Smart lighting is an integral part of any smart home and it’s often one of the first forms of smart technology that consumers look to install. On the other hand, some people like to build the many different types of smart technology into their home gradually and smart lighting can come much later. Either way, the most crucial aspect of smart lighting remains the same: installation.
Due to the complexities of smart lighting technology, it’s a very different challenge to that of traditional lighting where your main concerns are simply a bulb and an on/off switch. Therefore, planning your smart lighting installation carefully is of the utmost importance. A poorly planned installation will lead to a myriad of problems for your smart home, but an installation that’s given due care and attention will underline the wonders of living with smart technology.
To plan the perfect smart lighting installation, make sure you consider the following factors:
- Budget: Your smart lighting project will be defined by your budget, so this needs to be given serious thought from the very beginning. A good budget will ensure that you seamlessly transition into a world of smart lighting and, thankfully, this isn’t too difficult to achieve. What’s vital is attention to detail and this means planning for every scenario and every possible part required to get your smart lighting up and running.
- Choosing the Right Brand: Smart lighting has gathered signification traction in the last few years and this has resulted in a plethora of amazing top smart lighting brands. However, this can make navigating the market rather tricky. To make things a little easier you’re going to need to determine exactly which brand is best for your project. And the best way to secure peace of mind is by researching and working closely with salespeople to understand which brand of smart lighting will complement your project.
- Integrating the Technology: If you want your smart home to be truly smart then the chances are that it will contain other smart technology such as smart AV and smart heating. All of these technologies, however, are highly complex and require forethought to make sure they inter-operate effectively. Therefore, research is again the key to success in this area, so it’s essential that you thoroughly research the compatibility and specification details in any product literature.
- External Help: Installing a smart lighting project isn’t necessarily the most complicated task to undertake, but this is highly dependent on your own skills. And this is why you may need to consider bringing in external help to either complete the project or, at the very least, provide advice on the installation.
Smart lighting may, as discussed, be complex technology but planning an install doesn’t have to cause you a major headache. At Hadley AV we have experience designing smart lighting solutions in virtually every scenario, and can provide advice and guidance on how best to ensure your project is a success. If you can carefully consider the factors above then you will find that your smart lighting is installed and running in next to no time.
For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch and speak to one of our expert engineers.