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24 alternatives to Socket

Turn any lightbulb into a smart bulb

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Socket launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Wink Relay▲99

   A simpler way to a smarter home

   2016 · wink.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   emberlight▲6

   Turn any light bulb into a smart bulb

   2016 · collab-land-rares.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Misfit Bolt▲114

   A wirelessly connected smart bulb

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   SmartHalo▲157

   Turn any bike into a smart bike

   2015 · smarthalo.bike · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Emberlight▲111

   Turn any light into a smart light

   2014 · collab-land-rares.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Beam▲248

   A smart projector that fits in any light socket

   2015 · popexpert.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Welle▲184

   Turn any surface into a smart interface

   2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Peak▲129

   A smart light for better habits

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Qube▲120

   World's most affordable Wi-Fi smart bulb

   2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Finally Bulb▲59

    Energy efficient incandescent-style light bulb

    2014 · askanydifference.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Chronos▲229

    Turn any watch into a smartwatch

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Brilliant Control▲107

    Easy access to lighting and other smart home products

    2017 · brilliant.tech · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Twist▲134

    An LED light bulb that plays music w/ AirPlay built in

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    UpLamp▲121

    Turning your smartphone into a smart lamp

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Orb▲116

    Intelligent lighting that adjusts to your needs + home

    2017 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Wink Relay▲12

    The simpler way to a smarter home

    2016 · wink.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Wifi Kettle▲104

    More than just a kettle

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Fluxo▲197

    The world’s first truly smart lamp

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Relay▲76

    Instant access to smart home products

    2014 · relay.winkapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Loop▲121

    Smart screen for the home

    2016 · loopfamily.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Thington▲167

    Get the most from your smart devices

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Brightup▲75

    The first truly smart lighting system.

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Toggol▲92

    All your smart home devices within a single app on desktop.

    2020 · toggol.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    IoUT▲74

    The Internet of Useless Things

    2015 · internetofuselessthings.io · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →