How to Set Up Your Smart House for the Holidays

Smart lights! Bet you’ll have by no means guessed that I had these on the listing. Before you accuse me of going after low-hanging fruit, I need to let you know that related Christmas tree lights, specifically, are comparatively new within the IoT world. It was solely final yr that Twinkly launched its Christmas lights ($140), which have 16 million shade choices and include a library of animations. Phillips Hue, arguably the preferred good lighting ecosystem, additionally not too long ago introduced its model of Festavia lights for $160.

I like good lights as a result of I believe the comfort is definitely worth the problem of connecting but extra issues to my wifi. I’ve had the identical on/off routines for years, and my bedtime revolves round them. I maintain the identical schedule even with the lounge coated in decor.