Explore the benefits of smart lighting in Manchester

Do you ever wonder what Thomas Edison’s reaction would be to our latest Manchester smart bulbs? Beginning with his simple carbon-filament bulb, we now have smart home systems that allow you to adjust all your home's LED lights via your mobile device. However, before you run out and buy the heavily advertised new advancement, expand your knowledge a bit, so you understand what’s you should get for your lights.

Choose the platform you're used to

Numerous home automation configurations support a variety of platforms to manage your smart lighting in Manchester, but it makes sense to go with a platform you're already most comfortable with . To illustrate, if you use an Android cell phone, you might opt for something compatible with Google. On the other hand, you might choose Amazon Alexa as an alternative so you can incorporate voice controls through your smart speaker. Keep in mind, if you have a Vivint smart home, your app for controlling your smart lights will function with Google, Apple, and Amazon's platforms.

Do you need a smart hub?

You have the option of buying a couple bulbs that link smoothly with your home’s existing platform, but as a result you will lose out on several advanced features. Vivint’s Smart Home Automation can integrate into your home’s security if you are looking for the best from your smart lighting.

It just makes sense to include a smart hub and pair your lighting with a video doorbell, window sensors, and your additional automation and security equipment. As a result your smart lighting may be set up to instantly brighten when your exterior surveillance senses questionable activity. Or make your lights turn off while your security alarms arm before bed.

You have control over your Manchester smart lights

The ability to put your lights on a schedule is one of the best features of your Manchester smart lighting. Virtually every LED smart bulb can be administered in various manners, allowing you the versatility to turn them on or off at a set time. You may even have them run on a timer, turn them on or off according to sunrise or sunset hours, or you can set a range of custom routines to fit your unique requirements. With your Vivint smart home application, you can have your lights do what you like and when the time is right, including getting brighter or dimmer based on a set routine.

Smart lighting is inexpensive and energy efficient

Smart LED light bulbs lower your energy usage much more than the light bulbs you once used and they don’t get hot when in use. You can save even more money on utilities through the use of pre-programmed lighting schedules, motion sensing, the Vivint mobile app, or integrating with your home’s complementary smart home elements. You then end up creating an ecosystem right at your own house that uses and saves energy like you’ve previously only dreamed of.

Add more automation components to your smart lighting

One of the great benefits of the Vivint smart home concept is it’s all-encompassing, including a wealth of linked devices like video doorbells, smart locks, interior and exterior video cameras, smart thermostats, overhead door automation, and many other possibilities. Once you have complete control of your home security and automation, your home becomes more secure.

Get your Manchester smart lighting from Vivint

If you want to upgrade your ordinary bulbs to versatile smart lights, you must see what Vivint will do for your property. Our smart home packages are designed to make your house a safer and more efficient place while adding convenience to your daily routine. Just call (802) 944-4500 and start customizing your smart home today!