programmed lighting
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræmd ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræmd ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ/
Lights that turn on and off by themselves because a computer tells them when to.
The stage looked magical thanks to the programmed lighting that changed colors with the music.
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2. Lights set up to follow a planned sequence, like in a theater show.
The programmed lighting made the concert feel like a dream.
3. Home lights that switch on at set times to save energy or keep a house looking lived-in.
Their programmed lighting turns on at dusk every evening.
4. A lighting setup in a building that runs on a fixed schedule without anyone touching a switch.
The office uses programmed lighting to save power on weekends.