Smart light- what is that?

All about it and why it is needed

Smart bulbs, smart switches, smart dimmers, controllers, sensors - it's easy to get confused in all this madness (and you can even control the curtains), so we'll try to explain everything in order.

What can smart light do?

Depending on the task, the light can simply turn on and off, change its brightness, or even change white light temperature and RGB colors.

Smart lighting provides convenience and flexibility in lighting control. With it, you can remotely control the lighting through a mobile app, voice commands, or automatically with various sensors and rules. This allows you to control the lighting in the room without getting out of bed or off the couch, which is especially convenient for people with limited mobility or parents with small children.

In addition, smart lighting can help set the mood in the room. With smart bulbs, you can adjust the brightness of the light and the color temperature depending on the situation. For example, you can set warm light in the bedroom to create a cozy atmosphere before sleep, or bright light in the office for improved concentration. Also, with smart bulbs, you can create interesting lighting effects, which can be especially useful for parties or festive events.

Use cases

Circadian lighting

This is a lighting technology based on the principles of the human biological rhythm and the natural light environment. It mimics changes in light throughout the day to improve mood, increase productivity, and enhance sleep quality.
It allows for improved work efficiency and reduced eye fatigue. Additionally, circadian lighting can help in the treatment of seasonal affective disorder and other sleep disorders.

Scenes

Light scenes allow for presetting specific lighting settings based on the situation or mood. For example, you can create a "Movie" scene where the lighting in the room will be dimmed to a minimum, and the backlight behind the TV will be turned off to create the perfect atmosphere for watching movies. Or, you can create a "Work" scene where the brightness of the light in the workspace will be maximized to provide optimal conditions for working on the computer.

Curtains

Smart curtains can be part of an alarm clock to wake up with the sun rays, and not just from the sound.
Smart curtains can also be useful for energy savings and increasing the efficiency of a smart system. They can regulate the level of natural light and heat that enters through windows, depending on the time of day and weather conditions, which can reduce costs for air conditioning and lighting in the room.

In addition to everything else, smart lighting helps create decorative lighting in rooms. It's great when you have many additional groups of light - it's not so great when you have to turn each of them on manually.

Economy

Smart dimmers and controllers allow you to adjust the brightness of your lights based on the time of day or other rules. This can reduce energy consumption by using only the necessary amount of light. You can also set schedules to turn lights on and off to avoid forgetfulness and accidental energy costs.
Smart curtains can also be useful for saving energy and increasing the efficiency of your smart system. They can regulate the level of natural light and heat that enters through windows based on the time of day and weather conditions, which can reduce the cost of air conditioning and lighting in your home.