Rako lighting review: history, pros and cons
An installer’s Rako lighting review: where the Kent company came from, what it does well, the real drawbacks and how it fits a Control4 home.
Can you retrofit Lutron lighting without rewiring?
Can you add Lutron smart lighting to an existing home without rewiring? Often yes. Here is what wireless covers, what still needs a cable, and when to rewire.
Kitchen lighting: how to layer light in a smart home
How to layer kitchen lighting: ambient, task and accent light, each on its own dimmer, then grouped into scenes for cooking, dining and evenings.
Why LED lights flicker or buzz on a dimmer
Why LED lights flicker or buzz on a dimmer, what minimum load means, and how to fix low-end flicker with the right dimmer, lamps and trim.
Smart lighting in a listed or period home
Adding smart lighting to a listed or period home: listed building consent, wireless controls and protecting historic fabric. Not legal advice.
How to plan lighting scenes, room by room
A practical guide to planning lighting scenes: what a scene is, how many each room needs, what to put on each keypad, and the mistakes to avoid.
Lutron Ketra and tunable white lighting at home
What Lutron Ketra is, how tunable white lighting works, which Lutron systems control it in the UK, and where it makes the biggest difference at home.
Lutron keypads explained: Palladiom, Alisse and more
Palladiom, Alisse, Aviena, Vierti, seeTouch and Pico: what each Lutron keypad looks like, which UK system it needs, and how to choose one.
Lutron HomeWorks vs RadioRA 3 vs Caseta: which system?
HomeWorks, RadioRA 3, RA2 Select or Caseta? What each Lutron system does, which are sold in the UK, and how to choose the right one for your home.