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Regular LED lighting and smart lighting, what is the difference?

Customers often ask us about the differences between regular lighting and smart lighting, and which option is most suitable. By understanding the distinction, you can choose the right equipment that matches your needs and goals.
 

Understanding Regular vs. Smart Lighting

  • Regular lighting works just as you’re used to: plug & play. You connect the wiring of your fixture to the mains power or screw a bulb into the socket, and control it via a switch or button.

  • Smart lighting focuses on the “smart” aspect. You install it physically in the same way as regular lighting, but it contains a chip that connects directly to your Wi-Fi network through an app on your smartphone. Once connected, you no longer need to worry about physical switches or buttons. As soon as the lighting is linked to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, you can turn it on or off from anywhere in the world using the app, set timers, create smart scenes, and track your energy consumption. Prefer using a button? With a smart remote, you can operate your smart lighting like regular lighting, while still enjoying all the smart features.
     

Important Considerations

Is there a place in your home where you just want to switch on the light from the wall, such as in a bathroom or kitchen, for instance, bright light? In that case, regular lighting is the best option. If you try to operate your smart lighting this way, it resets the connection, and you’ll need to set it up again.

If you’d rather have your devices turn on and off seamlessly on a schedule without touching a button, smart lighting is highly recommended. Just make sure you have a stable internet connection and that your 2.4 GHz network is active, since most smart lighting does not work on 5 GHz.


Not using a smart bulb, but still want to make your plug-in lamp smart? Take a look at our range of smart plugs, which let you control non-smart devices with an app or connect them to smart scenes.
 

Conclusion: Find Your Perfect Match at Home

We offer products for customers who use regular LED lighting as well as for those who prefer to control their lighting via an app or voice commands. Our wide range of products makes both options possible. For more information about smart lighting, click here.