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Smart lighting management in your home – where to start?

Smart lighting systems are not only a matter of convenience, but also a conscious step towards better space organisation and energy savings. More and more designers and investors are turning to SMART solutions because a well-designed lighting system supports the daily functioning of residents, regardless of their lifestyle or the size of their home. But where to start? Here's a step-by-step guide.

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What is smart lighting?
Smart lighting is an integrated system that allows you to manage lighting using a mobile app, voice assistant or sensors. It allows you to turn lights on and off, dim them and change their colour to suit your needs. Example? A bedside lamp that turns on automatically when someone gets up at night.
With Kanlux SMART, you can control lighting, roller blinds, garage door, check whether doors and windows are closed, turn all devices connected to smart sockets on and off, and much more – all from a single app. The system works via Wi-Fi, so it does not require an additional control device (a so-called󠀲󠀡󠀡󠀳 󠀰 control panel) or advanced installation. It is an ideal solution for both new investments and modernisation.
󠀰Products from the Kanlux SMART line allow you to create scenarios without interfering with the electrical installation.󠀲󠀡󠀤󠀳 Importantly, they can be gradually added to the system, expanding it as needed.

 

Where to start?
1. Determine the needs and lifestyle of the household members.
To begin with, it is worth asking yourself: in which rooms do we change the lighting most often? Are we interested in automation, convenience, or perhaps atmospheric lighting in the evening?
2. Choose the right products
Soft bulbs with a warmer colour, such as Kanlux S A60, which can be dimmed or set to a relaxing light, are ideal for bedrooms. Colourful bulbs such as Kanlux S A60 9W RGBCCT or Kanlux S A60 11.5W RGBCCT are recommended for living rooms, where creating the right mood is important. They will help you set the atmosphere for a movie night or a get-together with friends.
Kanlux S GU10 will be practical in the kitchen or hallway, while Kanlux S C37 looks great in wall-mounted luminaires.
The Kanlux SMART socket adapter is a useful device for managing all the appliances you already have at home, and it also allows you to monitor energy consumption. With it, you can schedule when devices connected to the adapter are turned on or off, and you can also turn them off remotely when you are away from home.󠀲󠀢󠀥󠀳 The entire system can be supplemented with Kanlux S PLAFON, ideal for bathrooms or walk-in closets, among others.

 

 

3. Install the Kanlux SMART app󠀲󠀢󠀧󠀳
This is essential – the app is the command centre for your system. Available free of charge on Android and iOS, the app allows you to fully manage your devices, create automations and integrate with Google Home or Amazon Alexa.
󠀰4. Select the control method󠀲󠀣󠀠󠀳
From the mobile app, using voice commands or sensors. The Kanlux SMART system works with Google and Alexa assistants for easy operation and integration with other devices.
󠀰5. Plan the installation󠀲󠀣󠀣󠀳
󠀰Most Kanlux SMART solutions can be implemented independently.󠀲󠀣󠀤󠀳  No changes to the electrical installation are required.󠀲󠀣󠀥󠀳 Simply change a light bulb, plug an adapter into a socket, attach the sensor to a door or window. Once the basic system is up and running, you can expand it to include additional zones: the garden, driveway, children's bedroom, and even home office.󠀲󠀣󠀧󠀳 Automatic scenarios can be adapted to the seasons, time of day, or habits of the household members.
Automation also means sensors and controllers. The Kanlux S SENSOR PIR motion sensor allows for touchless light activation, while the Kanlux S SENSOR W door opening sensor is perfect for entrance doors or pantries.󠀲󠀤󠀠󠀳 For roller blinds and shutters, we recommend the Kanlux S SWITCH SHUTTER, and for garage door control, the Kanlux S SWITCH G DOOR.

󠀰It's a good idea to start with simple solutions – you can try a single light bulb or maybe a single socket.󠀲󠀥󠀣󠀳 Perhaps you could use a door or window opening sensor?󠀲󠀥󠀤󠀳 You can gradually expand the system according to your needs.󠀲󠀥󠀥󠀳 Kanlux SMART is an investment in comfort, functionality and a better quality of life, every day. However, remember that the decision is always yours because your home is a place where YOU need to feel good.

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