Review: Enbrighten WiFi Cafe Lights

[@dsemenik]

These lights are AMAZING and the quality is unbelievable. I purchased two sets of the WiFi Seasons Vintage. A bit expensive, but worth every single penny.

[@AutomateYourLife]

They are pretty spectacular and we'll constructed. Hard to argue with that!

[@Quicksilver1068]

I bought two big sets of these and I’m amazed!!! Worth every penny

[@Quicksilver1068]

I did not get the wifi capable ones which is fine but they are still awesome lights

[@AutomateYourLife]

Enjoy! They're impressive for sure!

[@BunkerChristmas]

Good Work Mate. Everything we smart home needs want to really know that matters. It’s all in the detail for that ultimate finished install. 👍🏻

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks sir!

[@MakeItWorkTech]

Wow, those things look awesome! Very thorough review!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks a bunch sir!

[@lany_07gaming]

Cool, great review as always.👍

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yeah these are fun!

[@HughD]

Thanks, Brian. Let the party begin!!! Oh, sorry...I forgot for a minute you're an engineer!!!

[@AutomateYourLife]

I think engineers know how to party! Just not me

[@umustbslow8014]

How are these compared to the new Govee h1

[@macinman]

Hey Brian, love these lights, and they do look great in your setup. I haven't tried any new smart products in my home for a while beyond the basic WiFi smart bulbs, and amazon smart plugs I have. Always like to see what you find though, have a great day!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks sir! These ones are really great looking, that's for sure!

[@macinman]

@@AutomateYourLife You're welcome. I think my smart home Challenge lately has been trying routers ti find the one that is the right balance for me. That can be frustrating by itself. I think the one I have now, the Asus RT-AX86U is the right one for a while now. Very few problems, and things are just working now.

[@PilotCristina]

They’re on sale for $59.99 at lowes. Might go tomorrow and get 2 sets

[@AutomateYourLife]

Make sure they're the wifi ones! They have ones without the app

[@Backspace316]

Great video thanks Brian

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks Walter!

[@Quicksilver1068]

Love our enbrighten lights! But didn’t get the wifi ones

[@AutomateYourLife]

They give some extra stuff, but the real great part is how they look!

[@youareloved11]

Can they be set to twinkle with just one color? Or does it only twinkle with all the colors?

[@AutomateYourLife]

You can set it to twinkle with 1, 2, or 3 colors :)

[@diegobolso2005]

I have these lights and they are great, but after a few years one of them won't turn on, and I can't find a replacement. Are they even sold? For starters, the bulb has some weird-looking screws, which would require a special triangular-shaped screwdriver. Any leads anyone?

[@AutomateYourLife]

@@diegobolso2005 speak directly to Enbrighten support!

[@birdhaus2021]

I purchased a second 24' string, and thought I could plug them in-line with no issues... 2nd string will not work... 1st string is great... Unhappy...

[@AutomateYourLife]

Set it up as a second device

[@ScottHirschman]

0:42 there is still snow on the ground and its June! I dont think I could live there.

[@AutomateYourLife]

ohhhh I recorded that in April I think. I've lived with these for a while Scott!

[@Weltfrieden_5]

Off topic, Brian but... have you noticed that the Alexa app no longer has the message routine, to announce when my routine is complete or starting.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I didn't notice that, but notification or announcement seems the appropriate replacement!

[@jim78]

I have the enbrighten plain white lights they are very nice

[@AutomateYourLife]

Really nice construction quality and great look!

[@cocob6366]

I'm trying to set them to turn on at a specific time and turn off at a specific time. I've tried everything on the app, can you help?

[@AutomateYourLife]

It should be as simple as a schedule. If they're not doing it, maybe you don't have good connectivity!

[@cocob6366]

@ they go on, I just can't figure out how to get them to turn off. I scheduled it for 5:30-10:30, they go on at 5:30 but still on at 10:30.

[@ronm6585]

Thank you sir.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thank you sir!!

[@EsotericArctos]

It was looking good until you mentioned Jasco as the company. After firmware fiasco on their Z-Wave switches, I am very hesitant about buying anythign from Jasco. That said, these do look well made and seem to work well. Are they only 2.4GHz WiFi? If I heard that right, I would say that is quite backwards in todays world when 5GHz has been around for so long. Did you have to disable 5GHz or have 2.4GHz separate in order for them to connect to WiFi?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I did not! Funny story, I paired these with both Google Nest WiFi and Eero 6+ WiFi with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz enabled and with the same SSID. Soooo...no problems on my side! But yes, only 2.4 GHz. But that firmware thing...actually it was fully updated firmware. Just got told by Jasco...so the story's deeper than even the original breakdown Linus gave. But I'm glad they responded.

[@EsotericArctos]

@@AutomateYourLife Good to hear these lights seem to work well. They do look quite robust 🙂

[@carolhunt9415]

Hey How do I synchronize 2 strands of enlighten lights?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Group them and put them on the same effect, then use the group to turn them on and off

[@markzanetti6228]

I suggest you paint the green metal post white.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yeah that might be 👍

[@iffie19]

Hey Brian, great video thanks for sharing. Just wanted to ask a question which is to some degree unrelated to this video but I am struggling with it. Few years back I had smart things hooked with few sensors, and Sonos speakers. I had a weather report automation through smartthings app which used to give weather report every morning and also some reminders through Sonos speakers at specific times. I changed home and went on rental and had to dismantle the setup after few years, I have now hooked everything up again and noticed the smart things app has changed and that weather report option is not there now. Is there anyway to bring it back on my setup now?

[@AutomateYourLife]

You'll find weather as an automation trigger in the app. I don't know that it's a direct replacement, but that would allow you to be creative and create some reports out of your Sonos speakers.

[@iffie19]

@@AutomateYourLife I can create a routine or scene but I am unable to find an option where sonos speaker could plat a weather report

[@durtydeedsREI]

Do you use Home Assistant at all? Just seeing if that would be a viable option.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Not enough to speak intelligently about it. I'm working up to it but got too much on the go!

[@SonicFanaticEthan]

I do have a standard outside light for party

[@AutomateYourLife]

😃😃👍

[@coffeyhouse9339]

Was just curious is there a way to add these lights or others like these to XLights for Christmas shows etc.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Absolutely. This video shows how to do routines that'll make for a great Christmas show! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2mnlGl-rbKGjsU

[@makerus]

Hi Brian, do you have the vintage or regular ones?

[@AutomateYourLife]

These are called classic so the regular ones

[@twobluestripes]

Anyone know how much control one can get over these in home assistant?

[@AutomateYourLife]

They are a Tuya basis, so you could bring them through that integration I believe. However, I don't think you'd have the custom control I'm showing here.

[@DementedDog]

Mmmm. Not sure about these ones. I agree that the build quality (looks) very strong etc, but they also look a bit too hefty/chunky for my taste. Also, here in the UK, they cost £477.

[@AutomateYourLife]

477...is a LOT. Did you use the link below?

[@DementedDog]

@@AutomateYourLife it doesn’t allow me to add them to the cart - possibly a location thing - so checked on Amazon. But I wouldn’t buy them so it’s not a problem 😁

[@AutomateYourLife]

Ya sounds like a reseller trying to get ya

[@thatdude610]

Nice lights but waaaay to expensive. Thanks for the vid.

[@AutomateYourLife]

They aren't cheap!

[@liambowers666]

'Jasco' Go look at LTT's video on their zWave switches before buying these.... They've demonstated they're willing to listen but not sure I'm ready to spend money with them yet...

[@AutomateYourLife]

I watched that and even chatted with Linus a bit. Keep in mind with any hub BEFORE Home Assistant...the firmware would've come through the hub and everything would have been fine. It's like having a driver that works with Windows, but nothing that comes through on Mac. Except Mac is a brand new OS that's just gaining popularity. So I think they did alright.

[@garethjones5068]

Construction projects should henceforth have a T Rex proof rating

[@AutomateYourLife]

100% agreed and 100% added to review lists!

[@sjeagles609]

Govee Outdoor String Lights offer much of the same features at a fraction of the price

[@AutomateYourLife]

I like govee stuff, but the quality of what they make isn't on this level at all. Not saying anything bad about them at all, but that's a different market for sure

[@gregv2821]

Pro tip: when you're doing a review of a product like this, you might want to let people know HOW THEY ACTUALLY LOOK. You spent the entire review talking about automation and smart apps but somehow forgot to even mention the aesthetic quality which is pretty frigging important. We heard like 20 times the name of the brand but not a word about how they f**ing look. This is a complete fail.

[@c849243]

The cords are just too thick.

[@AutomateYourLife]

That's so they last long and can connect end to end to lots of other units! And honestly, I haven't noticed the cables much. But I definitely felt this way when I first got them so I hear ya!

[@garethjones5068]

How many DIY fail swears did you have to edit out?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Uhhhh...classified. Actually none, it was an easy one for sure.

[@Bigglare]

oh, No Matter? No buy, go bye bye.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I think more than a few people are saying that these days