I have a distinct childhood memory of my mom asking me to turn on our home's holiday lights. This task involved running up and down the stairs, rushing from window to window, and flicking on each electric candle that decorated our panes. Plugging in the nativity scene, the train around the Christmas, and front porch lights required their own steps that I completed one by one. Now that I'm decorating a home of my own (okay, it's an apartment), I still want to keep some of that holiday magic alive, but I'd prefer to do so without raising my heart rate.
This year, instead of racing from plug to plug, I'm opting for smart products powered by Hubspace, The Home Depot’s exclusive smart home platform. From voice-controlled light bulbs to Bluetooth-powered plugs with built-in dimmers, these products make it easy to bring my Christmas decorating ideas (this year, it's '90s nostalgia) to life without the tedious work.
Shop my five favorite simple, affordable powered by Hubspace options below.
This plug stands out not only because it's convenient during the holiday season but also because it saves energy year-round. Simply connect to the Hubspace app over WiFi to dim your lights to your preferred setting, turn your devices on or off, and customize your lighting schedule. You can even connect to Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa for hands-free voice control.
Shine a light on your front porch with this waterproof and weatherproof spotlight. Simply plug it in to customize the light's brightness, set its color, and schedule a timer all from the Hubspace app.
My least favorite decorations to wrangle are holiday lights, so I'm particularly excited about these smart string lights. They make decking the halls seamless – with the Hubspace app, you can go beyond merely powering lights on or off. Features include color customization, preset holiday themes, and synchronization (i.e., flickering to the beat of your favorite holiday song).
If you love the customizable features of the string lights above but are looking for a standalone option, try the EcoSmart 60-Watt Equivalent Smart Color Changing LED Light Bulb. Connect the bulb to the Hubspace app in under 60 seconds to dim, brighten, or change its color and create your perfect holiday ambiance.
For serious holiday decorators (the people with millions of twinkling lights on their shrubs, an indoor and outdoor tree, lawn reindeer, etc.), grab this Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug with two outlets powered by Hubspace. After the holidays, the plugs come in handy for other outdoor essentials, such as landscape lighting and outdoor appliances.
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