Smart programmable WFI lamps were one of the first devices for smart home, it was with them that everything began, after that came smart plug, curtains, heating, watering sprouts, smart doorbells and much more
TP-Link’s line of smart lamps includes several models, here are the most popular ones: LB100, LB110, LB120, LB130. A little bit below we will understand how they differ, what features and characteristics they have and what makes them really smart. For now – general information about TP-Link lamps.
- They work on a schedule.
- Brightness control
- Circadian mode. (automatic adjustment depending on the time of day)
- Easy monitoring of the amount of electricity used in the form of infographics
- To connect the lamps to the wi-fi network and further control them, you need to download a special program Kasa as well as for other smart devices from TP-Link. It is possible to control the devices remotely.
| LB100 | LB110 | LB120 | LB130 | |
| Customer review | 4.2 out of 5 stars | 4.4 out of 5 stars | 4.4 out of 5 stars | 4.2 out of 5 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi protocol | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi band | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Input power (real power in watts) | 7W | 10W | 10W | 11W |
| Output | 600 lumens (50.) | 800 lumens (60W) | 800 lumens (60W) | 800 lumens (60W) |
| Color temperature | 2700K | 2700K | 2700K – 6500K | 2500K – 9000K |
| Dimmer (via app) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Planning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Energy saving | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Color change | – | – | – | ✓ |
Let’s review each model in more detail.
TP-Link LB100
Characteristics LB100 Brightness of 600 lumens, service life of more than thirteen years make the LB100 model a very favorable purchase. Among the main features of the LB100:
- Connects to wi-fi.
- Supports mobile software
- There is a brightness adjustment.
- Power saving mode.
- Compatible with iOS and Android.
TP-Link LB110
And this model is already a bit brighter – 800 lumens versus 600. It also has an energy saving mode. The consumer adjusts the brightness of the lamp himself. Energy consumption is reduced by 80% compared to a 60W bulb. The service life has been extended and now it is a fantastic 22 years.
TP-Link LB120
The LB120 differs from the previous model by setting the warmth between 2700K and 6500K. Circadian mode is already supported, which simulates natural lighting very accurately and naturally.
TP-Link LB130
- Wi-Fi connection.
- Convenient control from a tablet, smartphone.
- Sufficiently wide range of brightness, warmth – 2700K – 9000K.
- Circadian mode.
- Compatibility with iOS, Android.
Reduces power consumption by 80%. Quality of work, brightness pleasantly surprised.
LB100 bulb consumes 8W, the other three – 11W.
TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi bulb: how they work ?
All four types are connected to wi-fi. It is enough to screw the device into a regular chandelier or floor lamp. LED-lamps do not heat up, which means they are absolutely safe for children (the risk of burns is zero).
Kasa software, you will be able to adjust the brightness, control the heat settings, change the color (LB130 only). The last function will be in demand at some themed party or holiday. You can make the room burn a nice blue color. Or green, red. In short, millions of possible shades and colors.
“Smartness” of lamps lies in the aforementioned circadian mode. It allows you to create an unusual effect of “understanding lamp”, which in the morning burns one color, during the day another, and with the onset of darkness – the third. Add to this such intuitive and useful things as turning the lamp off/on, monitoring energy consumption – and you get a really cool device for the home. Cost starts at $40
