What are smart light bulbs?
Traditional light switches have to be turned on and off manually: smart light bulbs can be controlled digitally.
Chips inside smart light bulbs connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with apps on smart speakers, tablets or smartphones, allowing people to turn their lights on and off when they're away from home.
The advantages of smart lighting systems
There are lots of benefits to installing smart lighting products.
Adjust your brightness
Most smart lighting has a brightness control that can be changed depending on the time of day or mood you want to set. No wall-mounted dimmer switch needed: just use the app or smart speaker.
Timed smart home lighting
Smart indoor and outdoor lights can be preset to turn on and off at various times, a handy feature when you're away from home.
Remote control
You don't have to be miles away from home to adjust your internal or external light fittings. As long as you have access to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, your can do it using remote control: turn smart lights on as you come home from work or switch them off during the morning commute.
Easy voice control
If you have a smart speaker, you can use it to control your smart light switches with simple voice commands. Whether you need more light to cook or want to dim the lights for a cosy evening, smart light bulbs will respond accordingly.
Multiple smart bulbs
Arguably one of the biggest benefits of smart light bulbs is the ability to connect several to form a hub that can be turned on and off together. Think kitchen downlights or two lamps in separate parts of a room.
Colour control
Many smart bulbs come with not only a rainbow of colour choices but also several white light options. Some advanced smart light bulbs can be connected to the TV for a truly immersive experience.
Advanced systems
Some smart lighting can also be connected to other smart products so they work together when needed. For example, smart motion sensors detect when someone enters a room, prompting the smart lighting to be turned on, and vice versa.
Different types of smart lighting systems
There is a wide variety of smart lights available to choose from. Among the most popular are:
Smart light bulbs
A smart bulb can be used in an existing fixture and, after being connected to an app, can be controlled by a digital device.
Like traditional incandescent bulbs, smart bulbs come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, there is a rainbow of colours and each smart bulb can be dimmed.
Smart downlights
Smart downlights must be wired into the mains electricity and, once in place, can be controlled digitally and remotely.
They can be programmed to work independently of other lights or as part of a hub, come in a variety of white shades as well as some multi-colour options.
Smart LED strip lights
Smart LED strip lights are incredibly flexible. Available in 1 to 5 metre lengths, after being cut to size, they can be stuck to any solid surface and simply plugged into the mains.
Smart LED strip lights don’t need a smart hub and, with their large range of colour options, are ideal as feature or mood lighting. Connect them to your gaming or entertainment systems for an atmospheric night in.
Smart PIR security lights
Smart passive infrared sensor (PIR) security lights have built-in motion sensors, CCTV cameras and two-way audio, all connected to and controlled by the app on a digital device.
Smart PIR security lights don't need to be linked to a smart hub.
Smart light switches
Smart switches are great for controlling the primary light fixtures as they work with existing standard bulbs rather than smart bulbs.
As well as operating like a standard light switch - turning off and on at the wall, the light can also be operated remotely. Some brands include dimming functions in their smart switches.
Smart outdoor lighting
Make the outside of your home as atmospheric and responsive with smart outdoor lights. These work independently of other smart lighting systems, but some also need a smart hub.
The range includes everything from floodlights to colourful, smart garden spike lights.
Elevate your home with our smart lighting systems
A smart lighting system is one of the best ways to enhance the look, feel and security of your home.
Choose from a range of top quality smart lighting products, whether you need strong exterior lights for your garden or subtle lights for your bedroom, we have the perfect system for you:
- Lutron lighting
- Automated lighting
- Mechanical dimming
- Pre-recorded light scenes
- Fixed lighting
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If you're looking for thorough and quality electrical inspection and testing services, we are your first choice
- Electrical installations
- Electrical circuit testing
- Electrical fault finding
We also repair internal and external lighting systems. Our expert team can identify and solve even the most complex and serious issues.
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