[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Verve™ Designer Series Smart LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charging, Voice-Enabled Design Works with Alexa, Adjustable White + RGB Light, Black
When the Verve Designer Desk Lamp by Black+Decker caught my eye, I was pretty excited to get my hands on it. I needed a lamp for the corner of my living room, and the design fitted our aesthetic, and too, because it can be controlled by Alexa, all the better. So far we really love it, it's easy to use, gives you plenty of tones of light, and looks sharp while doing it.
The lamp came well packaged, in perfect condition. It took only a minute or two to put it together…the instructions make it quite clear that it can’t be taken apart again (the neck and stalk part), so you need to make sure it is in the right configuration. To avoid accidental construction, the lamp is labeled “Back” very largely, so you aren’t likely to make a mistake. The base is bolted together from underneath, so affixing that is no problem. Lastly attach the cords…there are two, one for the light, and one for the charging base, and they taper together into one wall plug.
Connecting to the Alexa app is no problem…make sure the lamp is in pairing mode by unplugging it and waiting 10 seconds, then plugging it back in. A tiny red light will slowly blink letting you know it’s ready to pair, then in the Alexa app “add a device,” then “light,” then “Black+Decker.” Give it a few seconds and you are ready to go.
The design is minimal and modern, and it fits our room perfectly. The lamp has a nice sturdy weight to it, and the head of the lamp turns sideways about 25 degrees in both directions. The light it produces can be adjusted to your preference. On the lamp head you can manually turn it on, and cycle through the different temperatures of white and all the colors. From the Alexa app you have more options, the most important being setting a routine for turning it on and off, and choosing a mode. Interestingly there is a Circadian Rhythm Mode that automatically changes the temperature of the light throughout the day, mimicking the sunlight. Pretty neat feature, especially if you have large windows and want to match the light.
Another great feature is that you can charge your smartphone on the base of the lamp, provided your cell phone has the capability. It works fine, though it isn’t super fast, but the convenience certainly makes it worth it.
I have plenty of Black+Decker tools, and I’ve been happy with them and their longevity, so I have every confidence that this lamp will work for a long time. Too, I'm pretty excited to see what the company will produce next. I am a very satisfied customer!
