![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, these smart light bulbs can really be turned on and operated by your voice through Google Assistant, Siri or Alexa. You can even change their color, play music and gradually dim them to help you sleep better - all via your voice or smartphone app. However, because of that advanced technology, they do leech electricity even when the lights are off but only in small amounts. Because, while smart bulbs don’t use much electricity, they’re in a class of electronics called vampire appliances - devices that use power even when they’re not in use. In this article, we’ll discuss smart bulbs, why they waste energy, and exactly how much they waste (in dollars). We’ll also talk about typical energy suckers you might already have in your house and just how much in electricity they could be costing you. What is a Smart Bulb?Ī smart bulb is an LED light bulb that has technology built-in so it can connect to a common network such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth that can be remotely controlled. They’re an important part of the greater home automation or “smart home” trend, in which an increasing number of everyday household appliances can be connected via a single network. While the New York Times picked the Phillips Hue bulb starter kit as the best smart lighting ecosystem, you have several brands available. Both Samsung and GE provide excellent smart bulb options, and they’re slightly more affordable. Whichever brand you choose, it’s important to be aware of which devices they pair with best and how. For example, GE lighting is specifically designed to work with Google Home and connects to your home Wi-Fi. The Philips Hue light, on the other hand, runs on either Bluetooth or a special hub you have to buy. LIGHTS OUT DEVICE BEFORE ELECTRICITY BLUETOOTH Why Smart Bulbs Waste Energy When They’re ‘Off’Īs we mentioned above, smart bulbs are in a class of appliances that use electricity in standby mode: vampire devices. This means that smart bulbs use electricity even when they’re off. “How does that happen if the bulb is turned off?” you might ask. Well, in order to be turned on with your phone or another device, the bulb still needs to be connected to the internet or Bluetooth. That meager, yet constant, connection requires that a small amount of power always be ready when you need the lights on. LIGHTS OUT DEVICE BEFORE ELECTRICITY BLUETOOTH. ![]() LIGHTS OUT DEVICE BEFORE ELECTRICITY UPGRADE. ![]()
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