Smart Plugs vs Smart Light Bulbs vs Smart Light Switches

[@josephlemons]

Stop saying Alexa, your activating my echo dot lol 😂

[@tannercc]

We just completely remodel a house and rewired all new switches and outlets. I was pissed I passed on the Bluetooth recessed lighting, but it was just too expensive for the entire house. We went with LED recessed lighting and now I AM STOKED, I'll just replace all the switches instead. After doing my research and coming across your video, it makes more sense and it's cheaper. Win/win baby! Thanks for the video.

[@42_universe]

One negative of the switches is you cannot automatically adjust the white color temperature. This is incredibly useful for 'follow-the-sound' type of automation. But it's for you to decide if that's worth the added cost for you.

[@tontoschwartz6916]

Excellent. I’m just at this conjuncture with my smart home system. Very helpful. I love your videos. Always great information very well presented.

[@gamecock2465]

I’m currently trying to make this decision. I’m going to installing some retrofit LED pot lights in my kitchen and the decision is do I go with smart pot lights which I could individually control with Alexa or get standard LED pot lights and install a smart switch. With either scenario I will still be adding an additional switch. My drawback on the smart switch is it would be the only dimmer/smart switch in the house so it may seem out of place.

[@anthomore4269]

How many watts does it use while is off on average?

[@timbaumgartner2731]

If Phillips Hue smart light require a hub, is that a bad thing or out dated? if there are others where you do not need a hub?

[@GreeniusGenius]

It’s not a bad thing. Sure there are Wi-Fi bulbs, but frankly nothing can match the reliability.

[@scottdowney4318]

I use wifi bulbs, no hub, they work great. Your hub then is your wifi router. The range is good on 2.4ghz.

[@brandyburgess8267]

Your router option link does not work

[@militarymynd]

Nice voice edit 👍🏼

[@JohnnyRelentless]

Stop saying Alexa! I think you just ordered all the smart plugs, bulbs, and switches! How will I explain this to my wife?!? 😂

[@mknightstalkerx]

I have 2 fans with a pull chain and with 3 light bulbs in both. Hooked up to one light switch. With a neutral wire. I now have a hub as well. And want to do away with the, pull chains. What do you recommend?

[@veronicallamas9333]

Same boat, I’m thinking smart switch for the fan, smart bulbs for the lights??? Will that work ?

[@mknightstalkerx]

@@veronicallamas9333 I was told no. Both fan's need to be on ita own switch.

[@BeeRich33]

With IOT everywhere, this should be standard installation.

[@alanmoore2197]

If you have to NOT turn off a light switch for your lights to remain 'smart' - then you don't actually have a smart home - only a dumb home. Similarly if visitors to you house (or family members) have no idea how to operate even basic lighting (on/off) in primary rooms then you cannot really call that a smart home either. Lots of ill conceived products around. Make sure basic functions (at least on/off) are completely intuitive for people who have never seen your house or its controls before. Pet peeve of mine - but think about it...

[@scottdowney4318]

i have LEDValence Sylvania Wi-Fi smart bulbs change colors too. Works with Alexa and use them on a schedule for outdoor door lights. With mine turn off switch, turn on switch the bulbs come on, so they work independently of Wi-Fi control. Bulbs also do not lose configuration if power is off at the switch. I read some have to be reprogrammed if they are unplugged from power source, which is bad.

[@alanmoore2197]

@@scottdowney4318I guess it works but its more confusing than intuitive. If I try a switch and it does nothing - I'll probably switch it back the way it was (but maybe not) - - if I do I'll be quite surprised that Then the lights come on... its an odd behavior! But it IS better than nothing at all happening for sure!

[@scottdowney4318]

Sylvania ones I got work as you would expect with the switch, up they are on, down they are off and also work with wifi off and on, dim and color change. I do think it would be bad to flip on a switch and not have a bulb turn on like people expect. Works with android app. Amazon title; SYLVANIA Wifi LED Smart Light Bulb, 60W Equivalent Full Color and Tunable White A19, Dimmable, Compatible with Alexa and Google Home Only - 4 Pack (75674)@@alanmoore2197

[@prevaloir5362]

Get Z-Wave or Zigbee Switches and bulbs! You'll thank me later