Smart landscape lighting: timers, photocells, and app control
Landscape lighting turns on automatically using a timer (schedule-based), a photocell (dusk-to-dawn), or a smart transformer you control from a phone app. Smart and astronomic timers adjust to changing sunset times automatically, so your lights always come on at dusk without you resetting anything through the year.
The control options
- Photocell — turns on at dusk, off at dawn, automatically
- Digital / astronomic timer — follows sunset times year-round, no resets
- Smart / Wi-Fi transformer — schedules, zones, and dimming from your phone
Which is right for you
Most homeowners are perfectly happy with a set-and-forget astronomic timer or photocell. If you want to run different zones on different schedules, dim for parties, or control everything from your phone, a smart transformer is worth the upgrade.
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Request a free quote Call Russ: 803-604-6537Frequently asked
Do I have to turn my landscape lights on and off?
No — a photocell or timer handles it automatically; smart systems add phone control on top.
Can different areas be on separate schedules?
Yes, with zoning and a smart or multi-tap transformer you can run areas independently.
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