"Smart" light: TOP-5 smart bulbs for the home under the base E27

Tapo L530E is a smart light bulb from TP-LINK that combines advanced ergonomics and convenient remote control in one bottle.

The model supports not only a banal change in color temperature between warm and cold shades, but also creates a special atmosphere thanks to the ability to select any color from the 16 million RGB palette. The color of the glow of the lamp is flexibly adjusted to a wide variety of needs, whether it's a fun party with friends or creating the right atmosphere for watching a movie.

The light bulb is supposed to be controlled through the Tapo mobile application for a smartphone or tablet. The program sets the schedule for turning on / off one or more light bulbs, sets the parameters for the brightness of light and color temperature, activates the modes of sunset and dawn. During the absence of the house, the light bulb can work in the “away from home” mode, periodically turning the light on and off to create the appearance that there is someone in the home.

Light bulb commands can also be given by voice - the model is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants. It can also be integrated into the Google Home smart home system. According to the characteristics of the TP-LINK Tapo L530E is an analogue of a 60-watt incandescent light bulb, but the model consumes electricity many times less than traditional counterparts - only about 8.7 watts.

The Chinese company Xiaomi has been building its own smart home ecosystem for several years in a row. One of its mandatory attributes is smart lighting, the work of which can be organized using Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Smart Bulb Essential bulbs.

The model allows you to adjust the most comfortable light for the eyes at any time of the day. Adjustments in the light bulb lend themselves to color temperature (2700-6500 K), brightness of the glow and even color. In the multi-colored lighting mode, a choice of 16 million shades of the color palette is available. Also, the model can be programmed to work in the mode of constant change of "lights".

The operation of the smart light bulb is entrusted to the Mi Home mobile application. It sets the lighting parameters according to the schedule, sets on and off timers, configures the operation of the light bulb in conjunction with other gadgets. So, turning on the light can be programmed by activating a security motion sensor or detecting people in the frame by an IP camera.

The "passport" duration of the smart bulb is 25 thousand hours. This is almost three years of non-stop glow. Separate mention in the characteristics of the model deserves support for remote control of the operation of the product using voice assistants Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which makes the light bulb truly "smart".

In the general purpose lighting industry, LEDVANCE products are consistently on the top of the podium. The LEDVANCE Smart+ Wi-Fi Classic RGBW 9.5W 2700-6500K E27 smart bulb is designed to strengthen its strong position.

The model is released in the traditional guise of LED-light bulbs under the popular E27 base. Smart ins and outs of the product reveals the flexible setting of lighting parameters. The color temperature is adjusted in the light bulb (from warm light 2700 K to cold 6500 K), the brightness level is flexibly adjusted, the user also has the right to control the color by choosing one of 16 million shades of color.

User interaction with the light bulb is established over a Wi-Fi network. To manage its work, you will need to download and install the LEDVANCE Smart + application on your smartphone, or use the services of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants. Commands to virtual assistants are given from mobile gadgets.

The LEDVANCE smart light bulb has a guaranteed service life of at least 15,000 hours. When operating at maximum brightness settings, the model consumes 9.5 W of power. Analogues of a light bulb among specimens with a traditional incandescent filament are specimens with a power of about 75 watts. The model is tailored both for use in residential interiors and in the business segment (bars, beauty salons, hotels, boutiques, etc.).

In appearance, the WiZ A67 model is indistinguishable from a conventional LED light bulb for the common E27 base. But the devil, as you know, is in the details - the light bulb belongs to the smart squad of lighting devices.

With a power of 13 W, the model is an analogue of a conventional 100-watt incandescent light bulb. The brightness of the light bulb can be adjusted in the WiZ Connected mobile application for gadgets running Android and iOS. Also, through the application, the color temperature is flexibly regulated in the range from 2700 K to 6500 K(from warm to cold light).

WiZ A67 13W 2700-6500K E27 can be integrated into Google Home smart home ecosystem. Remote control of the light bulb is carried out via a Wi-Fi network. At the same time, the model understands voice commands given through virtual apprentices Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri. These features make the light bulb truly "smart".

The associated mobile application for controlling the light bulb assumes the ability to create scripts for turning the lights on and off according to a schedule. The declared service life of the light bulb is about 15 thousand hours. The model will last for many years in a row and will save on electricity bills with the proper use of smart work scenarios.

In spirit, the Philips Hue G93 7W 2100K E27 model is most similar to traditional incandescent bulbs. But she can do much more and looks many times more beautiful.

The light bulb is made in a case with a transparent glass bulb and a spiral LED filament as a light source. The model produces a luminous flux with a maximum brightness of 550 lm, and the color temperature of its glow remains unchanged at 2100 K. This figure approximately corresponds to warm daylight in muted colors.

Remote control of the light bulb is tied to the ZigBee mobile application via a Bluetooth connection. The program provides the functions of giving voice commands, adding motion sensors, smart switches and other accessories. Also, the model can be integrated into the Apple HomeKit ecosystem.

The smart functionality of the light bulb is brought to a new qualitative level with an additional Hue Bridge unit, which is able to combine control of up to 50 lighting fixtures. "Smart" hub is purchased separately. The bulb is covered by a 2-year warranty directly from the manufacturer.