I felt the same way at first, honestly. But once I set up a few scenes—like a warmer tone for evenings and brighter for mornings—I barely touch the app anymore. Might be worth giving it another shot before you bail completely.
"But once I set up a few scenes—like a warmer tone for evenings and brighter for mornings—I barely touch the app anymore."
Totally agree with this. Once you get past the initial setup, it's pretty much set-and-forget. A couple things I've noticed from my own experience:
- Don't underestimate the power of dimming. Even subtle adjustments in brightness can completely shift the mood of a room, especially if you're working late or winding down.
- Color temperature matters more than you'd think. Cooler tones can boost productivity during the day, but warmer tones really help ease eye strain and stress in the evening.
- If you have multiple lights, try layering different brightness levels and tones. It creates depth and makes the space feel more inviting and less sterile.
Honestly, tweaking lighting is one of those small details that makes a huge difference in how comfortable and productive your workspace feels. Glad you gave it another shot...it really pays off.
Yeah, I found the same thing—once you dial it in, you're pretty much good to go. One thing I'd add is to pay attention to reflections and shadows. Took me a while to realize that adjusting the angle or placement of lamps can reduce glare on screens or annoying shadows on your workspace. Small tweaks like that made a surprising difference for me...might be worth experimenting with if you haven't already.
Totally agree about the reflections—didn't even think about that until you mentioned it. Did you find it tricky to figure out the right angle at first? I'm still playing around with mine, and sometimes it feels like I fix one shadow only to create another, haha. Did you end up using any particular lamp types or bulbs that helped with glare? I've heard diffused lighting can make a big difference, but haven't tried it yet myself. Anyway, it's reassuring to hear small adjustments can really pay off...gives me a bit more patience to keep experimenting.
"Did you end up using any particular lamp types or bulbs that helped with glare?"
I've had a lot of luck switching to diffused LED bulbs—they really cut down on harsh shadows and reflections. A quick tip: try positioning one lamp slightly behind your monitor, angled towards the wall. The indirect glow helps distribute light evenly without creating more shadows. Took me a bit of trial and error too, but once dialed in, it made a huge difference. Definitely worth the effort...
