Smart Bulb: It is often seen that as soon as the Wi-Fi connection of a smart bulb gets damaged, the app support stops or it is not able to connect to the mobile, people consider it useless and throw it away. Whereas the reality is that in most cases the LED part of the bulb is completely correct. With a little intelligence and home-made ideas, such smart bulbs can be made useful again.
Use like a normal LED bulb
Even if smart features are not working, most smart bulbs provide normal lighting when turned on and off from a switch. You can use it like a normal LED bulb in places like study room, store room or stairs. This will at least fulfill the lighting requirement and the bulb will not go waste.
Convert to decorative or night light
Smart bulbs have the facility of different colors and soft lighting which can be very useful for decoration. If the app works occasionally or the bulb becomes stable at one color then it can be used as a night light or room decor. This can be a great option for light and relaxing lighting in a child’s room or bedroom.
Reuse in DIY projects
If you have a little technical understanding then smart bulbs can also be used in DIY projects. Sometimes only the control board is damaged, while the LED and driver remain fine. In such a situation, by connecting it to a simple LED circuit, you can convert it into a workshop light, emergency lamp or table lamp. This will not only save money, but there will also be no need to buy new items.
Benefit to both environment and pocket
Throwing away smart bulbs increases electronic waste which is harmful for the environment. At the same time, with a little extra effort, reusing it will be lighter on your pocket too. A smart bulb that was considered useless can become useful again.
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