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Earth Day 2023

Small Steps to Big Changes Smart home technology has revolutionized the way we interact with our homes, providing convenience, security, and entertainment. However, one of the often-overlooked benefits of smart home technology is its potential to make our homes more energy-efficient. This Earth Day let’s explore how your Lightwave system can help you reduce your […] Read

Ideas for the Wire-Free Smart Switch

What can I do with the Wire-Free? Well, that’s a great question! And that’s exactly why we’ve written this post. We have put together some interesting ways that you can use the Wire-Free Smart Switch to transform how you interact with your home. Leave us your ideas If you’ve got an interesting way you use […] Read

Lightwave Update: What’s the matter with Matter?

What is Matter? There is a noticeable amount of hype around about a new smart home protocol formerly known as CHIP, now called Matter. The concept is, supposedly, devices from different smart home brands will work together seamlessly, your system will not be reliant on the cloud, and your smart home becomes more future-proof. In […] Read

Introducing Mark-2 Smart Series

Re-engineered, from the inside out Our new & improved core range of products have been completely re-engineered. They may look the same on the outside, but after all, we already produce the best looking products in the smart home industry. Read

National Home Security Month

Security is a feeling we all strive for. We want to feel secure in ourselves, in our jobs, in our finances, we want to feel secure in our relationships and our decisions. Feeling secure at home is something that far too often falls to the back of our minds. Every October marks National Home Security […] Read

Nigel Buckton’s 5 Things to Know Before Investing in Solar Power

Nigel Buckton has been a Lightwave user for 5 years, he initially invested in the Lightwave system to reduce energy being wasted in unoccupied rooms. Nigel wanted to go one step further and recently invested in solar panels to kick things up a notch. Nigel documented his journey in a YouTube video and like many […] Read

Lightwave Summer Round-Up

New Luxury Finishes To celebrate British engineering and design excellence we are launching a range of Luxury Finishes, also known as The Avalon Collection. The range includes the most sought after metallic finishes that will perfectly tie into any home. There are 5 finishes that make up the collection: Antique Brass, Matte Black, Mirror Brass (looks […] Read

Look Book: Minimalism At Lightwave

Look Book: Minimalism By Roxy Kasprzyk It’s origin. Established in New York City in the 1950s, the Minimalist Movement was born out of a Western spin on Japanese culture. “Less Is More” Mies van der Rohe It is based on a simple principle: balance between beauty and utility. A concept that Lightwave’s values were found […] Read

Earth Day 2022: Greener living with Lightwave

A movement that wanted to force environmental awareness into the political arena, has set off one of the largest public global campaigns of all time. Protecting our blue planet is even more crucial in the present day than it was 52 years ago. Not only due to the environmental impact that our consumption has, but […] Read

How You Can Include Lightwave in Your Home Renovations

One of the central goals of renovating any property is to create a home that you love to stay in. As house prices rocket, many people either renovate their existing homes or buy a project house that requires extensive work. With many exciting design trends emerging in 2022, this is an excellent opportunity to explore […] Read

Homebuilding & Renovating Show: The Trends of 2022

The Homebuilding & Renovation Show 2022 brings together companies that specialise in every imaginable aspect of home renovation under one roof – so no wonder it had to be held at the UK’s largest exhibition centre. Every sector was represented, from construction, to home automation to interior design to outdoor leisure. As well as sectors […] Read

World Sleep Day – How Lightwave Can Help Your Sleep?

Whether it’s in your nature to put family first, or you’re squeezing in extra hours at work, it turns out the first thing we are ready to sacrifice is our sleep. We neglect to put ourselves first and forget that our wellbeing and quality of life can be impacted. According to the Philips Global Sleep […] Read

Will Saved £45 on His Energy Bill and You Could Too

Annoyed about your energy bill increasing? Running out of sweaters and blankets to layer? Feeling like there’s nothing you can do to change that? Most of us are feeling the impact of increasing energy prices, our wallets even more so. You might think that you have no power over how to save energy at home, […] Read

Why Should You Consider Smart Home Technology During Your Next Renovation?

In a recent Renovation survey conducted by Lightwave*77% of respondents felt smarter solutions could be integrated into the home to build greater convenience. In addition, many considered monitoring energy consumption, improving fire safety and saving money were important motivations for undertaking home renovations. With this in mind, let’s take a look at three of the […] Read

Futurebuild 2022: What Will The Buildings Of The Future Look Like?

Futurebuild 2022 is an exhibition held at London ExCel, from the 1st to the 3rd of March, showcasing 300 companies, all leading pioneers in their sectors, and connecting them to more than 20,000 visitors. From digital construction and intelligent buildings, to manufacturing natural building materials and sustainable sourcing, it is clear that the future is […] Read

Lightwave Labs: What is Futureproofing and Why is it Important?

Technology advances quickly, and sometimes it’s hard to keep pace with innovation. Here in the UK, the average consumer upgrades their mobile phone every 2½ years and according to Michael Gartenburg from Gartner research “meaningful changes in gadget technology tend to happen every three to four years.” Futureproofing in technology is when a product or […] Read

Half Term Holidays in Your Smart Home

The February half-term holidays are upon us and children are delighted by the prospect of a whole week off school! Invariably after the initial excitement of being at home wears off, the familiar phrase of ‘”I’m bored” is bound to be heard. In this post, we will help you avert holiday boredom with a touch […] Read

How to Create the Perfect Valentine’s Day Mood with Lightwave

Turn the Lights Down Low n’ Slow It is no secret that lighting decides the atmosphere of a room. On a day as romantic as Valentine’s Day, make sure to really paint your loved one in a golden hue. Your smart home is a capable companion when it comes to slowly dimming the lights with […] Read

How You Can Build Eco-Friendly Homes with Lightwave

In recent years, the environmental impact of our collective actions has been highlighted in the media. The world we live in is precious, and it’s an immense task to preserve it for future generations. Our homes are one thing that we can pass from one generation of the family to the next. Happily, thanks to […] Read

Blue Monday 2022 – How Lightwave Can Help

So, the fun and excitement of the festive season are over for another year. January brings short days and cold nights. It’s no wonder that many people experience a bout of the January blues. The third Monday in January is famous for being known as Blue Monday, as it is thought to be the most […] Read

Smart Technology For When You Are Not At Home

As the countdown to Christmas approaches and the family starts to make festive holiday plans, is it likely that many people will be away from home visiting family, friends or even jetting off to sunnier climates. Thanks to vast improvements within the Smart Home sector, it is becoming easier for families to utilise smart home […] Read

Save Money with Your Smart Home

As food, fuel and utility prices continue to rise and as the busy festive season approaches, it is beneficial to explore ways of saving money within your smart home. By incorporating smart elements into your daily routine, not only can you save money, but it also gives you the power to create a more energy-efficient […] Read

Tech For All The Family

The home is where the heart is. There are many ways that Smart Home technology can be woven into the fabric of family life. Why not sit down as a family and think about ways everybody can benefit from the integration of home automation. Here are some fun and easy to implement ideas to get […] Read

What Lightwave Tech To Start With/Where To Start

As smart home technology evolves rapidly, it can be difficult to know where to begin when it comes to the question of where to start building Lightwave technology into your home. The possibilities are endless, and the beauty of intelligent automation is that it can be adapted to a plethora of individual needs. We have […] Read

The Benefits of Smart Home Security

An integral part of the ethos at Lightwave is to bring intelligent smart home solutions into any home. Home, after all, is where the heart is. It is also the place where the whole family needs to feel safe and secure. As winter approaches and the nights draw in, now is the perfect time to […] Read

The Benefits of Dawn/Dusk Timers

As the winter is fast approaching and as families across the land prepare for the busy holiday season, it is the perfect time to look at the multiple benefits of Dawn/Dusk Timers. A great time saver The primary function of a timer is to pre-set a device to operate at a set time and on […] Read