We also recommend using lighting scenes that instantly pull up your settings for specific tasks. In this case, through a "Wake Up" scene, shades open and lights turn on to a bright, white-blue when it's time to get up in the morning to reduce grogginess.

When you head back to bed, pull up your lighting control system to activate a "Night" scene that shifts lights to a warm, orange hue and dims them. Activate the scene on a schedule or using a bedside tablet if you have a more inconsistent sleeping routine.

If you're hosting friends, it's easy to set the right mood in an instant. Create a ""party" lighting scene that sets the lights in the main congregation areas like kitchens and living rooms to a bright, blue hue to encourage conversation and even extend the lights outdoors.

Settle in for a marathon in your home theater or media room with a "Movie" scene that automatically dims overhead lights and sconces when you hit play. Keep track lights on for easy movement when people need to get up to use the bathroom or get snacks.