Lepro Smart LED Ceiling Light Dimmable, RGB Colour Changing Ceiling Light, App or Voice Control, IP54 Waterproof, 15W 1250lm, 2700K-6500K Tunable, Compatible with Alexa and Google Home

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Unlike Philips Hue, LIFX bulbs don't need a hub to access all of the features - these smart lights connect directly to your Wi-Fi. Simple to set up and easy to control, we were impressed at the vibrant colors offered by the bulbs, too. However, just like Philips Hue, the bulbs are expensive compared to incandescent bulbs. The Philips Hue Gradient Signe is both easy to set up and easy to use, making it a fab first choice if you're just getting started with adding smart lighting to your home. And because it's part of the Hue ecosystem it offers exceptional compatibility with a wide range of smart home kit as well as the very impressive Hue app.

The Nanoleaf Shapes take the concept of lighting and turn it base-over-apex. Using a collection of hexagonal and triangular panels, you create a dynamic shape on your wall (or ceiling, or both) that can shift through over 16 million different colors. Smart lighting is being used more and more in interiors because it is so convenient! You connect your ceiling light to WiFi and link up all your other smart light sources. You can easily control these via an app on your phone, tablet or home assistant. You simply adjust the number of lumens (light intensity) and Kelvin (colour temperature). So you always have the desired atmosphere in the room. You can also create different groups and rooms in the app. This allows you to switch the lighting on or off in a flash. No more hassle with different light switches! You can also set the WiFi lights on a timer, so it always appears as if someone is at home. Can't quite work it out? What's more, the panels can glow solid colors or can transition at different speeds through colors to create a unique lighting effect in your home. On top of that, you can set the panels to react to touch or even music playing in your surroundings, putting you in the centre of your own music video. Our article about how smart lights work offer further in-depth reading. Can you put smart bulbs in any lamp?

A smart ceiling light for any interior!

This fitting has colour control temperature (6000k cool white - 3000k warm white) adjustability, compatible with Google Nest and Alexa and complete with remote control for ease of use. Instructions included with the fitting.

Like the best smart home devices, smart lights use wireless technologies to connect to your smartphone and allow you to control the bulb from an app.

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When it comes to selecting the right smart lights for you, there are a number of considerations you must make before choosing a particular model. Living room ceiling lights: Living rooms arguably offer the most flexibility when choosing your ceiling lighting, as the room in which complementary table lights, floor lamps and other lighting can contribute to the overall look. The pressure is off when you come to a ceiling light, offering you the opportunity to follow your favourite design choices. If you want a smart light that fits within one ecosystem, the Hive Active Light is a good fit. If you're already the proud owner of a Hive Thermostat, Hive Active plug, motion sensor, or Hive View camera, you'll know that all Hive devices can all be controlled from a single easy-to-use app, providing you have the Hive Hub, streamlining the smart home control process. Some smart light bulbs connect to the internet via Wi-Fi and can be controlled when you’re at home, and when you’re not around. However, other models use Bluetooth and require extra kit if you want to switch them on and off remotely. As we've already mentioned, the best smart light bulbs are LED, which have a longer lifespan than their incandescent counterparts. On top of that they also use less energy, which is not only good for the environment, but also has less of an impact on your wallet too. When you couple this with a longer lifespan, the investment in smart lights is most definitely worth it. How do smart light bulbs work?

The original set comes with nine panels, all of which are the same shape, but you have the option to add more and you can mix and match the different shapes. We admit these plastic panels don't look particularly attractive when they're not illuminated, so if you're after a more stylish look at all times; Nanoleaf Elements in a version of the hexagonal panels that have a wood-like veneer on them.They're also difficult to remove once mounted, IP54 Water Resistance- Designed with an IP54 rating - protects against splashing water, which is suitable for zones 1, 2, and 3. Commonly used in bathrooms, kitchens, home offices, bedrooms, hallways, and more.Smart lighting has a lot more to offer. You can get handy dimmer switches, wall switches that you can use on the move, remote controls, motion sensors and much more.

Smart Schedule On/Off - Set up lighting routines to suit your modern lifestyle and automate your lights - automatically turn on or off at pre-set times. We're still reviewing these, but from our experience so far we're pretty impressed. Especially when you've got all your other lights turned down, they make movie-watching all the more enjoyable. It’s also worth noting that not all smart lights integrate with all voice assistants, so if you already have Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri (through Apple Homekit) in your home consider whether the smart lights you’ve selected are compatible. Don't like the sound of hexagons and triangles? Nanoleaf Canvas are square-shaped light panels but they can't be combined with Nanoleaf Shapes, unfortunately.

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Now consider how bright the smart light bulbs are. The brightness of LED bulbs is measured in lumens unlike incandescent bulbs, which are measured in watts. With incandescent bulbs, higher wattage means a brighter light but as LED bulbs are more power efficient that’s no longer the case. As a guide an 800 lumen LED bulb gives off the same amount of light as a 60w incandescent bulb, while to replace a 40w bulb with light of a similar brightness, look for an LED option that offers 450 lumens. It's also important to remember, that once you swap out an existing bulb for a smart light and pair it with the relevant app, you'll need to use the app or a voice assistant to turn it on and off. If you use the light's own switch, once its turned off, it can no longer be controlled by the app or compatible voice assistant. How we test smart lights These incredibly bright and highly customizable light panels are not just an attractive addition to your gaming, entertainment, or even room setup, but they are very reliable as well. That's while keeping things more affordable than, you guessed it, Nanoleaf. Don't get us wrong; we love Nanoleaf. But, if you're looking for a little kinder to your wallet, these alternatives from Govee are the next best thing – even if the panels are a little smaller is size.