With advancements in smart home technology, the need for verbal commands to control lighting has become increasingly common. However, Lepro has introduced a new approach with its AI Lighting Pro series, integrating a microphone directly into the power cord, thereby removing the need for an external device like a smart speaker or smartphone.
The new product range features various lighting options, including the S1-Pro AI light strip, N1-Pro AI rope light, OE1-Pro AI floor lamp, and the uniquely designed TB1-Pro AI table lamp. The S1 light strip offers basic illumination, while the N1 incorporates diffusion for a smoother aesthetic. The OE1 lamp provides both RGB color options and a warm 2700K mode for optimal reading and relaxation, and the TB1 lamp features a dynamic design with three adjustable rings resembling a gyroscopic shape. While official pricing and launch details for the U.S. market remain pending, they are expected to hit the shelves in late 2025.
Each lighting fixture is equipped with its own microphone and a built-in voice assistant named LightGPM, activated by saying, “Hey Lepro.” Though functionality is primarily centered around controlling lighting features—such as switching lights on/off and adjusting colors—the system can also utilize a language model to generate custom lighting patterns based on user-defined moods or activities, like “I’m doing yoga” or “I’m an anxious Mets fan.”
While the lights offer Wi-Fi connectivity and compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant, their distinctive feature lies in their autonomous operation. Other brands, such as Roborock and Ecovacs with their vacuum cleaners or Sonos with its speakers, have also incorporated voice control. However, integrating voice recognition into lighting is a comparatively rare approach, with Dollar Tree being a notable forerunner in this space. Concerns regarding the privacy implications of having another device in the home that continuously listens remain relevant. Users may question if they really need another apparatus monitoring their conversations and utilizing them for an AI model.
