Best lights for festive holiday mood-setting

Kasa Smart Color-Changing Dimmable Bulbs Available at Amazon

Setting the right scene is crucial if you want to have convincing decorations for Christmas, and these dimmable lights are a perfect option. The color-changing bulbs elegantly switch between any of the 16 million shades available, and they can quickly turn a frightful evening into a delightful celebration. They are compatible with virtual assistants, so you can use your voice to change the hue or activate it on cue.

TP-Link Tapo Smart LED Light Strip Available at Amazon

Running a strip of these lights around your house or along the roof is an excellent idea for setting the seasonal mood. It consists of two strips of 16.4 feet each and has 100 color zones. When pairing the strips with a mobile phone through Wi-Fi and the Tapo app, it’s easy to activate the animated lighting effects, and they also sync to music, increasing the ambiance.

Philips Hue Bridge and Lily Outdoor Lights Bundle Available at Amazon

If you have Philips Hue lights in your home, you’ll need the Hue Bridge to control them and sync them with other lighting options, such as the Lily outdoor lights. Paired with a mobile phone, these will make for the perfect Christmas lighting, as the Lily lights can be automated according to various scenarios, are voice-compatible and have 16 million colors for the most suitable seasonal shade.

Sengled WiFi Color-Changing Light Bulb Available at Amazon

Want colors to illuminate whenever someone steps onto your porch? Do you want to welcome visitors with a festive red, green and white glow? That’s all possible with this four-pack of color-changing, Wi-Fi-connected light bulbs. The screw-in lights don’t require a central hub to work and are compatible with virtual assistants. Through the mobile app, you easily set a schedule, dim the lights at specific times or integrate them into your existing routines.