Smart plugs and smart sockets make Christmas lighting far easier — letting you control lights remotely and set automatic timed schedules for convenience.

Kinetic switches generate their own power from each press, sending a wireless signal to a receiver—so there’s no battery and no switch-wire. That means fast, flexible installation and the freedom to position a switch almost anywhere (walls, tiles, glass).

In a fast paced world where lighting not only illuminates but also inspires, it can be difficult to keep track of all of the latest lighting innovations. We’ve put together the best innovative lighting products in one place.