Most people who own homes do not think about lighting very much. They just put up a light on the porch, a motion sensor and maybe some string lights that they never take down. This is okay. It is not great. When you see what smart permanent outdoor lighting can do you will think your old lights are really old-fashioned. Check this out!

One thing you might not know is that outdoor lighting has not changed much over the years. You just turn it on and off. That is it. Smart outdoor lighting systems are different. They can be controlled with your smartphone they can turn on and off automatically. They can even change color and brightness when you are playing music outside. Your front yard can look really great at night.

Some people do not like the idea of outdoor lighting. They think it will be expensive and a lot of work to install. This is not true. Most of the time it is easy to install. Does not cost too much. You do not have to tear anything and some systems even have a backup battery for cloudy days. You are just making your outdoor space better you are not building something

The color of the light is important. Warm colors make your patio and walkway look welcoming and cozy. Cool white colors make it easier to see. The good thing about systems is that you can change the color and brightness whenever you want. If you are having a dinner party you can make the lights warm and cozy. If you are waiting for someone to arrive you can make the lights brighter.

You can also control areas of your property separately. This is called zoning. You can have one set of rules for your driveway and another set of rules for your patio. The lights will only turn on when someone is there which saves energy. It is like having a helper who takes care of the lights for you.

Smart outdoor lighting also saves you money on your electricity bill. The lights use power than old lights and they can automatically turn down when you are not using them.

You can also control your lights with your voice. You can tell Alexa, Google Home or HomeKit to turn on the lights. They will. It looks like you hired a professional to do it. You just talked to a speaker.

Smart outdoor lighting is not just, for people anymore. It is a way to make your home better. Your house does not stop being nice when it gets dark so your lighting should not either. Smart permanent outdoor lighting is the way to go.