![]() Once you name the lights, you can sync them with Amazon Alexa using the Twinkly Skill or Apple HomeKit to voice-command the string lights. I tested the newer Generation II, which has a single button you'll need to be able to access during setup for Bluetooth pairing, and you can use it to switch between effects manually. The cord has a controller at the end-these vary slightly based on generation. The string lights come in three more sizes, from 66 feet to 158 feet, though the former is what you'll likely need for most Christmas trees. I tested the shortest length, 26 feet, and it was surprisingly the perfect size on my super-slim, apartment-friendly tree ( similar to this style). The arrangement of lights on the tree works best for gradient and stripe-style patterns though-I love how the candy cane stripe effect looks. It lets you design a light pattern by using an existing pattern, drawing with your fingers, or even uploading a GIF. The app's Gallery tab has tons of premade light combinations to choose from, and you can also make custom effects in the app. They're beautiful and easy to set up, and the black cord blends in nicely into the tree (the cord also comes in green). I tested three different string lights designed to go on a Christmas tree, and Twinkly's were easily my favorite. ![]() Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. ![]() com, full Gear coverage, and subscriber-only newsletters. Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off). Whether you're celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah, or you just love getting into the holiday decorating spirit, these are my favorite smart Christmas lights and smart home solutions for the most wonderful time of the year.īe sure to read our other smart lighting guides, including the Best Smart Lighting, Best Philips Hue Lights, Best Nanoleaf Light Kits, Best Govee Lights, and Best Smart Bulbs. That armload of lights has been covering the inside and outside of my home for the past few weeks, which has made holiday decorating easier. It was overkill, judging by his look of horror, but all in the name of research! ![]() But instead of grabbing whatever smart plug I had on hand, I came back with an armload of smart string lights we could use instead of our fake tree's built-in lights-and for decorating all over the house too. Every year, the only smart device my husband asks about is something for the Christmas tree. ![]()
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