Story Ways of Auto-Lighting Solutions
In this article, we’ve gathered a selection of typical auto lighting scenarios that you might frequently encounter in daily life, all of which can be easily implemented using Tapo devices. Whether it’s creating a cozy atmosphere for movie nights, ensuring your home is well-lit when you arrive, or enhancing security with automated lighting, these solutions can transform your living space. If you’re interested in smart lighting technology, we hope this article sparks your creativity and helps you envision how these innovations can enhance your home!
Auto Lights On
★ Lights on at a scheduled time |
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| " Turn on bedroom or bedside lights when you wake up on weekdays. " " Turn on garden lights after sundown. " " Daily scheduling for Christmas or holiday lighting. "
Required Devices
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Advanced lighting setup with Tapo smart lighting devices Set a specified brightness, color, color temperature, "fade on" effect. *The features supported by different models may vary. E.g. Be waken up gently by a soft, gradually brightening light. |
★ Lights on when movement is detected |
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| " Turn on the stair or hallway lights when someone or a pet passes by. " " Turn on front door lights when someone arrives. " Required Devices
Advanced lighting setup with Tapo smart lighting devices Set a specified brightness, color, color temperature, "fade on" effect. *The features supported by different models may vary. " Turn on the washroom lights and set them to low brightness when movement is detected at night. " |
★ Lights on when a door/window is opened |
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| " Turn on room lights when someone opens the door. " " Turn on the room lights when the pet enters (when the pet door is opened). " " Automatically turn on the washroom lights when someone enters. "
Required Devices
Advanced lighting setup with Tapo smart lighting devices Set a specified brightness, color, color temperature, "fade on" effect. *The features supported by different models may vary. Door/window opened reminder e.g. set a warning color: Turn on light bulbs in red when the front door/refrigerator is kept open for a set time. |
★ Lights on when arriving home |
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| Required Devices
Advanced lighting setup with Tapo smart lighting devices Set a specified brightness, color, color temperature, "fade on" effect. *The features supported by different models may vary. |
Auto Lights Off
★ Lights off at a scheduled time |
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| " Turn off the ambient lighting after getting up in the morning. " " Turn off the garden lights or holiday decorations three hours prior to sunrise. "
Required Devices
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Advanced lighting setup with Tapo smart lighting devices Create a fade-off effect, adjust lights to a specified brightness, color, color temperature, etc *The features supported by different models may vary. |
★ Lights off when they remain on for a set period |
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| Required Devices
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Advanced lighting setup with Tapo smart lighting devices Create a fade-off effect, adjust lights to a specified brightness, color, color temperature, etc *The features supported by different models may vary. |
★ Lights off when no movement is detected in a set time |
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| Garage/hallway/front door lights off automatically when no movement is detected in xx minutes.
Required Devices
Advanced lighting setup with Tapo smart lighting devices Create a fade-off effect, adjust lights to a specified brightness, color, color temperature, etc *The features supported by different models may vary. Adjust the lights to low brightness when no movement is detected for a specified period of time. |
★ Lights off when leaving home |
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| Required Devices
Advanced lighting setup with Tapo smart lighting devices Create a fade-off effect, adjust lights to a specified brightness, color, color temperature, etc *The features supported by different models may vary. |
Do you have any practical or creative automated lighting setups?
We’d love for you to share them in the community < Post a new thread and tag #Automation Tricks.> OR leave a comment on this article!
Your favorite configurations could be helpful to other users as well!
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