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Add it to the list of reasons that I don't want a computer in my lightbulbs. I know a lot of you have had fun creating the smartest homes and there are definit
by trey-jones 2y ago
Add it to the list of reasons that I don't want a computer in my lightbulbs. I know a lot of you have had fun creating the smartest homes and there are definitely some legitimate use cases. But mostly I just want an inexpensive LED bulb in the usual color range that will last a pretty long time, and I can control with a switch. Generally I would rather have a smart switch than a smart bulb.
We talk about inflation a lot these days, but not too much about simple things being over-engineered to the point we can't afford them anymore. And companies apparently have little incentive to produce real budget options anymore.
- mr_mitm 2y agoSo buy one of those simple bulbs. It's not like there is a shortage of them. I like my smart lights.
- SV_BubbleTime 2y agoI have two hue bulbs. I made sure to get the BLE version with no hub. In the rare scenario I change one from 20% brightness and red color (we did this for a nightlight when feeding baby, but then loved it), I do so manually by opening an app and connecting. I can’t imagine dealing with all the “smart home” stuff people get into.
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- rjh29 2y agoYou made a great alternative suggestion, but I don't think the dismissive comment at the end was needed. Some people are thinking "I can't imagine having to use an app to change my bulb's brightness"
- jerlam 2y agoI'm pretty happy with my IKEA bulbs and switch. I have control over brightness and white tones with a switch that sits on my desk. No hubs, no logins, no firmware, not even an app.
- tambourine_man 2y agoI think the smartness should be optional and decoupled. A smart switch is nice, a smart bulb isn’t.