Hi,
We have a number of table lamps that we like, but would like to convert them to smart lights.
Now sure, we can just swap the bulb for a smart bulb.
The downside, according to my wife, is that with a smart bulb "you have to control it with a smart phone or a nearby alexa / google device"
That's not always the best way. Sometimes, especially if you are sat next to the light, you do just want to reach your arm out, as we have done for many years and hit a switch to turn it on or off.
However, we all know that we should not turn off smart bulbs, as it can shorten their life, and if it's turned off at the mains, you cannot turn it on again remotely.
So here is the dilema...
How can I upgrade an existing table lamp to become smart, whilst retaining the "old fashioned" and sometimes more convenient way of turning it on and off by a traditional switch.
I was wondering if there is an inline cable device that could be added to the power lead that was smart, but also had touch controls on it.
Or a better smart bulb that too, also had touch controls on it. If it's also dimmable ever better, colour changing too would be perfect.
But I'll set my goals low to start with and be happy with on and off.
Would love to know everyones thoughts on this please, as I am yet to find a solution to make an existing lamp smart and keep the convenience of a switch on the device as well.
I know that there are some smart lamps on the market now, that do also have touch controls - but they are all very quirky in design and some just look plain awful.
We have a number of table lamps that we like, but would like to convert them to smart lights.
Now sure, we can just swap the bulb for a smart bulb.
The downside, according to my wife, is that with a smart bulb "you have to control it with a smart phone or a nearby alexa / google device"
That's not always the best way. Sometimes, especially if you are sat next to the light, you do just want to reach your arm out, as we have done for many years and hit a switch to turn it on or off.
However, we all know that we should not turn off smart bulbs, as it can shorten their life, and if it's turned off at the mains, you cannot turn it on again remotely.
So here is the dilema...
How can I upgrade an existing table lamp to become smart, whilst retaining the "old fashioned" and sometimes more convenient way of turning it on and off by a traditional switch.
I was wondering if there is an inline cable device that could be added to the power lead that was smart, but also had touch controls on it.
Or a better smart bulb that too, also had touch controls on it. If it's also dimmable ever better, colour changing too would be perfect.
But I'll set my goals low to start with and be happy with on and off.
Would love to know everyones thoughts on this please, as I am yet to find a solution to make an existing lamp smart and keep the convenience of a switch on the device as well.
I know that there are some smart lamps on the market now, that do also have touch controls - but they are all very quirky in design and some just look plain awful.
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