Tunable White LED Lighting Systems: Elevating Beauty & Well-Being

Creating the Ideal Ambiance and Healthier Home Environment

There was a time when our lighting remained constant. We flipped a light switch, and the lights turned on, one hue and one intensity. 

But we, as humans, are anything but constant. We race from one activity to another. One minute, we feel energized, and the next, we’re ready to relax. With the advancements in LED lighting solutions and lighting control, we can now create the perfect lighting for all the activities and moods that define our lives.

Tunable white LED lighting systems offer lighting that ranges from a cozy, relaxing evening by the fire to brilliant, midday illumination for an exciting project. 

Now, we can change our lighting in much the same way we change our playlists or the shows we watch on TV. Press an engraved button on a keypad or tap a remote, and the lighting transforms in our Cincinnati, OH, homes.

Let’s explore this remarkable technology and how it's changing our relationship with light.

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Tunable White Lighting Defined

As the name implies, this technology enables you to “tune” your light by controlling the color temperature and intensity. The color of light is measured in Kelvin (K). Light that ranges from 5,000K and above represents the bright, white-blue of daylight. Light in the 4000K – 5000K range offers a cooler white with a slight blue tint. Below that, from about 1800K – 3000K, are the warmer hues that remind us of a candle’s flame or the warm amber glow of a sunset. 

Not only can we change our lighting according to the mood we want to invoke, but we can also change it according to the season. During the cold days of winter, warmer hues create a sense of warmth inside our homes. Conversely, the hot days of summer can benefit from cool, bright, blue-toned hues. 

Setting the Scene

At Beacon Audio Video, we partner with Control4, a leader in home automation. Via one platform and user-friendly interfaces like keypads, a remote, and touchscreens, you can manage this beautiful lighting effortlessly. 

Our automation and lighting experts at Beacon will explore varying activities and the personalized illumination best suited for each one. Then, we program the system to change your home’s lighting with one touch or voice command, transforming the mood and creating the perfect moment. 

Taking Advantage of Automation

This lighting can also be automated, changing in much the same way sunlight changes. Numerous studies demonstrate that using bright, white-blue lights in the evening can have a detrimental effect on circadian rhythms. These internal clocks have a strong influence on our body’s functions, including our sleep-wake cycle.

When out of balance, the result is a restless night’s sleep and lack of energy during the day. This lack of balance can also lead to weight gain and a challenged immune system. A tunable white LED lighting system can be programmed to automatically reflect the light outside your windows, aligning the body’s internal time clock with the sun’s natural cycle. Not only does this enhance well-being, but it also creates beautiful interior lighting.  

Are you ready to transform how you illuminate your living space? At Beacon, we’re excited to integrate an inspiring, health-invoking tunable white LED lighting system into your home. To learn more about this transformative lighting system, contact Beacon today.