The core purpose of smart bulbs is to offer you remote control. Even at this basic level,you’ll find your life getting easier and more convenient.

Throw in an Echo device or Google Home smart speaker and you can take the helm with nothingbut voice commands. This adds a further layer of convenience for all hands-free lovers.

As with all smart devices, though, the beauty comes when you integrate your lighting with other devices in your ecosystem. Come home to work to your path illuminated by motion-activated security lights and step lights down the pathway. Step inside to the lights nicely muted to greet you. As you go up top bed, simply request, “Alexa, turn off the lights downstairs. Turnon the lights upstairs.”

You can also group lighting and create lighting scenes with a tap and a swipe or even using a simple voice command.

If you rent your property on Airbnb, remote access to your lighting can cut down on wasted consumption.

When you’re on vacation, Away Mode makes it look like the house is occupied with randomized lightingto mimic a house full of people.

So, with smart lighting, you make your life easier while ramping up security and using less electricity.