I was gifted an Alexa device and although I love gadgets, I couldn't figure out a good practicle use for it and then thought I could use it to make a fully automated coop setup. Then it was overly complicated and the smart device seemed like it would make my chicken keeping harder and not...
Sorry I researched this a lot this time last year, but didn't save all my info because in the end I decided not to provide supplemental lighting...
Perhaps this is better, a smart fixture not smart bulb, then you can use any dimmable light bulb you want. Something along the lines of this...
A smart light is not plugged into a timer, it is programmed by your computer to come on/off at specified times. It's a different kind of timer, which is why you would need wifi.
In your case it would gradually brighten/dim at the specified times.
https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Electric-300-Incandescent-Resistant/dp/B00D3KFCQQ
A simple timer will do on/off. If it's on a dimmer it would be on/off at whatever preset light level you have made.
If you go with a smart light,it can do other things, like raise and lower the light level. Most...