Customize Brightness, Color, and Automation for the Occasion
Have you ever stepped into a room and felt an instant change in your mood? Maybe a soft, golden glow made you feel welcome and relaxed, or a bright, cool light sparked a sense of focus and energy?
Lighting can influence how a human acts and feels. According to the National Library of Medicine, studies have proven the impacts of light on human mood, alertness, and cognitive performance.
Today’s smart lighting tech empowers you to be the designer of your own environment. Continue reading to learn how to adjust smart lighting to turn your home into a dynamic, responsive environment that adapts to your every need.
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Brightness Control
Smart bulbs and dimmable switches give you complete control of brightness. Using an app, voice command, or control interface, you can adjust the intensity of lights throughout your home to meet the needs of the moment. For example, you can create the cozy evening mood you desire by dimming the lights to a warm, soft glow. Or, increase the brightness for better visibility and greater concentration when it’s time to work. Adjusting the brightness is easy and convenient with the capabilities of smart lighting controls.
Using Color
Another way to transform your mood throughout the day is to adjust the color temperature of light. If you’d like to focus, choose a bright, cool-toned light. If, instead, it’s time to relax, a warmer tone will help do the trick. Changing the color of lights used to require a change of bulb, but with today’s smart lighting controls, you simply press a button.
Automation
Take smart lighting to the next level with automation capabilities. Adjust schedules and pair lighting with motion sensors so lights adjust automatically based on the time of day or activity. Here are three ways you can use automation for comfort and convenience.
- Rise and Shine – Set bedroom lights to gradually brighten for a gentle wake-up.
- Wind Down – Program living room lights to dim softly in the evening.
- Boost security – Schedule outdoor lights to turn on at sunset or when motion is detected.
Creating Scenes
Design your lighting with other smart home features to create the perfect scenes. Activate present scenes through an app, voice assistant, or remote for easy access. Here are some examples of scenes you might like:
- “Movie Night” – a scene that dims lights and starts AV equipment
- “Dinner Party” – a scene that adjusts lighting to warm, inviting tones and starts muted background music
- “Work Mode” – a scene with bright lighting tones and a cooler thermostat setting to keep you alert while you work
Lighting, Your Way
Smart lighting is a powerful tool that lets you personalize your home’s ambiance to match any occasion. With brightness control, color adjustments, automation, and scene settings, you can create a truly special environment that reflects your unique style and needs.
Learn more about your smart lighting options by contacting us at Smart Home Worx, your local smart lighting expert.