How To Replace Your LiteTouch Lighting System
Back in 2015, LiteTouch officially met its demise. Today, both support and replacement parts are no longer available. This leaves thousands of commercial and residential LiteTouch clients at risk of having their entire lighting fail. Plus, by today’s standards, the system is not up to par with modern lighting control and a smart building's functionality. So, LiteTouch users are definitely in the market for an upgraded and more modern system.
For electricians and system integrators, this is a huge business opportunity. For house owners, if they rely on a LiteTouch system themselves, it might also be time for a change. Our partners are consistently completing projects across the US and Canada where LiteTouch systems are being replaced with a Loxone solution. The good news: using Loxone as a replacement is easy and the existing wiring structure can be re-used!
Why invest in a new lighting control system?
Lighting control systems?have changed a lot since LiteTouch was in business. If you find yourself investing into your current LiteTouch setup by servicing it and using old spare parts, it’s strongly advised you look into alternatives especially if you plan on selling your home.
The rise of LED lighting, color lights, and low-voltage lighting has made lighting controls more sophisticated and energy efficient than ever. Plus, modern lighting controls offer you a number of additional possibilities your LiteTouch system cannot provide such as:
If you want to see for yourself, you can check out this LiteTouch replacement project by Loxone Partner Freedom Technologies in Port Royal, Florida:
Replacing a LiteTouch system with Loxone
The way Lite Touch is set up and wired fits well into the Loxone architecture. The existing wiring structure can be reused without needing to run additional wires. That’s why it’s so easy to replace?the system with Loxone. As our Dimmers can work with pretty much any illuminant on the market, there’s no need to switch out any bulbs or other parts either.
Most importantly, Loxone is a cost effective way to replace a LiteTouch system. While a typical LiteTouch setup started around $30,000 and easily run up to $100,000, we found that a comparable Loxone setup is typically only about a third of the price.
The?main controller can be replaced with the second generation?Miniserver?with built-in Tree Extension.
Replace keypads with simplified Touch switches
In addition, the Loxone Touch Tree switches are a great replacement for the LiteTouch Control station keypads, offering easier controls and adding additional functionality (temperature & humidity monitoring, etc) to your setup.
Discover elevated luxury with the Touch Pure switch
Upgrade from our standard Touch in 1-gang box size to the Touch Pure. With a sleek, square design and stunningly modern look it’s sure to enhance any room it’s installed in. As a winner of the prestigious, international iF Design Award, you can easily replace your system with a touch of award-winning design, right in your home.
Touch Square Adaptor Plates
Thanks to Loxone Partner Shocker Automation, we offer specially designed Touch Square Adapter Plates (+ panels) to help easily replace a lighting system. Available in 1- or 2-gang and in white or anthracite, they will blend in seamlessly with any Touch Square or Touch Pure switch and interior design.
Add-ons to your light control setup
Once Loxone has replaced your LiteTouch setup, you can add additional functionality to your home. Our wireless motion sensors allow you to automate lights in accordance with presence and brightness, and with RGBW Dimmers you can set beautiful?color light accents in your home.
In addition, you can always add more Smart Home functionality and let your home take care of controlling Music, HVAC, Security and more for you.
Replace LiteTouch now
Whether you want to have LiteTouch replaced in your own building or you want to grow your business by replacing LiteTouch for customers, we're here to help.