand-alone feature or used for the entire house and can be tied into the security system as well.

There are several control options for anyone looking to create perfect lighting schemes for their smart homes. Here are the options in no particular order:

If you have watched lots of Hollywood movies, you would have seen this concept of motion sensor lighting control. The sensor readily detects movement when someone walks into a room and automatically switches on the lights.

And when you leave, the lights are turned off when motion is no longer detected after a few minutes.

The #1 reason why people love motion sensor lighting control is it is simple to reduce the consumption of electricity significantly. This means you will no longer have to pay exorbitant light bills every month.

Motion sensor lighting control is also highly beneficial in a home with seniors. Older adults can get up during the night to ease themselves without fear of tripping over objects in the dark as movement activates the lights.

This is another innovative and excellent option that can be employed on several home automation needs. Depending on your day-to-day routine, you can schedule lighting to switch on and off. Some scheduled lighting systems are capable of creating an illusion that someone is at home when, in reality, you are not. This is perhaps the main benefit of this type of lighting system as it helps to deter unwelcome visitors. This particular type of lighting solution can also help you to minimize lighting usage, especially if your schedule is not irregular.

Well, there is a reason why it is called a “smart home.” And of the reasons is the lighting control features that are found in such homes. This feature is capable of detecting motion, especially in your living room, hallway, bedroom, or even your bathroom, and automatically switches on the light. So, when you enter your living room, a motion detector picks up your movement and turns on the lights. The same thing will occur when an intruder or burglar moves in your home. The lights can turn on suddenly, and if you have security cameras in place, you will notice the presence of the intruder and notify the appropriate authorities. But that is even if the burglar makes it that far because you can set or schedule your lighting system in such a way that makes a potential burglar think or believe that someone is at home when you are not. This is one of the immense benefits of using lighting automation in your home.