How LED ceiling lights make rooms more than just bright
Using LED ceiling lights means having a modern understanding of lighting. Anyone using LED ceiling lamps is throwing two outdated things overboard:
- that ceiling lights consume electricity,
- that it must be possible to change the light source for the lighting.
LED light sources are the most economical light source on the market. Point. In operation, they are 90 % more efficient than incandescent lamps and last up to 50 times as long.
And what about the non-replaceable light sources? Admittedly, it is quite a change. The light source with LED is just as much a fixed component of the luminaire as the frame or the lampshade. Today's smartphone or tablet displays, monitors and TV sets work with LEDs. Nobody asks whether these LEDs can be replaced. They are part of the overall device.
**And it's no different with LED ceiling lights.
Pretty modern, isn't it? Or should we say: simply contemporary.
What are the advantages of LED ceiling lamps?
Ceiling lights are the supplier of brightness in the room. They were before the LED era and they still are today. However, the LED lighting technology itself offers further advantages that you are not familiar with from "normal" ceiling lamps:
- Save 90 % electricity compared to incandescent bulbs
- environmentally friendly lighting without mercury
- Maintenance-free operation without bulb replacement
- No switch-on delay as with energy-saving lamps
- More design variety thanks to compact lighting technology
What types of LED ceiling lamps are available?
In addition to taste, the situation in the room also determines which form of ceiling light is the most suitable for your lighting purpose.
Lights with round lampshade
The classic in room lighting. They distribute the light over a large area throughout the room and thus ensure good general lighting. A single ceiling light is usually sufficient for small rooms.
In contrast to "normal" ceiling lamps, with LED ceiling lights you never have to worry about having to remove the lampshade and replace the bulbs underneath. High-quality, permanently installed LEDs **last for over 30 years with 4 hours of daily operation **.
Ceiling spotlights or ceiling spots
Are often multi-flame and can therefore distribute the light as well as round ceiling lights. It is also a special design feature.
One advantage of luminaires with flexibly adjustable spotlights is that the room can be structured by aligning the spotlights. Or not to illuminate certain areas directly in order to avoid glare. This is particularly effective in large rooms.
Flat ceiling lights or panels
They are particularly popular because LED lighting technology has made these flat designs possible in the first place. The entire surface of the lampshade is evenly illuminated by the LEDs. It therefore has no visible points of light and "dark areas".
LED panels hardly protrude into the room and save space, which makes particularly low rooms appear larger. The design also looks very tidy** and is therefore ideal for a minimalist furnishing style, for example.
Of course, there are also many mixed forms of LED ceiling lights, especially in the designer lighting sector. The selection is huge, so you will have no problem finding your personal favorite light.
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How many watts should an LED ceiling light have?
How many watts a luminaire consumes no longer has any significance for brightness** and light quality in general. The following applies to all LED ceiling lights: they require less power (watts) to achieve a similar (or higher) brightness than classic incandescent lamps. For those who are concerned about brightness, however, take a closer look at the lumen specification.
How many lumens should an LED ceiling light have?
It depends on the size of the room. Consider: The wattage of an incandescent lamp multiplied by 10 gives approximately its lumen. So if you know how bright your ceiling light was with 3 x 60 watt light bulbs, you only need to try an LED ceiling light with around 1,800 to 2,100 lumens. Or he chooses a slightly brighter ceiling light and dims it down as required.
Are LED ceiling lamps dimmable?
Yes, but not all of them. And not with every dimmer. LED technology works differently to incandescent lamp technology, which is why a dimming solution had to be found for LEDs first. Many LED ceiling lights and LED lamps in general are now easily dimmable by remote control or smartphone and without any accessories (take a look at our smart home category). However, you still need a dimmer for all other products.
You can easily find out whether your desired product is dimmable in the product details. If you find a "Yes" in the "Dimmable" lines and the note "Included" in the "Dimmer" line, then the product is dimmable without additional accessories (i.e. an external dimmer). If you do not find this information, the product is either not dimmable or you need an external dimmer.
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Bright and loud: LED ceiling lights with loudspeaker - the special tip!
Reggae, blues, hard rock or heavy metal? Simply select your favorite music on your smartphone and transmit it to the ceiling light via Bluetooth**. You'll be able to carry yourself or your friends away with great sound!
Ceiling lights with loudspeakers - sounds unusual at first, but is no wonder given the increasingly multimedia use of devices. Smartphones, for example, have replaced MP3 players, function as GPS, Internet browsers and, incidentally, as telephones. The luminaire moves with you and becomes a multimedia furnishing item.
Your advantage: It is located centrally in the room. Perfect for rich sound - or more soothing sounds!
How do I convert a normal ceiling light to LED?
Do you still have one of these "normal" ceiling lights? Then turn it into an LED ceiling light by simply screwing a suitable LED lamp into the sockets**. So take a look at the socket of the luminaire (e.g. E27), select the light source with the appropriate base at Lampenwelt.de under "Light sources" (also E27) and finally take into account the light quality (brightness in lumens, light color in Kelvin and color rendering).
You can already enjoy all the benefits of LED - without having to buy a new ceiling light.
