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How about an LED bulb that can also be used as a speaker or a motion sensor or even a battery-backup in case of power failures? Unimaginable! Isn’t it? Not anymore. Leading lighting solutions expert, GE Lighting, has released its new LED+ portfolio that will not only provide customers with high-quality long-lasting LED lighting but also carry out different day-to-day functions like transforming into a speaker or power-backup unit. What makes it more interesting is that all of the extra features are built right into the lights, so consumers won’t need an app or any additional hardware to unlock the additional features.
GE’s LED+ products are offered in 60-65 W equivalencies and include:
Battery Backup: Light Up Even without Power
According to a recent report, nearly 37 million people in the U.S. were affected by power outages in recent years, leaving consumers struggling to find flashlights or candles to stay out of the dark. GE’s new battery back-up bulb ensures your lights stay on with a battery that is triggered when the power goes out and stays illuminated for up to five hours. For extra convenience, simply unscrew the bulb to carry it around the house like a flashlight for illumination wherever it’s needed. Plus, the bulbs are designed to look like and provide the same brightness as other bulbs throughout the house to blend in with your aesthetic. Available in traditional A-line and BR shapes. (MSRP $14-$18)
Speaker: Quality Light and Premium Speaker
On average, Americans spend more than four-and-a-half hours a day listening to music (according to Nielsen music streaming report), a figure that’s on the rise with the increase of tech devices in music consumption. To meet that demand, GE is offering two LED+ speaker bulbs, a traditional A-line bulb and a BR for recessed CAN applications that pull through music, podcasts and other audio streaming from your smart phone or Bluetooth device. An embedded speaker offers premium sound quality and hides discreetly within the ceiling or your light fixture, eliminating the need for bulky speakers on the counter. For across-the-home listening, pair multiple speaker bulbs across the home for robust, sync’d sound without any wiring or hubs. Sound can be controlled directly from the Bluetooth device or with an included remote. (MSRP $30-$35). A recessed CAN speaker fixture also is available for a MSRP of $60-$70.
Dusk To Dawn: Stay Bright When the Sun Goes Down
The demand for smart home security products is expected to increase 10 percent per year, with some consumers spending thousands of dollars on home monitoring services annually. For those wanting to add a sense of securing at a lower cost, the new GE dusk-to-dawn bulbs in traditional A-line shapes ensure outdoor lights are always on when the sun goes down. A built-in ambient light sensor automatically triggers light to come on at dusk and turn off at dawn – simply install the bulb and never worry about turning the lights on and off again. (MSRP $8-$10)
Linkable Motion: Secure Even the Darkest Corners
As another security protection, whether it’s to warn off unwanted guests or to guide you into your home at night, new LED+ motion lights are available. This collection includes PAR bulbs and fixtures with a built-in motion sensor that turns the light on whenever motion is detected and turns the light back off after motion stops. Also includes dusk-to-dawn feature. Link multiple bulbs together with the touch of the button so that when one is triggered by motion, all the linked bulbs illuminate. (MSRP $15-$90)
Color: Capture the Color of Your Mood
Cut down on lighting decorations with a solution that brings eight different colored lights and two different shades of white light to your home for those special gatherings or for daily use. The LED+ Color solution is available in both a traditional A-line bulb shape, as well as a BR for recessed cans. Each includes a remote and provides two shades of white light for general illumination (Soft White or Daylight), plus vivid red, orange, yellow, pink, green, blue, cyan or purple hues—controllable and changeable at the touch of a button. Install multiple bulbs and control them all with one remote. (MSRP $14-18)
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