Nanoleaf has become synonymous with smart LED light panels and is the only real contender. But they don’t come cheap, so are they worth it? Yes, Nanoleaf panels are worth the extra cost if you’re serious about lighting. Not only are they extremely reliable, but the latest generation feature touch controls, can be synced to … Read more
Nanoleaf colour changing LED wall panels are a popular way to add ambiance to your home. Their range of light panels (Shapes, Canvas and Light Panels) come in various geometric shapes and some have touch control too. However, they don’t come cheap! In this guide, I’ll share some of the cheaper alternatives to Nanoleaf that … Read more
Nanoleaf make some excellent smart LED panels that add ambiance to any room and are particularly popular with gamers thanks to the ability to create an immersive gaming experience. However, Nanoleaf haven’t made it very easy to understand the different features, so that’s why I’ve created this guide. If you need a quick answer: Nanoleaf … Read more
Once you get over the excitement of turning your smart lights on and off with your phone or voice, you’ll quickly want to learn about all the other exciting features they offer. But, can you sync smart lights to music? Yes, you can, and thanks to the huge number of colours they produce you can … Read more
Incandescent bulbs were considered one of the greatest invention of the 19th century, a light-bulb moment you might say. But, LED bulbs are the new kid on the block and Phillips Hue is paving the way. Not only are they simple to use and work nicely with other smart home devices, but the vast range … Read more
Your bathroom might not be the first room you think of when it comes to smart lighting, however there’s a growing trend to modernise and bring it in line with the rest of your smart home. Adding smart functionality to your bathroom isn’t as simple as other rooms in the house. You’ll often have wet … Read more
There’s a new era of smart lighting on it’s way, and table lamps are no exception. As well as being far more efficient than regular incandescent lamps, a smart table lamp can be added to your existing smart home set up. This allows you to set routines and activate the lights with your voice, perfect … Read more
Your garden can now be part of your smart home setup thanks to growing range of outdoor smart devices including a huge range of garden lights. In this guide, we’ll share the best outdoor lights to create the perfect smart garden that can be controlled from your phone, and in most cases via Alexa or … Read more
Since launching in the Amazon Echo, Alexa has become a huge part of the home and thanks to Alexa skills, you can control almost any smart home device using your voice, including your lights. There are now a ton of bulbs that can be controlled using Alexa, including from traditional light bulb manufacturers to cheap … Read more
