How Long Do Smart Bulbs Last

So you may be wondering, what makes smart bulbs last so much longer than traditional fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs? The answer lies within the LED technology that smart bulbs have embraced.

LED smart light bulbs are the best choice for any home if you are looking for the best product in terms of performance, life expectancy and cost savings. These bulbs use less energy, last much longer than traditional bulb types, and can save you money over time.

Here're 5 reasons why LED smart bulbs have a higher life expectancy than regular light bulbs.

1. Lifespan lasts 2 to 30 times longer then fluorescent and incandescent bulbs depending on the type.
2. Instantly turns on without a warm-up period allowing LED bulbs not to degrade from frequently turning on and off the light switch.
3. Consumes 75% to 80% less energy when compared to traditional incandescent bulbs according to energy.gov. Can endure extreme hot and cold temperatures which allows it to last longer over time.
4. Comprised of extremely tough materials making them more resistant to harsh environments such as bad weather or an earthquake's vibrations.
5. Much safer to touch because they emit almost no heat, which prevents degradation.

Here's a table to compare the lifespan of some of the most popular smart bulbs on Amazon.

This table shows the life expectancy of LED smart bulbs in hours and years compared to incandescent and fluorescent bulb types.

If you are interested in a smart light bulb and want to see how long it will last in your home, check out my light bulb lifespan calculator tool by clicking on the video above. This tool will allow you to input the number of hours your light bulb is rated and the amount of use per day to calculate how many years the bulb will last.

Smart bulbs usually don't "burn out" or fail in the same way that incandescent and fluorescent bulbs do, but they will eventually lose their light over time. Smart bulbs experience lumen depreciation, which occurs when a LED's light output slowly reduces over time.

This essentially means that over time as your smart bulbs start to reach the maximum number of hours they are rated for, their light's brightness will slowly begin to fade away. Do smart bulbs burn out? The short answer is yes, smart bulbs will eventually "burn out" through a process called lumen depreciation.

Led smart bulbs consume 75% - 80% less energy due to advancements of LED technology. Because of this energy efficiency, smart bulbs are able to use less wattage, resulting in a longer lifespan when compared to traditional light bulbs.

Here's a wattage comparison table to show you just how much more efficient LED bulbs are compared to incandescent and fluorescent.

If you are looking for more information about smart bulbs, check out my smart bulb buying guide by clicking on the video above. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about smart bulbs which includes topics such as, what are lumens, color temperature, cost savings of using them, features and much more.