"Some smart lighting manufacturers offer hubs that enable faster local control. Hubs are also sometimes required for certain features. If you are opting for Philips Hue, a Bridge ($50) or Bridge Pro ($99) is essential to get the most from your lights. They work best when plugged directly into your router via Ethernet cable. How to Use Smart Lighting in Your Living Room Your main living room or lounge is a great place to start, because it can almost certainly benefit from mood-setting light."
"Light bars or wall washers can sit relatively unobtrusively facing walls or features like fireplaces to bathe them in light. You can round off with some well-placed smart lamps, though you can also retrofit by using smart bulbs or smart plugs to sync regular lamps. Remember to put smart bulbs in your regular fixtures, too, and gain complete control of the lighting in your space."
Hubs enable faster local control and are sometimes required for certain features; Philips Hue requires a Bridge ($50) or Bridge Pro ($99) for full functionality and performs best when connected to a router via Ethernet. Living rooms benefit from mood-setting light by hiding devices and exposing only the illumination. Light strips suit behind TVs, under furniture, or recessed spots; light bars and wall washers can illuminate walls and features like fireplaces. Smart lamps, smart bulbs, and smart plugs can retrofit existing fixtures and lamps to give complete control. Color and temperature selection can enhance warmth and immersion; the Hue Sync Box can match onscreen colors but is costly.
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