Even bold and creative lighting ideas can be designed and implemented thanks to the large range of lighting fixtures. In recent years, one positive trend has been observed - increased comfort and simplification. However, you should figure out how to equip your home with modern technologies at minimal cost.
Advantages and disadvantages of a wireless lamp
Despite the wide variety of lighting fixtures, wireless models are in high demand. Users of "modern technologies" highlight the following advantages:
- Possibility of autonomous operation thanks to equipping the bulbs with batteries, which, if desired, can be replaced with rechargeable batteries. The duration of autonomous operation depends on the capacity of the battery, the approximate operational life is 1 year.
- Ease of installation, which is a decisive factor for many potential buyers. If the house has been renovated to beat the walls, you don't want to work with a drill and other tools. Installing cordless lamps requires only double-sided tape and a few minutes of personal time.
- Acceptable cost.
- Several modifications of smart lamps, it is possible to purchase a model equipped with a motion sensor.
- Can be installed anywhere, such as a pool, closet, outdoors or at home.
Another advantage of wireless lamps is their low weight and size, which allows them to be installed on almost all surfaces and in confined spaces. Despite its compact size, the lighting will be diffused and soft.
One of the best wireless light options are LED lights equipped with a motion sensor. Thanks to this design feature, the device consumes a minimum of energy and does not cause any harm to the health of the household.
Despite the large number of advantages and rapidly growing popularity, the device also has disadvantages.
- Non-natural materials are often used for the production of lamps. This should be taken into account when placing the lighting fixture near heating elements.
- Battery operation can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. It is necessary to periodically buy batteries; to change them, you need to dismantle the lamp.
There are much fewer drawbacks and they are not so weighty as to refuse to purchase wireless lamps.
Where is wireless lighting used
Due to the extensive list of advantages, wireless lamps are actively used for various purposes:
- Wireless home lighting.
- Lighting in dark places such as garages, basements, attics, etc.
- Illumination of the inside of cabinets and kitchen sets.
- Lighting of facade buildings, landscapes and streets.
- Application as night illumination, night lamps.
- Industrial lighting.
- Wireless lamps are often used to illuminate swimming pools.
The scope of application of wireless sconces and other types of lighting fixtures is quite extensive.
Specifications
Smart Light is an advanced technology that includes:
- Lighting.
- Special electronic systems to control lighting.
Controllers can include sensors, microcontrollers, receivers, and other types of light control elements.
The main difference between controlled lamps and conventional lamps is that they provide the ability to remotely control the lighting process. This will require additional use of a computer or smartphone.
Wireless bulbs device:
- Standard plinth type E27.
- Ribbed body made of aluminum (due to the material used, additional rigidity and better heat dissipation are provided).
- Frosted plexiglass dome.
- Also, the inner cavity of the lamp is equipped with a transformer, a Bluetooth module with an antenna, a controller board, and LEDs.
Depending on the purpose, the lighting device can be additionally equipped with a video camera, a microphone.
Types of lamps
Wireless LED luminaires are divided into two large groups:
- Remote control using a smartphone and a dedicated app.
- Reacting to movements in the room, thanks to the equipment of the structure with special sensors. If necessary, they turn on and off independently.
Also, a wireless LED lamp is divided into types according to its functionality:
- Lighting control using a voice sensor. The modern device is equipped with a speech recognition function - the lighting is switched on and off after the sound of the code word.
- Built-in light sensor.
- Lighting is provided even in the absence of electricity. The bulbs are additionally equipped with rechargeable batteries.
- Brightness control.
- Change in color temperature.
Lamps come in different shapes: pear, candle, balls, etc. The base of such equipment can also be different.
Popular models
Of all the wireless lighting fixtures, the most noteworthy is the one equipped with a motion sensor, the Light Angel. It is a LED lamp that illuminates an area of 5 meters. The duration of lighting on is no more than 1 minute, this time is enough to overcome a dark place. If the person does not leave the room, the lamp will not turn off.
The advantages of this device also include:
- compact size;
- mobility;
- high maneuverability: the lighting device rotates around its axis 360 degrees, the maximum tilt reaches 90 degrees.
Specifications:
- Installation is carried out using double-sided tape and three dowels.
- A touch sensor that reacts to movement.
- Weight - 160 g.
- Equipped with 7 LEDs.
- The body is made of plastic.
- The service life of the diodes reaches 10,000 hours.
The Light Angel model can be used as a flashlight as the light can be switched manually as well.
Criterias of choice
When choosing a wireless luminaire, you need to rely on the following criteria:
- If the device is intended for installation in rooms with a high level of humidity, it is worth giving preference to devices with increased moisture resistance, the protection class is at least IP45.
- For basements, attics and garages, it is better to purchase medium-power lamps with a cold glow.
- If the device is needed to illuminate the facade or the street, it is better to purchase powerful LED lamps with motion sensors, as well as several small lamps to illuminate the path from the gate to the entrance to the house.
- To illuminate the living space, several ceiling and wall lamps of medium power are installed, the glow should be warm.
When buying, you also need to pay attention to the manufacturer. To eliminate the likelihood of purchasing a fake of well-known brands, it is better to contact the official representatives.
According to forecasts, over the next 10 years, the entire population of Russia will switch to wireless lamps.
