There are many types of smart lights on the market these days. It can be overwhelming to try and figure out which type is right for you. There are many ways to classify smart lights, in this blog we mainly classify them from the following three aspects, classified by application place, installation method, and usage scenario. We will also provide a brief description of each type of light and what it is best used for. So whether you are looking to buy your first set of smart lights or are just curious about what’s available on the market, read on!
According to the application place classification smart lights can be divided into:
Indoor smart light
Indoor smart lights are designed for use inside your home or office. They can be used in any room, and some even come with features like motion sensors so that they only turn on when someone is in the room.
Outdoor smart light
Outdoor smart lights are designed for use outside your home. They are typically waterproof and can be controlled via a mobile app or voice assistant. The most frequent smart outdoor lights are smart street lights, smart outdoor string lights, smart ground lights, smart flood lights, etc. They can be used both as a night view of your yard and as an ambient light when you are having a party outdoors
According to the installation, method classification smart lights can be divided into:
Portable smart light
Portable smart lights are designed to be moved around as needed. They can be placed on a table, shelf, or even carried with you from room to room. The greatest benefit is that it is easy to use, lightweight, and doesn’t need access to a home’s electrical system. The typical smart portable lights are smart table lamps, smart reading lamps, etc.
Fixed smart light
Fixed smart lights are designed to be installed in one place and left there. They are typically hardwired into your home’s electrical system. For example, smart ceiling lights, smart street lights, etc.
According to the usage, scenario classification smart lights can be divided into:
Smart bulbs
Smart bulbs are the most common type of smart light. They screw into your home’s existing light sockets and can be controlled via a mobile app or voice assistant. Smart bulbs come in a variety of colors and can even be used to create different lighting scenes.
Smart strip lights
Smart strip lights are a type of smart light that can be used to add accent lighting or ambient lighting to any room. They typically come with adhesive backing so that they can be attached to any surface, for example behind furniture or under cabinets.
Smart table lamp
Smart table lamps are designed to be used as a task light on a desk or bedside table. They often come with features like touch controls and a built-in speaker so that you can play music or listen to audiobooks while you relax in the evening.
Smart Backlights
Smart Backlights are designed to be used behind your TV or computer monitor. The light bars sync with the images on screen, so it’s easy to create that perfect atmosphere for every experience! The new Viewing Experience lets you enjoy your favorite movies and games in a whole new way. You can also control these settings using Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands if preferred – no need to touch anything else but watch TV while getting everything done through pure language power alone.
So, these are the different types of smart lights available on the market, classified by application place, installation method, and usage scenario. This is just to help you have a preliminary understanding of the types of smart lamps, there are many other ways to classify them. We hope this guide has been helpful and that you now have a better understanding of the different types of smart lights available.