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Q: Is there a difference between installing the Verve™ Living Systems whole-house lighting control system and other lighting control systems?
A: You bet there is. Because Verve harvests its own energy, it eliminates the need for any wires to be run between lights and our switches. That dramatically reduces the amount of wiring used in the construction of a typical new house.
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Q: Does Verve Living Systems add a lot to the cost of a house?
A: On the contrary. The Verve system was designed to be one of the most cost effective lighting control systems on the market. It not only can save money during the construction process, but it can help make homes more energy efficient.
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Q: What does it mean that Verve switches are 100% movable?
A: As we said, because a Verve switch can harvest its own energy and therefore never needs power or batteries, it does not need to be permanently affixed to any wall. This makes every switch a remote! Of course, you can affix them to the wall using the convenient mounting plate provided.
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Q: I understand that Verve switches are 100% movable, but can they be attached to different surfaces?
A: Absolutely. The mounting plate we’ve designed can be pinned, screwed or taped to any surface including glass, concrete or brick.
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Q: Can the Verve system dim all the lights in a house whether they’re incandescents or compact fluorescents?
A: Yes, as long as the bulbs have dimming capabilities. And by the way, more and more compact fluorescents do.
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Q: Can the Verve system be used to turn on the lights in a house when the occupants are pulling into the driveway?
A: Yes, keeping a switch in the car is a terrific way to arrive home safely and securely. Click the switch and watch the house come to life.
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Q: Can the Verve system be used to create and control pathway lighting?
A: Yes, the Verve lighting control system is easily programmed to create pathway lighting that can be controlled by a single switch. With a single click you can easily find your way to the nursery for a midnight feeding or to the kitchen for a midnight snack. You can turn on the garage, laundry and kitchen lights to welcome you home in the evening. There are no limits to what you can control with a Verve switch. Imagine being able to turn on and off every light in your home from a single switch.
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Q: Can the Verve system be used to create lighting scenes?
A: Whatever your mood, the Verve system allows you to completely control your lighting. The easy to use Verve controller lets you create the exact environment you’re in the mood for. Just select the lights you want to control, set the desired dimming levels and link the settings to a single switch. You can instantly transform your home whether it’s for a night of fine dining with friends, a movie with the kids or a friendly night of cards with the neighbors.
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Q: Beyond the whole-house lighting control system, what other home applications is Verve currently working on?
A: We are currently developing applications for HVAC control, home security and whole-house environmental monitoring and expect to begin introducing them soon.
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Q: Will I lose my programming when there is a power loss?
A: Nope. The Verve system is designed with a non-volatile memory so your programmed lighting choices will still be there when the power comes back on.
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Q: Do I need a professional to program the Verve lighting control system?
A: Never. The Verve controller is easy to use. Any light can be programmed to any switch in three simple steps. First, push the green link button on the controller. Next, push the button labeled for the light you wish to control. The light you selected will actually flash, so you know you have the light you want. Last, just click the switch you want to control the light and that’s it – you’re done!
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Q: Can I control outlets with Verve?
A: Yes, you can. Outlets can be wired through the Verve controller as easily as light fixtures. This gives you the freedom to control lamps and other equipment plugged into outlets from a switch. Many things plugged into outlets can be damaged if dimmed, but the Verve system protects against this by eliminating the dimming functionality on switched outlets.
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Q: Can the Verve system help me save energy?
A: Yes, our lighting control system enables you to dim every light in your home. Did you know that you can dim a light by up to 20% and not even notice the difference? You’ll notice the difference in your energy bills, though! Dimming a single light by 20% can reduce the energy usage of that light by 10%. Imagine the savings from dimming every light. The Verve system can help you do that.
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Q: Can I buy additional switches?
A: Yes, as many and as often as you like. Verve switches are available by calling 800.542.3789.
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Q: Can I install a Verve lighting control system in my existing home?
A: The Verve system is ideally suited for new construction, renovations and remodeling. Because lighting and outlet loads are wired through the Verve controller, it would be cost prohibitive to completely rewire an existing home.
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Q: How do I get more information about Verve Living Systems?
A: Call 800.542.3789 and ask for Tom McGuinn, our National Sales Director.
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Q: What does the fact that Verve Living Systems is a part of Masco Corporation mean to me?
A: It means that Verve has the resources of one of the largest home improvement and building material companies behind it, Verve has the financial stability builders and tradespeople are looking for in the companies they do business with.