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Smart tech has really taken off in the last couple of years and there are so many great ways to use it to automate your home. Lighting is one of the best things you can do with your smart devices and if you set it up right, you can control all of the lights in your home through a voice assistant like Alexa or Google Home. It’s great being able to turn the lights on and off on command, change the colors, and even sync the lights with alarms. But setting your lighting system up can be a bit tricky if you don’t know what you are doing and a lot of people have trouble when they first get started. These simple tips will help you create a smart lighting system in your home. 

Check Your Lighting Fixtures First

Before you start buying smart bulbs, you should check to make sure that your lighting fixtures are working properly and they are modern enough to accommodate smart LED bulbs. Usually, this won’t be an issue, but it could be a problem in an older house. If you notice any problems, call out a residential electrical repair company to take a look for you. People often spend hours trying to work out what’s wrong with their smart bulbs when the problem is actually the fixtures themselves, so check them before you get started. 

Buy Good Quality Smart Bulbs 

If your fixtures are working, you can start looking at smart bulbs to buy. There are a lot of options out there but the cheap ones are not great. The problem with less expensive bulbs is that the wireless connection they use to communicate with your smart hub isn’t very strong. This can cause them to lose their connection or flicker, which can be frustrating for you and your family. If possible, buy quality branded bulbs like Philips Hue or LIFX because they are more reliable than some of the cheaper options. You should also look for smart lights with added functionality, like the Juno AI device, which comes fitted with its very own speaker as well as a smart light bulb. 

Check Compatibility With Your Voice Assistant

When buying bulbs, double check that they work with your voice assistant. Sometimes you can get cheap bulbs that are marketed as Alexa or Google Home compatible, even though it turns out they aren’t. So make sure that the smart bulbs you buy work with your voice assistant before you buy them. If they don’t, then your lighting system won’t be able to sync with the rest of the home automation stuff, which won’t be very useful. 

Consider Using Smart Plugs

Another simple way to create a smart lighting system is by using smart plugs. If you have a lamp or some other device that you want to turn on from your voice assistant, then just plug it into a smart plug and link it with your voice assistant through the app. It’s really easy to set up and it allows you to include other devices aside from lighting. 

Follow these simple tips and you will soon have a futuristic, automated lighting system in your home.