{"id":150727,"date":"2021-01-09T09:40:27","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T06:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-build-your-own-artificial-natural-light-window\/"},"modified":"2021-01-09T09:40:27","modified_gmt":"2021-01-09T06:40:27","slug":"how-to-build-your-own-artificial-natural-light-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-build-your-own-artificial-natural-light-window\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Build Your Own Artificial Natural Light Window"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a389497b3cea\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a389497b3cea\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-build-your-own-artificial-natural-light-window\/#Why_a_DIY_Natural_Light_Window\" >Why a DIY Natural Light Window?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-build-your-own-artificial-natural-light-window\/#What_Youll_Need\" >What You\u2019ll Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-build-your-own-artificial-natural-light-window\/#Assembling_the_Fake_Window\" >Assembling the Fake Window<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-build-your-own-artificial-natural-light-window\/#Set_Up_the_Circadian_Daylight_SmartApp\" >Set Up the Circadian Daylight SmartApp<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Build Your Own Artificial Natural Light Window&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xfaux-window-hero-2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.rJMWDR5Wos.png\" alt=\"fake window colors\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The sun sets depressingly early during certain times of the year, and this can have a big effect on your mood. What if you could control when the sun rises and sets with a fake natural light window? We\u2019ll show you how to tackle this DIY project.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_a_DIY_Natural_Light_Window\"><\/span>Why a DIY Natural Light Window?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you live in a location where there are extended periods of darkness, you know how important natural light can be.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/seasonal-affective-disorder\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20364651\">Seasonal affective disorder<\/a> (SAD) is very common during these times of the year, and lack of sunlight is part of the cause.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/17172\/9-products-to-help-you-battle-the-winter-blues\/\">products designed to help with this problem<\/a>. However, if you want window-sized light, you\u2019ll probably have to spend\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.day-lite.com\/shop\">several hundred dollars<\/a>. We wanted to add some extra light to our dim basement office and decided to go the DIY route.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll show you how to make a faux window with natural light that changes to match the sun, all for less than $100.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/natural-light-window-1.gif.pagespeed.ce.yyEmkdnB6E.gif\" alt=\"light changing\" width=\"652\" height=\"449\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Youll_Need\"><\/span>What You\u2019ll Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we go any further, just a heads up that we\u2019ll be using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartthings.com\/\">SmartThings<\/a> for this project.\u00a0There are a lot of smart home systems out there, so it\u2019s hard to write a guide that\u2019ll work for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to get started with SmartThings, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smart-home\/smartthings\/hubs\/\">first step is to buy a Hub<\/a>, to which all your subsequent smart devices will connect. SmartThings supports many popular smart home brands. Once connected to the Hub, devices can be controlled through the SmartThings <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a smart home setup, you can get similar results with a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dimmable-Dressing-Kitchen-Holiday-Included\/dp\/B07CVRVPRM\/?tag=hotoge-20\">cheap \u201cdumb\u201d strip light<\/a>. The only thing you\u2019ll miss is the dynamic color-temperature shifting.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00R1PB80I?tag=hotoge-20\">ZigBee Sylvania Smart LED Strip Lights<\/a>.\u00a0They\u2019re full red, green, blue, and white (RGBW) lights and the color temperature can go from 2,700K to 6,500K. If those aren\u2019t in stock, you can try this\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sengled-Multicolor-Required-2000-6500K-Assistant\/dp\/B07QD2SGDB\/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&amp;keywords=smartthings+light+strip&amp;qid=1609944578&amp;s=hi&amp;sr=1-6&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">similar set from Sengled<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll need a fake window. If you\u2019re DIY-inclined, you can build one for pretty cheap (it only cost us around $30). It\u2019s essentially just a box with a light diffuser.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_707927\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-707927 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-1-e1609879588516.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.lybYMqgZvv.jpg\" alt=\"wood box\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A simple wooden box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We used a single <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/1-in-x-4-in-x-8-ft-Furring-Strip-Board-81955\/300696256\">1 x 4<\/a>, some <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Sanded-Plywood-Common-1-4-in-x-2-ft-x-2-ft-Actual-0-224-in-x-23-75-in-x-23-75-in-300810\/202093828\">1\/4-inch plywood<\/a>, and an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/OPTIX-23-75-in-x-47-75-in-White-Acrylic-Light-Panel-1A20084A\/100564898?\">acrylic light panel<\/a>. We made a small channel for the light panel to slide into, and you can either nail the plywood back onto it or inset it. We also recommend painting the inside white for maximum light reflection.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can buy a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/Shadowbox-Gallery-Wood-Frames-Black\/dp\/B01GG5YB0W\/?tag=hotoge-20\">shadow box<\/a> that fits the length of your light s<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>. Our lights are 72-inches long, so the 18- x 18-inch or 12- x 24-inch shadow box would be perfect. You can tape some printer or parchment paper to the glass or acrylic to create a light diffuser.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_707929\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-707929 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-2.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.V_9ZNLXDth.jpg\" alt=\"shadow box\" width=\"650\" height=\"396\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A simple shadow box like this works, too.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s one bit of DIY you\u2019ll have to do regardless of how you get your window, and that\u2019s drilling a small hole in one corner so you can feed the power cord into the box.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we\u2019ll also show you how to set up a circadian rhythm automation with SmartThings. This will make the light change color temperature throughout the day just like the sun. You can even set your own sunrise and sunset times.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assembling_the_Fake_Window\"><\/span>Assembling the Fake Window<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ll begin by assembling the window. Basically, you just have to attach the light strip to the inside of the box. First, figure out where the end of the cord will be, and then drill a small hole for the power cord.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xfake-window-cord-cut.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.-KuZkJTJRN.jpg\" alt=\"drill a hole for the power cord\" width=\"650\" height=\"449\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, remove the paper from the adhesive backing and stick the light strip around the inside of the frame. Start with the end that will connect to the power source and make sure it\u2019s aligned with the hole.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xfake-window-lights.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.r56oEwVbT0.jpg\" alt=\"attach the lights inside the box\" width=\"652\" height=\"420\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you bought a shadow box, use some clear tape to attach white printer, parchment, or wax paper to the glass or acrylic. This will diffuse the light and make it appear brighter and more even.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s really all there is to the physical assembly. You can stop here if you want and still have a perfectly serviceable fake window.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you want the color temperature to more closely mimic the sun, there\u2019s one more step.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Up_the_Circadian_Daylight_SmartApp\"><\/span>Set Up the Circadian Daylight SmartApp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SmartThings has a large library of community SmartApps that can do some really cool things. We\u2019ll be using one called \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/community.smartthings.com\/t\/circadian-daylight-smartthings-smart-bulbs\/13623\">Circadian Daylight<\/a>,\u201d which automatically adjusts the color temperature of your lights to match the sun in any given location.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never used a SmartApp with SmartThings before, the process might seem daunting at first, but it\u2019s actually pretty easy. We\u2019ll walk you through it.<\/p>\n<p>The process begins in the SmartThings IDE, which is the developer back end. Just go to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/account.smartthings.com\/\">https:\/\/account.smartthings.com\/<\/a>\u00a0in your web browser and sign in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-707928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/natural-light-window-1.png.pagespeed.ce.r6Ohwwx9VP.png\" alt=\"go to the smarthings IDE and sign in\" width=\"501\" height=\"402\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, click \u201cMy SmartApps\u201d at the top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.dL4qprk3bY.png\" alt=\"select My smartapps\" width=\"651\" height=\"222\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cNew SmartApp.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.I1XLsWsxNo.png\" alt=\"new smartapp button\" width=\"603\" height=\"210\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the New SmartApp page, click \u201cFrom Code.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-4.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.CgmqVbR8ct.png\" alt=\"From Code tab\" width=\"483\" height=\"162\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To install the first part of the SmartApp, copy the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/claytonjn\/SmartThingsPublic\/Circadian-Daylight\/smartapps\/claytonjn\/circadian-daylight-coordinator.src\/circadian-daylight-coordinator.groovy\">code on this page<\/a>, paste it in the text box under the \u201cFrom Code\u201d tab, and then click \u201cCreate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-5.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.WJKNO0SOQf.png\" alt=\"paste code and tap Create\" width=\"649\" height=\"278\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cSave\u201d after the SmartApp is created.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-6.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.GYyrK6TqfE.png\" alt=\"click Save\" width=\"648\" height=\"117\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cPublish\u201d and select \u201cFor Me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-7.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.EId6FrvyDe.png\" alt=\"Publish for me\" width=\"638\" height=\"170\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go back to \u201cMy SmartApps\u201d and click \u201cNew SmartApp\u201d again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.I1XLsWsxNo.png\" alt=\"new smartapp button\" width=\"603\" height=\"210\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Switch to \u201cFrom Code.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-4.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.CgmqVbR8ct.png\" alt=\"From Code tab\" width=\"483\" height=\"162\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, we\u2019ll install the second part of the SmartApp. Copy all the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/claytonjn\/SmartThingsPublic\/Circadian-Daylight\/smartapps\/claytonjn\/circadian-daylight.src\/circadian-daylight.groovy\">code from this page<\/a>, paste it in the text box, and then click \u201cCreate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-5.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.WJKNO0SOQf.png\" alt=\"paste code and tap Create\" width=\"649\" height=\"278\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cSave\u201d after the SmartApp is created, but this one doesn\u2019t need to be published.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-6.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.GYyrK6TqfE.png\" alt=\"click Save\" width=\"648\" height=\"117\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll then see two Circadian Daylight SmartApps on your account.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-8.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Y2s1-UTEdc.png\" alt=\"the two circadian smartapps\" width=\"623\" height=\"218\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re now done with the SmartThings IDE. To complete the process, open the SmartThings app on your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/smartthings\/id1222822904\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/smartthings\/id1222822904\">iPad<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.samsung.android.oneconnect&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a> device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-9.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.QrmuN9C6cH.png\" alt=\"open the smartthings app\" width=\"454\" height=\"191\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the hamburger menu on the right, and then tap \u201cSmartApps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-10.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.sll3J86KsW.png\" alt=\"open the menu and select smartapps\" width=\"454\" height=\"226\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the plus sign (+).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-11.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.8mLJsiP0Xe.png\" alt=\"tap the + icon\" width=\"454\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to the \u201cCustom\u201d section and tap \u201cCircadian Daylight Coordinator.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-12.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1ssSAOMqmH.png\" alt=\"select circadian daylight coordinator\" width=\"454\" height=\"190\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cNext\u201d to set it up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-13.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.n3IiP6q-y-.png\" alt=\"tap next to begin set up\" width=\"454\" height=\"279\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The first thing you have to do is choose the minimum and maximum color temperatures. For reference, sunrise and sunset are around 2,700K, while at noon, it\u2019s around 6,000K. Check your light strip specifications to see how close you can get to these numbers. When you\u2019re done, tap \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-14.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.IXtrqQOFum.png\" alt=\"enter color temperature values\" width=\"453\" height=\"433\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, you can decide if you want the lights to match the sun in your location, or if you want to set their sunrise and sunset times manually.<\/p>\n<p>For the former, type your zip code, and then choose an offset for the sunrise and sunset times.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-15.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.pOiKNNUX7e.png\" alt=\"enter your location\" width=\"454\" height=\"586\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To set sunrise and sunset times manually, scroll down and select a time for each. This is particularly nice for those times of year when the sun sets early. When you\u2019re finished, tap \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-16.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.GGMP9-upA-.png\" alt=\"enter sunrise and sunset times\" width=\"454\" height=\"472\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to receive notifications when there\u2019s an update for the SmartApp, toggle-On the \u201cUpdate Notifications\u201d option, and then tap \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-17.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.T65iF7ZC9w.png\" alt=\"tap done to save set up\" width=\"454\" height=\"263\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve now configured how the SmartApp will work. The next step is to tell it which lights to control. Tap \u201cCircadian Daylight Coordinator\u201d in the \u201cSmartApps\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-18.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.l3bdVnTof8.png\" alt=\"tap circadian daylight coordinator\" width=\"454\" height=\"325\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cNew Circadian Daylight Setup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-19.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.h04BTEEktP.png\" alt=\"new circadian daylight setup\" width=\"454\" height=\"159\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the type of lights you\u2019re using in your fake window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-20.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.LNa99zejZx.png\" alt=\"select a light type\" width=\"454\" height=\"359\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select the radio button next to the specific light you want to use, and then tap \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-21.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.qzOsFe8aqe.png\" alt=\"choose the light to use\" width=\"454\" height=\"429\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cNext\u201d to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-22.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Y6IJ2tCCyd.png\" alt=\"tap next\" width=\"453\" height=\"102\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can toggle-On the \u201cDynamic Brightness\u201d option if you want the light to dim to match natural light. Type values for the minimum and maximum brightness, and then tap \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-23.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.c9ErS0uL0-.png\" alt=\"enable dynamic brightness and enter values\" width=\"453\" height=\"516\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can now decide if you want to set any \u201cSleep Settings.\u201d If you do, just select the mode(s) for which it should run, how warm or cool the color temperature should be, and then select a brightness level. Tap \u201cNext\u201d when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-13a-e1609880344460.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1Ic6-n1FSR.png\" alt=\"sleep settings\" width=\"356\" height=\"650\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, select the mode in which you want the SmartApp to be active, or you can disable it when certain switches are on. Click \u201cNext\u201d to complete the setup.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-24.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.65KYTakGyv.png\" alt=\"select modes and switches to disable the smartapp\" width=\"453\" height=\"346\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Type a name for your window light, and then tap \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-25.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.zfZVG1Rd8f.png\" alt=\"name the child smartapp\" width=\"454\" height=\"233\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To save what you just did, you\u2019ll have to go through the \u201cCircadian Daylight Coordinator\u201d settings one more time; just tap \u201cNext\u201d to skip through them all.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xnatural-light-window-26.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.SZBHDRKO1v.png\" alt=\"skip through the set up once more\" width=\"453\" height=\"302\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll return to the \u201cSmartApps\u201d screen when finished. Keep in mind the light will change every 15 minutes, beginning at the top of the hour, so you might not notice it changing im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Your DIY version might not look as fancy as some of the expensive, premade faux windows, but this is a great alternative for the price. 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