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If you're still using traditional bulbs in your home, you might not have noticed the shift to smart lighting. But that switch is happening fast. Year on year, analysts predict the market will grow by a massive 20% between now and 2030.

Are you ready for smart lighting? If you don't have it in your home, you're probably wondering if it's worth making the change.

So we've helped you with that question by putting together a list of the top seven benefits of installing a smart lighting system. Read on to find out how it can transform your home.

1. It Saves You Money

If you've contemplated smart lighting systems, you might have spotted that prices generally seem higher than traditional light technology.

But this figure doesn't show how cost-effective smart lighting is in the long term. One of the significant benefits of smart lighting is the low cost.

The most notable cost saving is the ability to automatically turn off your lights when they aren't needed (such as when your room fills with natural light in the morning).

More efficient use of indoor lights will lower your energy usage and save you money on your electricity bill.

Smart lighting also offers dimming technology. Dimmers help reduce the energy in those lights. That means you'll only pay for the lighting you need in a room at any given time.

Finally, depending on where you live, you may be eligible for government support when switching to smart lighting technology. This might be tax savings or other financial incentives. Always check what's on offer in your region.

2. Smart Lighting Saves Energy

Smart lighting systems were designed as energy-efficient solutions for the home. So if you want to do your bit to save the planet, they are an excellent place to start.

Dimming and automation will enable you to optimize the lighting in your home, meaning you'll only use the energy you need and will make better use of natural light.

The longer you own smart lighting, the more energy you'll save. If we all did that, consider the positive impact we would have on the environment!

3. Smart Lighting Offers Better Home Security

Perhaps you're planning to go on vacation for two weeks. If so, you might worry about how your home will appear to criminals if you leave an unoccupied house in the dark during that time.

That's where smart lighting can offer some peace of mind.

You can install smart lighting systems and program them to switch on and off randomly when you're absent from home. It's a sensible and proven way to provide extra security to your house as it deters intruders.

Plus, many smart lighting systems offer hubs to enable you to manage your lights remotely from your phone.

That means you can change your lighting while on vacation should you forget to sort it out beforehand. You can even change the brightness or colour, a convincing way to make your home appear occupied if you're away for an extended period.

4. It's Convenient

Indoor smart lighting will give you extra control in your home and added convenience.

First, smart lights allows you to control your home lighting from any place at any time, provided the controls are set on your phone.

With that technology, you can set the perfect lighting in your home without leaving your seat. Or you can get your home lighting in perfect order before you return home from a busy day at the office.

You can set your home lighting system to respond to voice technology for an added high-tech feel. Imagine walking into a room with your hands full and commanding your system to turn on the lights!

And many lighting systems offer more controls than an on-and-off switch.

You can change the dimming options, and many offer colour features, meaning you can have a cool blue light to help you relax before bed or a warm orange light for your morning meditation.

5: You Can Integrate Other Smart Technology

Integrating smart lighting systems with other smart home devices is possible via a compatible home automation hub. That can include:

• Amazon's Alexa
• Apple HomeKit
• Google Home
• Samsung SmartThings

These hubs allow users to control many devices and services from one place, including your smart lighting system. You can also use them to connect your home heating system, security technology, or voice assistants.

This means that you can set routines and automation for your home.

For example, you can set up an automation to switch off your lights and heating each time you leave your home and activate any security system. That offers convenience and reassurance any time you're away from your house.

6. It's Stylish

Smart lighting can add plenty of aesthetic appeal to your home. For example, you might want to use a custom light design to highlight an essential feature in your home, like artwork or family photos.

You can even add some style to lighting that you need for practical purposes. Consider, for example, low lights on staircases to provide visibility at nighttime.

Or maybe you want to change your lighting shades to fit the colour scheme you have in different rooms of your home. Lighting can be the perfect way to accentuate your style if you have specifically themed interiors.

7. You Can Customise Your Lighting

A change of lighting can impact the mood of your environment. Consider how you feel to be under the bright lights of an office compared to the low lights of a quiet spa!

So you can use this customization to great effect in your home. For example, perhaps you have a romantic dinner date planned. That is the perfect opportunity to create beautiful (and flattering) low lighting.

You can have fun with your light system too. If you love decorating your house for Halloween, you can create the perfect green shade for a witch's home or create a fun, pumpkin-themed orange hue.

Are You Ready to Embrace a Smart Lighting System?

Technology changes rapidly, so don't get left behind! A smart lighting system is more than a cost-effective and energy-saving solution for your house. It's also a stylish, modern, and convenient feature for any homeowner.

We have a vast range of smart lighting technology, including the home hubs you'll need to get everything set up - head here to browse our latest offers for our best smart lights