How can a connected light bulb improve your daily life?
A connected light bulb offers many advantages. Indeed, this type of lighting can be switched on remotely. No more risks of forgetting to turn off the light when you leave your house! In general, connected light bulbs fit perfectly into a home automation installation.
How does a connected lamp work?
At first glance, it's hard to tell the difference between a connected lamp and a conventional bulb. In fact, there's nothing to distinguish these two lighting solutionsto the naked eye, apart from a little hint at the base of the socket. Indeed, even if the part that illuminates remains the same from one type of bulb to another, the base of the bulb is longer on a connected model. This extended base then comes to protect the luminous glass with metal or plastic.
This long base contains the various elements that enable the bulb to communicate with other devices. Please note, it is impossible to transform a conventional bulb into a connected bulb. Connected bulbs are not removable.
In most cases, connected bulbs connect to other devices via Bluetooth. This is why you don't need to be too far away to be able to control them (around 15 meters maximum). Use your tablet or smartphone to manage the connected bulbs in your home. To do so, download the corresponding app free of charge.
There are also connected bulbs that operate via a hub or via Wi-Fi. If yours is controlled via a hub, you'll need to install this accessory in addition.
What's the best connected light bulb?
There's no one best connected bulb, since it all depends on your needs and desires. One type of bulb fits perfectly into one interior, and not another. To know which is the best connected bulb for you, you first need to know what you're looking for.
A quality led connected bulb is easy to install as well as to use. The linked app is intuitive and you easily understand how the system works. A good connected bulb also delivers highly efficient brightness and offers several white temperatures and colors. So you're spoilt for choice when it comes to imbuing your living room or bedroom with a new atmosphere every day.
The best connected light bulbs are also highly versatile and offer many customization possibilities.
To choose the best connected bulb, don't hesitate to read customer reviews before you buy.
A good LED connected bulb offers several features. Among these are ambience management. With a single click, you can switch between dimmed and working light. What's more, you can program the lamp to come on according to the time of day. Some connected bulbs also feature a presence detection system. When you arrive home from work in the evening, the light turns on automatically. That's nice!
How do I connect my connected light bulb?
Connecting a connected bulb is very easy. Even if it's your first time installing this type of lighting, you won't encounter any difficulties! No special electrical skills are required. In fact, an LED connected bulb installs exactly like a conventional light fixture. The difference is that you have to program its control system.
Some connected bulbs come with a small box, which must be plugged into the box. This hub enables the bulb to communicate with the smartphone or tablet. It's also possible to plug the connected lamp into a controllable trunking socket. You'll find this type of socket on the Internet, or in a specialist store.
In any case, before buying the connected bulb, make sure the brand is compatible with your cell phone or tablet. This is the case almost every time, since quality LED connected bulbs always work at least via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. They're also IOS and Android compatible.
To make life easier when installing your connected lighting, only buy bulbs and lamps from the same brand. This will make it easier to connect the various elements together.
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What is the price of a connected light bulb?
The price of a connected bulb varies according to many criteria, as you'll see on Hoopzï. It depends on the functionalities offered by the lamp. In general, prices start around 15 euros and can reach 200 euros.
The most classic connected bulb, which is managed via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and allows you to change the light temperature, therefore starts at 10-15 euros. If you want a complete connected lamp, expect to pay around 50 to 150 euros. As for the designer connected candles, which create a very pleasant and romantic atmosphere, they cost between 15 and 50 euros.
There are also connected recessed spotlights, perfect for a kitchen or bathroom. If you opt for this solution, budget between 40 and 80 euros per spotlight. Finally, you can also buy a connected bulb with its built-in speaker, for between 30 and 200 euros.
You can also opt for a pack including several connected bulbs and all the hardware to install them. This is the most economical solution for people who want to change the ambiance of a large living room or their entire home.
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