Seize the Lutron shading opportunity with Invision | Pulse Cinemas
Oliver Deakin-Faux, Senior Sales Specialist and Lutron expert at Pulse Cinemas explains why Lutron shading should be central to your smart home projects.
For many integrators, lighting control is a fundamental part of delivering a premium home automation experience. However, one element that is still often overlooked but equally crucial is shading and ambient light control.
Arguably, today, this is just as powerful in creating appealing-looking and comfortable-to-live-in homes. It is a great time to get involved, as Lutron has a fantastic offering covering every conceivable aesthetic need and control priority.
Smart lighting is more than just artificial illumination—it is about creating the perfect balance between natural and artificial light. By integrating Lutron’s advanced shading solutions into a project, you can offer clients complete control over daylight, reducing glare, enhancing privacy and, increasingly important these days, showing that your projects can help with energy efficiency.
With automated shading, clients can enjoy seamless transitions between different lighting conditions throughout the day. In a home cinema environment, blackout blinds ensure the best possible viewing experience. In a living space, sheer blinds can diffuse harsh sunlight while preserving the views that the homeowner values. The ability to control natural light is as important as the ability to control artificial light, and that is why Lutron shading is an essential component of any smart home project.
What are the main deliverables for customers?
With a vast selection of fabrics and styles, Lutron shading integrates beautifully into any design scheme. Wired and wireless options are available from Sivoia QS Wireless and Sivoia QS families, and fabric selection is assisted greatly by services such as the Fabric Collections Resource on the Lutron website.
Control could not be easier as all the systems come with a choice of aesthetic wall-mounted keypads in a multitude of configurations, and being a Lutron product, the shades can be part of a wider whole home automation system, either controlled via Lutron or by a compatible home automation system. All the shades are compatible with Lutron’s most recent releases in the form of Lutron RadioRA3 and the highly desirable Vierti keypads.
Being part of the wider Lutron world means the shades can be programmed to adjust automatically based on time of day, occupancy or even outdoor weather conditions. Automated shading can also reduce reliance on HVAC systems, helping to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures naturally. Particularly in more urban areas, Lutron blinds provide added privacy at the touch of a button or on a pre-set schedule. The blinds can also simulate occupancy whilst the owners are away for an added layer of security.
What is the business case for integrators?
Integrators who incorporate shading into their projects are not just enhancing the experience for their clients; they are also opening additional revenue streams. Lutron shading presents an opportunity to increase project scope and add significant profitability while delivering a more comprehensive and luxurious solution.
Moreover, skilled, smart shading execution positions you as an expert in complete light management, giving you a competitive edge and impressing customers. Instead of stopping at lighting control, offering shading solutions strengthens client relationships and can lead to increased referrals.
Why work with Pulse Cinemas/Invision for Lutron shading?
Pulse Cinemas offers unmatched support for integrators looking to include Lutron shading in their projects. Our team provides comprehensive technical and planning assistance, ensuring that each aspect of the installation is seamless.
We also have a Lutron training programme for 2025—check out the Training Programme Schedule.
From specifying the right fabric to integrating shading into larger control systems, we deliver expertise that simplifies the process for integrators and enhances the final client experience.
Put simply, if you are not currently offering Lutron shading as a core part of your business, you are leaving significant value on the table.
To explore how Lutron shading can elevate your projects, contact us today.