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Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey tests out some new smart lighting configurations #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $40 Skill Level: Beginner Shopping List: Smart switch [https://amzn.to/2Uxds1R] Smart bulb [https://amzn.to/2QYkH0y] Wireless remote [https://amzn.to/3bKhUjp] Steps: 1. Ross explains a couple of different ways to create a smart lighting configuration in a home. 2. Ross starts by discussing smart light switches, which can be used to replace old, standard switches. Then, all the smarts of the lighting configuration are embedded in the switch itself and can be used with any lighting fixtures. Ross does warn, however, that this requires wiring the new switch, which should be done by an electrician. 3. A simpler option is to purchase smart bulbs, which require no wiring whatsoever. Simply unscrew the old bulb and screw the new, smart one in. These will only take advantage of their smart features IF the light switch at the wall remains in the on position. 4. A hybrid option is to use a wireless remote. The mounting bracket locks onto the light switch, which keeps it in the on position and prevents it from being turned off, and the wireless remote can be pushed on/off or dialed for dimming capabilities. Then, the smart bulbs can still be controlled by the app and it’s less likely they’ll be powered off. Ross does warn that in this case, power is constantly running to the light fixtures. He suggests caution when changing out the lightbulbs. Resources: Ross demonstrated the Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer [https://amzn.to/2Uxds1R], which is designed to work with Philips Hue light bulbs [https://amzn.to/2QYkH0y] and is manufactured by Lutron (https://ift.tt/34kS2rW). About Ask This Old House TV: Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr Keywords: This Old House, Ask This Old House, DIY, Home Improvement, DIY Ideas, Renovation, Renovation Ideas, How To Fix, How To Install, How To Build Watch the full episode: https://ift.tt/2GJYwpo How to Control Smart Lighting | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/