Get Smart About Home Lighting

Gone are the days when a simple flip of the switch was the only choice for illuminating our homes. While we still have this tried-and-true option, we’ve entered a new era of innovative and intelligent technologies that include smart lighting.

Smart lighting connects to Wi-Fi and offers an array of cutting-edge functionality and convenience. Let’s look at the main benefits.

Smart lighting is energy efficient. LED technology makes smart bulbs much more efficient than traditional incandescent lighting. Smart technology also gives you more control over how and when you light your home, ultimately resulting in less energy used for lighting.

Smart lighting provides convenience and control. Most smart bulbs can be controlled from an app on your smartphone or can be paired with a voice assistant, like Amazon Alexa. That way you can conveniently control lighting settings from anywhere in your home or when you’re away. Whether you want to set a schedule for lighting or adjust brightness levels, these smart options offer effortless control from wherever you are.
Security and safety are easily enhanced with smart options. Never come home to a dark house again. Set lights to turn on randomly while you’re away to deter thieves. Use motion sensors to trigger outdoor lights at night without any wiring.

Smart options empower you to personalize home lighting. Bright, warm, purple, green—whatever mood you want to create, smart lighting can help. For a more traditional look, try dimmable white bulbs. If you want to create the perfect ambiance for movie night, look for bulbs that can be adjusted to various vibrant colors.

Smart lighting can potentially improve your health. Waking up to a light that gently brightens is less jarring than a blaring alarm—and actually works. Syncing your lights to the color of the sun throughout the day has been shown to help you feel more energized when you need to and to start winding down when it’s time.

While smart lighting offers convenience and control, keep in mind that your wall light switch will need to stay “on” for you to control the smart bulb from your phone or via voice command. That keeps the device powered, enabling it to connect to Wi-Fi.