Halco’s Topaz LED Post Top Adds Flexibility to Outdoor Lighting
Topaz’s field‑selectable post top delivers adaptable output, classic styling, and dusk‑to‑dawn control for parks, campuses, and municipal walkways.
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Current’s NX Connect Cuts Wiring Time, Speeds Wireless Room Control
NX Connect WA200 brings quick wireless room control that trims wiring, simplifies zoning and makes commercial lighting setups feel smoother from install to operation.
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Lutron Athena Boosts Project Flexibility for Commercial Retrofits
From retrofits to multi‑site rollouts, Lutron Athena’s latest upgrades are changing how pros approach lighting control on high‑spec projects.
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American Lighting Elevates Lighting Options with Next-Gen Dim to Warm Technology
American Lighting’s 1800K Dim to Warm technology elevates hospitality, residential, and wellness lighting – with no additional controls needed.
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Halco Partners With mwConnect on TruBlu
Georgia-based Halco Lighting Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with mwConnect, a leader in advanced networked lighting controls, to bring the TruBlu™ controls platform to Halco’s customers. The collaboration will reportedly strengthen Halco’s ability to deliver scalable, intelligent lighting control solutions that meet the evolving needs of commercial, industrial, and multi-site environments. Through this partnership,…
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Keystone OpticSwap High Bay Keeps Data Aisles Lit and Layout‑Proof
Data centers need lighting that can keep up with constant change, and the Keystone OpticSwap Linear High Bay is built for that reality. As rack layouts shift, aisle spacing tightens, and equipment density increases, lighting must remain consistent and low maintenance. OpticSwap’s field‑changeable optical system is especially valuable in data halls with limited overhead access…
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Halco Slim Downlight Redefines Retrofits with Push‑Lens Simplicity
Halco Lighting Technologies’ Push Lens Slim Downlight (SDL), a low‑profile, canless fixture, lets contractors adjust color temperature right from the ceiling by pressing the center of the lens, eliminating guesswork and keeping projects moving.
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After Long Partnership, ETC Acquires Pharos
Wisconsin-based ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) has acquired Pharos Architectural Controls (Pharos) of the UK, a developer and manufacturer of dynamic lighting control systems used in architectural, themed entertainment, and large-scale visual installations that has collaborated with ETC for the past 20+ years. For example, Pharos is the designer and manufacturer behind ETC’s Mosaic product family….
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Lutron’s RadioRA 3 Delivers Faster, Smarter Whole‑Home Lighting Control
Lutron’s RadioRA 3 represents a substantial upgrade to residential and light‑commercial lighting control, giving contractors a more capable, more efficient system to deploy across whole‑home projects. The suite of wireless dimmers, switches, keypads, sensors and shades work together to give homeowners centralized automated control of lighting and other devices. The platform’s redesigned architecture centers on Clear…
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WAC Home Receives 2025 Product of the Year Award
The WAC Home System, part of WAC Group, has received a 2025 Product of the Year Award in the Lighting Controls category from EC&M magazine. The intelligent lighting system was designed to make it easy for users to transform a home into a connected, well-lit space. Considered to be a next generation of smart lighting…
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Control the Lights & Temperature, Reduce Energy Costs
Lighting controls and building automation are increasingly going hand in hand and represent an opportunity for contractors and distributors…especially if a company is dual trade (electrical and mechanical /HVAC). It could also be an expanded, or value-added, opportunity for lighting specifiers. While you may not have the skill set to recommend a HVAC system, you…
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Register Now to Attend NYControlled in October
New York’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to lighting controls has opened attendee registration for its 2025 edition. NYControlled takes place Wednesday, October 15 at the Metropolitan Pavilion and is presented by the IESNYC and DLFNY. Now in its third year, NYControlled has become a popular event for those ready to learn, connect, and explore…
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The Simplest Way to Explain Lighting Controls to Non-Techies
By Emily Lai, LC I was talking to some architects recently who have very little lighting control knowledge. To convey the necessary information easily, I explained the process as if they were five year olds — because when we don’t know a subject, we are all essentially five year olds. Indulge me for a moment…
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OnCloud Smart Room Controller from Liteline Stays Connected
Connect Liteline OnCloud fixtures to the OnCloud Smart Room Controller and keep full control even if the Wi-Fi goes down. Control on/off, dimming, white tuning, and toggle between four favorite modes. No Hub required. Works even if internet / wireless network/ Wi-Fi router is down. Features Specifications More information about the OnCloud Smart Room Controller from Liteline…
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The Future of Landscape Lighting: Emerging Trends & Technology
By Jeff Thomas, Senior Director of Product Management for Lighting, ADI | Snap One It is easy to feel how lighting can enhance a space, both indoors and outdoors. However, understanding exactly how landscape lighting – by using the right fixtures, positioned and automated properly – can transform an area into a stunning recreational space…
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Lighting Relays from Cristal Offers Energy Savings
The WR-6161-CC lighting relay from Cristal allows control of lighting system or any other application within its specifications and can easily be controlled with a low voltage supply (24 Vac). The WR-6161-CC relays require only a momentary pulse to change the state and requires no energy to maintain the state. Features Operation Specifications Operating Control Voltage Output…
