Introduction
When it comes to home office lighting, you want to be sure that you’re getting the most out of your money. Smart ceiling lights can help you save energy and money without sacrificing style or functionality. Here are some tips for picking out a smart light fixture:
Find out which lights come with wiring and installation or simple plug-and-go.
The easiest smart lights are simple plug-in lights that don’t require hard wiring. So long as you have a power point nearby you can be all set up in minutes. Many of these are smart wifi ceiling lights which means they can be controlled through an app on your phone.
The alternative is to have the lights hardwired into your home’s electrical circuits. This will be costly and time-consuming
For big rooms, use recessed lights above your desk.
If you have a big room, recessed lights above your desk are the way to go. They’re great for not only keeping you focused on what’s in front of you (and not the rest of your office), but also for providing enough light to do whatever it is that inspires you.
The best part about installing recessed lights is that they’re a pretty simple DIY project. And if something goes wrong while installing them, or if they aren’t working properly afterward, there are plenty of resources out there that can help solve any problems—like this video by Home Depot showing how to wire up and install smart recessed lights:
Choose a color temperature that’s right for you.
If you’re looking for a dimmable light fixture to illuminate your home office, color temperature can be an important consideration. Color temperature is measured in kelvin (K), which refers to the heat of the light source. The lower the number (more yellow), the warmer and more comfortable it feels; higher numbers (more blue) give off a cooler appearance.
- Low color temperatures like 2700K are good for reading as they provide excellent visibility without putting strain on your eyes as bright lights might do during long periods of time spent at a desk or table.
- Higher color temperatures around 5000K are better suited for mood lighting since they give off more white light than lower Kelvin temperatures while still allowing you to see everything clearly enough to complete tasks such as reading or working on projects.
Smart LED lights don’t waste energy, so they’re good for energy-conscious home office lighting.
LED lights don’t waste energy, so they’re good for energy-conscious home office lighting.
LEDs use about 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last up to 20 times longer. If you want to get your money’s worth out of a lightbulb, LEDs are the way to go. Even if you don’t care much about saving money, LED smart ceiling lights will still look great in your home office ceiling because they’re more durable and reliable than incandescent bulbs. Plus, if any part of the bulb breaks—say, one goes out or stops working altogether—you can replace just that part rather than throwing away the entire thing!
Just one smart light is all you need to save money and do work at night
Smart lights are easy to install. For example, they can be attached to a ceiling or wall with strong adhesive tape, screws, anchors, or even magnets. Some smart lights come with a set of brackets that you can use to mount them onto any surface—including glass windows!
Once installed, you don’t have to worry about what time it is or whether the sun has gone down—your smart light will turn on automatically when it gets dark outside so that your home office stays bright while you work away at night. You can also adjust the brightness of your smart light by using an app on your phone. If that’s not enough control for you—and why would it be?—there are also settings where you can change color temperature from 3200K (warm) to 6500K (cool). This makes for a cozy atmosphere no matter where in the world you may be working today.
Conclusion
When selecting lighting for your home office, you have a lot of options. You can choose from many different kinds of lights and fixtures, as well as fixtures with different features or designs that fit your taste. LED lights are a great choice because they save energy while providing bright light. There are also smart ceiling lights available that are compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant so you can control them from anywhere in the room.
