Smart chandelier

Before comparing models, identify the mounting point and the ceiling height of the room: that is what decides the format. A connected chandelier is a classic chandelier whose lighting is controlled remotely, from an app, a remote control or by voice. The fixture is mounted on the ceiling like any other, only its control becomes wireless and programmable.

What is a connected chandelier and what does it change in the room?

A connected chandelier is controlled remotely: on, off, brightness, sometimes colour, from an app, a remote control or a voice assistant. The fixture remains a classic ceiling chandelier to install, it is the control of its light that becomes wireless. In use, this means you can adjust the living room light without getting up, turn it off from the bedroom or lower the brightness at the end of the evening.

Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connected chandelier: what is the difference in daily use?

A Bluetooth control communicates directly with the smartphone, without a box, as long as you stay near the fixture. A model linked to the home network can be controlled from another room, or even from outside if the app allows it. The choice therefore depends on use: one room, or the whole house. To equip several spaces at once, look at connected lighting for the whole house.

Connected LED chandelier: what can really be adjusted remotely?

Depending on the model, you adjust the on/off, the brightness, and sometimes the colour temperature. Not all connected bulbs allow this: some only manage brightness. If the chandelier itself is not connected, connected bulbs fitted in an ordinary fixture give the same control comfort, provided you check the socket and the clearance allowed. Equipped models are found in models fitted with LED.

How to choose a living room chandelier?

Start from the room: floor area, ceiling height and location, above the table or in the centre of the living room. Then check the format, the material and the type of light, then the connected controls. The chandelier should read as a high point, not as an obstacle. First compare the available living room chandeliers, then refine by size and style.

Modern living room chandelier: what size for the room?

The larger the room and the higher the ceiling, the more visual bulk is accepted. In a living room with a low ceiling, a compact model leaves circulation free and lights just as well. The useful reference remains the distance between the edge of the fixture and the walls: an overly wide chandelier reduces the space around it. A contemporary design can be spotted in a living room chandelier in contemporary style.

Large living room chandelier: when to choose it and how to match it?

A large living room chandelier is justified in a high volume, an entrance to a living room or a widely open room. It then structures the space and becomes the strong element, which calls for restraint around it: low furniture, calm colours, few hanging objects. In an already busy room, a more discreet model does the same job. For an open-through living room, also browse living room chandeliers.

Connected living room chandelier: how to control the light by voice?

The process is simple: the chandelier is wired to the mains, connects to the home network from its app, then the voice assistant is authorised to control it. The wall switch continues to work, and the remote control remains useful for those who prefer to avoid the smartphone. Without a network or a compatible device, the chandelier is used normally at the wall.

Alexa connected chandelier: what can you ask an assistant?

Turn on, turn off, set a brightness level, and include the chandelier in a routine that groups several fixtures at the same time. What is really possible depends on what the model accepts and on the compatible assistant: nothing is guaranteed for a chandelier that was not designed for it. A model with built-in control avoids stacking apps.

Chandelier with connected bulb: what to check before buying?

Four points: the socket (E27 or E14 depending on the fixture), the bulk of the bulb in the holder, the compatibility of the app with your assistant, and the number of light points to equip if you want to control everything. Connected bulbs on the market, such as Philips Hue, work with their own app and coexist with a non-connected chandelier. For control built into the fixture, it is better to choose a model directly from the chandelier collection.

What light should a connected chandelier give: brightness, colour, times of day?

A connected chandelier is first of all used to adjust: bright for entertaining, medium for dinner, low and warm for the evening. In general, a warm light (around 2700 K) suits rest and relaxation, a more neutral light (around 4000 K) suits a work table or a kitchen. The exact setting depends on the bulbs installed in the fixture.

Warm light or cool light: what setting for the evening?

In the evening, a warm tone and low brightness relax the room and limit glare. A cool light gives a sharper rendering, useful for reading, cooking or entertaining, but is tiring at the end of the day. Remember: not all connected bulbs are colour-adjustable, some only vary in brightness. Check this point before counting on a changing mood.

Scenes and dimmer: adjust the mood without changing the chandelier?

A saved scene stores a brightness level for a specific moment: dinner, film, reading. It is linked to the chandelier and to other fixtures in the room, which avoids readjusting everything every evening. A wall dimmer or a remote control does the same thing without an app, with fewer functions but no connection to manage.

How to install and hang a connected chandelier?

The connection remains that of a classic fixture: electrical supply at the mounting point, fixing to the ceiling, then connecting the control. A chandelier hung above a table is placed high enough not to cut the line of sight, low enough to light the tabletop. The higher the ceiling, the lower the suspension can go.

What height to hang a chandelier above a table?

The right height is found between two constraints: keeping the guests' view clear and lighting the plates. In general, a comfortable distance is kept between the bottom of the fixture and the tabletop, adjusted according to the size of the chandelier and the room. A model with several light points forgives a gap better than a very directional fixture.

Connected chandelier and network: what to plan before drilling?

Three points before fixing: the place and wiring of the wall switch, the quality of the network in the room, and the number of bulbs to connect one by one. In a house with thick walls, Wi-Fi control can be more capricious than Bluetooth. Also plan access to the sockets to change bulbs. For a large volume, see filling a stairwell.

Once the format is decided, compare the models in the selection: look at hanging a chandelier above the table to judge the dimensions and the control mode in person.

Dining room chandelier, bedroom chandelier, kitchen chandelier: which room for which model?

The room decides the model: centred and adjustable above a table, soft and compact in a bedroom, easy to clean in a kitchen. Entrances and stairwells above all require a format that fills the void without blocking passage. The table below summarises the criteria by room.

Dining room chandelier: what light above the table?

The goal is to light the tabletop without dazzling the guests: a centred chandelier, with several light points, with adjustable brightness to move from the meal to the evening. A bedroom chandelier follows a different logic, with softer light and a shorter format; for that, browse a chandelier for the bedroom.

Bedroom chandelier and kitchen chandelier: the criteria that change?

In a bedroom, you look for low brightness and warm light, with a fixture that does not fall into the field of vision from the bed. For an adult room, look at lighting an adult bedroom. In a kitchen, priority goes to smooth surfaces and accessible bulbs, which is what kitchen chandeliers offer. In a hallway, see dressing an entrance hall.

Design chandelier, diamond chandelier, large industrial chandelier: which style for which interior?

The style is chosen according to the desired effect: lines and materials for a design chandelier, sparkle and staging for a diamond chandelier, volume and visible structure for a large industrial chandelier. In all cases, it is the rest of the room that decides the restraint or the scale of the model.

Design chandelier and modern chandelier: lines, materials and finishes?

A design chandelier shows its structure or hides it, depending on the design; glass, brushed metal, gold or white finishes completely change the rendering. Pieces with a worked design light as much as they decorate, whereas a more neutral model blends into the decor. A modern living room chandelier stays understated so as not to compete with the furniture.

Large industrial chandelier or diamond chandelier: two opposite effects?

The large industrial chandelier fills the volume and lets its metal structure show: it suits a loft or a living room with a high ceiling. The diamond chandelier plays on pendants and reflections, for a room to be staged. It requires regular maintenance, because dust shows on cut surfaces. For this effect, see crystal chandeliers, and for a warmer note, gold finishes.

Connected fan chandelier, connected chandelier ceiling lights: what alternatives to the classic chandelier?

The connected fan chandelier combines lighting and air circulation, handy in a living room where you want to move the air, provided you accept a slight noise. The connected ceiling light suits low ceilings and circulation areas. A spider chandelier or a connected floor lamp complete the set in the same room.

Connected fan chandelier: light and air circulation in the same room?

It is aimed at widely open living spaces, where both functions are wanted at the same point on the ceiling. It generally requires sufficient height and clearance from passage areas. The noise of the fan, more audible at high speed, is one of the criteria to accept before choosing.

Connected chandelier ceiling lights: when is a flat format enough?

In a low room, a corridor or an entrance, a ceiling light provides a single point of light without vertical bulk. It is also the simplest format to maintain. For a staircase or a high living room, a spider chandelier with radiating arms fills the void better.

Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: the order is followed through to installation. The models with the most accessible prices are found in the models with the most accessible prices, and for an already furnished room, a chic and modern chandelier brings the finishing touch. Before confirming, check the socket, the number of light points and the control mode.

Frequently asked questions about connected chandeliers