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Ikea bulbs use a 6 on-off cycle to reset, which is pretty simple (no timing), although toddler can do it. Hue bulbs require either a bridge (if it's linked to t
by mpettitt 7y ago
Ikea bulbs use a 6 on-off cycle to reset, which is pretty simple (no timing), although toddler can do it. Hue bulbs require either a bridge (if it's linked to them, is one click in the interface, if not, you need to get the secret code which is printed on the actual bulb and enter it), or using a remote (press and hold I and O buttons for about 10 seconds, while holding remote next to bulb). The remote also resets other types of bulb, but has a pretty short range, so unless you have a multi-bulb fitting with several bulbs within about 10cm of the remote, it doesn't cause problems. Still a pain to do compared to the Ikea ones!
Ikea smart outlets have a pin hole reset though, and absolutely no buttons other than that, which I've found makes them pretty toddler proof (the fish tank lighting kept getting set to random by our toddler when using a traditional timer outlet...)