Question 1

How should I use bedside table lamps?

Accepted Answer

Bedside table lamps are a staple of most bedrooms, and smart table lamps also offer features that help you make the most of your bedroom lighting. For example, use a Wake up automation – this allows your bedside table lamps to gradually brighten in the morning to help you wake up naturally. Some lamps, like the Signe gradient table lamp in oak, feature a blend of brilliant light that mimics the morning sky when using the Sunrise wake-up style.

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Question 2

What table lamp should I choose for the living room?

Accepted Answer

Table lamps are a versatile way to add an element of personal style throughout your home, as you can easily move them around and select different designs for different rooms or spaces. Though you could use any table lamp to light your living room, a smart table lamp offers many more ways to use the light.

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Question 3

Why should I use small table lamps?

Accepted Answer

Small table lamps can go almost anywhere. You can put them on your bedside table to read in the evenings, in a cosy corner in the living room, or on a desk for more focused lighting. Designed as secondary light sources, small table lamps won’t overwhelm the space – they’ll complement it.

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Question 4

Do I need to buy a smart bulb for my smart table lamp?

Accepted Answer

All Philips Hue smart table lamps come with either a bulb or feature an integrated LED, so you don't need to buy a separate bulb.

Question 5

Where should I put my smart lamp?

Accepted Answer

You can put a smart lamp anywhere in your home, but some of the best places are the home office, bedroom or living room.

Question 6

What's the best smart desk lamp?

Accepted Answer

If you're using a smart table lamp at your desk, make sure it has the right light: cool daylight to concentrate and warm light to relax.

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