Product Monday: Increasingly Popular Cordless Lamps

An increasing popular lighting category is battery-powered, cordless lamps.

Main purpose and benefits

Cordless lamps are a flexible solution for adding light anywhere without depending on electrical outlets, making them ideal for bookshelves, hallways, patios, nurseries, and other hard-to-wire spots. They enhance ambiance and safety while using efficient LEDs, motion sensors, and rechargeable batteries to save energy and reduce long-term costs and waste.

Key features to look for

Trending are wireless lamps with soft, warm light, and dimming controls, so the light is gentle enough for night use, yet adjustable for tasks like reading or late-night caregiving. Smart options include motion sensors, timers, auto-shutoff, remote or app controls, adjustable color temperature, and dusk-to-dawn sensors, as features that improve convenience, safety, and battery life.

Safety, standards, and battery care

To insure safety, wireless lamps should have safety certification (CSA, UL, or ETL), made of fire-resistant materials, and have a secure battery compartmens, especially if in children’s rooms. To insure proper battery use, stick to recommended battery types, avoid poor-quality batteries, don’t overcharge, periodically check for leaks or corrosion, and pause use if a lamp overheats.

Style, placement, and budgets

Choose a size and style of cordless lamp to suit the room, finishes that match existing decor, and take advantage of cordless portability to move lamps between spaces. Options exist at all price points, from premium smart designer pieces to mid-range portable table lamps, and simple budget night lights, with quick, tool-free installation, making them renter-friendly and easy to reposition.

Product examples and applications

Several product types illustrate these concepts: a smart designer lamp like the Philips Hue Go for customizable mood lighting, mid-range cordless table lamps from brands such as Zafferano America or Smart & Green for everyday use, and budget mini LED night lights for basic hallway or bathroom illumination. Variations include kid-friendly mood lights made with safe materials, touch controls, and weather-resistant motion-activated outdoor lights. Additional important features include battery runtime, reading suitability, all-night use, outdoor ratings, and which smart features matter most in different locations.

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David Shiller

David Shiller is the Publisher of LightNOW, and President of Lighting Solution Development, a North American consulting firm providing business development services to advanced lighting manufacturers. The ALA awarded David the Pillar of the Industry Award. David has co-chaired ALA’s Engineering Committee since 2010. David established MaxLite’s OEM component sales into a multi-million dollar division. He invented GU24 lamps while leading ENERGY STAR lighting programs for the US EPA. David has been published in leading lighting publications, including LD+A, enLIGHTenment Magazine, LEDs Magazine, and more.

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