Today, more people than ever are extending their home's footprint by enhancing their outdoor areas. From outdoor TVs that deliver crystal-clear images to sound systems that provide corner-to-corner high-fidelity coverage, outdoor spaces offer some of the best entertainment available. 

Others have ditched the high-tech gear to enjoy nature's beauty, a space to relax amidst the sound of water fountains and chimes. No matter your preference, one feature enhances every outdoor area—the latest landscape lighting. 

Today's outdoor lighting provides beautiful aesthetics and the ability to enjoy your oasis long after sunset. It enhances security and ensures your guests and family wander the grounds safely.

And, thanks to astronomical clocks, sensors, and smart technology, it's easier than ever to manage these lights with outdoor lighting control. Let's explore how homeowners are taking advantage of this technology in South Hampton, NY.

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Arriving Home After Dark

There's something especially reassuring knowing that when you pull into the driveway after dark, your exterior lights will automatically turn on and lead the way. This feature is enabled through geofencing, technology that places a virtual boundary in front of your driveway. When your mobile device crosses it at night, it triggers a predefined action, such as turning certain lights on.

We can also program specific lights to flash repeatedly if your security system initiates an alarm. This automated lighting lets neighbors know that you may be in trouble.

Setting the Scene for Varying Functions

The latest outdoor LED lights offer limitless colors and intensities. By programming scenes, you're ensured the ideal lighting for all activities in your outdoor environment. We can program varying lights and hues for certain holidays, entertaining, and simply relaxing. 

A pool party may include lighting that resembles the Caribbean Sea, with lit tiki torches and lights illuminated along the deck. When enjoying an outdoor dinner with the family, the patio lights look like candlelight, and the hanging lights placed high in trees create a moonlighting effect. 

Press a button, and your intended lighting comes to life. After everyone leaves, one tap on a touch panel turns every light off.

Automated Lighting

At Electronic Environments, we use an astronomical clock to program certain lights to illuminate after dark. As the Earth orbits around the sun, the sun rises and sets at different times of the day, depending on your location. An astronomical clock works through satellites, adjusting the startup and shut-off time of your outdoor lighting based on the GPS location. When it's dark, specific lights illuminate, no matter the season.

Manage Your Lights from Anywhere

Did you forget to turn the patio lights off when you left for an evening engagement? You can manage one or every outdoor light with a tap on your smartphone app. Are the kids getting home later than expected? Turn on the select lights from anywhere to ensure they can see safely in the dark.

To learn more about turning your outdoor areas into an oasis and managing it effortlessly with outdoor lighting control, contact Electronic Environments today.