Nowadays, everything is becoming a smart device, even lightbulbs. Smart lightbulbs can be huge energy savers in a home or office. You can also easily dim them, which helps reduce the strain on your eyes. After all, it is not easy working on a computer and being surrounded by bright and harsh lights.

We have compiled a list of the top smart bulbs on the market. We chose these light bulbs based on their compatibility with Alexa and Google, their ability to be dimmed, and more. We hope these recommendations help you find the perfect smart bulb for you.

Most Adjustable 

You can use this lightbulb for indoor or outdoor lighting. You can even adjust the brightness throughout the day. 

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Versatile Placement

The soft white 60W light bulb is great for dining rooms, living rooms, or bedrooms. You can use voice controls through Alexa to turn the light on and off and control the brightness of the light.

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Compatible with Ring Systems

You can link this lightbulb to your other ring devices. You can program the light bulb to turn on when motion is detected. You can also use the app to set scheduled on and off times for the light.

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Energy Saver

This light bulb can be controlled through the KASA app. It has the same brightness as a normal lightbulb, yet it uses less power to operate.

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Color Changing Light

This light bulb can be changed to different colors by voice commands. It also features a dimming range of 1-100% to provide the exact lighting level you need, whether you need bright light to work in or something softer to relax with.

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Not all smart light bulbs will require a hub, but every company will make one. The hub gives you access to added features. For instance, many apps can only control ten lightbulbs, whereas the hub can control up to fifty. The hub essentially acts as a middleman and increases what you can do with the light bulb.

You can use some smart light bulbs outside if the light bulb is fully covered. However, many light bulbs can begin to have connectivity issues if they contact water. You should read the light bulb’s user manual to determine where you can safely place it.

Choosing a light bulb is normally an easy task. You simply look for one that has the wattage required for the light. Unfortunately, it can be trickier when purchasing a smart light bulb. Below we have provided some key points that you will want to keep in mind when purchasing your smart bulbs.