If you’re renovating, refurbishing or even renting a new pad, we’d like to put smart lamps firmly on your radar.
Smart lighting is an advanced way to flood your home with illumination on command. Unlike regular lamps which require turning on and off manually, smart lamps have a chip inside them so that they can communicate with other devices wirelessly. This was the genius invention of Philips Hue, who created the first smart bulb in 2012 and paved the way for fellow brands to develop their own creations.
Smart lamps can easily connect to an app, smart home assistant, or other smart accessory, so you can control your home lighting remotely. This makes them a highly convenient, customisable choice which will take your tech-savvy space to new heights.
We’ve all cocooned ourselves in bed to realise the hallway light has been left on. But with smart lighting, you can stay swaddled under the covers and simply flick off the light switch via your phone. Many smart lighting options also feature voice control, so you can adjust the lights screen-free or schedule your lights to dim at specific times. It’s never been easier to wind down after a long day.
Smart lights use LED technology, which is beneficial for a number of reasons. Firstly, LEDs don’t heat up like light regular bulbs, which can damage the chip and raise safety concerns. LEDs also can produce millions of light colours, meaning you can flood your space with a soft, Californian glow on Sunday afternoons or transform your room into a pulsating club on Friday nights.
According to the Department of Energy, LEDs are highly energy-efficient and rapidly developing lighting technology. The bulbs use up to 90 per cent less energy and last up to 25 times longer than traditional bulbs.
Energy and time-efficient, smart lamps appear to be the way forward for lighting. Are there any downsides?
Sadly yes. Smart lamps are unsurprisingly, more costly than traditional manual maps. However, prices are expected to reduce as more smart lighting products become available. And you must keep in mind switching out your current bulbs will save money as they have a longer lifespan and have lower energy use.
Convinced? So are we. Discover the best smart lamps below and treat your abode to a swanky new set of user-friendly lamps.
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Philips Hue Flourish LED Table Lamp
Features:
- Controllable with the Hue dimmer switch
- Controllable with matching Hue app and Hue Bluetooth app
- Compatible with existing Philips Hue system and other ZigBee-based systems such as Innogy, Bosch, Telekom (Magenta) and Busch-Jäger
- Voice control with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit (Siri) and Google Assistant
- Dimmable via app, voice command and dimmer switch
A small, sophisticated design for all room aesthetics, the Philips Hue Flourish LED Table Lamp is an easy buy. The lamp radiates a range of light options (16 million to be exact), from golden morning glows to vivid house party hues. The White and Colour Ambiance functionality allows light to be emitted evenly from all sides of the spherical piece, which is crafted from glass and features a ring pattern.
Buy now £133.10, lights.co.uk
Philips Hue Iris WACA LED Table Light
Features:
- Dimmable via app or dimmer switch
- Compatible with existing Philips Hue system
- Controllable with matching Hue app (with ZigBee control) and directly via the Hue Bluetooth app
- Voice control with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit (Siri) and Google Assistant
- Compatible with ZigBee-based systems, such as Innogy, Bosch, Magenta (Telekom) and Busch-Jäger
Another Philips Hue offering to update your interior, the Iris WACA LED Table Light is a small yet mighty pick. A sleek gold outer shell offers versatile accent lighting to brighten darker corners of the home. Create the ideal ambience using the 16 million light tones on offer and curate a mood to match the occasion. Dim the lights using the app and enjoy a cosy Saturday night in.
Buy now £94.00, John Lewis
Philips Hue Gradient Signe LED Table Lamp
Features:
- Controllable with the Hue dimmer switch
- Controllable with matching Hue app and Hue Bluetooth app
- Compatible with existing Philips Hue system and other ZigBee-based systems like Innogy, Bosch, Telekom (Magenta) and Busch-Jäger
- Voice control with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit (Siri) and Google Assistant
- Dimmable via app, voice command and Hue dimmer switch
- Colour gradients from 16 million colours and high-quality white light
- Including plug-in power supply
- Intelligent light control via ZigBee or Bluetooth
If you’re curating a more modern interior, then look to the Philips Hue Gradient Signe LED Table Lamp. Slim and minimalist in style, the table lamp boasts advanced gradient technology to inject your space with colour. Customise your gradient using an array of complementing colour coordinations and add an artistic touch to your pad.
Buy now £158.00, Amazon
Paul Neuhaus Q-ETIENNE LED Table Lamp
Features:
- Controllable via app and voice demand - Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Compatible with ZigBee home systems
- Compatible with iOS App and Android App
- Compatible with Echo Studio and Echo Show 10
- Memory function for favoured lighting settings
- Temperature adjustable from warm white to universal white
Reminiscent of smoky jazz club interiors and retro New York speakeasies, Paul Neuhaus’ Q-ETIENNE LED Table Lamp is a stylish item for eagle-eyed curators. The dimmable piece has a narrow frame crafted from aluminium and a rounded glass shade, which emits an even, glare-free glow. Control the brightness of the lamp via the remote control included and create a trendy yet tech-forward smart home lighting system.
Buy now £82.90, lights.co.uk
Paul Neuhaus Q-ETIENNE LED Floor Lamp
Features:
- Controllable via app and voice demand - Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Compatible with ZigBee home systems
- Compatible with iOS App and Android App
- Compatible with Echo Studio and Echo Show 10
- Memory function for favoured lighting settings
- Temperature adjustable from warm white to universal white
A brass beauty for minimalist homes, Paul Neuhaus’ Q-ETIENNE LED Floor Lamp is the essentially big sister of the smaller Q-ETIENNE LED Table Lamp. A long, lean body is topped with a rounded glass shade, adding a stylish accent to lavish sitting rooms. Use the remote control provided to change between warm and cool lighting depending on the occasion, and make the most of a plug-free experience rid of trip hazards and messy cable clusters.
Buy now £166.90, lights.co.uk
SOLIDEE Touch Bedside Smart Lamp
Features:
- Stepless dimming function
- 256 lighting effects
- Built-in high-capacity battery can work continuously all night
- High-quality materials for family and baby safety
- Low energy consumption
- Long lifespan with anti-overheating features
If you’re browsing on a budget, look no further. SOLIDEE’s Touch Bedside Smart Lamp will inject your bedroom or study with a bolt of brightness for under £15. Suitable as a baby lamp in addition to a general bedside piece, the easy-use light comes complete with a step-less dimming function, 256 lighting effects to explore and handy touch controls. Plus, it’s portable, meaning you can use yours to set the mood for dinner parties and at-home hosting too.
Buy now £14.99, Amazon
Knapstein Smart LED Table Lamp Glimmer
Features:
- Energy-saving, durable LED technology
- Light output of 730 lumens
- 230 supply voltage
- Integrated LED light system
- Lighbulb included
Create a low, studious mood with the Knapstein Smart LED Table Lamp Glimmer. The piece provides a warm, cosy light for winter evenings spent reading, writing and working. Allow the golden frame to punctuate your desk with metallic shine and work with ease thanks to the clarity of the smart lighting system. Energy-saving and durable LED technology saves you from squinting, while the vintage aesthetic of the lamp will transform your space into a well-lit library.
Buy now £276.88, lights.co.uk
Wiz Hero Smart Wi-Fi Table Lamp
Features:
- Compatible with Alexa, Google and Siri assistant
- Compatible with iOS and Android
- Compatible with WiZ Connected App
- Operates over mobile internet and Wi-Fi
- Requires wireless router for use
- Monitors energy consumption
- Sets schedules for devices
- Manufacturer's 2-year guarantee
The Wiz Hero Smart Wi-Fi Table Lamp may not look as refined as other smart lamp options but it comes with all the gadgets and gizmos needed to create a glowing space. It showcases a modern design enhanced by 16 million colourways which are adjustable from warm white to daylight. Control via your phone or the WiZ App and adjust the lights anywhere at any time.
Buy now £43.99, Argos
LEDVANCE SMART+ WiFi Decor Twist Table Lamp
Features:
- Compatible with Alexa, Google and Siri assistant
- Control via Ledvance SMART app
- Compatible with Wi-Fi and LEDVANCE SMART
- Temperature adjustable from warm white to daylight
Add an element of dynamism to your living room with the LEDVANCE SMART+ WiFi Decor Twist Table Lamp. Available in a failsafe ivory colourway, the softly swirling, curved design will neatly perch atop a sideboard or desk. Select your light theme of choice from daylight to warm white and illuminate the room in a jiffy. For quiet nights in, dim the piece via your phone, kick back and relax.
Buy now £74.90, lights.co.uk
EGLO Connect Simolaris-Z LED Floor Lamp
Features:
- Controllable with the free AwoX HomeControl app
- Compatible with smart home systems from other manufacturers that use ZigBee 3.0
- Direct connection with Amazon Echo and Google Home possible
- Increased range due to additional Bluetooth mesh
- Compatible with all articles of the EGLO connect-c Bluetooth series
- Controllable with suitable remote control even without internet access
Traditionalists, look away. The EGLO Connect Simolaris-Z LED Floor Lamp is for those with contemporary palettes only. A towering, thin light to illuminate larger rooms, the lamp can be controlled with ease via the free AwoX HomeControl app to personalise any space. Did you leave the house in a rush and forget to turn off the lights? The large floor clamp can be switched off remotely without internet access. Even better, a direct connection to Amazon Echo and Google Home will allow you to illuminate your space with the sound of your voice, making it a fun piece with a modern flair.
Buy now £194.33, lights.co.uk
