More and more willingly we introduce smart home systems in our homes. Among their elements are important light bulbs. What is worth knowing about smart bulbs and what to pay attention to before buying them?
Smart home is a system which makes it possible to manage home appliances automatically or with the use of a central unit, for example a phone. In a smart home system, lighting is important. What benefits can we draw from intelligent lighting?
The latest smart bulbs have built-in drivers, so we can connect them to our smartphone using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Smart bulbs are characterized by functionality, and using them translates into convenience in everyday life. Through dedicated control applications we can choose the color of light from the phone. What is important, the light can adjust its color to the time of day and automatically turn on and off. Automatic lights can deter potential burglars, so they build a sense of security.
Voice assistants, which are often integrated into individual systems, can help with lighting control. People using Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa have the possibility of voice control of lighting.
The best solution is to invest in products from a single manufacturer. This will make it easier to connect devices together in a smart home system, without having to install more drivers or additional software. This will translate into convenient use of the control application.
It is a good idea to choose bulbs that support wireless communication, so those that do not require wires or control panels. This will save on installation fees. It is best to choose bulbs that support Wi-Fi, as this will allow us to control it even when we leave the house, and RGB mode, which allows you to display millions of colors. RGB mode makes it easier to adjust the color of the light to our needs.
Smart bulbs are usually made in LED technology, but when buying them, pay attention to such parameters as: power, lifetime, thread, amount of emitted light, luminous flux, light intensity, etc.
It is worth noting that the smart bulbs from the outside do not differ from traditional models. What is more – they are screwed in like ordinary bulbs, so you can easily put them in any lamp. We should only pay attention to the type of thread used for fixing.
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