{"id":908,"date":"2022-02-17T15:21:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T14:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledlightplanet.com\/?p=908"},"modified":"2022-03-12T23:34:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-12T22:34:00","slug":"what-are-wifi-led-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledlightplanet.com\/what-are-wifi-led-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Wifi Led Lights? (Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This is a question that many people have been asking lately, as the popularity of these lights has been on the rise. In today’s article, I’m going to answer that question for you and explain everything you need to know about wifi-led lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In summary, Wifi led lights are LED light bulbs or strips that can be controlled by an app on your smartphone or tablet so they’re not only able to turn off\/on but also change colors, brightness, and even make different light patterns.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There you have it if you came for a quick short and sweet answer but you would want to stick around as I have a lot more information to share on this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The wifi led lights<\/a> work by connecting to your home’s wifi network and then being controlled by an app on your phone or tablet. This is what allows you to turn them off\/on, change colors, brightness, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wifi-led lights use a device called wifi controller to connect the actual light bulb(s) with your smartphone or tablet. There are two types of controllers: one that connects between the wall outlet and the power supply for most cases like under-cabinet lights, and a plug-in controller that plugs into the wall outlet like a traditional light bulb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The app that you use to control your wifi led lights is called a “controller app.” This app can be downloaded from either the App Store or Google Play. The most common controller apps are WifiLight, Kasa, and Yeelight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three types of wifi-led lights; led light bulbs, strips, and panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Led Light Bulbs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Light bulbs are the most common type of wifi-led light and come in a variety of shapes and sizes including A19, BR30, G25, R20, PAR16, PAR30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The A19 is the most common type of led light bulb<\/a> and is used for general lighting in your home or office. It\u2019s also known as a \u201cstandard-sized LED bulb\u201d because it has an E26 base which means that it can fit into any standard screw-in light socket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BR30 bulbs are also used for general lighting but have a wider beam angle than the A19 so they\u2019re perfect for recessed cans, track lights, and other downlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n G25 bulbs are shaped like a globe and can be used in either indoor or outdoor fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n R20 bulbs are smaller than the A19 but still provide a lot of light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PAR16 is short for Parabolic Aluminum Reflector and has an increased beam angle to provide better lighting in larger rooms or spaces like garages, basements, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PAR30 is similar to the PAR16 but provides even more light output which is great for use in outdoor fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Light strips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Light strips are thin, flexible light sources that can be mounted almost anywhere. They come in either a 16ft or 32ft roll and can be cut to size as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common type of light strip is the RGBW light strip which has red, green, blue, and white LED lights built into it so you can choose from over 16 million different colors or set them to one color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The RGB light strips only come in red, green, and blue which means they can\u2019t be used for general lighting purposes but they do provide more vibrant colors than the RGBW strip since there is no white light mixed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dimmable light strip uses a standard power supply that can be plugged into an outlet or connected to your home\u2019s electrical system and works just like any other dimmer switch on the wall (you don’t need a controller app for this one). They come with adhesive backing which makes installation easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Panels:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Led panels are the largest type of wifi led light and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Most panels are square or rectangular but there are some round ones as well depending on your needs. Panels can be used for both general lighting purposes such as replacing fluorescent tubes in offices, school classrooms, etc., or for specific tasks like reading, working on a computer, or watching TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like the light strips, panels come in either an RGBW or RGB configuration and can be dimmed using a standard dimmer switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many benefits to using wifi-led lights over something like the regular led light bulb, strings, panels, and even Bluetooth-enabled led lights. Below are some of the important benefits of using the wifi led light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Wifi Led Lights Can Be Controlled Remotely<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can control your wifi-led lights from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. This means you don\u2019t have to be home or even near your house to turn on\/off any of your wifi led lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people use this feature when they go away on vacation so that burglars think someone is always home. You can also use it to control your lights while you\u2019re at work or out running errands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the important benefits of wifi led lights over Bluetooth-enabled ones because you don\u2019t need to be within range of the light in order for it to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can control your wifi led lights with a smartphone app<\/a> that connects directly through your home\u2019s internet router or via voice commands using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Wifi Led Lights Can Be Integrated With Other Smart Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have other smart devices in your homes such as Google Home, Amazon Echo, or Apple HomeKit <\/a>then you can easily integrate them with your wifi led lights for increased convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example: if you want to turn on\/off the lights when coming home from work then just say \u201cOkay Google\u201d (or whatever command you have set up) and the lights will automatically turn on\/off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have an Amazon Echo Dot then simply say \u201cAlexa\u201d followed by whatever command and it will work just like if you had spoken directly into your smartphone app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Wifi Led Lights Can Be Scheduled<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best things about wifi-led lights is that you can schedule them to turn on or off at certain times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if you want your living room light to come on at sunset then you can easily set that up in the app. You can also have your lights turn off automatically when you leave home or go to bed (so you don\u2019t waste electricity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scheduled on and off times are also useful for when you go away on vacation as it will make it look like someone is always home. This can deter burglars from breaking into your property because they think there might be people inside the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Wifi Led Lights Can Be Used For Security Purposes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most wifi led lights to come with a built-in motion sensor that will turn the light on when it detects movement. This is a great security feature because it can scare away burglars or anyone trying to break into your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The motion sensor can also be used to detect when you\u2019re home so the light turns on automatically as you walk in the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Do The Wifi Led Lights Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Types of Wifi Led Lights Are There?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Are The Pros Of Wifi Led Lights?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n