Smart bulb with Wi-Fi repeater - convenient technology for a smart home or office
Homes and offices are getting smarter, no one doubts that. They are getting smarter in the sense that smart gadgets, smart systems and devices in homes and offices are becoming more and more every year. And no wonder - after all, projects of such devices appear every day. Some projects are implemented and even become popular, others do not find understanding among buyers.
One of the most popular categories of smart devices is light bulbs. Yes, ordinary bulbs illuminating the room. True, some of them are already so advanced that even a little bit, and the chandelier will talk to the owner, asking how he is doing. Let's take a look at what the most advanced devices of this kind are capable of.
Sengled boost
An even more advanced device with built-in Wi-Fi repeater. That is, if the Wi-Fi signal of the router is lost halfway in the house or apartment, this light can be used as an amplifier of this signal.
Among other things, Sengled Boost works on approximately the same principle as Philips Hue. The developer has provided the ability to manage Sengled Boost both individually and in groups. Light bulbs can be simply turned on or off, or the brightness can be adjusted.
Installing a light bulb is very simple - no special tricks are needed.
Inside there are two built-in antennas that provide data transmission over the air at speeds up to 300 Mbit. Also, the bulb is compatible with most smart devices that work with Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11b / g / n at 2.4GHz.
Boost app - allows you to add new bulbs, set up an Internet connection and adjust the lighting in the house.
Specifications
- Power Supply: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50 / 60Hz, 87-41mA
- Power Consumption: 7.5W (LED + Wi-Fi Repeater) Maximum 9W
- Color: Neutral White
It is clear that the more such bulbs, the less "dead zones" will be in the building where you need wireless Internet. You can buy Boost in Russia from Medgadgets .
The same manufacturer also has other types of lamps. For example, Sengled Pulse Solo, Sengled Pulse Solo and Sengled Snap.
Sengled Pulse Solo is an interesting light bulb with two built-in speakers with a total power of 6 watts. The speakers are wireless, the music is transmitted via Bluetooth, and the developers promise high-quality playback. Sengled Pulse is similar
to this lamp - everything is the same here, only one speaker.
These two models are great for creating a cozy atmosphere - automatically changing the brightness of the light, soft (or loud - here for an amateur) sounding music. You can make a relaxation room, but you can, on the contrary, turn an apartment into almost a club.
Sengled Snap is another light bulb model of the same company ( there are four in total ), but not with a speaker, but with a built-in Wi-Fi camera. The video resolution for such a camera is 1080p, plus it is also equipped with a motion sensor. Video is transmitted to the smartphone in real time. Now the developers are finalizing the device, and soon it should go on sale (the exact date is still unknown).
Samsung Smart Bulb
The South Korean company does not use Wi-Fi in this lamp - instead, the company chose to use another wireless channel, Bluetooth. Samsung lamps can change brightness and color, plus 64 smart bulbs can be controlled at the same time.
A user’s mobile device is used for control.
There are other devices on the market from manufacturers such as Philips, LG, Samsung and other well-known companies.
Philips hue
This is probably the most famous member of his class. Philips lamp can change color, brightness, adapts to the user's current occupation (watching a movie, party, reading a book, etc.).
You can control the device from a mobile device, which in this case works as a remote control. Philips Hue is compatible with the Apple HomeKit platform, supports such a light bulb and IFTTT service.
Different bulbs can be formed into groups, and manage all together at the same time.
LG Smart Lamp
Another South Korean company, LG, introduced its light bulb. This lamp was released last year, and reviews about it, in principle, are pretty good. Using the application, you can control the color, brightness of the lamp, turn it on or off.
In addition, bulbs can be formed into groups (for example, according to rooms), and manage them as a single system. LG has provided interesting operating modes, including, for example, simulating the presence of a person in an apartment, when the lights turn on and off in different rooms, on their own.
It also responds to calls to the user's mobile phone - if they forgot to get the phone out of the bag and the call is not heard, the light will show that someone is calling. This feature is customizable.
As a conclusion
Smart bulbs are quite convenient. You can set it to turn on / off automatically or automatically control the brightness and color of the bulbs throughout the day. A light alarm, where a light acts as a signal, which turns on when it is time for the user to get up - one of the functions of some models.
Of course, smart lamps are more expensive than conventional LED lamps (and even more so, incandescent lamps). But there are much more opportunities here, plus you can significantly reduce electricity bills if you configure automatic shutdown when the user leaves the room.