How do you choose a smart light?
Choosing a smart light
When choosing a smart light, there are many things to keep in mind. In this article, we'll go over these topics.
- Do you want to start with smart lights?
- Which size do you need?
- Do you want a light with a fixture?
- Which color light does the room need?
- Do you want smart lights for outdoors too?
Do you want to start using smart lights?
Why would you choose a starter pack instead of separate lights? That's an easy question. You'll have everything you need to control your smart lights via the app in just 1 purchase. A starter pack includes at least 2 smart lights and a bridge, for example. Did you purchase a starter pack? You can easily expand this collection. Choose the brand that you'd want throughout your entire house right away. You can't always combine different brands.
Which size do you need?
You should check which type of lights you'll need. Do you want a light strip or play bar that you simply plug into the socket? Or do you want to replace your current light bulbs? In this case, you should check the size. You can choose between an E27 (large fitting), E14 (small fitting), and GU10. These last ones are spot lights. You can easily screw this lights into your current fitting, after which you connect them to your smartphone. You'll need a bridge for some lights. You can find this in the description of the products.
Do you want a lamp including holder?
A luminaire is the housing of a lamp in combination with a holder for the light source (fitting) and shielding. With a light source alone you can not do that much. There is a suitable design for everyone. A fixture becomes part of your interior. You do not always have to search for a light source for your fixture. We also have fixtures with built-in light sources. These are not replaceable, but the integrated LEDs last up to 25 years on average.
Which color light does the room need?
All shades of white
Lighting can make or break the ambiance in your room. Fluorescent lighting in your living room isn't the most cozy lighting. A darker and warmer light color is preferred in a room like that, it feels a lot warmer. Mood lighting is mostly seen in rooms where you relax, like your living room or bedroom, or above the dinner table. For this setting, you should choose lights that emit different shades of white, like Philips Hue White Ambiance.
16 million colors
Do you want to have the option to party or create a home cinema? Choose White & Color lights. These lights emit all shades of white, but also 16 million other colors. As a result, you can use these lights during a romantic night and switch to party mode with the touch of a button. Is this all you've ever wanted? Choose the White & Color lights by Philips Hue or colored lights by Nanoleaf for the ultimate gaming experience.
Do you want smart lighting for outside?
Do you also want smart lights on your patio? Choose smart outdoor lighting. Outdoor fixtures are wall lamps or lanterns that are specifically made for in the garden. The built-in lighting emits light in 16 million colors and multiple shades of white. This allows you to choose the right color for outdoors as well. Almost any type of smart light is available for outdoors as well. For example, choose wall lamps, pedestal lights, or light strips. Do you want to make your current outdoor lights smart? Choose a separate smart light that fits in your outdoor light.
