Whether there are many people living in a home or just a few people, the lights will undoubtedly be mistakenly left on at some point. In a home with a husband, teen and young twins, the lights can get left on at anytime as they move hurriedly about the house. I can often be found going through the house shutting off lights or reminding everyone else to do so when they exit a room. We recently had the blessing of building our new home and as relatively new homeowners a major priority is being conscientious about spending. It’s important to be able to save and cut costs and leaving lights on in a vacant room is not a cost-effective practice.
In an effort to save, we are glad to have teamed up with Lutron Electronics and their “Who Left the Lights On?” campaign. In a recent survey, 90% of Americans said that someone in their household forgets to turn the lights off when they leave a room. Lutron has developed products that help to eliminate the “who left the lights on?” question and as an added layer of convenience. The Maestro Occupancy Sensor C.L. Dimmer and Maestro Occupancy Sensing Switch automatically turn lights off and on.
The Lutron Maestro Occupancy/Vacancy Sensing Switch can automatically turn lights on when you enter a room and off when you leave, so you don’t have to worry about lights being left on when nobody is in the room.
Features
- Works with incandescents, halogens, dimmable compact fluorescents (CFLs) and dimmable LEDs, no special wiring required
- Patented Ambient Light Detect senses daylight—only turns lights on when there is not enough natural light present
- Proprietary Advanced XCT™ sensing technology detects fine motions to ensure lights stay on when rooms are occupied and allows for sensitivity level to be adjusted
- Reliable on/off sensing performance up to 30 feet
- Can function in two modes:
- Occupancy mode: automatically turns lights on when entering a room, keeps them on while someone is present, and turns them off after they leave
- Vacancy mode: manually turn lights on when entering a room and the sensor automatically turns lights after someone leaves
Benefits
- Adds convenience and energy-‐savings to any room by automatically turning lights on and off
- Offered in a variety of colors to match décor
- Complements Lutron family of Maestro® smart controls including dimmers, fan controls and timers
The Lutron Maestro Occupancy Sensor CL Dimmer conveniently incorporates the benefits of an occupancy sensor and a dimmer into one product. This new sensor dimmer turns lights on when a person enters a room, keeps them on while they are there and shuts them off when the room is vacant. Users can also dim the lights, adding ambiance to the room. The Maestro Occupancy Sensor CL Dimmer works with various light bulbs, including incandescents, dimmable compact fluorescents (CFLs) and dimmable LEDs.
Features
- Proprietary Advanced XCT™ sensing technology detects fine motions to ensure lights stay on when rooms are occupied and allows for sensitivity level to be adjusted
- Product can be set to auto-‐on/auto-‐off or manual-‐on/auto-‐off
- Adjustable timeout can be set to shut off lights after 1, 3, 5, 15, or 30 minutes
- Patented Ambient Light Detect senses daylight—only turns lights on when there is not enough natural light present
Benefits
- Delivers savings of 60% lighting energy
- Lutron’s CL dimmers ensure a reliable performance when it comes to dimming CFLs and LEDs – no need to worry about flickering, lights not turning on or turning off unexpectedly
The products can be self-installed in about 15 minutes and no special or additional wiring is needed for the installation. We installed on one of Lutron Maestro Occupancy/Vacancy Sensing Switch in our high-traffic hallway to the garage. The video can be seen below:
Thank to the Lutron Electronics campaign, “Who Left the Light On?”, we are offering the following products so others can save in their homes:
- (2) Maestro Occupancy Sensor CL Dimmers (suggested retail price $54.00 each)
- (2) Maestro Occupancy/Vacancy Sensing Switch (suggested retail price $41 each)
- (2) Gloss Finish wall plates with no visible screws on the outside
Total Value: Over $200
Enter the giveaway via the Rafflecopter link below:
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For more about cost efficient and energy savings products, visit www.ChooseLutron.com
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I would put one of the motion detector switches in my garage and the other in the hall near the stairway. Neither light needs to be on for any length of time, but light is needed to unlock the door to the house from the garage or to go down the stairs.
I would use the Maestro Occupancy Sensor CL Dimmers above the kitchen sink
These would be great with distracted kids who often fail to turn off the lights. Great giveaway! Glad I follow Mami of Multiples!
This is exactly what I need. My kids always Forget to turn off the lights. These will be perfect for their room
I would put them in the family room and the bedroom.
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I’d want this in my downstairs area, maybe the hallway or living room.
This is fantastic! My kids have been driving me nuts, with the lights. They are constantly flicking the light switch on, and fighting over whether the light should be on or off. I love the sleek design, very nice! 🙂
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I would install one on our sun porch going to our front door. and the other in my childrens playroom. Those are our highest traffic areas.
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My son is getting his first home this month and I would gift this to him. He would be thrilled! I am not sure where he would put them, perhaps the den or living or bedroom.
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I would put these in my boys’ rooms and around the bathroom
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I’d put them in the kids’ rooms! They’re always leaving their lights on!
My mother recently moved into our house after my father passed away. It would help to have the sensor lights in her room (so she doesn’t have to strain herself to turn off the lights) and in the hallway (so she can easily see the bathroom in the middle of night). It would be a help to our family. Thanks for another great giveaway!
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I would like to put them in our bathrooms and bedrooms.
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i think i’d put them in the hallway or in the bathroom
These would be great in our living room!
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would put into the den where we need something like it!
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