When it’s also a speaker, a WiFi repeater or a camera, obviously. All of Sengled’s special bulbs can be controlled by an app, and to save you clogging up plug sockets around the home, each serves a dual purpose.
The Pulse is a dimmable LED light that also serves as a Bluetooth speaker made by JBL. A starter pack comprising a master and a satellite bulb costs EUR179.99, and comes in three colours – red, white or silver. Once paired, you can dim and brighten all the bulbs simultaneously, and play songs from all the bulbs at the same time.
Just twist the bulb into any standard light socket, and adjust the brightness and volume from the iOS/Android app.
Alternatively, the Boost, EUR50, is another app controlled and dimmable light, but it can also increase the range of your WiFi. Just place it where you have a reasonable signal and it can throw it into ‘dead zones’ up to 100ft away.
Finally, the yet-to-be-released Snap incorporates a camera, microphone and speaker into the bulb. Snap records video and stores it in the cloud, so you can use it as a home monitor either inside or outside. Available in March 2015, it’s priced at $200, with European and UK pricing yet to be confirmed.
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