What are you trying to achieve?
Daylight Harvesting
🔆 Dimming Integration
Install dimmable fixtures on daylight zones. Set occupancy + photosensor dimming to reduce artificial output when windows provide adequate lux. Saves 30–60% energy in well-glazed rooms.
🎛 Layered Scenes
Program “morning,” “working,” and “evening” scenes. Morning = cool bright, working = tunable task, evening = warm ambient. Automate via smart home or timer relay.
🌡 Tunable White
Use CCT-adjustable fixtures near windows to track natural daylight — cool during peak sun, transitioning warmer toward dusk. Reduces the jarring contrast between window and ceiling light.
🪟 Perimeter vs Core
Perimeter zones get daylight first — dim those circuits independently. Core zones (room center, far from windows) need full artificial support regardless of outdoor conditions.
⚡ Energy Impact
A south-facing living room with clear glass can meet 500 lux task requirements from 9am–4pm with zero artificial light. That’s 7+ hours of electricity savings per clear day.
🔭 Sensor Types
Photosensors measure ambient lux and dim proportionally. Occupancy sensors cut power when rooms are empty. Combined PIR + daylight sensors are the most efficient pairing for residential use.