The technology has fast forwarded so much that we can access anything and everything with one finger tap. We can find things for our comfort and smart bulbs are obviously one of them.

Today’s world is all about smart work rather than hard work. The technology has fast forwarded so much that we can access anything and everything with one finger tap. We can find things for our comfort and smart bulbs are obviously one of them. Smart Bulb is all about having control of your light through your phone.

Everything has its own good sides and downsides and the bulb does too. It makes us comfortable especially when we are already in our bed and need to turn off the lights. We don't need to divide turns to get our feet cold and don’t need to run for our lives after we turn it off. Smart light bulbs work in the same way as many of the best smart home devices, by using wireless technologies to connect to your smartphone and allow you to control the bulb from an app.

Talking about the benefits of a smart bulb, we can list out a lot but some of the major benefits can be considered while planning to get them for you.

  1. It’s a great way to be lazy, sitting on your bed turning the lights on and off by one touch and what not.
     
  2. Controlling the light isn’t just about on and off but also being in control of the temperature of the light. Setting the light at a warm level reduces the stress on your eyes which basically is comfort with health.
     
  3.  Depending on which bulb you purchase, it comes with inbuilt modes. These are great to liven up the ambience as per the setting or one's mood. They really help us decide where and in what light we want to be.
     
  4.  Smart Bulbs can be integrated with the voice assistant on your phones. This enables hands free experience. Well not even needing a touch is next level comfort the bulb tends to provide.
     
  5. You can also command your assistant to turn on or turn off the light at specific times of the day. If you want to take automation further you can integrate the app to IFTTT.
     
  6. When it comes to the cost, yes they're expensive ! They range in between 2000-5000, and some are even higher. There are cheaper options in the market but they're usually of low quality and don't offer warranty. The higher price is definitely worth it because the lifespan of the bulbs are 10,000 hours at a minimum. They come with a good warranty period as well. 
     
  7. There are various types of smart bulbs. What makes them 'smart' is the ability of going switchless, meaning you don't have to interact with the switchboard. This is made possible via Bluetooth or Internet technology. Your bulb is connected to your phone via direct wifi integration or cloud integration. Companies such as Phillips have a dedicated cloud service for their Hue bulbs, which means that even if you're not connected to the same wifi network you can control the bulb.
     
  8. When it comes to the light source it's generally LED ( Light Emitting Diode). Brands such as Momax offer a variation with straight filament normally known as the Edison variant named after Thomas Edison. These however are not RGB ( Red Green Blue) , which is the term you have to look out for if you want colour changing bulbs.
     
  9. The magic numbers to look out for are the Watt ( 5 W - 12 W are available in the market), Lumen (500-1500+ lm) ( Brightness), Colour temperature,  and luminous range ( look for 360 Degree) and colour variation. 

 

Is a smart bulb a good idea?

The use of smart bulbs depends on the people who use it. For a busy generation like ours, a smart bulb is the best idea. People are all entering the world of aesthetic, moods and colours, who wouldn’t want a bulb that sets up mood for a lot of things. It’s a great idea for people who have the light switch far from the bed or people with a large room. It basically is a good idea for everyone around us. You can actually turn on the lights at your home staying away from it. 

Smart bulbs consume low energy and also have a longer life span. It is a long term investment and is easier to use. It is most useful for people who are disabled, sick and weak. It helps them to complete the task on their own and through their phones, the fun settings and colours make it more interesting. For someone who likes to sleep with lights on, the smart bulb has the perfect option for a warm level of light which does not harm the eyes and helps them sleep deep. This not only improves the sleep quality but also the health of eyes overall and also the physical health.