Last-Minute Memorial Day Deal: Add Some Ambience With This $70 Smart Lamp
Looking for an easy way to add some ambience to your home? Smart lights can change the feel of a room in an instant, and right now you can grab a HomeKit compatible LED lamp that's perfect for your desk or nightstand at a record-low price. Even though Memorial Day has passed us by, Amazon still has the Eve Flare on sale for just $70, which saves you $30 compared to the usual price. But don't wait to snatch yours up -- this deal could be gone faster than you can say "Siri."
The nearly 10-inch sphere looks attractive with most decor. It can emit any color you desire: Choose from preset colors, or mix up your own perfect hue. Plus, you can easily change the brightness, making it perfect for bedrooms, especially a kid's room. The light comes on with a quick tap using any Apple smart device, such as an iPhone, Apple Watch or iPad. Use the "Siri" command to switch the light on and preprogram times for the light to go on and off. You can always switch it on and off right on the lamp as well.
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Best of all, the Eve Flare is wireless. It can last six hours on a single charge, which means you can take it with you anywhere and easily move it from room to room or beach to beach. When you need to recharge it, just use the wireless charging base. There's no cloud syncing, registration or tracking. All you have to do is connect it to your Apple device to enable the command.
The Eve Flare is rated to IP65 water resistance, making it a beautiful addition to a bathroom or any outdoor space. Because if you can't illuminate your garden a shade of violet after sunset, is it even worth lighting it at all?
Why this deal matters
The Eve Flare is one of the more attractive and versatile smart lights out there. With portability, easy command, Apple compatibility and the ability to create your own shades, it works beautifully in nearly any room or outdoor space. This light is now down to $70, which matches the record-low price we saw around Black Friday. Just note that this post-Memorial Day deal could expire at any moment, so you may want to act fast.
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