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Disagree, as a renter smart bulbs are by far the easiest way to get dimmable lights in my apartment. Being able to dim the lights in the evenings while I watch
by thebean11 6y ago
Disagree, as a renter smart bulbs are by far the easiest way to get dimmable lights in my apartment. Being able to dim the lights in the evenings while I watch TV is amazing.
- mixmastamyk 6y agoWe simply switch to string lights and "bedtime bulb" in the evenings, no dimming or internet needed. (Although, I did install a dimmer into the dining room wall switch, but it's worth it I think if you'll be there at least a year.)
- thebean11 6y agoNo internet needed for my setup either, local network only.
- tekromancr 6y agoI would totally be down for that, but I don't have access to the breaker box, and I don't feel like trying to install anything into anything that has hot wires.
- sokoloff 6y agoThat’s smart policy. In the US (or at least the majority of jurisdictions who have adopted it), NEC Section 240.24(B) requires "each occupant shall have ready access to all overcurrent devices protecting the conductors supplying that occupancy unless otherwise permitted in 240.24(B)(1)" (where that is roughly buildings with continuous on-site maintenance supervision can avoid this requirement).
- adriancr 6y agoIs that legal? what do you do if you have a flooding? just hope you dont get electrocuted? You should really insist on access...
- AdmiralGinge 6y agoThey don't need to be internet-connected though, there's many "smart" LED bulbs that run off a traditional remote control.
- thebean11 6y agoI don't want to add a remote control to my life, the "smart" bulbs are better because I can control them with my phone, watch, and any other devices I might get in the future. Not to mention, I have ~10 of these bulbs. Can't imagine how a remote control would deal with that. They also aren't connected to the internet, they are controlled by a hub that only has local network access.