1. The Classic Clap Switch
- 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:
- Plug the Clap Switch into your wall outlet.
- Plug your lamp into the Clap Switch.
- Clap twice. If the lamp doesn’t respond, adjust the sensitivity dial on the Clap Switch and try again.
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2. Remote Control Lights
- These light bulbs come with a dedicated remote. Here’s the usual setup:
- Replace your current bulb with the remote control light bulb.
- Use the remote to turn the lights on or off.
3. Voice Assistant Integration
- This one requires smart light bulbs and a voice assistant like Alexa or Google Home. Here’s how you do it:
- Replace your current bulb with a smart bulb.
- Sync the bulb with your voice assistant via the bulb’s companion app.
- Say “Alexa, turn off the bedroom light” (replace Alexa with your assistant’s name).
4. Smartphone Apps
- Similar to voice assistant integration, but you control the lights via an app.
- Install the app corresponding to your smart bulb.
- Connect your bulb to the app, following the app’s instructions.
- Use the app to control your light.
5. Smart Switches
- Smart switches replace your wall switch and can be controlled via an app.
- Replace your wall switch with a smart switch (you may need a professional for this).
- Connect the switch to its companion app.
- Use the app to control your light.
6. Motion Sensor Lights
- These lights turn off after a period of inactivity.
- Replace your current bulb with a motion sensor bulb.
- Adjust the sensor sensitivity and timer settings as per your preference.
7. Scheduled Lights
- Smart bulbs often allow for scheduling.
- In the smart bulb’s companion app, look for scheduling options.
- Set the lights to turn off at your preferred time.
8. IFTTT (If This Then That)
- IFTTT is a web-based service to create chains of simple conditional statements.
- Sign up for IFTTT and create a new applet.
- Select your smart bulb brand and the condition you want (like connecting your phone to your charger).
- Set the action to “Turn off bulb.
9. Sleeping Masks
- These block out any light.
- Simply put on the mask before you sleep. No extra steps necessary!
10. Gradual Dimming Lights
- These smart bulbs simulate a sunset.
- In the bulb’s companion app, look for dimming options.
- Set the dimming to start at your preferred time and duration.