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Cooper Wiring Devices Introduces Aspire RF Wireless Control System (ebuild)

Cooper Wiring Devices today announced its exciting new ASPIRE RF Wireless Control System that combines the elegance of sophisticated design with the innovation of intelligent wireless technology, to give homeowners new levels of comfort, control and style inside and outside the home. It features a full line of switches, receptacles, dimmers, scene controls, remote controls, accessories and screwless wall plates. Any of the products can be controlled with the press of a single button on a remote control, or joined with other devices to create "events" or "scenes" that offer ambience, convenience and energy savings.

LiteTouch Introduces New Designer Icon Engraving (ebuild)

This month, LiteTouch, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lighting control systems for the residential market, will introduce a new Designer Icon Series as a new engraving option on its Metropolitan, Euro, S-Series and E-Series keypads. Typically LiteTouch buttons are custom engraved with words to describe the function, such as "SCONCES" or "PATIO." The new Designer Icon Series offer users the opportunity to choose from over 50 functional icons, which deliver intuitive and attractive ways of controlling their lighting and other integrated systems via LiteTouch keypads.

Award-Winning Cast Stone Switch Plates By Questech (ebuild)

Elegant cast stone switch plates by Questech coordinate beautifully with natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tile and can actually enhance your kitchen design. With Questech's switch plates you can add timeless style that lasts a lifetime. Crafted with natural stone, the switch plates are virtually indestructible and easy to install. All are available with Questech's revolutionary Q-Seal, a factory-applied sealant that is guaranteed for life.

Lite-a-Switch Automatic Wall Plate Nightlight (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The Lite-a-Switch is an automatic wall plate nightlight designed to replace existing switch plates or GFI covers. The product hardwires to the power source in less than five minutes and has a 10-year life, the maker says. Six LED lights illuminate the switch plate and are available in three colors: crystal blue, diamond white, and emerald green. 503-452-1455. www.liteaswitch.com

Lutron Electronics Launches New Security Lighting Control Package for its AuroRa System (ebuild)

The Lutron AuroRa system was designed as a low-cost, simplified, radio frequency (RF)-based lighting control system that lets homeowners create a safe path of light into, and throughout the home from the car, patio and bedside. This pre-programmed system gives users the ability to enjoy the safety, simplicity and comfort of lighting control without any installation hassles, setup or programming.

Lutron Electronics to Host Lighting Control Design Seminar at Upcoming Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) (ebuild)

Lutron Electronics has announced that it will be hosting a half-day lighting control design seminar at the upcoming Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), being held May 8-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The seminar, "Enhancing Kitchen and Bath Designs with Lighting Control and Whole-Home Systems," will be held Monday, May 7 from 1-5 pm. Led by Lutron's Director of Customer Education, Kathie Leslie, the seminar will educate designers and architects on how to create a functional and fashionable kitchen or bath by adding multiple layers of light through individual controls or smart home systems.

AuroRa Wireless Lighting Control System (Journal of Light Construction)

Lutron. Who wouldn't want to turn on their porch and house lights from inside the car? With an AuroRa wireless lighting control system, homeowners can do just that, plus other convenient time-saving tricks. Unlike many home-automation packages, this one promises to be easy to install and operate. For about $600 you get a starter kit containing five high-tech dimmers, a central antenna, a tabletop master controller, and a visor-mounted remote control with a 100-foot range. 888/588-7661.

Miro Line of Wireless Lighting Control Products (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Watt Stopper/Legrand. The Miro line of wireless lighting control products is available in a Decorator style, which fits residential home styles. Powered by 900 MHz, the system has whole house and room scene control with a panic function, a vacation mode, and coordinated control of lamps and small appliances. Features such as dimming control bring energy savings. It installs with standard wallboxes and existing electrical wiring. 408-988-5331.

Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Leviton. For use as a single-pole, three-way, or multi-location sensor, the New Decora Manual-On occupancy sensor turns on manually but switches off automatically once it no longer detects occupancy. It has a 15-amp rating that can control up to 1,800 watts of incandescent, low-voltage, or fluorescent lighting. An optional adjustment delays off settings. 800-323-8920.

New Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor Features Versatile Control Options and Interoperability with Other Leviton Lighting Controls (ebuild)

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