Things to keep in mind Now that you've successfully set up your smart Wi-Fi bulbs, embracing the full potential of your Philips WiZ lighting system involves more than the installation.

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That's it, you're done. The app will ask you to create a unique name for the light and then you can set up custom on-off schedules and connect your Wyze bulb (s) to Alexa or Google Assistant.

Setting up smart lighting follows a similar process, whether you're installing a smart bulb, a set of light panels, or a light strip. The on-screen instructions in the apps will guide you through ...

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Smart lighting is when your lights are controllable remotely using a wireless connection and a smartphone app. You can set timers for your lights and create schedules or routines to turn them on ...

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For example, most wake up lights will brighten over half an hour, so if you set the automation for 7am, your smart bulb will start brightening around 6:30am. Similarly, you can design your evening ...

Some smart light bulbs and Bluetooth bulbs only take seconds to set up with your existing set up while others might take more like 10-20 minutes. Your mileage will vary depending on your plans.