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SEE ALSO: How to Add Motorized Shades to Your Lutron Lighting System  1. Difficult to Reach Windows Ease of Access with Smart Technology The challenge of adjusting shades in hard-to-reach windows is a thing of the past with Lutron motorized shades. Whether you’re dealing with high windows or large glass walls, Lutron provides effortless contr

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SEE ALSO: 4 Spaces in Your Home Perfect for Lutron Smart Lighting   Safety Did you know motorized blinds can make your home safer? Cords pose a danger to pets and children who might become tangled in them. In the worst-case scenario, they could even pose a choking hazard. Motorized shades do not need a cord, so you don’t have to worry about your c

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SEE ALSO: Behind the Scenes: How We Install Control4 Smart Systems Beyond Lighting Control Control4’s wall keypads aren’t just for activating smart LEDs. With one press of a button, you can control: Motorized shades TVs Multi-room speakers Smart locks & garage doors Fans Thermostats And more! Create Customized Buttons Control4’s wireless keypa

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SEE ALSO: How to Use Smart Lighting for Better Interior Design  Control Multiple Areas at Once You’re responsible for maintaining the common areas, so why not make it easier for yourself? Through smart system integration, we can group all lights together into easily-controlled zones. Then, from your smartphone, tablet, or even wall keypad, yo

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