You have many options when deciding between the best smart lights. You can put smart bulbs in existing (expensive) fixtures, connect your home with new smart light switches, or even run new light strips along surfaces like stairs or under cabinets. While installation usually requires a little work, the level of customization you get with a smart lighting app is worth the hassle.
If you have lamps, there is an easy and currently inexpensive solution. Right now you can get Caseta Smart Light Dimmer For Just $30 On Amazon. This simple smart light dimmer is a plug-and-play device that allows you to remotely control and adjust the brightness levels of your existing lamps. Simply plug them into this box and you can control your lamps from a phone app or voice commands without special bulbs or wall switches. This is a bargain at over $34 (52%) off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
Replacing your lamp lights with smart bulbs can quickly get expensive. Lutron’s Caséta Smart Light Switch lets you smoothly control the lights of up to two connected floor or table lamps from one location. This model offers agile performance in addition to an extensive list of features. These include: geofencing (to automatically turn lights on or off when you leave or arrive home); advanced scheduling for particular times or days; dimming capabilities; and compatibility with a long list of smart home platforms.
The switch itself looks a little dated with its large white and gray buttons arranged front and center to control the numerous options Caséta offers. We appreciate that Lutron clearly opts for function over fashion. Other dimmers in this category try to look fancy with touch-sensitive controls, but they hide functionality and make the physical browsing experience frustrating.
The only drawback is that the switch, like all Lutron products, must be linked to the Caseta Smart Hub ($75, Amazon). The bridge itself must be connected to your router so you can control it from your smartphone or via voice commands.
