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The best smart lamps of 2025

Philips hue white ambiance lamp installed on coffee table.
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Looking for an innovative way to light up your home office, living room, or bedroom? Consider adding a smart lamp to your shopping list. While these products will illuminate a dark space just like a traditional lamp, they're packed with additional features – such as the option to set timers, change colors, or connect to the rest of your smart home.

The best smart lamps come from trusted brands like Philips, Hatch, and Amazon, though you'll also find lesser-known companies such as Moonside churning out incredible products. If you need help searching for the right one, here's a look at the best smart lamps for all types of rooms.

Once you're done shopping for smart lamps, take a look at the best smart bulbs and best smart holiday lights to complete your collection.

Philips Hue Iris
Philips Hue Iris
Best smart lamp overall
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Sharper Image Bonsai Bluetooth Speaker Lamp with Wireless Charging Pad
Sharper Image Bonsai Bluetooth Speaker Lamp with Wireless Charging Pad
Best smart lamp for the bedroom
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BenQ ScreenBar Halo
BenQ ScreenBar Halo
Best smart lamp for the office
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Amazon Echo Glow Smart Lamp
Amazon Echo Glow
Best smart lamp for kids
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Hatch Restore 3
Hatch Restore 3
Best smart light with alarm clock
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Moonside Lamp One Smart Table Lamp, Alexa Voice Control Smart Lamp, Goolge Home Control, Moonside Smart Light App Control on iOS and Android, Dynamic RGB LED Zones
Moonside Lamp One
Best smart lamp for your gaming desk
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Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL
Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL
Best smart lamp with music syncing
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Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp
Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp
Best smart floor lamp
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Philips Hue Iris

Pros
  • Rich and vibrant colors
  • Very bright light output
  • Bluetooth connectivity option
  • Unique-looking design
Cons
  • It's on the pricey side
  • Can't cycle through colors on its own

Philips Hue is highly esteemed in the world of smart lights, offering one of the most robust lineups in the industry. The Philips Hue Iris is its latest smart lamp, which is notable for its unconventional design. Taking some of its design cues from the previous Philips Hue Bloom, the Iris sports a more spherical design that makes it perfect as a spotlight on a desk. It’s great for accenting wall art, and there’s a bit of residual glow around its translucent base, too.

It doesn’t disappoint in its performance, delivering strong light that can illuminate corners and small spaces easily, and the colors emit a deep, vibrant glow. That’s important when it comes to creating the right ambiance. Since it’s part of the Philips Hue family, it can be paired with other smart lights from the company to deliver some breathtaking light scenes.

Philips Hue Iris
Philips Hue Iris
Best smart lamp overall
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Sharper Image Bonsai Bluetooth Speaker Lamp with Wireless Charging Pad

Pros
  • Good audio quality
  • Beautiful design
  • Wireless charging for most smartphones
Cons
  • A little expensive
  • Relatively low brightness

If style is your chief goal, you’ll love this little LED light inspired by bonsai trees. It’s also quite versatile — there’s a small Bluetooth speaker for playing soothing sounds from your mobile devices and a Qi standard wireless charger for charging your phone. Touch controls allow you to adjust the brightness of the LED light, or you can press and hold to active a sleep mode that shuts off after 30 minutes.

The Sharper Image Bonsai lamp is made of metal and cherry wood, and the LED light is a 20-watt equivalent, so you won’t be using it to light up a whole room, but rather as an accent or nightlight. Keep in mind that you may need to take thicker cases off of phones to successfully charge them wirelessly on the lamp.

Sharper Image Bonsai Bluetooth Speaker Lamp with Wireless Charging Pad
Sharper Image Bonsai Bluetooth Speaker Lamp with Wireless Charging Pad
Best smart lamp for the bedroom
The BenQ ScreenBar Halo installed on a computer monitor.
BenQ

BenQ ScreenBar Halo

Pros
  • Easy installation
  • Connects to USB ports
  • Controlled via wireless hub
  • Minimalist design
Cons
  • Not very "smart"
  • Expensive

Unlike most lamps, which sit on your desk or nightstand and take up space, the BenQ ScreenBar Halo mounts on top of your monitor – freeing up precious room for your keyboard, mouse, and other accessories. It's compatible with just about every monitor on the market, thanks to a unique counterbalance mounting system that requires no adhesives, screws, or brackets. Instead, you simply place it on top of your screen. All told, it takes about a minute to get set up.

Once it's mounted, you can control the device with a wireless hub that can be placed anywhere in your office. From the hub, you can turn the light on, adjust its brightness, and manipulate the temperature of its lights. Once you find a color you like, it can be saved to a Favorites button for quick access. There's also an Auto Mode that'll scan your room and adjust your settings to what it deems is optimal.

Another cool perk of the ScreenBar Halo is that it's actually two lamps in one. While the main lightbar serves to illuminate your desk and reduce eye strain, there's a secondary light that illuminates the wall behind your monitor. These can be activated independently or together, giving you a fun way to manipulate your setup and find a lighting solution that works best for your office.

The big drawback to the ScreenBar Halo? It's not very "smart". It won't sync with any of your standard smart home platforms (such as Apple HomeKit, Alexa, or Google Home), though its wireless smart hub works so well you probably won't mind its lack of versatility.

BenQ ScreenBar Halo
BenQ ScreenBar Halo
Best smart lamp for the office
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Amazon Echo Glow

Pros
  • Compatible with Alexa Routines
  • Uses voice commands
  • Has app control
  • Kid-friendly
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Not very bright
  • Doesn't dim with touch
  • Needs an Alexa device for voice controls

The Amazon Echo Glow provides a significant amount of entertainment and functionality. It connects with any Echo product, and it’s interactive. Its unique Rainbow Timer can be enacted through a simple “set a timer for” command, bringing a fun, colorful light show to your space.

You’ll know the time is winding down when the glow color transitions. It can work as a visual cue to inform you if something is almost done cooking or let kids know it’s time to get ready for bed. The lamp can mimic a flickering flame, create a dance party atmosphere with its disco lights feature, and more. You can also set specific settings to prevent your child from accidentally finding inappropriate content. A subscription to Amazon FreeTime can limit your Echo Glow to kid-friendly audiobook and music titles.

Note: This product is different than the interactive Amazon Glow device.

Amazon Echo Glow Smart Lamp
Amazon Echo Glow
Best smart lamp for kids
The Hatch Restore 2 on a nightstand.
Hatch

Hatch Restore 3

Pros
  • Minimalist design
  • Tons of lighting options
  • Functions as an alarm clock
Cons
  • Not as bright as other options
  • Some features locked behind monthly subscription

The Hatch Restore 3 isn’t so much a smart lamp as it is a smart alarm clock -- but if you don’t mind it’s lack of brightness, it’s a wonderful companion for your nightstand. Along with a fabric design that can glow a variety of colors, the device can play a variety of soundscapes to help you fall asleep. You’ll even find options for various meditations and morning routines, helping you both unwind at night and rise in the morning.

Only a few things have changed on the Restore 3 compared to the Restore 2, but they make a huge difference. The main update is a new button the top of the device, allowing you to quickly toggle through different settings. The button also rotates like a dial, so you can adjust the volume without having to press a physical button dozens of times. In other words, the Restore 3 is easier to use than ever while still retaining its minimalist feel.

The biggest issue with the Restore 3 is its price tag. Not only is the unit itself expensive, but you’ll need to sign up for Hatch Sleep (a premium subscription service) to access all the features in its catalog. However, anyone seeking a smart lamp that doubles as an alarm clock will find it to be a solid choice.

Hatch Restore 3
Hatch Restore 3
Best smart light with alarm clock
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Moonside Lamp One

Pros
  • Millions of color options
  • Highly customizable
  • Lights dance across the lamp in unique ways
Cons
  • Lacks HomeKit support
  • Feels cheap

Small, affordable, and with tons of customization options, the Moonside Lamp One is a great choice for a desktop smart lamp. Using an accompanying smartphone app, the Lamp One can produce a dazzling array of light shows. Whether you want dozens of colors to cascade across its surface or have a few colors pulse on and off, there’s almost no limit to what it can achieve. Its construction is a bit less impressive than expected (instead of frosted glass or a squishy rubber, it’s composed largely of cheap plastic), but that’s a minor complaint about an otherwise versatile device. There’s also the option to connect your lamp with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, making it easy to sync with the rest of your smart home.

Moonside Lamp One Smart Table Lamp, Alexa Voice Control Smart Lamp, Goolge Home Control, Moonside Smart Light App Control on iOS and Android, Dynamic RGB LED Zones
Moonside Lamp One
Best smart lamp for your gaming desk
The Govee Table Lamp 2
Govee

Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL

Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Millions of lighting options
  • Syncs to music
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Better sound quality on dedicated smart speaker

Part smart lamp, part speaker, the Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL is a versatile companion for your home. It’s not quite as robust as some of the best smart speakers, but it’s powerful (and crisp) enough for daily use. What really makes it shine, however, is its music-syncing skills.

The Bluetooth speaker features hundreds of preset lighting effects — many of which will automatically sync to the beat of your music. The build quality on the Table Lamp 2 Pro is quite impressive. Featuring a sturdy base, a large upper unit filled with RGB lights, and an easy-to-access control panel on top, it’s a good-looking lamp even when the lights are turned off. Govee is known for its fantastic smart lights, and that expertise is evident here. Colors can be programmed to bounce, strobe, pulse, or flow across the lamp, giving you nearly unlimited ways to customize its appearance. If you'd rather not experiment with your own designs, the preset designs are varied enough to fit most of your needs, giving you countless ways to fill your room with color.

Priced at $180, it’s a premium lamp that also doubles as a solid Bluetooth speaker — and it’s definitely worth a closer look.

Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL
Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL
Best smart lamp with music syncing
The Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp in a home theater.
Govee

Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp

Pros
  • Three different lighting zones
  • Tons of color options
  • Intuitive Govee app
Cons
  • Upper section isn't the brightest
  • Expensive

The Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp isn’t your traditional floor lamp. What sets it apart from the competition is its unique tri-zone design -- allowing you to cast light across your room in three different ways. This includes a lower section that sends light downward, a middle section that’s largely for ambient light, and an upper section that sends a gorgeous ripple effect across your ceiling.

While it’s probably not ideal for all environments, I’ve found it to be a fun companion for my home theater. The downward light makes it easy to light up the room if I’m having a snack or dinner with my movie, and the upper ripple effect transforms the room into a completely new environment when activated. I personally didn’t find much reason to use the middle light and its ambient color effects, but its certainly a fun way to add a pop of color to any space.

Like all Govee products, this one using the Govee mobile app -- which is super intuitive and easy to use. You can quickly adjust colors and brightness levels, and a few buttons on the lamp itself means you can toggle the device without needing your phone. Of course, you’ll want to sync it with your phone if you’d like to get the most out of all its customizable parts. And because it’s compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Matter, it should play nicely with just about every other smart device in your home.

Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp
Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp
Best smart floor lamp

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of smart lamps?

Smart lamps offer a lot of advantages over traditional lighting, the least of which is energy-saving. Smart LED lights use less power than halogen or fluorescent bulbs, and the scheduling features mean you can automatically turn the lights off at a certain time without lifting a finger.

You can also use smart lamps as security. If you can tie your lamp into the rest of your smart home and have it activate when a security system detects motion, you provide the illusion that someone is home even if the house is empty.

Smart lights can serve dedicated purposes that traditional lights can’t meet, such as the Glow Light helping you fall asleep or providing on-the-go illumination.

What should you consider when looking at smart lamps?

Smart lamps can become a staple product in your home. Many people are first exposed to smart products through smart lighting, and smart lamps are a direct extension of that. These lamps often feature equally as many (if not more) features than a standard smart bulb because they are designed from the ground up to serve a specific purpose.

When shopping for a smart lamp, first consider its use. Where do you want to place this lamp? Is it for reading, lighting up a room, or ambiance?

Consider whether the lamp needs to be plugged in at all times or if it can be placed after being charged. Lamps that don’t require a power connection provide more flexibility in placement throughout the room and are often best for ambiance instead of utilitarian lighting.

What features are included in the lamp? Some lamps can pulse the lights in time with music, while others can only cycle through colors on command. You should also consider how smart its smart features are. Does it work with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, or can it only be controlled via the app?

What is your budget? Smart lamps range in price from $30 all the way up to $200 or more. Lamps that provide ambiance often cost more, but lamps that can light up a room or that aren’t from as well-known a brand can be found for lower prices.

Michael Bizzaco
Former AV Contributor

Michael Bizzaco has been selling, installing, and talking about TVs, soundbars, streaming devices, and all things smart home for the better part of 15 years. He even knows a thing or two about how to fix this stuff when it starts misbehaving (because no tech is perfect!).

Mike has been writing for Digital Trends and several other publications since 2020. Fortunately, he’s still able to write after he got his index finger stuck in a vending machine at the Ramada Inn the summer before fourth grade! From hands-on reviews to best-of roundups, Mike does his best to share his expertise in a friendly and informative way with all readers, and loves staying on top of the latest AV and smart home trends.

When he’s not thanking his father for dislodging his finger from that vile vending machine in New Jersey, Mike enjoys playing guitar, reading, and indulging in horror films with his girlfriend.

Simon Sage

Simon Sage is a green tech contributor at Digital Trends. He looks at all sorts of devices that can help reduce emissions through electrification, like power stations, solar panels, smart thermostats, and LED lighting. He's also keen on exploring right to repair and sustainable transportation.

Simon started journalism 17 years ago in the mobile tech space, covering the meteoric rise and fall of BlackBerry. Since then he's dipped his toe in mobile gaming, app reviews, and sponsored content. He's been to his fair share of trade shows, such as Mobile World Congress, the Consumer Electronics Show, E3 (RIP), the Game Developer Conference, and a smattering of smaller shows. He's done multiple TV interviews, the most surreal of which was explaining how Pokémon Go works on a morning show. Simon's also hosted over 100 podcast episodes.

Previous publications include BlackBerry Cool, IntoMobile, and Mobile Nations sites like Android Central, iMore, CrackBerry, and Windows Central.

Simon's based in Ottawa, Ontario, where he is constantly clawing against the gravitational pull of becoming a government drone. He studied English at Carleton University there, including a stint at Lancaster University in the UK. He has since levelled up his education in sustainability through the Climatebase platform. Simon spends way too much of his free time playing games, especially Magic: The Gathering.

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Jon Bitner is a writer covering consumer electronics, technology, and gaming. His work has been published on various websites beyond Digital Trends, including The Wall Street Journal, Metacritic, GameSpot, and Slickdeals. He holds a degree in Biology and previously worked as a Medical Editor.

When not playing video games, he can be found running, reading, or checking out the latest series on Netflix.

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