A smart bulb is probably the first smart home device that people will buy. It’s relatively affordable, and help users get a basic understanding of how smart devices work and how they can interact with them. As such, getting a bad one can sour the experience and put people off the idea of the smart home. Here’s a look at four smart bulbs that you can consider.
Mi LED Wi-Fi 10W Smart Bulb
The Mi LED Wi-Fi Smart Bulb is paired via Wi-Fi and works via a mobile app. It can also be used with Alexa or Google Assistant. The bulb is said to offer 16 million colours and a life of 11 years. It offers a max power output of 10W, with a brightness of 800 lumens.
Yeelight Smart Tunable White LED Bulb
The Yeelight Smart Tunable White LED is a pretty simple and straightforward bulb. It offers a maximum brightness of 60W and offers support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT. It should be noted that the bulb does not offer multiple colours, but is dimmable and offers a colour temperature of 2700K to 6500K.
Wipro Next 20W Smart LED Batten
The Wipro Next 2W Smart LED Batten is idea for those looking for a batten (tubelight) style lighting for their room. The batten is controllable via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It should be noted that the Wipro Batten does not offer RGB lighting, but is dimmable with a colour temperature range of 2700K to 6500K.
Syska 9-Watt Smart LED Bulb
Syska’s 9W Smart LED Bulb offers an affordable option for those looking to dip their toes into the world of smart bulbs. The bulb offers 16 million colour options. The device can be controlled via a smartphone app and Amazon Alexa.