Efficiency is everything in construction today. Whether starting from scratch or retrofitting a space, efficient lighting control plays a necessary role in energy savings, occupant comfort, wellbeing, and code compliance. However, traditional wired systems can come with higher labor costs, complex installations, and disruptive retrofits.
Enter wireless lighting controls–smarter, faster, and more flexible to meet the changing demands of today’s commercial buildings.
Wireless lighting controls are rapidly becoming the preferred choice for commercial projects. As buildings evolve and are required to meet modern energy standards and operational demands, the shift toward wireless systems is mainly due to their scalability, cost-effectiveness, and easy installation. These systems are especially attractive for new construction and retrofit applications where flexibility and speed are crucial.
In new construction, wireless systems offer flexibility in design and faster installation times. Installations for wireless lighting control systems can be up to 70% faster to install over hardwired solutions. They disregard the need for extensive low-voltage wiring, which can slow down projects and increase labor costs. Wireless controls can be installed in phases, allowing contractors to adapt to changing layouts or specifications without redoing infrastructure.
In retrofits, the advantages of wireless systems are even more relevant. Many existing buildings lack the wiring needed for traditional control systems. Installing wired controls often requires opening walls and ceilings, coordinating with occupants, and even exposing yourself to dangerous chemicals like asbestos. Wireless systems bypass these hurdles via a local network while being battery-powered, significantly reducing labor and material costs. Furthermore, wireless controls are extremely scalable, growing with the needs of occupants.
Traditional wired lighting controls come with several problems:
Contrastingly, wireless controls systems offer far more benefits than wired systems:
Labor Savings and Faster Installations – wireless controls eliminate the need for control wiring, reducing installation time by up to 70%. Contractors can install devices quickly without any specialized labor, and programming is done through simple local pairing or mobile apps.
Reducing Wiring Complexity – battery-powered sensors and switches can be mounted anywhere, such as walls, ceiling or even desks, without cutting into any walls. This makes battery-powered controls extremely convenient for retrofits and new builds.
Minimal Disruption – wireless systems can be installed during off-hours or in phases, minimizing impact on occupants, valuable in healthcare, education, and office environments where downtime can be costly.
Energy Efficiency – wireless lighting controls support advanced features like occupancy/vacancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and plug load control. These strategies can reduce lighting energy use by 10% to 90%, depending on the space type.
Scalability and Flexibility – wireless systems can be expanded or reconfigured easily. As space needs change, devices can be moved or added without rewiring. This future-proofing is essential for dynamic environments like schools, multi-tenant spaces, and offices.
For commercial projects needing that straightforward, scalable wireless solution, our GreenConnect Wireless product line is the standout choice.
GreenConnect is designed for standalone applications that require quality lighting control without the added complexity of apps, hubs, or factory commissioning. GreenConnect is ideal for spaces like classrooms, offices, common areas, and hallways.
GreenConnect isn’t just another wireless lighting control system. It’s designed to solve real-world challenges that contractors, specifiers, and facility managers face daily.
Unlike other systems that require apps, hubs, or factory commissioning, GreenConnect utilizes Push-to-Pair (P2P) technology, allowing installers to set up and configure devices quickly, right on-site. No more waiting for commissioning teams, learning new software, and dealing with delays.
Its battery-powered components, such as the wireless companion switches, dimmers, and occupancy sensors with integrated photocell, can be placed anywhere, making it ideal for spaces where wiring is difficult or costly. Whether you’re working in an old historic building, or a school that needs quick upgrades, GreenConnect adapts to its environment without disruption.
GreenConnect is fully energy code compliant, supporting convenient features such as daylight harvesting, occupancy/vacancy sensing, and plug load control. Code compliance isn’t just checking boxes off a list, but is necessary for meeting the increasingly mandated IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, and California Title 24 requirements, along with maintaining sustainability.
Since GreenConnect supports up to 16 devices per network, it’s perfect for standalone rooms or single zone applications, where a full building-wide system may be unnecessary. GreenConnect also adapts and evolves with any space’s needs—you can start with a basic ON/OFF switch or dimmer and expand your GreenConnect system for multi-way control, occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and plug load control.
GreenConnect is built with contractors in mind as it’s easy to design, install, and program. With fewer components and no need for specialized labor, it helps teams complete jobs faster with fewer callbacks.
GreenConnect’s wireless architecture makes it ideal for retrofitting spaces. Devices can be installed without opening ceilings or disrupting tenants, and as the space’s needs evolve, so can GreenConnect, due to its scalability.
Building a GreenConnect system is intuitive. This straightforward video outlines a step-by-step approach to starting and growing your system.
GreenConnect Wireless delivers all these benefits in an easy-to-understand package that’s ready to meet the growing demands of modern buildings. Whether you’re upgrading a school, multi-tenant space, or office, GreenConnect makes wireless lighting control simple, scalable, and code-compliant.
