Customer Success Story: How a Studio Designer Built His Dream Lighting System at Home
Mark has spent years designing YouTube studios, where lighting control is critical for content creation. When he decided to upgrade his own home's lighting system, he wanted professional-grade control without stretching the budget too much.
Mark looked at premium systems like Lutron but decided the price didn't make sense for what he was trying to accomplish. He wanted whole-house lighting automation with the flexibility to customize every detail, but he didn't want to pay a premium for a brand name.
Finding the right solution
After researching online reviews and lighting control forums, Mark found that Atios SmartCore consistently came up as the best solution for DALI-2 lighting systems. DALI-2 gives you precise control over LED lighting with individual fixture addressing and smooth dimming—exactly what someone with Mark's professional background would need.
For his installation, Mark paired Atios SmartCore with Mean Well PWM-200-24DA2 power supplies, Ltech EDA2 wall controls, and Yuji 24V LED strips.
"All the online reviews and forums are right - Atios SmartCore is the best solution for DALI-2 systems," Mark wrote in his review. "I got what I was hoping for." The system delivered the sophisticated control he wanted without the unnecessary complexity or cost of more expensive alternatives.
Beyond the product itself, Mark was impressed with the support he received during his project. "Their customer service is the best!" he noted—an important factor when you're installing a whole-house system and need technical guidance.
Why This Matters
Mark's story illustrates an important point for anyone considering a smart lighting upgrade: you don't need to compromise between professional quality and reasonable cost. With the right DALI-2 controller like Atios SmartCore, you can build a sophisticated lighting system without the premium markup.
Atios SmartCore includes full Matter integration, which means you can control your DALI-2 lighting through Apple Home, Google Assistant, or Alexa without being locked into one ecosystem. Add any Matter-compatible devices from thousands of manufacturers, and they'll work seamlessly with your lighting system. Everything runs locally and you can access it remotely when you're not at home.
Beyond DALI-2, 12 digital inputs and output relays let you convert conventional push buttons, blinds and other devices into smart, Matter-enabled controls. Your existing hardware becomes part of your smart home without replacing everything.
Whether you're a professional like Mark who wants sophisticated lighting control, or a homeowner looking for a reliable smart home, the combination of open standards like DALI-2 and Matter with capable controllers like Atios SmartCore gives you options that weren't available just a few years ago.
