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But why not a smart socket (between power socket and bulb or device plug), then? We had those for decades before Philips Hue.
by lonelappde 7y ago
But why not a smart socket (between power socket and bulb or device plug), then? We had those for decades before Philips Hue.
- icebraining 7y agoIf you mean wall plug socket, it doesn't work for embedded light fixtures. As for bulb sockets, it's harder to make them small enough that the bulb won't protrude quite a bit, often ruining aesthetics. Plus, combining the two lets you have extra features, light RGB color control.
- lonelappde 7y agoMost of a lightbulb is empty space. Sure, you'd need a new form factor lightbulb (bulb cover really, for an LED bulb) to be compatible with modular electronics. But those bulbs should be cheap and reusable.
- icebraining 7y agoSeems that some people had the same idea: http://bsmartlamp.com/index_EN.html http://bsmartlamp.com/index_EN.html