Reviewed and corrected September 21, 2026.
Start a DIY smart-bulb setup with one supported light and a useful scene. Prove the complete workflow before buying more bulbs or adding console control.
Choose suitable equipment
Check the bulb's voltage, base, environment and enclosure rating against the fixture manufacturer's instructions. Do not improvise a heat sink or modify a luminaire to make an unsuitable bulb fit. Use qualified help for fixed wiring and overhead installations.
Connect and test the bulb
- Set it up using the manufacturer's instructions.
- Add it to the supported provider used by DMXSmartLink.
- Confirm brightness, color, white temperature and off controls where available.
- Document its identity and intended role in the room.
Homebridge and Home Assistant are integration options, but neither means every bulb or proprietary effect is supported. Check the exact device and path.
Add DMX control if needed
You can begin with DMXSmartLink's own controls. To use an external console, configure supported Art-Net/sACN input or a supported physical DMX receiver. Match the universe and channel footprint. A HUB already runs the software; a separate computer is not inherently required just to host it again.
Save simple scenes
Build a normal-lighting scene, an event scene and an appropriate end-of-event state. Verify the room after recalling each one. If a scene changes only stage fixtures, check that unchanged room lights remain steady.
Make operation repeatable
Label controls, keep a backup and test restart behavior. Explicitly assign MIDI notes and CCs if using a controller. Avoid firmware or software changes just before an event. Leave required emergency lighting independent of the show system.
Check your version and your lights
DMXSmartLink runs on supported macOS, Windows 11, Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi 5 systems, or on a preconfigured HUB. It accepts Art-Net and sACN input and provides Art-Net output; physical DMX requires a supported interface. Smart-light functions depend on the model and integration, including Homebridge or Home Assistant. The bundled Home Assistant companion on Pi/Ubuntu is experimental. Cloud integrations require internet; local paths have their own compatibility requirements.
See current capabilities and beta limitations and compare setups. Use the free 14-day trial, with no credit card required, to test your actual lights. Current prices and included items are on the product pages.
