Norb’s Smart Light Bulbs Just Made Me a Morning Person (… Kind Of)
Hi friends!
You know how some things in your house annoy you for years, and then one day you fix them and realize you didn't have to live like that? That was me with my living room floor lamp. Nothing special about it, it just has one of those twisty switches that makes you question everything before 9 a.m. and makes you want to javelin throw it into the sun...
When Norb reached out and offered to send me their Smart Bulbs, I said yes immediately. I already loved their wellness bulbs (they completely changed my space and how I feel in it, read more here!), but these are different… They're smarter. Easier. Automatic. I don't touch switches anymore! My lights just know what to do and when.
From Wellness to Effortless
The first time I tried Norb, it was about fixing a problem of harsh, unflattering, headache-inducing lighting that made my house feel flat. The Smart Bulbs aren't just about fixing, they're about a smoother flow! They do all the things the wellness bulbs do, like boost mood, support focus, calm you down, but now they do it without you having to think about it. It's one thing to create a calm environment. It's another to have your lights quietly keep it that way for you.
I set mine up once, and now the light shifts through the day automatically, bright and energizing in the morning, softer in the afternoon, warm at night. I'm not fumbling with lamps or trying to find the perfect bulb anymore. The vibe just exists.
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The Living Room That Works as Hard as I Do
My living room is also my office, my creative space, and sometimes my therapy zone. It's where I plan, write, brainstorm, and decompress. My lighting has to carry me from one mood to the next without causing me to lose my rhythm.
Now, mornings start with a clean, daylight-bright tone that makes my brain think it's sunny outside even if it's raining. Around 3 p.m., the color temp shifts automatically, less crisp, more golden, that "okay, we're winding down but not crashing yet" light.
By the time I'm done for the day, it eases into this amber glow that instantly makes me want tea instead of caffeine. It feels like my lighting knows I need to relax before I do. Jon even noticed it before I mentioned it. "It feels calmer in here lately," he said one night, and he's right. The light feels alive now, it moves with me instead of sitting there glaring at me.
Smart Features That Actually Make Sense
If you know me, you know I'm not exactly a "smart home" girl. The fewer apps I need to open, the better. But Norb's app is… shockingly easy.
You can schedule every bulb for specific times, change color temperatures, or switch them into music mode (yes, music mode, the lights literally pulse to your playlist).
When I hosted a cozy Halloween movie night, I turned the lights orange with one tap. Then, when I started editing photos the next morning, I switched everything back to crisp daylight white. It's effortless and, honestly, kind of addictive.
And even though these can change colors, they still carry Norb's wellness DNA. Their "day" and "night" settings are tuned to support circadian rhythm, so while you're vibing with color control, you're still getting healthy light exposure that supports real-world energy and sleep.
Less Control Can Be a Good Thing
I didn't realize how mentally tiring it was to manage tiny details in my environment until I stopped doing it. With ADHD, I crave structure but hate creating it. These bulbs gave me a system that runs itself: light cues that tell my brain when to start, slow down, and rest.
The brightness change in the morning helps me get into work mode faster. The dimming at night helps me actually stop working (a rare miracle). It's not about being "productive." It's about taking a decision off your plate. There's a peace in knowing your house is helping you stay regulated without needing another slot on your to-do list.
How I Use Them Day-to-Night
If you're curious what it looks like in real life:
Morning: I keep the lights bright, cool, and crisp, it wakes me up better than caffeine.
Afternoon: I drop the brightness by about 20 percent and add warmth so my eyes don't feel fried.
Evening: I use amber light for dinner or reading, it's calm but still pretty.
Night: Soft pink-orange tones for background light while winding down.
The color shift is subtle enough that it doesn't distract me, but it still makes the room look intentional. That's my favorite part, it's not "smart home futuristic." It's just right.
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Why the Timing Matters
We're officially in the shorter-days era, where 4:30 p.m. looks like midnight. Usually, this is when my mood starts dipping, I lose track of time, get less inspired, and feel sluggish. But this year it's been different.
The lights transition automatically when the sun goes down, and my house never feels dark or heavy. It's like having a built-in defense against seasonal funk.
It's such a small shift, but it's noticeable. The right light can genuinely change how you experience your space, and I feel that every evening when the house goes warm and soft, instead of suddenly dark and cold.
My Take After Living with Norb Smart
I didn't get these bulbs because my lighting was bad. I got them because I loved my lighting so much that I wanted it to do more, and that's exactly what happened. They took what was already working and made it frictionless. I don't think about lighting anymore, and that's the best compliment I could give, thanks to Norb.
It's the kind of upgrade that makes you feel like your house finally gets you. The lights change before you even notice you need them to. And once you've had that? Going back to twisting switches feels like the Stone Age.
Final Thoughts
Good lighting doesn't just make your home look better, it changes how you feel in it. The first time around, Norb Wellness Lighting gave me lighting that healed. This time, they gave me lighting that heals AND helps me get more done.
It's small, quiet luxury at its best: your house taking care of you in the background while you live your life. So, if you've been meaning to make your space feel brighter, calmer, and more you, start with your light.
Trust me, you'll never want to twist another lamp knob again.
Disclaimer: Norb gifted me these bulbs. This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions are my own.
