High-tech patio lighting can add ambience to your outdoor space as well as improve home security. Luckily, the right lighting can also help you avoid tripping over your patio furniture at night, too.
But the latest high-tech patio lighting can do more than just light up your property. Some products also have advanced features like automation, remote control, and built-in cameras.
Install Smart Outdoor Light Bulbs to Heighten Security
If security is your top priority, then you should strongly consider the Sengled Smart LED with Security Camera Bulb ($129.99). This smart light functions as a traditional flood light and you can screw it in to any standard E26 socket. The bulb’s 850 lumens of brightness will certainly help make your home less attractive to thieves, too.
This bulb also has several high-tech features, including:
- A 1080p resolution security camera
- Night vision
- Human detection
- A two-way intercom system
- Notifications sent straight to your smartphone
You even have the option of buying cloud storage so that you can review footage from the security camera whenever you need to.
Consider Remote-Control Lighting for Security on a Budget
If you like the idea of high-tech patio lighting for security but are looking for a more affordable option, check out the Geeni Lux Flood Smart Bulb ($24.99). While there’s no built-in camera, some of the features that work with its app can help secure your home.
If you download the Geeni app, you can control your lights (turn them off and on, adjust the dimness, etc.) from your smartphone. You can even integrate the bulb with virtual assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana to control your lights using voice commands.
The Geeni Lux Flood Smart Bulb is also environmentally friendly. The bulb is energy-efficient at only 11 watts and can light a large area with its 1,000 lumens of brightness.
Use Smart Path Lights to Add Ambiance to Your Outdoor Space
If you’re looking for high-tech patio lighting that will really set the mood, check out the Ring Solar Pathlight ($34.99). It offers a number of useful features, including real-time motion detection notifications and the ability to program your lights on a daily schedule. Just be aware that you will need to purchase a Ring Bridge ($49.99) separately to use these lights.
Feeling creative? If you really want to customize your outdoor lighting, consider the Phillips Hue Calla Outdoor Bollard ($149.99). These smart lights can project 16 million colors. That’s not a typo, each bollard really can display 16 million colors.
Its additional features include:
- Timers
- Notifications
- Alarms
You can even use geolocation so that your lights automatically turn on when you arrive home. But know that this product also requires Hue Bridge ($59.99), which is a separate control system.
Keep This in Mind When Shopping for High-Tech Patio Lighting
As you may have noticed, there are some hidden costs that you need to look out for when shopping for high-tech patio lighting. If you’re on a tight budget, make sure that the device you’re considering can work without a hub you would need to buy separately.
And despite the sticker shock, it may be worth considering some of the more expensive high-tech patio lights. In the end, they could actually save you money. For example, if you were already planning on buying a security video system, buying a patio light that includes a built-in camera may be a more economical option.
As you start to look into high-tech patio lighting you’ll see that with the technology now available, lights can provide much more than just a comforting glow.
