We catch up with the the team at Hamilton Litestat to get a first-hand look at its new range of smart dimmers and controls, which now offer dimming control from three separate locations.
Offering electrical contractors a comprehensive and user-friendly installation solution for controlling LED lights around the home, office space, bar or restaurant, Hamilton’s new smart dimmers are not just ‘smart’ by name, but also ‘smart’ by nature.
With features including App and Alexa control, scene setting and scheduling, the LEDSTAT smart dimmers provide a smart home setup that’s simple to install, enhancing comfort, energy efficiency and convenience.
Launched earlier this year, the range was officially unveiled at ELEX Alexandra Palace at the end of February, and we were treated to a full demonstration and explanation from Hamilton’s staff, who were only too keen to show off its extensive capabilities.
Effortless retrofitting
One really interesting feature of the LEDSTAT Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer is its adaptability. As living spaces expand, the requirement to extend lighting circuitry becomes unavoidable.
The LEDSTAT Wi-Fi dimmer can be effortlessly retrofitted into existing two-way and intermediate wiring, seamlessly integrating into both newly built kitchen/diners and revitalising older sections. This makes it a versatile solution for both new constructions and renovations.
Mark Brady, Product Development Manager, explains: “The unit offers trailing and leading edge options, utilises retrofit wiring (no neutral required), and it’s designed to fit into a 35 mm wallbox, adding convenience for the installer.
“Its real shining light, however, comes from the fact it enables full dimming control from three separate locations on one circuit.”
He continues: “One of the issues with traditional dimming solutions is that you’ve previously only been able to dim from one position – the Master – which can be inconvenient for the end user in scenarios where, for example, they want to dim the lighting from a bedside switch, but the master unit is on the wall next to the door. Now they can have full dimming control from multiple sources.
“This is made possible through the use of Rotary Companion modules – a dimming extension device that is compatible with both the Wi-Fi Master Rotary LED Dimmer and Wi-Fi In-Line LED Dimmer.
“When installed in conjunction with these products the companion will enable true rotary multi-point dimming where the user has the ability to not only switch the circuit on/off from any position, but they can also dim the circuit. Up to two Companions can be connected to the Master, creating a circuit that can be dimmed from three positions.”
Control options are aplenty, with rotary, light level (up and down) and push to make (PTM) switches all performing with equal distinction to provide a smooth dimming experience.
With the proliferation in convenience and control for homeowners these days, one question you’re also sure to be asked is: “Can I control it with my phone?” In this case, the answer is a ‘yes’, as the LEDSTAT allows users to control all smart dimmers independently through the Hamilton Lite App.
Speaking about the App development and capability, Ian Hamilton, Managing Director says: “The Hamilton Lite App is the really clever part and opens up a whole world of possibilities. Its powerful wireless interface allows the user to take full control of dimming, scene setting and away from home control.
“Additionally, when installed with other Hamilton smart devices, the user can control blinds, RGBW, and relays. These devices can also be linked to scenes to combine lighting, blind and RGBW sound to light for entertaining and parties, creating the right ambience for the occasion.”
He adds: “The Smart dimmers are also compatible with Alexa, which means they can be integrated into Alexa-powered smart home set-ups, allowing users to control the dimmers using voice commands through their Alexa devices. They also work with Google Home assistant.”
Taking control further
Hamilton’s LEDSTAT smart Wi-Fi dimmer is not a standalone product; it’s part of a comprehensive range of smart devices designed to meet today’s homeowners’ evolving needs.
The range includes blind control, switch relays for the on/off control of appliances, and RGBW colour control for mood creation and scene setting.
Available in five different Hamilton collections – Hartland, Hartland G2, Sheer, Sheer G2 and Verve – there’s up to 13 different plate finishes to choose from.
Browse or download the Hamilton LEDSTAT Smart Dimmers & Smart Devices brochure online here
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