Lighting Controls
Lighting controls — dimmers, occupancy and daylight sensors, time clocks, and networked systems — automate how lighting operates to save energy, improve comfort, and meet energy codes. The right system ranges from a single dimmer to building-wide networked control with scheduling and daylight harvesting. Rock Lighting & Electric stocks 2,300+ lighting...
Lighting Controls
Smart Controls
Keypads
Dimmers and Switches
Load Controllers
Daylight and Occupancy Sensors
Power Packs and Load Controllers
Remotes
Starter Kits
Wall Switch
Daylight Sensors
Controls
Hubs and Repeaters
Motion Sensor
Power Pack
Relay Pack
Remote Heads
Cylinders
Drivers & Transformers
Network Components
Wall Plates and Accessories
Frequently Asked Questions
What are lighting controls?
Lighting controls are the devices and systems that determine when and how lights turn on, off, and dim. They include manual dimmers and switches, occupancy and vacancy sensors, daylight sensors and photocontrols, time clocks, and networked control systems that coordinate everything across a building.
What types of lighting controls are there?
Common types are manual dimmers and switches; occupancy and vacancy sensors that respond to presence; daylight sensors and photocontrols that respond to available light; scheduling via time clocks or astronomic controls; and networked systems such as Wattstopper DLM, Lutron Vive, and Lutron RadioRA 3.
Do lighting controls help with energy-code compliance?
Yes. Energy codes such as California's Title 24 require layers of automatic control — including occupancy or vacancy sensing, multi-level (dimming) control, automatic shut-off, and daylighting controls — in most commercial spaces. The right controls package is essential to pass inspection.
Should I choose standalone or networked controls?
Standalone controls suit a single room or small project. Networked systems connect devices for scheduling, zoning, daylight harvesting, demand response, and reporting across a whole building, and scale better for offices, schools, and multi-room commercial spaces.