by Legrand is one of the names that strike our mind when we think of switches and sockets. Started a century back, Legrand’s journey to success was tied with their consistent efforts for improving the safety features as well as product quality earning them the name “Global Specialist in electrical and digital infrastructure”. Established in 90 countries and distribution in 180 countries across all continents, Legrand was able to acquire a 20% market share in switches and sockets globally, as per the reports in 2011. In countries such as France, Italy, and the United States, Legrand holds its leading position in switches and sockets. Launched in India in 1997, Legrand was able to revolutionize the industry with its design, safety, and durability features. Arteor is the luxury series of switches from Legrand which is a combination of most modern networked digital technologies and aesthetic design features.
Design
With Legrand Arteor, long gone is the time when electrical switches meant dull off-white boxes with no match to its wall. The options available across all 8 series can confuse you to select the best match for your wall. The design choices and customization options provided by Arteor is sure a heart winner in its segment.
One of the eye catching design features of arteor is the round and square shaped rocker plates. While the traditional square design is equipped with better ergonomics with a slight concave design for better grip and control, circle theme is innovative and have better scope for aesthetically accommodating functions of modern wiring devices harmoniously.
Arteor provides design rich choices for the customer to choose from its 8 design series namely Neutral, Tattoo, Mirror, Graphics, Brushed Metal, Wood, Leather and Signature series. Each series has various color as well as design options to match with any kind of textured and coloured wall finishes.
Neutral Series comes with two options: White and Pearl Alu. This series is the most moving colour series available in entire Arteor Range and is an elegant fit for plain walls.
Tattoo series comes with single white design which adds an individual touch for the environment and is available in both square and round rocker plates.
Mirror series is a brilliant combination of glass and metal and is available in three elegant shades-red, taupe and white
Graphic Series is more retro styled and is available in formal and casual models.
Brushed Metal series offers the customers authentic metal finish in warm and cold tones-stainless steel and gold brass.
Wood series features a classic combination of metal with wood, reminding us of the classic luxury feel of the interiors of a majestic car like Rolls Royce and is available in two variants-Wenge style and light oak.
Leather series offers two unique shades galuchat and club. Galuchat is a unique offering from Arteor which has no competition in its design elsewhere.
Signature series boasts of woven metal design, which again is a hitech material which requires special processing skills.
Be it home automation controls, touch-sensitive control or micro push button, these color options are available for all, thereby providing a lot of options for the customer to choose from.
Features
Legrand is said to spend 5% of its sales for the R&D of innovative energy-saving and more ergonomic products. The results are evident in its new-age product line what the arteor offers. For example, a universal dimmer is an energy-efficient dimmer suitable for all loads like LEDs or CFLs.
8 push-button controls, display thermostats, skirt lighting with motion detectors, touch plate switches, miniature emergency lights, connectivity sockets like USB charger, HDMI port, TV sockets, etc are all result of how the customer experience can be enhanced with better ergonomics emphasizing on functionality.
Legrand Arteor series also features a number of home automation products integrated to a multimedia touchscreen for better user experience. Energy consumption of all equipment and device analysis is also integrated into this feature for better energy savings.
Legrand has taken one step further to advance all wiring device controls to be compatible with digital voice assistants such as Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple HomeKit etc. This feature allows the flexibility to adapt changing habits of the current generation over time. Control over phone app designed by arteor app is yet another astonishing feature designed for easy control of devices even remotely.
The latest addition in Arteor series is wireless switches which use radio signals to control the device, there by opening up wide scope in electrical wiring devices. The switch can be re positioned anywhere as there is no wired connection.
Durability
Legrand’s claim of assured 1 lakh clicks of operation ensures that the product is tested in their labs for the customer confidence. Also the switches are made of `100% virgin polycarbonate plastic which is fire proof and is safe to operate at any extreme circumstances. Except the home automation units, other arteor switches are easy to install and ideal for renovation or installation work carried out at a later stage.
Value
Legrand is a brand that values safety as primarily for any range of switches it offers. Priced as high end in its entire range of switches, do arteor justify its pricetag for legrand? Though arteor offers designs and options not available elsewhere, it definitely comes at a cost. Compared to the designer collections from competitor brands, we can undoubtedly see that the price of arteor series is around 20-30% higher. But remember, arteor is a series designed to revolutionize the outlook of traditional switches and provide a touch of personality for your uniquely designed premium project. Suitable for premium and luxury projects, Arteor is a product range that cannot be neglected to consider in the project by an architect or customer who gives importance to details. Though priced a bit higher than its competitors, Arteor offers designs, which are unique and carry the legacy of Legrand. Detailed pricing can be found here.
Final Thoughts
In this fast moving digital world, connectivity brings the world closer and Arteor provides connectivity solution for commonly used sockets and ports whether it is USB charger or HDMI port for your TV.
In addition to this, the use of fire retardant polycarbonate plastic to bring out the conceptual design in paper to the wall without compromising the quality, needed to be noted.
With its widespread distributor networks and regional offices, after sales service of Legrand is not a hassle even for minor manufacturing damages.
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