It’s getting colder out there. Which means, it’s time to cozy up at home with some comfort food and cozy clothes. But what if your house is freezing because you forgot to turn the heat on? What if it costs too much for heating your home?
With smart lighting, you can save energy and reduce your carbon footprint for only pennies per day. Plus, it’s easier than ever to install. Here are 9 ways that smart lighting can help you save money and live more sustainably.
WHAT IS A SMART LIGHT?
Smart lighting is the name given to the growing number of smart home devices that are capable of controlling energy consumption and heating/cooling, lighting, security, and other utilities to maximize energy efficiency.
According to Smart Home Experts , there are currently 5 billion connected devices in the world. That’s about 4 times more than the total number of people on Earth. You can see why smart lighting would be a valuable resource for anyone who wants to minimize their carbon footprint.
Smart lights are used to control energy consumption in homes by turning off lights, turning off appliances, or rerouting wired wiring so it powers only one device at a time. This way, you can save money on your heating or cooling bill while reducing your carbon footprint too!
HOW TO INSTALL A SMART LIGHT
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The first thing you’ll need is a smart light switch. The switch will connect to your existing electrical grid, making it easier for you to program the lights so they turn on when you’re home. Once you have the switch hooked up, there are two ways that you can do this—either via an app or through a web-based setup.
Here are step-by-step instructions for installing a smart light switch:
1) Connect your new smart light switch to your existing electric wiring
2) Turn on all of your lights
3) Wait 5 seconds
4) Press “My Home” button on the remote or turn on the device using the phone app
HOW TO SAVE ENERGY WITH SMART LIGHTING
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Lighting is one of the most energy-intensive aspects of our homes. In fact, your home’s lighting accounts for well over 50% of your total energy bill. So, if you’re trying to save money on electricity and heating costs, smart lighting is a great way to do it.
Smart lighting systems use special smart sensors and control systems to regulate and adjust the amount of light in your home based on different factors like:
The temperature in your room (room temperature)
The time of day (daylight savings time). The more efficient a smart lighting system is, the less energy it uses — and the less heat generated by your home.
Your system can also be customized based on various variables such as:
Your room size (so rooms with larger dimensions will require different amounts of light) Your season (winter or summer) The type of light that you want (incandescent versus halogen, CFLs versus LED bulbs)
Here are step-by-step instructions for installing a smart light switch:
1) Connect your new smart light switch to your existing electric wiring
2) Turn on all of your lights
3) Wait 5 seconds
4) Press “My Home” button on the remote or turn on the device using the phone app
HOW TO SAVE ENERGY WITH SMART LIGHTING
.
Lighting is one of the most energy-intensive aspects of our homes. In fact, your home’s lighting accounts for well over 50% of your total energy bill. So, if you’re trying to save money on electricity and heating costs, smart lighting is a great way to do it.
Smart lighting systems use special smart sensors and control systems to regulate and adjust the amount of light in your home based on different factors like:
The temperature in your room (room temperature)
The time of day (daylight savings time). The more efficient a smart lighting system is, the less energy it uses — and the less heat generated by your home.
Your system can also be customized based on various variables such as:
Your room size (so rooms with larger dimensions will require different amounts of light) Your season (winter or summer) The type of light that you want (incandescent versus halogen, CFLs versus LED bulbs)