Top Five Devices to Help Optimize Smart Home Lighting this Fall

San Ramon, CA – September 21, 2026, at 8 AM PST – The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is showcasing five Z-Wave Certified smart lighting solutions that help homeowners create more energy-efficient, personalized, and intelligent environments as days grow shorter during the fall season.

 

It’s estimated that smart lighting automations can reduce energy consumption by over 30%, offering a cost-effective way to simplify energy efficiency and smart home personalization. As daylight hours decrease and homeowners rely on indoor lighting more, these Z-Wave Certified devices provide a low-maintenance way to control, automate and enhance home lighting systems while reducing electricity usage:

 

  • By simply replacing any standard light bulb, the Z-Wave LED Light Bulb by Enbrighten offers wireless remote control, customized lighting scenes and automated schedules to fit homeowner’s unique schedules.

 

  • The Evalogik Z-Wave Knob Dimmer Switch provides precise dimming control via a manual interface and intuitive wireless automation, combining traditional and modern functionalities for homeowners who value both options.
  • The Homeseer Smart Z-Wave 800 Series Dimmer may be configured as a dimmer switch or an on/off switch, improving wireless performance and lighting efficiency through flexible automation and scene control.

 

  • Ideal for lamps and portable lighting fixtures, the Johnson Controls Smart Plug In Dimmer offers wireless dimming and remote control that supports scene scheduling and automation. A simple plug-and-play installation makes it a convenient option for renters or homeowners looking for a quick upgrade.

 

  • The Philio In-Wall Micro Dimmer transforms standard lighting circuits into advanced dimming systems with remote control and automation capabilities. By nestling behind existing wall switches, this compact smart solution delivers discreet lighting control without changing the aesthetic of the room.

Whether homeowners are looking to upgrade a single light fixture or improve the entire lighting ecosystem of their home, Z-Wave offers scalable smart lighting solutions that are simple to deploy and easy to manage. These devices are all part of the robust Z-Wave ecosystem of interoperable devices and undergo rigorous testing to ensure compatibility, reliability and security.

Additional information about Z-Wave Certified devices is available in the Z-Wave Certified Product Catalog.

 

For more information on the Z-Wave Alliance, please visit http://z-wavealliance.org/.

 

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About the Z-Wave Alliance

 

The Z-Wave Alliance is an independent member-driven Standards Development Organization (SDO) dedicated to developing and advancing Z-Wave® technology as an open and internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959) for smart home and IoT solutions. Alliance members continue to shape and drive the future of Z-Wave through open development in the Alliance Open-Source Work Group. With more than 300 million devices installed globally and over 4,500 certified devices in the Z-Wave ecosystem, Z-Wave Alliance member companies provide leading-edge products and systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, energy conservation, safety, security, and more. The Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) specification uniquely enables IoT applications beyond the home. With a range of up to 1.5 miles, ZWLR delivers the performance and scalability required in multi dwelling unit (MDU), hospitality, commercial and industrial deployments, as well as other applications. Learn more at www.z-wavealliance.org.

 

The Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors is comprised of executives from ADT, Alarm.com, Assa Abloy, BlueConnect Partners, Fortune Brands, Johnson Controls Inc., Nabu Casa, Semtech Corporation, Silicon Labs, Trident IoT, and Vivint.

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