{"id":6445,"date":"2024-12-05T16:03:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houstonlightscapes.com\/?p=6445"},"modified":"2024-12-05T16:03:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:03:51","slug":"the-best-smart-outdoor-lighting-for-backyards-pathways-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/the-best-smart-outdoor-lighting-for-backyards-pathways-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Smart Outdoor Lighting for Backyards, Pathways, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone likes saving money. Incorporating smart technology into your home is one way to save money on energy costs while also benefiting the environment because you\u2019ll waste less electricity and water. Plus, it adds a much-needed level of convenience to your busy life. You\u2019re probably familiar with smart technology for your appliances, security system, indoor lights, and thermostat, but did you know there are also options for your outdoor lighting?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Smart Outdoor Lighting?<\/span><\/h1>\n

The term \u201csmart lighting\u201d refers to lighting systems that are automated in some way. In some cases, they have a chip inside that can communicate through wifi or Bluetooth with other devices, allowing you to control them remotely through your smartphone, tablet, or voice-activated devices (<\/span>e.g<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>, <\/span><\/i>Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.). Solar lights and motion-sensing lights are also considered smart outdoor lighting but have less control capability. Some of the most popular features of smart lighting include:<\/span><\/p>\n