The use of LEDs instead of traditional bulbs, is spreading rapidly: the advantages are many, both from the point of view of efficiency (lower fuel consumption and high duration), both from the point of view of the features offered (control of ‘ light intensity, color temperature and so on). To propose a new kit is Luxera, with its SmartSwitch LEDs. The package includes light bulbs and LED bulbs in the SmartSwitch, which is nothing if not the device, to be installed on the wall, to adjust the intensity. The four LED bulbs have a consumption of 14W, with a ‘provision equivalent to that offered by a traditional 75W light bulb. Brightness is equal to 1010 lumens with a color temperature of 3000 ° Kelvin and a duration of more than 25,000 hours (22 years if you consider a daily usage of about 3 hours).

The maximum number of LED lamps used is 6 for each control unit. A turn up their noses, however, is compatibility, limited only to the lamps produced by Luxera. The switch can be used by rotating the adjusting knob, or via an ‘application for iOS devices, working through the integration of a module Bluetooth 4.0. In the latter case it becomes possible to control not only the intensity of illumination, but also program the operation (in relation to specific times of the day) or the on / off (for example, to simulate the presence of people inside the ‘home). Luxera allow using absolutely no flicker, no matter the level of lighting set. The cost of the kit is 199.95 dollars, and you can also buy the individual components separately.

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Android devices “conventional” now there are of all brands and price ranges, but the potential of Google is very well-known SO the broader compared to “only” use in the mobile industry. A concrete example is Bright Switch, a wall switch with on board just the green robot.

To many it may seem something stupid, useless, but in the context of a fully computerized this particular device is indispensable. Technology is evolving at a relentless pace, and our homes are destined to follow this evolution.

But what exactly Bright Switch? It ‘s very simple, it is a series of switches, which, according to what the manufacturer, are not confined to the potty on / off light. There is talk of not one but three models, of which only the last one provided with Android. All three are equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity. But what exactly do these “gadgets”? Here is a summary explanation of the functions of the most advanced of the three switches:

• Learning mode: after some days of use usually learn when we turn on / turn off the lights and do it automatically.
• Dimmer: You can adjust the light intensity of many types of light bulbs, from LED to conventional ones.
• Timer: You can program the on / off of the lights (or other).
• Speaker and microphone: the device can be used as an intercom or alarm clock.
• Proximity sensors / movement: the lights go out when we leave the room and light up when you enter.
• Wi-Fi: You can check all the switches connected to the same network from a single terminal.
• Other features include: date and time, night lights etc..

The project is financed on the note crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, and for $ 15 (plus shipping) you can award the “basic” model.

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WigWag is a compact device that allows you to program their own home electronics, combined into a single network. You do not need to have knowledge of programming languages, the whole setup is on an “if something happens, then do so”, thanks to a handy app for your smartphone. The more electronic devices in your home, the more sensors and WigWag need to control them, but the more interesting the results will be. Thus, WigWag not only improve the comfort level, but will also secure housing.

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