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A Bengaluru man has found a funny yet clever way to mix technology with his investment habits by linking his Zerodha stock portfolio to his bedroom lights. The unique setup automatically changes colours depending on how his stocks are performing. When he is making profits, the room glows green, but when the market dips and losses appear, the lights turn red. He shared his invention on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, “My Zerodha stock portfolio now controls my bedroom lights. It turns red when I lose money.” The post instantly caught people’s attention for its mix of humour, creativity, and technical skill. Many said it perfectly captured the emotional rollercoaster that comes with trading. Check out the post here: My zerodha stock portfolio now controls my bedroom lights. It turns red when I lose money. Zerodha Joins The Fun The man reportedly used a Raspberry Pi to connect his smart lights to Zerodha through the Kite Connect API, which helps fetch live data from the stock portfolio. Based on the portfolio’s real-time performance, the lights automatically switch from green to red or vice versa, turning his entire bedroom into a visual “market mood board.” The post, shared on November 3, quickly became popular online, racking up over three lakh views in just a short time. Even Zerodha’s official X account noticed the post and decided to join in on the fun. The company commented, “Used Kite Connect?” followed by a laughing emoji, leaving users amused. The light-hearted response from the brand made the exchange even more entertaining and relatable for retail traders. Internet Shares A Laugh The idea sparked a flood of hilarious and relatable comments. “If I do this, my room will always be red,” joked one user. Another said, “My lights would have burnt out by now with how often they turn red.” “This is the most Bengaluru thing ever,” commented another. Someone else quipped, “Waiting for my fan to stop spinning when I get a margin call.” A user even added, “I need a bulb that shuts off completely when I invest in penny stocks.” Others appreciated the creativity behind the idea, calling it “next-level innovation” and “the perfect pain indicator for every investor.”
