Common questions

What is wireless lighting?

What is wireless lighting?

In wireless lighting, control signals between different devices are communicated through radio waves instead of low-voltage hardwiring. Wireless devices communicate within a mesh, where adding, removing, and replacing devices is easy and secure.

How does a wireless lighting system work?

Smart lights use wireless transmissions to send and receive their signals, and different bulbs use different methods to get the job done. Some use built-in Wi-Fi radios to connect directly with your router, which lets you control them remotely wherever you have an internet connection.

What is wireless dimming?

Wireless smart dimmers will function just like a standard dimmer—you can walk up to it and turn on or dim a light, but you also get the benefit of control via a smart automation app. Plus, it allows you to control lights that otherwise aren’t compatible with wireless light bulbs (such as sconce or chandelier lights.

Do LED lights work wireless?

Whether you need something fun or functional, wireless LED lights can provide a great solution to your illumination needs at home. The best wireless LED lights are easy to install, have long battery life and coexist with an app or remote control.

Are smart lamps worth it?

You’ll save money over time. Besides saving energy and money, smart bulbs also last longer. Incandescent or halogen bulbs last around a year, while LED lights last 10 years on average. While they tend to cost more upfront, you’ll end up replacing them far less than you would incandescent bulbs.

What do smart switches do?

Smart switches are designed as direct replacements for traditional built-in switches. Yes, you can still turn your lights on and off, just as you always did, but these smart switches provide you with much greater control over your home’s lighting, as well as fans and hardwired appliances.

Do smart lights work with dimmer switches?

Smart bulbs don’t work well with old dimmer switches as the bulbs already have dimming capability in them. The bulb’s built-in dimmer and the wall dimmer will interfere, making the bulb flicker.

What is the difference between Bluetooth and WiFi LED lights?

This is the obvious difference. The Flux Bluetooth smart bulb uses Bluetooth 4.0 or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology for connectivity. The Flux WiFi smart bulb on the other hand uses wifi technology for connectivity.

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Ruth Doyle