In the realm of smart lighting and home automation, CES serves as a pivotal event, offering a sneak peek into the innovations slated for the upcoming year. Presently, CES 2024 is underway in Las Vegas, Nevada, showcasing an exciting array of inaugural smart lighting products.
CES 2024 Highlights: The Latest in Smart Lighting and Bulbs
1. Govee Neon Rope Light 2
Govee’s Neon Rope Light 2 is a reimagination of its predecessor, maintaining the intuitive design and smart features. This upgraded model not only retains the capability to display millions of colors but also introduces smoother effects, improved flexibility, and new app features in the Govee Home App. Notably, it incorporates shape recognition through users’ devices’ cameras. The release date for the Neon Rope Light 2 is anticipated soon.
2. Govee AI Sync Box Kit 2
The Govee AI Sync Box Kit 2 offers a hub for synchronizing smart lighting with users’ entertainment experiences. Utilizing AI, it enhances moments in gaming and home entertainment by connecting video and lighting signals. Compatible with Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels, this hub supports 4K 120Hz gameplay and is compatible with Govee Home, Google, Alexa, with Matter compatibility planned for later this year. The AI Sync Box Kit 2 is expected to be available in the first half of 2024.
3. GE Cync Reveal HD+ Full Color Undercabinet Fixtures
GE’s Cync Reveal HD+ fixtures represent full-color built-in lighting designed for permanent installation in cabinets. With the ability to display millions of color combinations, including a variety of whites, these fixtures offer nuanced control over users’ homes’ ambiance. Supporting up to ten smart lights, they can be controlled through the Cync app, Alexa, Google, Matter, or the Savant professional app. Set for release later in 2024, they will be available at Lowes, Target, and Amazon for around $60.
4. U-tec Bright Wi-Fi Mesh Smart Lighting Bulb Without Hub
U-tec’s Bright Wi-Fi Mesh Smart Lighting Bulb provides vibrant color modulating light and Wi-Fi mesh connectivity without the need for a hub. With mesh connectivity, only one bulb connects to users’ Wi-Fi, reducing strain on their router and enabling stable connections for multiple bulbs. Offering app controls for synchronization, color customization, and scheduling, this bulb delivers 1,100 lumens and will be available in 2024.
5. Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Lightstrip (Indoor)
Nanoleaf’s latest line of Matter-compatible smart lights, releasing in spring 2024, boasts advanced features. Offering voice, controller, or paired smart device scheduling, these lights provide extensive color and animation control, along with a selection of pre-built customization options.
6. Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Permanent Outdoor Lights
Designed specifically for outdoor use, Nanoleaf’s Smart Multicolor Light Strip pairs with other Matter lights to bring customizable color schemes to users’ outdoor spaces. Scheduled for release in spring 2024, these lights promise beautiful colors indoors and out.
7. Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Outdoor String Lights
Nanoleaf’s Smart Multicolor Outdoor String Lights are ideal for pergolas or porches, creating a modern fairy light effect when paired with other Matter lighting. Like other Nanoleaf Matter debuts, these string lights are expected to be broadly compatible with other Matter smart home technologies.
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