10 Ways Turn Off Bedroom Light Without Getting Out Of Bed

1. The Classic Clap Switch

  1. These devices plug into your wall outlet, and you plug your lamp into them. Clap twice, and your lamp switches on or off. Here’s how to set it up:
  2. Plug the Clap Switch into your wall outlet.
  3. Plug your lamp into the Clap Switch.
  4. Clap twice. If the lamp doesn’t respond, adjust the sensitivity dial on the Clap Switch and try again.
The Classic Clap Switch

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2. Remote Control Lights

  1. These light bulbs come with a dedicated remote. Here’s the usual setup:
  2. Replace your current bulb with the remote control light bulb.
  3. Use the remote to turn the lights on or off.
Remote Control Lights

3. Voice Assistant Integration

  1. This one requires smart light bulbs and a voice assistant like Alexa or Google Home. Here’s how you do it:
  2. Replace your current bulb with a smart bulb.
  3. Sync the bulb with your voice assistant via the bulb’s companion app.
  4. Say “Alexa, turn off the bedroom light” (replace Alexa with your assistant’s name).
Voice Assistant Integration

4. Smartphone Apps

  1. Similar to voice assistant integration, but you control the lights via an app.
  2. Install the app corresponding to your smart bulb.
  3. Connect your bulb to the app, following the app’s instructions.
  4. Use the app to control your light.
Smartphone Apps

5. Smart Switches

  1. Smart switches replace your wall switch and can be controlled via an app.
  2. Replace your wall switch with a smart switch (you may need a professional for this).
  3. Connect the switch to its companion app.
  4. Use the app to control your light.
Smart Switches

6. Motion Sensor Lights

  1. These lights turn off after a period of inactivity.
  2. Replace your current bulb with a motion sensor bulb.
  3. Adjust the sensor sensitivity and timer settings as per your preference.
Motion Sensor Lights

7. Scheduled Lights

  1. Smart bulbs often allow for scheduling.
  2. In the smart bulb’s companion app, look for scheduling options.
  3. Set the lights to turn off at your preferred time.
Scheduled Lights

8. IFTTT (If This Then That)

  1. IFTTT is a web-based service to create chains of simple conditional statements.
  2. Sign up for IFTTT and create a new applet.
  3. Select your smart bulb brand and the condition you want (like connecting your phone to your charger).
  4. Set the action to “Turn off bulb.
IFTTT (If This Then That)

9. Sleeping Masks

  1. These block out any light.
  2. Simply put on the mask before you sleep. No extra steps necessary!
Sleeping Masks

10. Gradual Dimming Lights

  1. These smart bulbs simulate a sunset.
  2. In the bulb’s companion app, look for dimming options.
  3. Set the dimming to start at your preferred time and duration.
Gradual Dimming Lights

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