We just built a bookshelf and we want to put picture lights. I know we can just use smart strip lights, but the antique brass “frame” on the picture lights is a decorative choice.
I’ve found 2 choices that do not break the bank:
Plug-in non-dimmable integrated LED with a rotary switch. According to reviews, it may be too bright, but that may be subjective…
Battery operated, remote controlled , dimmable integrated LED. According to reviews, the lower dim settings are too dim, so the dimming function may not be the most helpful.
Which of the 2 would you use and how would you make them smart? My best attempt below:
I THINK lamps on a rotary switch can be used with a smart plug, but not certain.
The only idea I have is a silly one involving a smart button pusher
From the title I thought you were looking into how to make a picture light come on when someone is looking at that particular picture. I could imagine how that would be in a gallery with lights popping on and off all over the place!
I use smart plugs for lamps that are not smart in themselves, then automate in the normal way. Not found one that dims, however. I am not aware of any reason a smart plug should have a problem with a lamp that has its own dimming capability. You might be able to find an inline zigbee dimmer if you want the dimming smart.
It takes 4x C Batteries, but in reading the reviews, they had recommended using AA to C spacers because the C batteries can get too heavy for the unit. Good idea on the on that battery to AC powder adapter!
