BeginnerAbout 25 minutes
What you’ll need
- A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network
- The manufacturer's app
- Your Wi-Fi password
Step by step
- 1
Join the right Wi-Fi band
Most smart bulbs only connect to 2.4 GHz. If your router merges bands under one name, temporarily separate them or use the router's guest 2.4 GHz network during setup.
- 2
Pair one bulb at a time
Power the bulb on, follow the app's pairing flow, then rename it something you would actually say out loud — 'Kitchen Ceiling', not 'Bulb 3'.
- 3
Group bulbs into rooms
Rooms and groups let one command or schedule control several bulbs, which is what makes automation feel effortless.
- 4
Add a sunset-on, bedtime-off schedule
A sunset trigger plus a fixed off time covers most wasted lighting hours without you thinking about it again.
- 5
Set a default brightness
Dimming to 60–70% in the evening cuts draw and is usually more comfortable than full output.
Energy-saving tips
- Leave the wall switch on — a smart bulb cut off at the switch cannot receive schedules.
- Use vacation randomisation when away instead of leaving a lamp burning all night.
- Smart bulbs draw a small amount in standby, so keep them for rooms where scheduling genuinely saves hours.