If you’re looking for an easy way to control your lighting such as having them switch off automatically or be adjusted by your smartphone, you may be interested in smart lights.
How do Smart Lights work?
Smart LED light bulbs have become one of the most popular home devices on the market. They are a quick and easy way to have more control over your lighting inside your home, whether it is to set the mood with warm or cool hues or to turn them off when you’re ready for bed. Smart lights work the same way smart home devices do. They use wireless technology to connect your smartphone and allow you to control the light from an app. Some smart bulbs use Bluetooth that pairs directly to your phone.
However, this is a point-to-point connection that you will not be able to control when you’re not at home. In many cases, smart lights will have automated functions such as motion detection, timers, or geofencing which you can set up and adjust their settings as needed. Other smart bulbs use wireless connections, such as Z-Wave or Zigbee, and they are slightly faster than Bluetooth and allow several devices to be controlled simultaneously. These also can’t be controlled when you’re away from your home unless you use an optional hub. This hub will allow you to use a cloud service to connect your smartphone to your lights.
Some lights are directly compatible with a cell phone app, and they require no bridge because they have their own cloud service. Smart lights are quickly becoming some of the most popular options on the market. These lights allow you to control them using your smartphone, and you can dim them or switch them on and off through an app.
