Nowadays you can purchase smart indoor and outdoor Christmas lights. What exactly is smart Christmas lighting and what are its benefits? In this article you can read everything you need to know about this new tech development that was specially designed for Christmas and other events.
In recent years, we have made massive use of so-called smart home equipment in the Netherlands. Research shows that there are now 4.5 million households in our country where at least one smart home device can be found. These types of devices mainly make our lives a lot easier and more comfortable. It even goes so far that you can now purchase smart indoor and outdoor Christmas lights.
What exactly is smart indoor and outdoor Christmas lighting?
Nowadays, everything is possible in the field of smart home. As long as the relevant devices are connected to your WiFi network, you can control them with an app on your smartphone or tablet. That is the basis of all smart devices; they are connected via the internet and can also be used and controlled there. For example, you can switch smart lights on and off via the app on your smartphone, and a smart thermostat? You simply operate it while you are at work.
This is ideal, because it allows you to remotely control your devices at home (or at work). For example, many people already use their smart home lighting as a way to create a vibrant impression at home. This means that burglars, for example, never know for sure whether or not someone is home. This is also possible with smart indoor and outdoor Christmas lighting. You can also operate these types of Christmas lights via an app on your smartphone. In recent years, a lot has been added in the field of smart home Christmas lighting, so there is something available for every wish.
You really must have these (smart) Christmas lights
A leading brand in the field of smart Christmas lights is Twinkly. Twinkly’s Christmas lights are suitable for indoors and outdoors. This allows you to add a lot of atmosphere and lighting to the dark month of December; and all with the help of a handy app on your smartphone. Another big advantage of these Christmas lights is the fact that the cords consist of LED lights. LED uses up to 80% less energy than standard lamps, which means your energy bill will be a lot lower. So you can leave the lights on a little longer.
What is also good to know is that Twinkly Christmas lights consist of a connecting system with which you can create as large a light festival as you want. It is possible to connect up to 400 lights together. Do you not want to make the switch to smart Christmas lights yet, but are you looking for new Christmas lights? You can also buy connectable Christmas lights that you can use to get started yourself. Our tip? Always go for a professional provider, so that you can be sure that you are going for quality. Christmas lights from budget stores, garden centers and hardware stores are generally often of lower quality.
These are the advantages of smart indoor and outdoor Christmas lighting
The big advantage of smart Christmas lights is of course the ease and comfort with which you can operate such lights. You only need one device to control all the smart devices in your home. This means that you no longer have to switch all those devices on and off separately. You also benefit from other advantages with smart Christmas lighting, such as:
• As you could read above, you can control smart Christmas lights anywhere, as long as you have your smartphone or tablet (with an internet connection) with you. This allows you to ensure that your home has a lively impression, which deters potential burglars. What is also useful is that you can turn the lights on and off from the couch or bed.
• You can make it as ‘crazy’ with indoor and outdoor Christmas lights as you wish. Thanks to the connectable system, the Christmas lights can always be expanded and you can decorate entire gardens, streets and large buildings with them.
• It is easier not to leave your Christmas lights on all the time, which can save you a lot of energy and money. That is very nice with an eye to the environment, but also with an eye to your own wallet.
• Finally, it is good to know that you can use high-quality smart Christmas lights such as Twinkly for years to come. These types of Christmas lights are of high quality and have thousands of burning hours.
This article is a collaboration with Kerstlichtbuiten.com
