Intelligent Lighting – How Will It Benefit You?
The next big trend in light looks like it’s
going to be intelligent lighting, but how could it benefit you?
The term intelligent lighting refers to
automated Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems that turn on and off or
dim when you leave the room, or are controlled via a smart phone app. These
nifty little LEDs could spark a revolution in conventional lighting, as they
boast excellent energy saving potential.
One big advantage of intelligent lighting
is that LEDS can be dimmed in a way that ensures you’re actually using less
energy, unlike traditional dimmer switches, which simply convert light into
extra heat when they force incandescent light bulbs to dim. Although more
expensive to buy, due to their added technological sophistication, LED bulbs
are already extremely cheap to run. LEDs require 9 times less electricity to
produce the same amount of light as their incandescent light bulb equivalents
and last 10 – 20 times longer and so over their lifetime have the potential to
generate considerable cost savings.
Aside from the obvious energy and money
saving benefits, there are other important features to these smart little LEDs.
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A safer house
By allowing you
to turn lights on and off remotely intelligent lighting lets you control your lights when you are on holiday and create the
impression with potential burglars that you are at home. They can also turn on
lights that make it easier to see your keys and illuminate dark corners
near your entrances.
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An inviting atmosphere for guests
Set the mood when you next hold a
gathering. Not only does intelligent lighting provide a good party trick, it
also means you can make subtle changes to the atmosphere and create a warmer
ambiance.
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A helping hand with the little ones
Sending children to bed can often feel like
you’re fighting a losing battle. Just when you think they’ve nodded off they
decide they need a drink, or the toilet, or a story, or they need you to check
under the bed… the list is truly endless.
By using your app you can send them to bed
with their light on, slowly dimming, letting them gently drift off to bed
naturally. Instead of leaving their night light on and wasting electricity all
night (or worse sneaking in to switch it off and waking them up), you now have
the ability to work some lighting magic and cut down the hassle of bed time.
This revolutionary technology has both its
practical uses and interior design capabilities. We’re constantly being
reminded how important it is to save energy, yet many of us struggle to see a
positive impact overall on our lives. New intelligent lighting gives us the
power to save, but also offers us practical uses beyond that. Not only is this
a great step for interior design projects, it’s a giant leap for reducing
energy usage.
Hazel Deller writes
for Love Energy Savings. A business that help owners to improve their profits by reducing their
day to day outgoings, saving them valuable time in the process of comparing and
switching suppliers.