This document provides an overview of smart home technology and Lutron products for home automation. It discusses the growth of the connected home market, popular smart devices, and how the Lutron Smart Bridge allows control of lights, shades, and thermostats from an app on smartphones and tablets. Key Lutron products are introduced, including the Smart Bridge, various dimmers, switches, remotes, and thermostat integration. The technology behind the wireless communication between devices is also explained at a high level.
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Technology Timeline
1879
Light Bulb is
Invented 1969
NASA puts a man
on the moon
1995
50% of US
homes have
a computer
2008
Z-Wave is
introduced
2007
iPhone is
released
1997
RadioRA is released-
the world’s first 2-way
RF based lighting
control system
2020
2014
Your home now has
more technology than
NASA had in 1969
2003
Zigbee is
introduced
1999
Wi-Fi is
introduced
1991
The World Wide
Web became
publically
available
1976
First personal computer
is introduced
1931
50% of US homes
are using the light
bulb
1969
ARPANET, the
forerunner of
today's Internet,
is born
3. • What is it?
– The ability to control stuff in
your home from smart
devices (tablets, phones)
either while home or away
• What is/will be the stuff
connected in the home?
– Everything that uses power
• Who wants the benefits?
– People who own smart
devices
The Connected Home
4. The Connected Home
• 195 million tablets sold in 2013
• 968 million smart phones since 2007
5. The growth of the America’s connected home
market is expected to reach $22.4 Billion by
2020.*
– *Source – Global Information Market Research Reports 12/3/13
The Connected Home
6. Millions tuned in to see Lutron as a
featured app on the NEW Apple Watch
the future is now
Apple® Watch
8. The Lutron App
• FREE (search Lutron Serena)
• Apple® and Android® devices
• Control your shades, lights,
and even temperature from
anywhere in the world
• Schedule time clock events
• Create scenes
9. Smart Bridge
• Allows for control of lights, shades, and
temperature via the Lutron app
• Compatible with the following products:
• Serena shades and remotes
• Caseta Wireless dimmers/switches
• Pico remote controls
• Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats
• Connects to Wi-Fi router via Ethernet cable
• Supports up to 50 devices
• One Smart Bridge per system
$150.00 List
10. Smart Bridge Pro
• Has all capabilities of Smart Bridge PLUS
allows products to be integrated with top
brand security systems and A/V remotes
• Arming your security system can close
your shades and turn off your lights
• Pressing a button on your TV remote to
start the movie can also close your
shades and dim your lights
• For a list of supported products, please
visit www.casetawireless.com
$200.00 List
If This Then Than
12. Ultimate reliable communication.
How does it work?
• Low-bandwidth frequencies
• Encrypted RF codes
• Multiple languages to avoid crosstalk
Clear Connect RF Technology
14. 2. Smart Phone / Tablet sends “button press,” via The Cloud – back
down to the Network Router – and then to The Smart Bridge
4. Dimmer turns
on lights to
50%
5. Dimmer or Shade sends
response to System Bridge
1. Push button on Smart Phone / Tablet
4. Shade opens
3. System Bridge sends command to
Dimmer – “Lights on 50%” or to
Shade - “Shade Open”
Lutron Clear Connect RF
6. System Bridge
updates Smart
Phone / Tablet, via
Network Router –
“up” to The Cloud –
back down to Smart
Phone / Tablet
same Bridge and the same router
How does it all communicate?
15. 2. Shade Opens. Shade sends confirmation to The Smart Bridge
1. Push button on Pico. Pico sends “Open
Shade” Command – to both Smart Bridge
and to Shade Directly
Lutron Clear Connect RF
3. System Bridge
updates Smart
Phone / Tablet, via
Network Router –
“up” to The Cloud –
back down to Smart
Phone / Tablet
…and what about the Pico?
16. • A new collection of smart lighting controls
• No re-wiring needed
• Built-in intelligence allows communication to Smart Bridge
Wireless Lighting Controls
In-wall Dimmer In-wall Switch Plug-in Dimmer
17. • Simple user interface
• C.L technology
• 150W dimmable LED/CFL
• 600W Inc/Hal
• No neutral
• Pico for 3-way switch leg
• WH, LA, IV, BL
In-Wall Dimmer
$72 List
18. $89 List
• 5 A switch, 120/277
• No neutral
• Min. load cap included
• Multiple 3-way options
– With Pico (recommended)
– With mechanical switch
• WH, LA, IV, BL
In-Wall Switch
19. • Simple user interface
• C.L technology
• 100W LED/CFL
• 300W Inc/Hal
• 2 lamp receptacles
• No tools required
• WH only
Plug-in Lamp Dimmer
$72.00 List
21. Function Aesthetic List Price (WH/LA)
On/Off & Dim $21
On/Off & Dim
Nightlight
$58
On/Off
$25
On/Off
Nightlight
$58
Lights Pico Remote Controls
22. Three-way Switch Leg
In-wall dimmer
Remove existing switch
and twist wires together
1
Install Pico adapter and
slide Pico into place
2
Pico remote
23. • Adjust temperature set points
• Change modes
(i.e. heat, cool, auto, etc.)
Lutron/Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat
$331.00 List
24. Other Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostats
Available at Retail Locations
RTH9590WFRTH9580RTH8580WFRTH6580WF
25. Other Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostats
Available through Distribution
TH9320WFV6007TH9320WFTH8320WF
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28. • 69 Million Homes in the U.S.
connected home market
• 67% of homeowners will use
a Professional Installer…
do the math…
• 46 Million Homeowners
want a Professional
The Numbers
29. Carolina Controls Group, Inc. Contacts
Erik Feus Main Office 910-431-1845
David Feus Manager Specifications Sales 704-906-9238
Jason Feus Manager Residential Systems 919-633-7668
Michael Freeman Residential Systems 704-507-2810
Ashley Rozanski Main Office, Residential Systems 910-270-3736
Leslie Markham Raleigh Distributor Sales 919-717-2442
Kathy Willever Raleigh Specification Sales 919-522-6644
Jen Beecher Main Office, Commercial Quotes 910-270-3736
Ken Breggemann Charlotte Office, Commercial Quotes 704-614-7378
Ed Watts Columbia, SC Sales 803-361-6614
Linda Ruck Charlotte, Lighting Showrooms 704-904-2305
Paul Pasco Charlotte, Energy Projects 704-906-4524
Amanda Butler Main Office, Customer Service 910-270-3736
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