With most people feeling fatigue both physically and mentally due to COVID-19, the best year-end gifts are those that promote health and well-being, to keep your loved ones safe and healthy in 2022!
Not sure where to start? We have curated four gift ideas, from smart lighting to other smart lighting-related devices, that will light up both the body and soul of your families and friends in the new year.
1. The gift of light
Indoor lights are no longer just for lighting up our spaces. Technological advancements have brought about smart, connected lighting. With Bluetooth-enabled LED bulbs and a mobile app, anyone can create the perfect mood for any occasion at home!
A popular option is Philips Hue, a smart lighting system that comes with smart lights, a Hue Bridge, and smart controls to transform your experience with light.
Imagine lights that can gently wake you up in the morning, get you energized for the day ahead, and warmly welcome you home. You can help your friend or family member achieve this by gifting them a Hue product from the range of dimmable white to adjustable whites and colours, and a Hue Bridge. All they have to do is to plug in the Hue Bridge, connect it to their Wi-Fi router and download the Philips Hue app to create different ambiences to keep their spirits up.
You can get Philips Hue products here.
2. The gift of music
Music reduces depressive symptoms and anxiety – the perfect antidote to chase away pandemic blues. But do you know that you can now integrate your favorite tunes with your lighting so that music becomes an experience that you not just hear, but see and feel?
Let your loved ones have the power to unleash music with light! Gift them with Philips Hue smart lights that can now be linked to their Spotify account and dance to the beat of their Spotify playlist!
All they need is Philips Hue colour-capable lights, a Hue Bridge and any audio device. They can even finetune their experience by adjusting the intensity, brightness, and the color palette of their lights. Whether they are working or relaxing after a day’s work at home, this gift will reinvigorate their spirits instantly.
Philips Hue smart lights can be purchased here.
3. The gift of comfort
In 2020, forty-nine per cent of employed Singaporeans were working from home and the trend may continue in 2022. However, many homes are not optimised for working, from the chairs we sit on to the position of our laptops to the lights in our rooms,
A great gift idea is a laptop stand – a simple device that can solve many posture issues. It allows for a comfortable viewing experience without the need to be constantly looking down, relieving neck strain.
Another good gift option is solid lumbar support that offers proper posture correction without the need to splurge on a brand new office chair. Such supports come in various forms but most of them provide ample support for the lower back, encouraging better sitting posture and promoting back pain relief.
You can also give LED lights – a simple and affordable option that will not only save your loved ones from eye strain but shave costs off their energy bills. Philips EyeComfort LEDs are designed to be easy on your eyes as they are created to meet stringent comfort criteria including flicker, glare, stroboscopic effect, photobiological safety, dimmability, tuning and colour rendering.
Philips Hue EyeComfort products can be purchased here.
Philips UV-C Desk Lamp
4. The gift of safety
Viruses and germs have always been everywhere but during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are made more aware of their existence than ever before. For this reason, disinfection products, such as Ultraviolet-C devices, would make perfect gifts!
However, be sure to choose only those UV-C products that are both effective and safe to use. Look only for the ones with safety engineering features such as motion sensors that automatically switches off when the device is open or a person approaches, and gravity sensors that also automatically turns off when the device faces upwards to protect the user’s eyes.
Philips Disinfection Box
Philips Disinfection Box and UV-C Desk Lamp
Philips’ UV-C disinfection innovations are engineered with safety features to sterilise spaces and belongings.
The Philips Disinfection Box allows your loved one to effectively disinfect small everyday carry objects such as car keys, wallets, phones, and watches. Built with safety in mind, the light switches off the moment the cover is open, preventing exposure of UV-C light to the user.
The Philips UV-C Disinfection Desk lamp is not your ordinary desk lamp. Meant to be used when you aren’t in the room, the lamp disinfects the room in a matter of seconds. Built-in sensors detect movement in the room and will switch the lights off, reducing exposure to UV-C light. Step-by-step instructions allow for both safety and ease of use.
The Philips Disinfection Box can be purchased here while the Disinfection Desk Lamp can be purchased here.
Conclusion
When it comes to the health and wellbeing of your loved ones, there should be no compromises or delay. Let the above gifts not just express your care to those cherish, but actually keep them safe and healthy in the year ahead!
Images: Philips Hue and Signify
Melissa Fann
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