Keypads vs. Switches: Smart Ways to Control Lighting in Your Home
Lighting Keypads Add a Touch of Beauty, Mystery, and Elegance
Light switches—a technology that’s been around for more than 100 years, and yet we still use them. Odd. Do some people still use dial-up internet, landline phones, and dot matrix printers? Probably, but most would say they are well past their point of obsolescence. Some say the same about the light switch. So, what’s taking its place?
Today’s lighting keypads offer an elegant solution for your Dayton, OH, home, transforming the plastic light switch into an aesthetic element that enhances a home’s design.
And it does so much more.
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The Centralized Alternative
Centralized control enables our automation and lighting experts at Beacon Audio Video Systems to replace banks of light switches with a single five-button keypad that manages all lighting scenes in a room.
Now, instead of flipping a light switch for the pendant lights over the kitchen island and another for the under-cabinet lights, you press a button to set the ideal lighting for the task at hand. Tap “Cooking” to manage all the kitchen lights, setting them to the perfect level and hue.
Custom Engraved for an Elevated Aesthetic
These keypads offer custom engraving options, creating the ideal look for your home’s design. Premium metal, glass, or graphite finishes, along with satin and gloss colors, ensure they blend seamlessly with your home’s aesthetics. Backlit buttons add beauty while enabling easy navigation in the dark.
Managing More Than Light
We can also program buttons with custom automations that perform multiple actions with a single touch. For instance, the “Relax” button can be programmed to transform the living room lighting to a soft, amber hue, stream your favorite relaxing playlist, lower the motorized shades, and bring the room to a warm, relaxing temperature.
An “Entertain” button may adjust the accent light illuminating your artwork, creating a vibrant glow that elevates its appearance. At the same time, the ambient light from cove and recessed lights transitions to candlelight, the doors unlock, the shades rise, and your “Entertaining” playlist streams through your home and outdoor spaces.
Customized for Functionality & Design
To elevate both design and functionality, keypad placement requires careful consideration, ensuring that they integrate into the overall design, are intuitive to use, and preserve wall space for furnishings and artwork.
We’ll work with you to determine how you use every space of your home and the engraving layouts that work best in each area. For example, where is the best location for the “Good Night” button that turns off every light in the home while lowering the shades? Some want this control in their bedroom, while others want it by the front door.
Luxury, elevated living is all about customization that aligns with your lifestyle, preferences, and changing needs. Are you ready to enjoy lighting control that’s as beautiful as it is functional? At Beacon, we strive to elevate every moment with smart automated living that transforms the everyday into the extraordinary.
To learn more about integrating lighting keypads into your home or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Beacon today.
