All articles tagged with #smart lighting
At IFA 2026, Aqara unveiled a comprehensive smart-lighting lineup including Floor Lamp T1, permanent outdoor lights, LED Strip T2, and a second-gen downlight, all with RGBIC color and multi‑zone control. The products support Zigbee and Thread and work with Matter-enabled ecosystems like Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Homey, though pricing and availability haven’t been announced yet.
Govee announced three new lighting products: a $400 Matter-enabled Sky Ceiling Light that uses AI Lighting Bot 2.0 to set colors based on mood, plus a $170 COB Strip Light 2 Pro with AI-driven scene prompts and a $500 Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro with dual-zone color output. The Sky Ceiling Light and COB Strip Light 2 Pro launch on September 4, with the Outdoor Lights 2 Pro following on September 7.
Nanoleaf's Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit, a wall-mounted set of color-changing light panels paired with a shelf and pegboard, is on sale for $99.99—a new low price and 60% off its original $250. The kit can hold up to 6.6 pounds on the shelf and 3.3 pounds on the pegboard, can be rearranged or expanded with more panels, and includes features like Paint Tool and AI Magic Scenes for customizable palettes. It works over Wi-Fi via the Nanoleaf app and can be controlled with Alexa or Google Assistant or the included physical controller, making it a versatile dorm-room or living-space lighting and storage solution.
Govee has put its portable Table Lamp Classic on sale for the first time at Amazon for $63.99 ($16 off), a cheaper yet brighter alternative to Philips Hue Go with a 4,800mAh battery lasting up to 30 hours with color lighting (about 5 hours in bright white), up to 500 lumens, 2700K–6500K color temps, music-sync and mood presets, app-based lighting prompts, and Matter support—though it lacks the Hue Go’s IP54 weather resistance.
IKEA has released a smart version of one of its most iconic lamps, featuring seamless color transitions between hues rather than abrupt changes, signaling a stylish blend of design and smart lighting.
Ikea is making a significant entry into the smart home market in 2026 with affordable and stylish lighting, security sensors, and smart plugs, expanding beyond its traditional furniture offerings. The new products, including app-controlled lights and budget-friendly security sensors, could position Ikea as a major player in home automation, especially for first-time buyers seeking cost-effective solutions.
Govee unveiled innovative smart ceiling lights at CES 2026, including the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra with a 616-pixel LED matrix and high brightness, capable of transforming ceilings into dynamic art displays or realistic skylights, enhanced by customizable visuals and the Lighting Bot 2.0 software, though pricing and release details are not yet available.
Lifx announced new products at CES, including a Matter-enabled smart mirror with customizable lighting and control buttons, a $30 in-wall dimmer switch supporting Matter, and a lower-cost line of smart bulbs and light strips. The company plans to upgrade existing devices to support Matter-over-Thread later this year, offering users flexible connectivity options and enhanced smart home integration.
IKEA has announced 21 new Matter-compatible smart home gadgets, including smart bulbs, window/door sensors, and water leakage sensors, designed to be affordable and easily integrated with existing smart home systems. The products are set to be available in the US by January 2026, offering versatile and budget-friendly options for enhancing home automation.
Govee has launched an affordable RGBIC floor lamp priced at $64, offering advanced independent control of multiple colors, high brightness, and smart features like app control, voice commands, and music sync, all without needing a hub, making it a cost-effective alternative to more expensive smart lighting systems like Philips Hue.
The Philips Hue Play Wall Washer is a versatile, high-quality smart light that offers vibrant colors and easy setup, ideal for decorative lighting and mood enhancement, but its high cost and limited precision make it less suitable as an effective TV backlight for most users.
A Govee TV backlight system, praised for its easy setup and immersive lighting effects, enhances viewing experiences by extending the visual ambiance, making it feel like being at a live show, and seamlessly integrates with other Govee products via an app, available for around $70.
Signify announced new Philips Hue products including the upgraded Hue Bridge Pro supporting more lights and features like Motion Aware, new affordable light bulbs, updated outdoor string lights, and new Hue Secure devices such as a video doorbell and smart chime, with availability starting in September and October 2025.
Philips introduces a budget-friendly line of Hue bulbs with improved dimming and color range, along with the new Hue Bridge Pro supporting more devices, and additional smart lighting products including strip lights, outdoor lights, and a video doorbell, with phased launches across North America.
Govee has introduced the TV Backlight 3 Pro, featuring an industry-first HDR triple-camera system for more accurate color matching, increased brightness, and AI-driven color adjustments, set to launch in September.