Today, smart lighting is transforming homes into something completely unique to the families living in it. From transforming an entire room from a study to a home cinema with one tap, to choosing the right light setting to help you concentrate better, or relax after a tough day, or even converting the house into a discotheque in a second – smart lighting can do just this, and so much and more!

In light of this, it’s no surprise that smart lights are one of the most popular smart home devices right now, and undoubtably be at the top of every refurbishment agenda.  

Smart Lighting

Smart lights replace your existing incandescent bulbs. Conventional light bulbs work by flipping a switch on and off. Sometimes they are hardwired into a dimmer switch, allowing you to dim or brighten the lights. However, this is generally the extent of the functionality of traditional home lighting. Smart lighting, on the other hand, allows you to have more control over your lights by allowing you to tweak the colour via your smartphone, brighten or dim the bulb or even switch it on or off – to create the perfect ambiance for that is just right for you. They are still connected to your home’s power, but each smart bulb and LED-integrated fixture allows you to control it wirelessly with your phone, tablet or smart assistant, such as Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.

Users can set timers that automatically turn off all the lights at a specific time or configure your lights to turn on and off when you’re not at home, mimicking your presence. The advantages of smart lights don’t just stop at energy savings — there are other benefits to switching to smart lighting too:

Easily dimmable – Traditional bulbs require you to use a switch to control the lights, however, smart LED lights, can be controlled via the app or other smart accessories – eliminating the need to install dimmer switches.

Energy efficiency – With a long and sustainable life, smart LED bulbs last much longer and generate less heat than the original light bulbs.

Connectivity – Using your smart lighting system with other connected devices such as cameras, audio equipment, thermostats or home assistants allows you to create a connected smart home.

Automation – With smart LED bulbs you can set timers that automatically turn off all the lights at a specific time of configure your lights to turn on and off when you’re not at home.

Instant mood lighting – Pre-set and customised light scenes create ambiance for any occasion.

Ease of Plug and Play

Smart lights replace your existing incandescent bulbs, so it is an easy addition to any refurbishment plan – no re-wiring needed. Smart lights eliminate the need to rewire your home or hire an electrician to get things going. Simply screw the bulbs into your existing light fittings, connect to WiFi or Bluetooth, download the smart app, and enjoy!