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Best Smart home Lighting under 100

Introduction

One of the best ways to make your home smarter is to install some smart lights. If you already have a home automation system, then smart lighting will be an amazing addition to that. These lights have tons of features and they can create the appropriate atmosphere for any kind of activity.

If you are wondering whether you can get a great smart light under 100, we can assure you that you can. In this article, we have reviewed some of the best affordable smart home lighting that are packed with amazing features.

Buying Guide

Here is a list of things you must consider before buying a smart light:

1. Compatibility

If you are thinking about buying smart lights, then it is safe to assume that you have some kind of smart home automation system. So, the first thing you have to make sure is that the smart light is compatible with your smart home systems. For example, if you are using Amazon Alexa or Apple Homekit.

2. Color

There are two types of lights you can buy. There are white lights that are kind of simple, inexpensive and have very few features. Then, there are colored lights that allow you to customize the colors.

3. Additional features

Aside from voice control, you will get many interesting features depending on the smart light you choose. These may include scheduling, timer, dimming, welcome home, etc. You can even remotely control the lighting of your house by using the smart light’s app when you are outside. Some smart lights can track your phone’s GPS and turn on when you reach home.

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Product	Hue Go Portable light	Philips Hue Lightstrip	Philips Hue Lightstrip plus	Philips Hue play	Floor lamp Teckin	Philips Hue 3rd Gen A19	GE Enbrighten
Voltage	240 Volts	120 Volts	220-240 volts	240 volts	110 volts	120 volts	120 volts
Type of light	LED	LED	LED	LED	LED	LED	LED
Light color	white	Multi	Multi	Multi	white	white	Motion Switch
Luminous Flux	300 lm			530 lm	2000 lm	800 lm
Power source	AC	AC	AC	AC	AC		AC
Wattage	6 watts	19 watts	20W	6.6 watts	20 watts	60 watts	960 watts
Special Features	Dimmable	16 million colors, dimmable	Dimmable	16 million colors, Gaming light	Dimmable	Dimmable	dimmable

 

7 Best smart lights under 100

We have tested some of the most reviewed smart home lighting options that are currently available in the market. So, after much consideration we have concluded that these are the best smart lighting solutions for your home:

 

Philips Hue Go Portable Table Lamp

The Philips smart light is portable and it has a good amount of color variations. Although portability maybe its top-selling point, it has other features that are pretty interesting as well.

Its brightness level is quite decent. You can change colors and have wireless control of the light. But you will need a Philips Hub for that. Well, even if you don’t have one that shouldn’t be that big of a deal as you can always change the color of the bulb by using the switch which is located at the back of the light.

This light might seem a bit different than other lights as you can only control it by using the Hue Bridge. But, connecting it to the Hue Bridge unlocks a ton of amazing features. These features include voice control, the ability to set timers, making your own custom scenes, being able to set the light at relax-mode.

 

Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance Outdoor LightStrip

If you already have hue bulbs than this will make for an incredible addition to your Philips Hue system. This light strip has many pre-defined scenes. Whether you want to relax or read, this smart light has a scene for that.

It can be controlled by using voice commands and it works with Google Assistant, Apple Homekit and Alexa. You can set scenes and change colors to set the mood just by using voice commands. You can also create your own custom light settings for setting the scene for specific activities. For example, you can set an ambient and relaxing color setting when you are having a BBQ with your friends at your backyard.

 

Philips Hue LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Kits

This light strip is dimmable and multicolored. You can customize the lights any way you desire by cutting or bending the strip. It can be controlled remotely via voice control. You can connect it to Amazon Alexa or Apple Homepod to do that.

The setup process for this light strip is quite simple. All you have to do is connect it to the Philips Hue app. You can either scan the barcode or enter a serial number in order to do that. You can also add new lights to your system by this method.

A lot of customers complained about not being able to connect the light strip through the app. So, we suggest that you read the instructions before connecting the lights.

 

Philips Hue Play

This light is compact and its versatile features are bound to amaze you. It can be used as a backlight when you are watching TV, or watching a movie in order to set the perfect mode. You can choose from a wide variety of colors. Its ambient light will help you relax.

The Hue Play can be synced with music and games. The light will change according to the music or the gameplay. This gives you an immersive experience like no other. You can set timers to make sure the light turns on in the evening and shuts down when it’s your time to go to bed. You can control it via smart devices or through voice commands.

 

Floor Lamp, Sky LED Torchiere Smart Light

This smart lamp is sturdy and energy-efficient and you are sure to be amazed by its features. It stands on a weighted base and the overall structure is quite strong in order to ensure safety.

This lamp can be controlled via the Tuya smart app. You can turn the light on before entering your house so that you don’t have to wander around the house to find the light switches. It also works with smart systems like the Amazon Alexa and IFTTT. This lets you control the light by using voice commands.

You can dim the light to keep the brightness at a comfortable level. You can also set scenes for special occasions for example, when you are watching a movie.

 

Philips Hue White 3rd Generation A19

This dimmable LED bulb can be controlled by using the Hue app. But we believe the voice control is more convenient. You can control the light with voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Alexa. It is one of the best smart night light for Alexa. What we really liked about this bulb is the fact that it can be set in a way that it gradually brightens and dims over a span of time. This is done to resemble sunrise and sunset.

There is a good collection of colors to choose from. The automation options are really nice too. You can set the light to a bright and warm setting and make it light up at the same time your alarm goes off in the morning.

 

GE 38197 Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Light

This smart light would be a great option for you if you want to expand your home automation system. The switch is capable of controlling any fixtures whether they are indoors or outdoors (up to a range of 150 feet). The hub even repeats any z-wave signals coming its way.

The installation process is also quite simple. You will be needing an in-wall installation. The connections will also have to be hardwired.

There are three options for motion control. These are manual, vacancy and occupancy. You should choose occupancy if you want the light to be turned on/off automatically. Just change the mode to manual if you want the motion sensor to be deactivated.

 

Final verdict

We hope the reviews where we have provided information about the best affordable smart lighting under 100, have helped you in deciding which one to buy. If you would like to know which light is our top choice, we would have to say that it is the Philips Hue play. We were blown away by the Hue play’s versatility and compatibility.

But before purchasing your desired one, never forget to consider the important factors described here.