SMART LIGHTING SPECIAL
HOW TO CHOOSE
There’s a lot of choice when it comes to which digital assistant will run your smartly-lit home – allow Stuff to enlighten you
I nthe world of smart lighting, the options are bountiful even if many of them are compatible with the same big smart home systems. The good news is that you’re bound to find what you’re looking for. The bad news is that it’s hard to decide – and with more design-led options than ever, there are more choices between various levels of price and quality. That’s what this guide is for – helping you to understand the best options for your home.
At its simplest, smart lighting means you can switch on and off lights using your voice or your phone. But the reality is way better than that: by using simple automations, you can choose when lights go on and off or create ‘scenes’ that mean all your lights go off together. You can customise them for different times of the day or scenarios, such as when you’re watching a movie. Maybe you want to ask Alexa to turn the lights out at night. Perhaps you’d prefer Siri to switch on your lamp when you’re feeling lazy. Or would you like Google Assistant to create a spontaneous disco (dry ice not included)?