{"title":"Smart light","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose the shape and the light first, the connection comes after: a smart lamp is controlled from a mobile app, a remote control or your voice, without using the switch. You set the brightness, the light colour and the schedules, which changes things most in the evening and in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#definition\"\u003eWhat a smart lamp brings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fonctionnement\"\u003eHow a smart bulb works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#piece\"\u003eWhich lamp for each room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#style\"\u003eDesign, original or driftwood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ampoule\"\u003eFitting a smart bulb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#plusieurs\"\u003eControlling several lamps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#consommation\"\u003eConsumption and lifespan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a smart lamp and what does it bring to the home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart lamp is a light fitting or a bulb that is controlled from a mobile app, a remote control or your voice, without using the switch. You set the brightness, the light colour and the on and off times. You choose it first for its shape and its light, the connection comes second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat remote control changes day to day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light that dims gradually at bedtime, a lamp that comes on before you get home, a lamp that works as a gentle wake-up: that is the real use. Remote control saves you crossing a dark room and removes the switch as a compulsory stopping point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the connection does not replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics do not make a lamp prettier or better proportioned. The base, the shade and the quality of the diffuser still matter just as much: browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e to compare shapes before looking at features, then refine with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe\"\u003eour selection of lamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"fonctionnement\"\u003eHow does a smart bulb work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart bulb contains a radio module and a small electronic circuit that receives commands from an app. It screws into a standard socket and replaces an ordinary bulb. Depending on the model, it communicates over Wi-Fi with the router, over Bluetooth with the phone or through a hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eConnection modes for a smart lamp\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection mode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you need\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA router and the home network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl from anywhere, with no extra accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe network must reach the room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA smartphone nearby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmediate set-up, no account or router\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl only at short range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZigbee or Thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA compatible hub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable network with many lamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe hub is essential for it to work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadio remote control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe supplied remote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple, no app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo fine scheduling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart lamp and smartphone: what you need to install\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow a few minutes: you plug in the lamp, open the manufacturer's app, let the phone detect the device, then name the lamp and assign it to a room. The account stays tied to the app, not to the light fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich connection mode for a wireless smart lamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth is enough for a lamp placed by the bed, controlled from the phone left on the bedside table. Wi-Fi is needed if you want to switch on remotely or trigger schedules when you are not at home. The hub becomes worthwhile from several light points onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"piece\"\u003eWhich smart lamp to choose for each room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe room decides the format before the connection: a bedside lamp to place in the bedroom, a floor lamp or a side lamp in the living room, an adjustable desk lamp for working. You then check the socket base, the space available and whether there is a plug nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich smart lamp for each room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of lamp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat the connection brings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo check before buying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside lamp to place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGradual switch-off and wake-up scheduled from the app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket base and height under the shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor lamp or side lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight scenes and dimming in the evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability of the base and floor space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable desk lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching from work light to warm light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArticulated arm and cable length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHall or corridor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall light or wireless lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote switching and timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug nearby or battery life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReading corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTable lamp or floor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrightness suited to the time of day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirection of the diffuser and glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA smart bedside lamp for the bedroom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a bedside table, the footprint of the base matters more than the number of features. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet\"\u003ebedside lamps\u003c\/a\u003e by their shade diameter, then look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-led\"\u003eLED bedside lamps\u003c\/a\u003e when you want a warm light without a bulb to change often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA floor lamp or side lamp in the living room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart floor lamp works as the main source in the evening, on a dimmer, without switching on the ceiling light. For a lower, movable light, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-salon\"\u003efinest living room lamps\u003c\/a\u003e sit on a piece of furniture or on the floor and move as you rearrange the room, like a classic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-sur-pied\"\u003efloor lamp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA desk lamp whose light you change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn articulated arm and a directional light come before the connection. Allow 2700 K for a warm light in the evening and around 4000 K to stay sharp on a document during the day, two references commonly found in lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"style\"\u003eHow to choose a design, original or driftwood bedside lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle is judged on the line, the material and the way the light leaves the diffuser. An Italian-style model often favours fine lines and simple shapes; an original piece plays with volume; driftwood brings a raw texture that warms the bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItalian design bedside lamp: what sets it apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine lines, a barely visible base, a diffuser that lets light through without glare: these \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-design\"\u003edesign pieces\u003c\/a\u003e stand out by their clean silhouette. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-doree\"\u003egold finish\u003c\/a\u003e or a brass base brings a discreet reflection, best kept for interiors that are already light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal bedside lamp: material and shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou look for a design bedside lamp by its shape, its material or its diffuser, not by its number of features. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-metal\"\u003eMetal lamps\u003c\/a\u003e play on visible structure, a fabric shade softens the light, a glass base lets the bulb show. Style never replaces checking the socket base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDriftwood bedside lamp: where to place it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raw texture works with a white wall, a linen headboard or a pale wood floor. Keep it away from a heavily textured wall, where it gets lost. These \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-chambre\"\u003ebedroom lamps\u003c\/a\u003e need a little space around them to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"ampoule\"\u003eCan you fit a smart bulb in any lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you respect the socket base, E27 or E14 in most cases, and the maximum wattage stated on the lamp. A smart bulb does not make a fitting dimmable if its switch or dimmer does not allow it; go by the fitting's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBase and socket: the two points to check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE27 means the large screw base, E14 the small one. Look at the socket and the fitting's label before buying anything. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-a-poser\"\u003eTable lamps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-murale\"\u003ewall lights\u003c\/a\u003e often accept a smart bulb, provided you respect this diameter and the maximum wattage engraved in the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimming and colour temperature: what the lamp accepts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimming comes either from the bulb or from a dimmer compatible with it. On an old fitting, a poorly matched dimmer makes the LED flicker: better to switch it off completely. Colour temperature is set in the app, from warm white to cool white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"plusieurs\"\u003eHow to connect and control several smart lamps?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral smart lamps are grouped in the same app, by room or by use, with shared scenes and schedules. For power, spread the lamps over a power strip or the sockets already in place, without exceeding what the circuit accepts; adding a fixed socket is a job for an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to connect several lamps to a single power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the lamps to a power strip or a socket block plugged into the existing supply. For fixed lamps, several sockets can run from the same junction box. Stay below the total wattage accepted by the circuit and by the plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreating scenes and schedules in the app\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scene groups several lamps at the same brightness level: reading, dinner, evening switch-off. Schedules take over when you forget. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-moderne\"\u003emodern lamp\u003c\/a\u003e connected to the network and the small \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-table\"\u003etable lamp\u003c\/a\u003e in the living room can thus come on together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"consommation\"\u003eSmart lamp: what consumption and what lifespan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsumption depends on the bulb chosen, not on the connection: a low-wattage LED gives as much light as a greedier classic bulb. The connection module draws a little power on standby, even when switched off. The stated lifespan is that of the bulb, not of the fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a smart lamp use power on standby?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a few fractions of a watt continuously, while the module stays reachable. On a battery model, standby also drains the battery. Nothing alarming on the scale of a home, but it justifies cutting the power if the lamp stays unused for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChanging the bulb without changing the fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a lamp with a socket, the bulb is replaced when it weakens: the base and the shade stay. Then check that the new bulb is compatible with the app. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-led\"\u003eLED lamps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe\"\u003eall the lamps in the home\u003c\/a\u003e are also chosen for this reason, a durable fitting around a movable bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget is a matter of use: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-pas-cher\"\u003eaffordable models\u003c\/a\u003e are enough for a first controlled lamp, an exceptional piece is justified by its material and finish. To place each style, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003elighting universe\u003c\/a\u003e gathers the families by shape and by material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore confirming a model, check the socket, the space on the floor or on the furniture, and the network range in the room. Once these three points are settled, the rest comes down to looks: secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the smart lamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you recognise a real salt lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real salt lamp is carved from a block of rock salt: it is heavy, shows veins and irregularities, and its surface stays matte. The base is wood or metal, never moulded plastic. It is lit with a low-wattage bulb and is not connected by nature: to control it, you need a smart plug or a compatible bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes a wireless smart lamp work without a plug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wireless lamp runs on a rechargeable battery: it can be placed wherever you like, with no cable or plug, and recharges from the mains or by cable depending on the model. Battery life depends on the model and the brightness chosen. The link remains radio: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan you control a smart lamp without a smartphone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Most models accept a voice assistant, a remote control or a dedicated switch, and some keep a button on the fitting. The smartphone is mainly used for the initial set-up and fine adjustments. Once the scenes are created, the lamp is used without taking out the phone, like a classic touch lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich original bedside lamp to choose for a bedroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou look for an original bedside lamp by its shape, its material or its diffuser, not by its number of features. A metal base, a fabric shade or a wooden base stand out more than a touchscreen. The socket must accept the smart bulb you want, in E14 or E27.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to choose between a smart lamp and a smart bulb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart bulb transforms an existing fitting without replacing it; a smart lamp integrates the electronics in the base or the diffuser, sometimes with a battery. 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