When the holidays roll around and it's time to start decorating, string lights are the bane of many festive folks' existence. Mostly due to the seemingly endless tangles and tracking down dead bulbs. Thankfully, with LEDs, that last issue is fading away. Unfortunately, the tangling is something that just takes patience and proper storage. But switching to smart string lights that allow for more than just a glow and maybe some twinkling can make the process of untangling a bit more rewarding.
I've spent the last few weeks testing out smart holiday string lights from Nanoleaf, Govee, and Philips Hue to see which of the big brands in smart lighting offers the best version of an old seasonal favorite. None are heads above the other overall, but there are little things that each one does really well. While the best can be subjective, I'll put my smart lighting expertise to the test to give you my favorite and, hopefully, help you in your decision-making process.
