Smart plugs allow you to remotely control your lights, which means no getting out of bed at 1 am to turn the light off when you go downstairs for a snack. You can also create schedules that automatically turn on or off your lights based on time of day, saving energy and creating the perfect mood lighting for any occasion. But the question arises in mind: Can you dim light with a smart plug.
The short answer: most brands of smart can control dim light. But in this blog post, I will discuss everything you’ll need to know about how you can dim lights with a smart plug.
So, let’s start –
How Smart Plugs Can Control Lights?
Smart plugs are also known as smart power outlets. These are controlled and monitored by a dedicated mobile app. It fits directly into standard wall outlets and provides ultimate flexibility to control appliances that are not controlled by traditional timers or other home automation systems.
Smart plugs for lights:
Most smart LED plugs can also control outdoor lights, holiday lighting, and landscape lighting. In addition, these outlets work with motion detection and scheduled timers. Using a smart plug for lights, you can control the on/off timing as well as the dimming of your lights from anywhere from your smartphone or tablet at any time.
Some of these also come with additional features such as energy monitoring which will help you track appliances around the house. You can easily install these outlets by just plugging them into s standard wall outlet and then connecting your appliance to it. Once you connect your devices, you can remotely control them using the smartphone/tablet.
What do you need to dim lights using smart plugs?
As we know, smart plugs work with appliances and not light fixtures. So to dim lights using smart plugs, you need to use a compatible LED bulb that is dimmable. The best part about these remote-controlled LED light bulbs is that they also come with geofencing technology.
Geofencing is location-based software built for a mobile app that automatically turns on or off connected light bulbs when you leave and arrive home. It saves you time and energy while at the same time allowing you to setup notifications about changes in lighting conditions around the house.
Benefits of Smart Plug Dimmers
There are several benefits of using smart plug dimmers. Some of them are mentioned below –
Top Smart Plugs that Can Dim Lights
FAQs
Yes, the Amazon smart plug can dim your lights. However, it also has a feature to control LED bulbs’ color that does not have a dimming feature.
Yes, the Wemo light switch can dim your lights. You can also schedule times to turn your lights on or off. With Wemo smart plug, you can also adjust the brightness of your lights.
Yes, the TP-Link smart plug can dim your lights. You can also schedule times to turn on and off your lights. It also supports voice control using Google Assistant or Alexa.
With Teckin smart plug, you can control the lights through your smartphone. You can also set times to work automatically. If you have Philips Hue lights, you can even control the brightness of your lights.
Kasa is the most popular smart plug in the market. With the most updated Kasa smart plug model, you can control your lights from anywhere in the world. It works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT.
Gosund is another popular brand. Their smart plug features remote access, geofencing technology and automatically turns on/off your lights. You can also setup a timer.
Almost everyone knows about Philips Hue. It is the best smart plug. You can now use this to dim your lights. In addition, it is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. Thus, you can also change your lamps’ color with this smart plug.
According to my research, almost all brands of smart plug dimmers work with voice assistants, including Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa. But I must say it is better to check your smart plug is compatible with any of these voice assistants before buying.
Yes, you can dim lights with a KMC smart plug, but your bulb should have a dimming capability.
[Post updated by Palash]
