The Elecwish LED ceiling light is a 12 inch 24W light (check on Amazon) that mounts flush to the ceiling and gives you a remote to control brightness and tone.

The Elecwish ceiling light gives you two control options. Brightness control and temperature control. These two are enough to bring your ceiling to life no matter the mood or time of the day.

You must, however, not that the light isn’t multicolored hence it won’t replace your holiday lights or the part strobe lights. You will need something else to achieve that.

Design and appearance

This cylindrical flush mount light is has a rather slender profile that makes it a perfect fit for most ceiling decors. With all the mounting screws in the hub, you can mount it to the ceiling without any visible blemishes giving you a neat 12-inch diameter light that is powerful enough to push up to 1920 lumens when on maximum brightness. This is the equivalence of a 150W incandescence bulb.

An optical PMMA acrylic lampshade spreads the light softly, giving you a gentle glow that is soft on the eyes no matter what setting you choose.

All the controls sit in the wireless remote controller. This gives you the basic on-off function, a dedicated night mode button, and a d-pad-like key that lets you adjust brightness or tone while on the go.

Below that is a mode button to cycle through your programmed light setting options and three buttons that let you choose which light you are dealing with at any given time since the remote can hook up to a maximum of 3 lights.

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Installation and getting started

Installing the light is simple and will vary depending on where it will be going. It isn’t a must to put the light on the ceiling. You can put it on a table lamp, a chandelier, or a bedside lamp. The most important thing is attaching the bulb’s wires to your main power supply. Remember to switch off the power before handling any electrical wires to avoid electrical shock.

Once you’ve done attaching the wires, it would be wise to test the smart bulb before screwing the fixture into place to ensure that everything is working just fine. You should use the cardboard template found in the packaging to find out where you are to drill the mounting holes.

You might need:

• A flathead screwdriver
• Wire strippers
• A drill with the right bits for ceiling or walls
• Electrician’s tape

Even though the remote is wireless, the bulb won’t connect to your Wi-Fi network. You will get excellent control from the remote (up to 100m) but there is not room to control the bulb from your smartphone.

To pair a remote to the bulb, switch the bulb on at the wall switch. This will make it turn on at full brightness. Press and hold the center button (the one between the d-pad) until the light stops flashing.

Specifications

• Smart Ceiling Light Parameter: Input voltage: AC100-240V; Frequency:50/60Hz; Input power:24W Controller powered by 2*AAA batteries(Batteries Not Included) 12″×2.6″(W×H)； Note: “All on /off” button CAN NOT be applied to learn code/return code, the lower four buttons work.
• Adjustable Color Tone Smart LED Ceiling Light: Press the Color Temperature UP/Color Temperature DOWN button to change the color temperature from 3000K to 6000K (Stepless Adjustable) with 1920 LMS MAX;
• Adjustable Brightness Smart Ceiling Light: Press the Brightness UP/Brightness DOWN button to change the brightness, it has a step-less dimming function; you could use the function to create different moods you like. NO NEED TO BUY ANOTHER NIGHT LIGHT
• Smart Controller & Widely Suitable: wireless remote controller reach up to 100m distance, one remote controller can control 4 groups simultaneously, per group up to multi lights. Could be used on Table Lamp, Ceiling Fixture, Chandelier, Pendant, Floor Lamp, Club, Reading Room fixture, Meeting Room fixture, Living Room & Bedroom fixture, etc. 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
• Best Gift for Your Grandpa&Grandma: With a remote controller, you could turn the bulb ON/OFF in bed at night. Never Stumble When You Get Up, very useful and excellent gift especially for your grandpa, grandma, children, or disabled people

Memory function

This feature makes the device amazingly good. Thanks to the memory function, your Elecwish device will remember and restore itself to the last lighting mode it was before you turned it off.

To retain memory, remember to switch off the lighting using the power button on the remote controller. Using the wall switch will power reset everything.

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Advantages

• Has a good design and lighting system that supports up to six colors
• Pretty much affordable and comes with free shipping once you make your order.
• You can be able to remotely control your lights up to a 100-meter distance thereby minimizing your movements more so in the dark.
• Impressive installation options. It can fit on the ceiling, in your bedside lamp, or even on some chandeliers
• Multiple bulb control from a single remote

Disadvantages

• The bulb won’t connect to your smartphone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hence the remote is your only control
• The fast-dial night mode might be too bright for your liking

Conclusion

Elecwish 24W 12-inch Smart LED Ceiling Light Flushmount 1920 lumens (150W incandescent equivalent) Wireless Remote Control Ceiling Fixture Stepless Dimming Optical Acrylic Cover is a must-have fixture in any smart home living space.

Asides from complementing your décor with the right lighting moods for the occasion they too step up to play a bigger role. With this Elecwish bulb installed in your bedroom, you will be able to control all the lighting systems from the comfort of your bed. The remote control feature also makes it a smart move to have more so if you are physically disabled.

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What if you had a light bulb that can monitor the activities on your premises while you are away? The Tovnet WiFi Security Camera does just that by incorporating surveillance and lighting features on a simple light bulb. This product is quite easy for anyone to set up and offers peace of mind while you are away from home.

Main features

The Tovnet camera is a dual setup of a surveillance camera and an LED light, which you can easily screw into a socket. Powering it up requires the mundane actions of flipping a switch and the camera starts rolling alongside the light.

The product as its name suggests utilizes a WiFi connection to transmit visual data to your phone. To enable this feature, you require the Tovnet Cam app, which is available in both the Play Store and the App Store.

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Tovnet provides a wide angle of 120 degrees high-definition streaming in real time. This feature couples up with night vision capability to offer you crystal clear surveillance video even on the darkest nights.

Besides providing security footage, this device also comes with motion-sensing capabilities. With this feature, you can get alerts from angles where the camera may not reach.

The inventive Tovnet camera promises security for your home or business premises, even if you are halfway across the planet, with its email alert system.

If the camera or motion sensor bulb detects an intruder back at home, you get an instant email alert. This feature allows you to take action such as alerting relevant authorities of break-ins regardless of your location.

Additional features

Besides using the WiFi light bulb security camera with your phone, you can also use it with your personal computer and get the same features.

Tovnet has an SD card slot that allows you to record footage from this smart bulb without a WiFi connection. Similarly, you can record the footage directly into your smartphone as long as you have a WiFi connection in place.

The WiFi security camera also comes with a built-in microphone and speaker. This feature allows you to communicate with visitors at your doorstep by talking into your connected smartphone. Installing the camera is also quite easy since it has the mechanism of a screw-in light bulb.

It is the only step required during the installation process meaning a technician is not necessary saving you some extra bucks.

Pros

• Easy to install majorly because it uses a wireless connection
• It has a motion-sensing capability
• Wide view angles that allow you to view your entire yard
• Smartphone integration, which enables mobile access to your house’s footage
• Email alerts to allow you to know the situation at your home
• Built-in microphone and speaker, so that you can listen to voices at your home
• Clear footage unlike the grainy security cameras being sold everywhere
• The lighting can be operated separately from the camera through the supplied remote control

Cons

• Footage transmission uses a lot of bandwidth; hence you will need a good router for transmitting live video.
• Susceptible to interference over WiFi
• Being a new product that is still being improved, expect some glitches before it is perfected.

Conclusion

The Tovnet WiFi Security Camera is a cheaper alternative to the traditional hardwired surveillance IP set in homes or business premises. Its clear footage makes it the best option if you are after quality videos. It is easy to use and additional features also make it a great security solution option. It is made by Tovnet, a Korean firm, and is available on Kickstarter and Amazon.

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