The Lumen Smart Bulb bets on light entertainment
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The Lumen is a RGBW LED, and besides the usual red, green and blue colors, it also features a 6W white LED
The device uses the new Bluetooth 4.0, which is already found on a wide range of new models running on both iOS and Android
The Lumen Smart Bulb is a Blueetooth-enabled LED with intelligent functions such as Party, Sleep and Wake mode
The device uses wireless technology to operate a LED light bulb within range of up to 30 feet (9.1 meters)
A 6W LED emits 400 lumens, which is comparable to the lumen output of a 40W incandescent light
Article Summary
Combining the power of smartphones, LED light bulbs, wireless and remote control technology has inspired designers to come up with smart solutions such as LIFX, Philips’ hue light bulbs and INSTEON. The Lumen Smart Bulb project, currently raising funds via indiegogo, aims to add one more option to the wireless-enabled LED market, while betting on home entertainment and well-being to score extra points.
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