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Lighting scenes
Groups of lights set to the right level for each part of the day.
Service
Lighting and shades set for how you live.
Scenes, keypads and schedules that replace banks of switches. Yosemite Tech installs and programs lighting control and motorized shades on Lutron, Crestron and Somfy.
Overview
A large home can have dozens of switches on a single wall. Lighting control replaces them with a few clearly labeled keypads and scenes like Morning, Dinner, Away and Goodnight.
Motorized shades handle glare, privacy and heat on a schedule or with one button. Both work best when planned with the electrician and designer before walls close, and both can be added to existing homes with wireless systems.
What is included
Lighting Control and Motorized Shades, start to finish
Every project is scoped to the property. These are the pieces we usually cover.
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Keypads
Engraved keypads that replace rows of switches.
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Motorized shades
Roller, cellular and drapery motors for privacy, glare and heat control.
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Schedules and astronomic timing
Exterior lights and shades that follow sunrise and sunset.
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Whole-home integration
Lighting and shades tied into Crestron, Control4 or Savant control.
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Retrofit options
Wireless systems for existing homes without rewiring.
Platforms we work with
- Lutron
- Crestron
- Somfy
Process
How a project runs
Clear scope, clean install, documented handover.
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Survey
A conversation and a site visit. How the property is used, what exists and what the schedule looks like.
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Design
A written proposal with equipment, locations and pricing, coordinated with your builder and trades.
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Install
Rough-in, mounting, programming and testing, done cleanly and documented.
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Handover and support
A walkthrough, documentation and ongoing support after the job is done.
FAQ
Common questions
What is a lighting control system?
A system that controls lights through keypads, an app and schedules instead of individual switches. Lights are grouped into scenes so one button sets a whole room.
Can lighting control be added to an existing home?
Yes. Wireless systems replace existing switches and dimmers without opening walls in most cases.
Do motorized shades need power at every window?
Some shades are hardwired and some run on batteries. Hardwired is best in new construction; battery shades suit retrofits.
Can shades and lights work together?
Yes. Scenes can lower shades and set lights at the same time, and both can follow a schedule.
Keep reading
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Learn moreStart a project
Tell us about the property.
Location, rough scope and timeline is plenty to start.