Set The Festive Mood With An Intelligent Lighting Control System

 While earthen diyas and lamps were a given in traditional Indian homes, shrinking square footage and fire risks make it difficult to light them inside the house. The short-lived glitz of incandescent or halogen festive lights generates excessive heat, increasing your electricity bills and carbon footprint. Why not create the perfect ambience for your home this festive season with smart lighting and IoT solutions (Internet of things)?

Intelligent lighting control systems allow you to control lights remotely via a smart device like a tablet or smartphone. Synchronise lights with music or home theatre systems and even the security surveillance at the door. For example, the Lutron lighting control systems for homes seamlessly integrate electric light and daylight control and the audiovisual and HVAC systems while saving energy.

During the festive season, the IoT and AI (Artificial Intelligence) operated devices make life a tad easier. Imagine no more messy wires or bulbs that don’t last the night! At the command of your voice or the flick of a finger, your home illumination goes from meh to mesmerising! You can pick from a range of colours, intensities and even effects. With preset modes, you can automatically activate or turn off these lights.

Set up a festive acoustical experience with music. Thanks to IoT, you can now integrate your music system with the lights or even motorised shades. You can even pre-set different festival playlists based on the lighting effects. Occupancy and daylight sensors work in sync with the HVAC to keep the thermostat at a comfortable level. 

While decor plays a critical role in the run-up to the festive season, don’t forget safety. Smart security surveillance includes doors with digital locks that provide access based on biometrics like fingerprints. Some even feature face recognition. You can also opt for an IP-based video door phone available from Samsung or Panasonic. It enables the consumer to identify the visitor and grant access via the smartphone.

With kids and adults alike enjoying the festive flair, IoT and home automation offer a blend of comfort and safety. Over time, they also enable you to reduce your carbon footprint and have an energy-efficient home. Once the festivities are over, they continue to make everyday tasks a tad easier. A bonus is that you can upgrade and update these technologies with minimal installation hassles. With the plethora of extended possibilities and nuanced sensibilities, give your home a smart makeover.