4 interior designers tell us which smart tech you should really buy
Lighting in your home is definitely one of the most important aspects of design, as it can set the mood and tone, whether you’re cooking, watching a movie at night, or hosting a low-lit dinner party.
For smart lighting, Khurana said the best option so far is Philips Hue.
“Philips Hue is one of my favorite lighting systems because it allows homeowners to change brightness and color temperature according to mood or time of day,” he said. “Especially for illuminated living areas where you want layered lighting but a clean, minimalist look without all the bulky fixtures.”
The Philips Hue brand is famous for creating reliable and easy-to-use smart lights with 16 million different colors (including 50,000 shades of natural white light). To upgrade your lighting, you can get everything from a regular light bulb to under-cabinet lighting to hidden can lights and more.
While you’ll need a Philips Hue Hub to enjoy most smart features and automation, a single hub can manage up to 50 Philips Hue bulbs, and is compatible with IFTTT, Alexa, HomeKit, SmartThings, and Google Assistant.
