Q&A: Human-Centric Lighting with Smart LEDs

What Makes Lighting ‘Human-Centric’?  

Do you ever feel like your surroundings affect your mood and productivity? Well, they do! Lighting plays a crucial role in our well-being, and with our fast-paced modern lifestyles, it becomes even more important to create a space that promotes comfort and productivity. 

That's where human-centric smart lighting, sometimes referred to as ‘circadian’ lighting, comes in. This innovative technology is designed to mimic natural daylight and adapt to our circadian rhythm, the internal clock that regulates our sleep-wake cycle. Lights will appear bright and cool during the day, then gradually shift to warm, golden tones by nightfall. 

Learn how tunable LED lighting can enhance your Southlake, TX, home below! 

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Q: How much does a human-centric smart lighting system cost?

A: The cost of a human-centric smart lighting system varies depending on the size of your space and the complexity of the installation. However, it is important to remember that investing in your well-being is priceless. Contact a professional lighting designer, like the ones at Comware AV, for a personalized quote.

Q: Can I control the lighting system using my smartphone?

A: Absolutely! Smart lighting systems from brands like Lutron, Control4, and Crestron come with a mobile app that allows you to control the lights (and other home technologies) from anywhere. You can adjust the color temperature, brightness, and even create custom lighting scenes to suit your mood.

Q: Will human-centric smart lighting save energy?

A: Yes! Since these systems utilize energy-efficient LED lights, they consume significantly less energy compared to traditional lighting fixtures. Additionally, the ability to customize the lighting settings allows you to optimize energy usage by only using the amount of light you need when you need it.

Q: Can human-centric smart lighting help with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

A: Smart LED lighting brands don’t claim that it’s a cure-all, but light exposure has been proven to alleviate SAD symptoms. During gloomy, overcast days, bright blue-toned lights increase alertness and actually suppress melatonin—which is why you don’t want cool-toned lights at night. Thankfully, tunable LEDs automatically adjust their color temperature throughout the day, so you enjoy cozy, warm lights at night to help you sleep better. 

A Smarter, Healthier Way to Illuminate Home 

If you’re looking for a more convenient, customizable lighting solution for your Southlake, TX, home, Comware AV is here to help. We design, program, and install complete lighting control systems that you can access through your phone, remote, wall keypad, and voice command. 

Contact our lighting experts here to install your smart lighting system today. We can’t wait to hear from you!