5 TIPS to improve your smart home office lighting

It can be challenging to focus when working from home, but setting up the right environment can help a LOT! Let's talk about some products and HomeKit automations that will set you up for success.
🛒 Products Mentioned:
Lutron Caséta Dimmer Switch: geni.us/BivvPmE [Amazon]
Lutron Caséta Dimmer Starter Kit: geni.us/oCmq [Amazon]
BenQ ScreenBar Halo: geni.us/lJMvps [Amazon]
BenQ ScreenBar Plus: geni.us/FPJ5 [Amazon]
Meross Dimmable Wi-Fi Table Lamp: geni.us/UrAls [Amazon]
Logitech Litra Glow: geni.us/4zJ2cB [Amazon]
Viltrox L116T Light with power adapter: geni.us/8aP8IR [Amazon]
Nanoleaf Lines: geni.us/cTZ7l [Amazon]
Nanoleaf Hexagon Shapes: geni.us/2L5Zt [Amazon]
📖 Further Reading:
Richard's work from home setup at MartianCraft: martiancraft.com/blog/2022/02...
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⏭ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why smart lighting
00:53 Tip 1
01:40 Tip 2
03:43 Tip 3
04:29 Tip 4
05:57 Bonus tip
06:08 Tip 5 - Automation
07:17 More resources
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[@nickpanzeca7640]

I have 2 of the Meross ambient lamps and they work great!

[@oliver.n278]

Maybe I have overseen this, but where is your webcam? I am interested in the Benq Screen Light, However this place is above the monitor is already taken by my Logitech C920, so I am searching for ideas in that regard.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

That reminds me... I need to check Twitter! 😀

[@EricWelander]

Lol!

[@davidashley4386]

First time viewer, subscribed !

[@EricWelander]

Great! Welcome 😃

[@islandsnow]

So you control a Philips hue smart bulb with a lutron caseta smart switch? Others have said it doesn’t work right when you do that.

[@EricWelander]

Good question. I'm referring to a Philips non-Hue not-smart bulb. I've had pretty good luck with their standard LED lights (non filament LED bulbs) when pairing with Lutron switches

[@islandsnow]

@@EricWelander ah ok thanks eric. makes sense now.

[@tharais]

@@EricWelander You've frequently mentioned the Lutron switches. Maybe even included them in one of your video reviews. But, don't ask me which one. I was wondering what you might think of the Leviton offerings? I went with a couple of those a few years back, because 1) they were available locally at pretty much the same price as online discount sources and, 2) they matched all the Leviton non-smart paddle switches I already had in my house, which is a look I prefer over the Lutron offerings, and, 3) I have many, many 3-way and more light set ups in this large house. Additionally, the Levitons cost slightly less than the Lutron offerings. And matching has become an obsession of mine as I get older, because when I was younger and always having to use the cheapest option, and nothing ever matched. They've been rock solid for me. And, I feel sort of wedded to them now. But, it seems like Leviton is falling behind now. Leaving me wondering if they aren't going to drop their smart line all together. I was wondering what you thought of the Leviton smart home products?

[@oliviermarais9806]

A bit offtopic but your chair looks cool. Where did you shop this?

[@oliviermarais9806]

Found my answer somewhere else :)

[@hafuridotus]

if you want a webcam that can do just as well as your phone, the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra will do.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Got my screen bar on Ali express for 60 bucks. Been going strong for two years.

[@maxquigley9524]

I was looking for advice about room lighting. Your video shows a lot of closeups of yourself and the light fixtures. You really didn't show much about the room illumination.

[@metelomaniac]

That LED strip has terrible flicker on white