Everything seems to be ‘smart’ these days, and it can sometimes feel a little unnecessary. So, if you don’t already have smart lighting, you’re possibly in the camp of ‘why?’. Why is smart lighting required? It’s not exactly hard to flick a light switch, is it? But there are a number of different reasons why smart lighting might be a good idea for your home.
Four Reasons to Consider Investing in Smart Lighting
It’s easy
Ease is the primary driving force behind all smart technology, and lighting is no exception. If you want to turn on your front door light, dim your sitting room lighting, switch off a light that you’ve accidently left on, or bring light to your home when you’re away, app-based smart lighting lets you do it. It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s highly convenient. Putting you in complete control of your home’s illumination.
It can save you money
It’s no secret that energy bills are painfully high right now. That’s one of the reasons why so many people have been switching to LED lighting recently. And all smart lighting is LED based. But when you opt for ceiling lights, like the Saxby Circo, you have the control to be able to use them only when you need to. Saving power and saving money.
It can be a real mood maker
OK, so you’ve lived this long without colour-changing lighting. And you’ve got a dimmer switch on your bedside lamps. But being able to change the colour of your ambient lighting, as with the Lutec Dropsi wall light or Eglo Salicito downlight, brings more than just novelty. It can help you create the atmosphere you need at any given time. If you’ve got a migraine, green light can be soothing. If it’s time to chill, opt for purple or blue – both can also be great for watching movies. For a kid’s birthday party, you might want to access the rainbow – with some systems you can even link your smart lights to sync with your speakers for a proper party atmosphere. And colour changing lights aren’t just for inside. With the likes of the Kontsmide Assisi, you can bring a burst of colour to your garden too. Without ever leaving your seat.
Peace of mind
We all know that trepidation of going away and leaving an empty home. With smart lights, like the Lutec Connect, you can activate your lights wherever you are. You can set timers so that your lights can continue to reflect your usual routine.
Smart lighting isn’t a home essential. You can survive perfectly well without it. But, if you’re upgrading to LEDs anyway, and you like the idea of having a bit more control over your lighting and your home, smart lights can be an amazing – and fun – solution.
Why not explore First Choice Lighting’s full collection of smart lights to find your own bright ideas?
