Coastal Source, the industry leading manufacturer and designer of rugged, high-performance outdoor audio and lighting, and Lutron, developer and designer of seamless and efficient smart lighting and home automation, have
announced an industry-first collaboration as part of Lutron’s new Native by Design program.

This partnership brings Lutron Intelligent Lighting, including Ketra and Rania, into Coastal Source’s durable, outdoor architectural and landscape fixtures, delivering a level of control, precision, and beauty that wasn’t possible in outdoor settings until now.

“For more than sixty years, Lutron has set the standard for intelligent indoor lighting control, while Coastal Source has reimagined what’s possible outdoors with solutions built to endure the harshest environments,” said Franco D’Ascanio, Founder and CEO of Coastal Source. “Together, we’re looking forward to creating a new benchmark for the built environment with seamlessly integrated indoor-to-outdoor lighting systems that are reliable, intuitive, and inspiring.”

Through this partnership, homeowners, designers, and integrators gain advanced capabilities including granular scene control, an expansive CCT range, and breakthrough color mixing that delivers the industry’s most natural light. Additionally, with Ketra’s high-definition palette and seamless indoor-outdoor synchronization, lighting can now be rendered with unmatched accuracy and harmony across every space.

“In Coastal Source, Lutron has found a partner that cares as much about outdoor performance and quality as we have always cared for indoor performance and quality,” added Lutron CEO Ed Blair. “I’ve spent a lot of time with Franco and his team in the Florida Keys, and I know that our point products will perform in the most demanding outdoor environments. Coastal Source is the perfect partner to bring Lutron technology to the outdoor living environment.”

At the heart of this collaboration is VIA™, a new line of Coastal Source fixtures that seamlessly integrates Lutron’s Ketra and Rania Intelligent Lighting technology, available for pre-order early 2026. Engineered from the ground up, VIA unites Coastal Source’s signature durability and timeless craftsmanship with Lutron’s most advanced lighting modules to deliver unmatched performance, quality, and a truly one-of-a-kind outdoor experience.

The Lutron Native by Design program is a curated network of best-in-class brands that integrates natively with Lutron’s Intelligent Lighting, window treatment drives, and control solutions, creating flawless experiences for homeowners and new value for integrators. Designed with integrators in mind, the program ensures guaranteed reliability, faster commissioning, and the peace of mind that comes with solutions engineered from the start to work flawlessly together.