Smart home lighting has plenty of appeal, from the convenience of light that comes on automatically when you arrive home after work, to the security of lights that cycle on and off to simulate the occupancy while you’re away on vacation.

One of the best features of smart lighting is versatility of control--for most people this means not having to rely on a dedicated wall switch to control the light. Smart lights let you control them from where you are--in your chair, from the other room, from another state. The method will depend on the specific device and control protocols, but they all offer convenience over the old-fashioned way of being tied to a specific switch to a power light.