Philips Hue was one of the first smart lighting systems. These smart light bulbs can run over Zigbee or Bluetooth and connect to voice assistants through the Hue Bridge.
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Smart light bulbs allow you to control your lamps from your phone when you are at home or away. Some of them can be programmed to turn on and off automatically to make it look like you are home, which improves security.
We think smart switches and dimmers are much better ways of handling smart lighting in your home. However, you may not be able to change switches if you are a renter or if you just want to test home automation before investing in more expensive equipment.
We’ve spent a lot of time reading about and testing various smart light bulbs and we think the popular Philips Hue bulbs offer a good value.
You can also check out the Sengled light bulbs for a less expensive, but highly functional smart LED bulb.
Sengled Smart LED Light Bulb Reviews
Sengled Smart LED light bulbs are a great way to get started with smart lighting, especially if you live in an apartment and cannot change your light switches.
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