Best Smart Home Lights For Indoor And Outdoor Use In 2021

Lighting is everything. It can set the mood, improve the ambiance and evoke emotions. Putting up the right lights can make or break the mood for a certain space. We listed down an assortment of lighting options to guide you in shopping for the best ones.

1. Govee RGBW Bluetooth Bulb String Lights

Outdoor bulb string lights are no longer just for Christmas. These are very popular for patios or garden parties. It is also a good solution for outdoor lighting. Homeowners usually get stuck between choosing white or yellow bulbs, but this set allows you to choose any RGB color, pattern and light movement.

2. Ring - Solar Powered Smart Lighting Pathlight

Coming home from a late night out with your date can be tricky and tripping on your way to the door might just ruin a potentially romantic moment. This is why lighting your path is extremely important. It is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. As this pathlight is solar-powered, it saves energy even if it shines up to 80 lumens. You can also set the schedule on when the lights turn on and off, brightness and motion detection sensitivity through the compatible Ring apps.

3. Philips - Hue White & Color Ambiance Appear 1200-lumen Wall Lantern

This bidirectional lantern can really complete the look of your house from the outside. It brings a soft drama with its subtle lighting from both ends of its hollow tube design. Download the Hue Bridge app to play with its different features. You are also assured that it can withstand different weather conditions, which is a prerequisite for outdoor lighting.

4. Govee Aura Smart Table Lamp

Enjoying some downtime before you doze off is the best part of a busy day. The correct lighting can even contribute to the quality of your sleep. Put this table lamp on your bedside table and make use of its 20 built-in lighting effects. It is fully customizable to suit your mood. Put on calming music to lull you to sleep and let the Aura Smart Table Lamp light up in sync with the tune.

5. Govee Glow Smart Table Lamp

This is another product from Govee’s line of table lamps. It is more slender, giving more height for the lighting you need. Its modern design fits in well with your bedroom or living room. With 16 million colors and a range of 1800-3000k color temperature, we are confident that you will find the right lighting to match your taste. Adjust the settings by using its novel touch control panel or the smart app. If you’re too lazy to lift a finger, simply ask Alexa to do it for you!

6. Philips - Hue White & Color Ambiance LED Starter Kit - Multicolor

This might seem like a typical light bulb but its actually a smart light bulb. Upgrade your home lights with the added features of this smart light bulb. You can choose from 16 million colors and different shades of white for every room in your house. There is no need to rewire your home to accommodate new switch panels because it comes with a wireless control and can also be used on any surface with the help of an adhesive.

7. Govee Wi-Fi LED Bulb (2 Pack)

This is Govee’s take on smart light bulbs. You can also use it with your current lampshades to fully benefit from the smart function of the Govee Wi-Fi LED Bulb. You no longer need to stand up after you've already settled in your bed to turn off the lights. This has automatic light dimming and eventually turns off as you fall asleep.

8. Nanoleaf Shapes - Mini Triangles Smarter Kit (5pk) - Multicolor

If you’re into geometric shapes and want to add some fun into your plain wall, try Nanoleaf Shapes. These can be arranged in any way you want to create unique wall designs. It is compatible with the Nanoleaf app, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings and other smart home integration apps. Dive into Match Mode, which enables the immersive screen mirror to match the colors on your screen while gaming or watching movies for a unique experience.

9. Nanoleaf Shapes - Hexagons Smarter Kit (7 panels) - Multicolor

This one is similar to the previous geometric lights by Nanoleaf. The only difference is that these come in hexagonal shapes to give you more options in designing your wall light. Think outside the box and combine the triangles and hexagons to form something spectacular.

10. Dreamcolor LED TV Backlights

Screen backlights are very trendy nowadays. Gamers like to include this in their gaming setup. Specifically designed for TVs, this led strip comes with a camera that can sense the changes in your screen to match the mood of whatever you are playing or watching. It even goes as far as to reduce eye strain with bias lighting that corrects color perception of the video, alleviating eye fatigue when watching in a dark room.

11. Govee Flow Pro Wi-Fi TV Light Bars

An important aspect of enjoying movie night is the mood set by your lighting. Flow Pro WiFi TV Light Bars are specifically made for your home theater. Adding more drama to your game or movie, ColorSense technology recognizes color changes to maximize the effects you see on screen. This will add more thrill to intense video games and keep your heart racing. You also don’t have to walk up to your TV to change the lighting. Simply speak to control your lights in the comfort of your bed or couch.

12. Govee Phantasy LED Strip Lights

The Govee Phantasy LED Strip Lights are strip lights specifically designed for the outdoors. These are water-resistant and can withstand weather changes. Unlike your usual strip lights, these can be controlled from up to 30 meters away with either the remote or the app. Other functions of the app include full customization and mood-setting from your smartphone. You don’t even need professionals to install these! These come with 3M adhesives for easy installation.