How Does Home Lighting Affect Your Circadian Rhythm?

It’s incredible to think that the power of light is at our fingertips. Switch lights on or off, dim them, or change the color of lighting within your Houston, TX home with a simple tap or swipe of your fingers. You can use a smartphone app, an on-wall keypad, or a smart remote to adjust everything in seconds. Because it’s so simple, many homeowners don’t give a second thought to their lighting, but a lot of research and development goes into every single light bulb.

And with ultra-modern circadian rhythm lighting, you can do much more than illuminate the task at hand; you can make lighting work for you and support your moods! Keep reading below to learn more about the human-centric functions of this smart home solution.

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What is a Circadian Rhythm?

Before talking about circadian rhythm lighting, it’s important to have a general understanding of circadian rhythms. The sun takes a path across the sky every day, and humans have an innate biological response to the shifting light. Our mental and physical health, along with our behaviors, are affected by this natural daily occurrence.

With most people working indoors, though, that natural rhythm can become off-kilter, leaving us feeling lethargic when we need productivity and bouncing off the walls when we need to wind down at bedtime. Circadian rhythm lighting seeks to remedy our indoor lifestyles.

How Can Circadian Lighting Support My Mood?

Being indoors all day can wreak havoc on our moods, so having smart LED lighting that automatically adjusts throughout the day to reflect the nature of the sun is imperative to keeping our moods consistent throughout the day.

In the daytime, bright white light keeps our minds alert and prepared to conquer the day ahead. Having this same bright light shining in your living spaces would keep you energized and unable to go to sleep without feeling restless. Instead, warm, dim lighting signals to the brain that it’s time to relax, the sun is setting, and the day is ending.

Ketra Brilliance

Lutron Ketra’s human-centric lighting supports humans in their daily routines and lifestyle. Interior lights will adjust automatically throughout the day according to a pre-scheduled timer, so you’ll be able to support your mood without giving it a second thought. And if you need to adjust the lighting for any reason, simply use the smart device of your choice to adjust each fixture individually or room by room.

If you’d like to start a conversation about circadian rhythm lighting or Ketra, contact us here to get started! We look forward to working with you.