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Smart lighting: the 2026 guide

Smart lighting controls brightness, colour and schedules by app, voice or automation. Leading systems: Philips Hue (best ecosystem), LIFX (no hub), Aqara (value, Matter) and in-wall smart switches.

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Motion- and presence-based lighting is the biggest quality-of-life upgrade, and LEDs plus schedules cut lighting bills.

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2026 figures, based on Energy Saving Trust, Ofgem & gov.uk data · always confirm with a professional survey.

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