Besides the ever-versatile smart speaker, some people start their smart home setups with a bright idea: the smart lightbulb, and for good reason. It's one of the most affordable smart home devices you can add to your home. Plus, it's quick to configure, simple to use and understand, and pretty much available anywhere with multiple options from different brands.
If you're looking to install a smart light bulb in your living space, then you've probably come across the Amazon Basics Smart Light Bulb as an option. It comes in a color-changing bulb with 16 preset colors and a dimming functionality from 5% to 100%. You can control the bulb via the Amazon Alexa app or using the Alexa voice assistant. And similar to the standard smart light bulbs, it can be grouped with other lights, assigned to a specific group, and controlled from anywhere. The setup process for the Amazon Basics Smart Light Bulb is also easy to do. Here's how.