Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 4:18pm
When it comes to landscape lighting, many customers value simplicity. They want reliable, high-quality, easy-to-use lighting systems that expand and enhance their outdoor living spaces. To serve these customers, FX Luminaire offers a full line of solutions that enable simple control at the heart of every installation.
Let’s explore how these low-voltage controllers and accessories work together to deliver a smarter approach to manage outdoor lighting in garden, pathway, and architectural applications.
Simple Control, Transformed: Meet the DX, PX, and EX
FX Luminaire offers a range of controllers and transformers that supply low-voltage power and provide programming options for easy control and scheduling.
The DX Controller is designed for users who want basic but reliable automated lighting control. It’s the only model in the simple controls family that includes a built-in digital facepack. This facepack features astronomical timing and event-based programming, which allows lights to turn on and off automatically according to sunrise and sunset or custom user-defined times. Because the scheduling system is integrated, there’s no need for additional plug-in timers or photocells.
The multi-tap PX Transformer and economical EX Transformer provide straightforward solutions for systems that need clean and consistent on/off power. Available in several options, these models don’t include the built-in scheduling found in the DX, which makes them ideal candidates for equipping with external automation tools.
Some installations benefit from the DX and its integrated timing, while others require the larger capacity or simplified design of the PX or EX. By offering three models for simple control, FX Luminaire gives homeowners and contractors more freedom to choose the solution that best suits their needs.
Easy Upgrades for Smarter Control: The New Wi-Fi Plug and DIM-LV
The newest addition to the simple controls lineup from FX Luminaire is the Wi-Fi Plug. This compact accessory brings wireless, app-based control to lighting systems that use the EX or PX transformers. It makes landscape lighting easier to manage without increasing installation complexity.
The Wi-Fi Plug enables full remote on/off control through the FX Luminaire app. Users can manage their lighting system from anywhere, whether at home or away. The device is IP66 rated, which means it can handle demanding outdoor conditions. It is designed to provide extended Wi-Fi range and stable connectivity to improve reliability in typical backyard environments. Installation is straightforward since it only requires plugging the device into the transformer and connecting it to a home Wi-Fi network. Indicator lights assist with setup and troubleshooting.
Complementing the Wi-Fi Plug is the DIM-LV Low-Voltage Dimmer, which adds precise brightness control to compatible lighting systems. While the Wi-Fi Plug focuses on convenient remote operation, the DIM-LV enhances the visual quality of the light itself by allowing fixtures or zones of fixtures to be dimmed to the desired output level. This added control is ideal for applications where full brightness isn’t always needed, such as pathways, patios, or architectural accents, helping to create a more balanced and refined nighttime environment.
By integrating the DIM-LV with the DX, EX and PX, contractors and homeowners can fine-tune light levels to match the space and mood while also reducing glare and extending lamp life in applicable lighting fixtures. Together, these products expand the flexibility of simple control systems, delivering smart, professional-grade lighting performance without complicating installation or operation.
How the Wi-Fi Plug Works with the EX and PX
One of the most important features of the Wi-Fi Plug is its compatibility with the EX and PX transformers. Once connected to these transformers, the Wi-Fi Plug becomes the control bridge between the user and the lighting system. Through the mobile app, the user can turn lights on or off, set schedules, create timers, and access the system remotely.
The DX Controller, however, is not compatible with the Wi-Fi Plug. Since the DX already contains astronomical timing and event-based scheduling, its design eliminates the need for an external smart plug. For EX and PX systems, the Wi-Fi Plug fills this gap and introduces powerful wireless functionality.
Why Homeowners and Contractors Benefit
Combining the Simple Controls transformers with the Wi-Fi Plug provides advantages for both homeowners and landscape lighting professionals. The solution remains simple to install since it does not require rewiring or advanced system modifications. Users gain the ability to manage their lighting through a smartphone, which increases convenience and personalization.
The DIM-LV further enhances these benefits by introducing adjustable light levels into the system. By allowing compatible low-voltage fixtures or zones to be dimmed, the DIM-LV gives homeowners greater control over the look and feel of their outdoor spaces. Subtle lighting levels can reduce glare, highlight focal areas, and create a more comfortable nighttime environment, while also helping extend lamp life by avoiding unnecessary full-output operation.
For contractors, the DIM-LV and Wi-Fi Plug provide easy upgrade options that add significant value to new or existing PX or EX installations without increasing system complexity. The DIM-LV enhances lighting quality through adjustable brightness and refined visual control, while the Wi-Fi Plug delivers the smart, app-based functionality homeowners increasingly expect. Together, they allow contractors to offer a simple, polished, customizable lighting system that improves customer satisfaction without requiring costly automation platforms or complicated programming.
Blending Simplicity, Practicality, and Smart Control
From reliable transformers to helpful accessories, FX Luminaire offers a flexible product family that meets a wide range of customer needs for simple control. The PX and EX provide dependable power for systems that benefit from smart wireless control through the Wi-Fi Plug, while the DIM-LV adds another layer of refinement by enabling precise dimming control for compatible low-voltage lighting.
Together, these products offer a balanced approach that keeps landscape lighting simple to install and operate while allowing greater system customization and visual control. Whether the goal is reliable on/off scheduling, remote app-based management, or fine-tuned dimming for enhanced aesthetics, the simple controls suite gives homeowners and contractors endless flexibility to design dependable lighting systems that are practical, functional, and beautiful.
