Not only do smart lights have a longer life span and consume less energy than standard bulbs, they’re also packed with the latest innovative features for maximum functionality.

For lighting to match your mood, smart-control your home with colour changing LEDs at the touch of a button. By pairing your smart bulbs with your smartphone, you can set lighting schedules and dimming programmes as well as switching your lights on and off remotely.

With a whole host of energy consumption insights and figures on connected apps, you can save money by keeping track of your usage. If you like a hands-free option, connect your smart home assistants including Amazon Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT for voice-activated demands.

For energy saving night lights or extra security, choose smart light bulbs with motion sensors . Turning on when they detect movement, they’re perfect for hallways, stairwells and entrances. In the case of a power outage, create optimum brightness for safety with smart emergency lighting.

If you’d like to enjoy multi-room surround sound without the full kit and cables, consider intelligent lighting with integrated high-quality stereos. Stream your favourite audio services via Bluetooth or connect to your smart devices, transforming your living room into a home cinema. For a great introduction, try Sengled smart lighting starter kits.

If you’re lacking in power sockets to boost WiFi throughout your home, you can extend your network to blind spots with bulbs with built-in WiFi repeaters.

Choose from brands including Hive bulbs and smart lighting with popular fittings, wattage, shape and energy ratings.