Do you remember how hard it was to deal with tangled wires, half-lit strands, and freezing weather when you were putting up Christmas lights? Those times are quickly ending. The next generation of Christmas lights is here, and it’s smarter, safer, and really beautiful. See our website here!
These days, holiday displays are driven by technology that does most of the work. Your lights can change colors with the seasons, dance to your favorite songs, or even answer to voice commands if you have a smart system or an app that controls it. Having a holiday? If you tell Alexa to turn on Christmas magic, your house will go from dark to bright in an instant.
My friend Sam, who is into both technology and the holiday season, turned his front yard into a color-changing show that plays holiday music. He was proud to say, “I set it to change every 15 minutes.” I made a joke that planes might think his porch is a landing strip. He just smiled.
It’s also easier than ever to add things these days. Some businesses use drones or virtual reality to make a digital map of your home so they can plan everything out before they even set up a ladder. They are fixed in a way that doesn’t draw attention to them, so your lights look sleek at night and almost invisible during the day.
Not sure how to pay your power bill? Do not be. LEDs use little power, last a long time, and are bright enough to light up the block without making your electricity bills skyrocket. Also, a lot of businesses offer environmentally friendly choices, like reusing old lights and using long-lasting materials.
Also, safety is very important. With timers and remote controls, you can stay off of roofs that are wet and away from lines that are freezing. And just for fun? Put in motion detectors. The lights come on when someone walks up to your house. It’s a mix of holiday magic and high-tech wow factor.
Do you want to go all in? Projection mapping is the next big thing. You can use it to make animated snowfall, moving reindeer, and even family pictures that dance across your garage.
This new way of lighting does cost more than a cheap bin string, but what do you get in return? Year-round freedom, curb appeal that will blow your mind, and no tangled mess.
Holiday lights will soon be fun again, which is a good sign.