I swapped my outdoor lantern bulbs for Linkind’s Smart Light Stick, and it’s a game-changer

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been all-in on smart lights for years. I almost never use light switches anymore and the luxury I’ve grown used to is immediately made apparent when I spend a night away from home. That said, smart lighting has continued to evolve far beyond the basic bulbs I’ve grown used to, and this was plain as day when I got my hands on the new Linkind Smart Light Stick.

First and foremost, these bulbs pack Matter compatibility for simple controls, but the perks really come to life when you tap into the AiDot app. This is where you can take advantage of addressable zones within the bulb, which sort of blew my mind. I also love the clean cylindrical look of these bulbs, which I will showcase down below.