YOKYO: In fact Smart lighting and alarms are not new, but one firm is hoping to combine the two to provide the ultimate in home security. A BeOn bulb learns your habits and replicates them when you’re on holiday, it stores energy in reserve, and it responds to doorbells and smoke alarms.
They’re not cheap – prices start at $199 (£124) each – but they are seen as an alternative to installed security systems.The bulbs can be set to switch on and off when they hear the sound of a doorbell, or smoke alarm, to alert homeowners in the middle of the night, or if they’re TV is up too loud.
Alternatively, if a burglar rings the bell to see if anyone is home, the lights turn on automatically to scare them off. The bulbs store a reserve of energy, in case of a power cut, and will gradually fade on and off to avoid being blinded first thing in the morning, for example. Homeowners can additionally control the lights using a smart phone app, and the energy-saving bulbs use soft white LEDs with a brightness of 800 lumens. This is the equivalent to a 60 watt incandescent bulb.
Individual bulbs can be pre-ordered from the campaign for $199 (£124). A three-pack costs $269 (£169), six units can be bought for $395 (£247) and a nine-pack is $595 (£372).Prices vary for different connectors, including standard and recessed.
