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Transforma tu hogar con iluminación inteligente

Descubra cómo la iluminación y el sombreado inteligentes pueden mejorar su vida, aumentar la eficiencia energética y crear el ambiente perfecto para cada momento, todo con solo tocar un botón o con el sonido de su voz.

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Actualice su hogar con soluciones de iluminación inteligentes

Desde la eficiencia energética hasta la comodidad, la iluminación inteligente del hogar sigue ganando popularidad. Los últimos datos de CEDIA sugieren que los sistemas de iluminación y sombreado crecerán un 47% en 2024, gracias a su funcionalidad versátil.

Cuando elige una instalación de altavoces inteligentes con un miembro de CEDIA, siempre obtiene lo mejor. Actualizamos periódicamente nuestros recursos y cualificaciones para garantizar que nuestros especialistas en control de iluminación siempre cumplan con la norma.

Obtén más información sobre las ventajas de los dispositivos inteligentes para el hogar fáciles de usar, tanto en interiores como en exteriores.

Choosing Between Smart Light Bulbs and Smart Switches

When choosing a smart lighting system, you're essentially looking for one of two things: smart light bulbs or smart switches.

Smart Bulbs

  • Work with dimmer switches (but not always)
  • Available in white, full-colour, and tuneable
  • Adjustable temperature for sleep cycles

Smart Switches

  • Power on all the time, controlled by commands
  • Ideal for hard-to-reach spaces
  • Not dimmable like smart bulbs

Tipos de iluminación inteligente

When choosing a smart lighting system, you’re essentially looking for one of two things: smart light bulbs or smart switches. Smart bulbs usually work with a dimmer switch – but not always – and come in white, full-colour, and tuneable. (This means you can adjust the temperature of the lighting, ideal for syncing with sleep cycles.)

Smart switches are on the entire time, but power down in line with the commands you give them. These are ideal for use in hard-to-reach spaces, though they are not dimmable like smart bulbs.

Within these, we also have indoor and outdoor lighting, for example:

Smart downlights (indoors)

These can be installed within ceiling recesses, and offer versatility with multiple colours and dimming.

LED strip lights (indoors and outdoors)

These are usually used for ambience, creating mood lighting effects with lightstrips up to 5m.

Smart PIR (passive infrared sensor) security lights

These work with motion sensors, 2-way audio and CCTV to provide added assurance.

Outdoor light fittings

Like other smart home systems, these are also controlled by voice command or mobile device, using a Wi-Fi connection. These weatherproof fittings are ideal for adding ambience and security.

Benefits of Home Smart Lighting

Smart lighting uses automation to make your life easier. From using timers to wake you up to deterring burglars with living room lights, they’re becoming a staple.

Enhance energy efficiency

Many smart lights are powered by an LED bulb. These can use up to 90% less energy than their incandescent counterparts.

Even better, if your lights aren’t running 24 hours a day, you can save on energy bills. For example, automatic sensors can tell lights to power up in time with movement, or you can set a schedule.

Convenient remote control

Accessing your control system is easy – all it takes is a WiFi connection and/or Bluetooth. Many systems offer compatibility with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Home, giving you free rein to make changes with just your words.

You can also access them on devices including your smartphone, tablet or desktop.

Customisable lighting scenes

You can customise a smart LED light for multiple functions. For example, adjustable colour settings are ideal for creating different moods, from cool white for home working to RGB party hues for working out.

Other functions include helping you wake up in the morning or wind down at night. Our ‘circadian rhythms’, or sleep cycles, are influenced by light – so you can set them to your tune.

Improved home security

Anything from outdoor wall lights to indoor scheduling can help to deter intruders. A smart PIR-enabled camera and floodlights will activate upon movement, and can even send notifications to homeowners.

Alternatively, you can also consider scheduling lights to turn on while you’re away to make the property appear occupied.

Voice control integration

Many smart lighting options use an IFTTT system, which stands for “if this, then that”. This essentially means that more than one smart home product can activate based on the activities of another. For example, a smart motion sensor could trigger lighting.

Voice control integration with tools like the Apple Homekit or Google Assistant is ideal for those with limited mobility. Whether it’s avoiding a tricky wall switch or simply saving time, voice control takes the stress away.

How smart lighting can secure your home

From a simple table lamp to outdoor security lights, smart lighting offers:

Peace of Mind

Outdoor cameras and motion sensor lights can make homes up to 300 times safer

Improved Wellbeing

Adjusting lights with your circadian rhythms can improve your sleep

Lower Bills

Reduced wattage LED bulbs conserve considerably more energy

Better Productivity

Customisable lights like Nanoleaf set the mood for working, exercising or sleeping

Compatibility

Products and tools like Wiz or Siri are designed to work with mobile devices for ease of use.

Costes de la iluminación doméstica inteligente

El coste de la instalación de iluminación doméstica inteligente depende de lo que quieras instalar. Como productos independientes, las bombillas inteligentes pueden costar entre 9 y 64 dólares cada una, aunque el ahorro de energía que ofrecen merece la pena.

Otras instalaciones, como los interruptores reguladores de intensidad, pueden costar entre 25 y 77 dólares cada una, y también hay que tener en cuenta los costes del electricista.

Si quieres una integración completa que incluya luces interiores y exteriores, puedes esperar pagar entre 3.856 y 12.855 dólares. Naturalmente, tendrás que pagar más para tener un sistema agnóstico que se conecte con cualquier bombilla y dispositivo. Por ejemplo, el puente Philips Hue puede soportar Zigbee Light Links. Nuestros técnicos cualificados por CEDIA le asesorarán sobre los mejores productos.

Why Work with a CEDIA Smart Home Professional?

Expert design and installation

CEDIA professionals are trained to design smart lighting systems that work flawlessly and look incredible.

Certified and up to date

Many hold CEDIA certifications and follow industry standards for performance and safety.

Support after installation

From fine-tuning your system to helping with new services or upgrades, you have expert support on hand.

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