Before, lighting only had a single function- to illuminate a certain area. Thanks to advancements in technology, it can now be used many different ways.
Smart lighting for homes can be expanded once you pair it up with a hub or other smart appliances, e.g., Google Nest Hub, Apple HomeKit and others. You can enjoy immediate benefits such as greater savings, convenience, security and a better interior design.
Here are 2 undeniable advantages of having smart lighting in your household.
Save Money
Smart lighting utilize LED bulbs and a few of them have dimmable options. This means you can save up to 40% on energy and extend your lamp’s lifespan by 20 times as compared to traditional solutions.
Imagine doing this with every room in the house and the prospect becomes truly attractive. With the help of a centralized platform like Google Hub and similar devices, you can make the most of your lighting and get up to 90% energy usage reduction.
Products like the Melec Stitchy Kit will even let you use the existing lights in your home so you won’t have to replace anything. Simply integrate it into your smart house and you’ll be able to control it with Alexa, Google Home and others.
Convenience
Smart lighting can be used solely or in combination with other smart security solutions so you can stay worry-free. For example, you can set your lights to turn on and off at set times to simulate activity and deter intruders.
Smart appliances work well with each other for safety and security aspects. You can easily set up your smart camera to take a photo or start recording and activate the lights when it does so for greater visibility. Or, you can link your alarm system to when someone tries to switch the lights on.
Interior Design Flexibility
Traditional bulbs are static, and uses for it in regards to interior design are very limited. A smart lighting system however, is far superior as all it takes is an app to change the brightness or color, for instance.
With the app, you can come up with your own preset lighting options to go in line with various home settings. You can evoke a soft, relaxing mood with warm lights, or make it bright enough to accentuate the room’s theme and furniture. Good lighting can enhance a person’s sense of sight and improve his or her overall well-being.
You won’t need to invest huge amounts of money to set up a smart home lighting system that works with your home automation products. The best part is that you can get it back when the smart lights return dividends in the form of savings. All you’ll need is a smartphone, an internet connection and possibly a hub like Google Nest or a Samsung SmartThings to begin.
These are just some of the advantages you can get when you opt for smart lighting. When you think about it, a smart bulb gives you all the conveniences without having any real disadvantages. It can serve you well in the long run, too!
Laila Azzahra is a professional writer and blogger that loves to write about technology, business, entertainment, science, and health.