Yeelight "game-changing" MESH ceiling lights -with Bluetooth?! SLISAON Review [Xiaomify]

I have just installed a whole bunch of Yeelight downlights in my new apartment and I was pleasantly surprised. -Are these game-changing smart lights?
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The Yeelight downlights connect over Bluetooth, which needs to connect to a Bluetooth Gateway. -I have a tonne of Bluetooth gateways in my apartment so that was easy.
A cool thing is that you could install a whole bunch of these lights at once through the APP. Which makes the installation of these lights a lot easier.
Even though these are Bluetooth enabled lights, as they connect through a Bluetooth-Gateway, you can actually use them with automation rules, timers, and control them remotely when not being in proximity to the lights. So they really behave as you would have with WiFi lights. And, also, they consume a lot less power; which is good.
What makes these lights even better is that they support Yeelight's "SLISAON" concept. So they work with the new Yeelight and Xiaomi Flex-switches. A very great benefit of using these light switches is that you can turn the lights off with the electrical light switch without the light going offline. And that is a huge step forward for smart lighting!
'Normal' smart lights would go offline when turning them off with a light switch; making these lights no longer working with smart home automation rules and timers until they are powered on again. That is exactly the pain-point most people experience with smart lights; making them actually kinda dumb.
I have had this scenario many times in the past; where my housekeeper, catsitter or visitors turn off lights using the wall-switch and thus making the lights no longer function with the motion sensors and door sensors in my apartment. So I am really happy with these new wall-switches that will keep the lights online; I really see this as a gamechanger!
The lights 'only' have a brightness of 300 Lumens, in reality, this is really enough for this type of downlight. As you typically will have several of these mounted in your ceiling it will be brighter than you probably want to have. (I actually dim them to around 10% most of the time)
I am very happy making the ceiling lights in my apartment actually smart!
#Yeelight #SmartLights #SLISAON

[@xiaomify]

This one took a little bit longer to make than expected. -I kinda went all-in with these animations, but I hope it does explain the concept well! I am, as always, working on some more cool videos like new smart home products, a new projector, a new vacuum cleaner and I should be receiving the all-new Black Shark III very soon as well! Exciting times!

[@christophercrowley7574]

The flex switches what are they called in the mi home app? Also are the yeelight versions in the mi home app

[@caspermast5287]

Thanks for this video, makes things a lot clearer for me! One question I still have, does this new mesh system work with the yeelight app so I can connect it to my Google home, or does it only work with the Xiaomi home app?

[@christophercrowley7574]

I've got the switches and the lights but they don't work on rebound with flex on

[@KaiyanLeong]

hi if I were to use the xiaoai clock as the hub, can it still be added to google assistant through the mijia app?

[@debur22]

I have installed some of this spot lights but I have some issues. I am using them to switch on/off with a wireless AqaraOpple switch. From time to time some of the spot light starts without pressing the switch. Did you had this issue?

[@richmondviscayno5775]

This guy's deserves a sponsorship with xioami, great content and superb editing definitely deserves to subscribe 👍

[@smartjunayd]

Richmond Viscayno he has before.. he has appeared in quite a few xiaomi posts/tweets etc and sponsored as well

[@kmwong1786]

You have so many Xiaomi home products, can you make a video on a how a typical xiaomified home day would look like?

[@xiaomify]

YES! I am actually going to do this in not too long! I am still waiting to give my whole kitchen a smart-makeover and I need to install a bunch of new products as I moved to a new apartment and I, unfortunately, could not get any installation guy over the last weeks. -However, I hope to be able to finish all my renovations quite soon and get started on that video as it will be a HUGE video!

[@abdullahizzuddin4733]

@@xiaomify this is great!

[@Pram4]

Appreciate the editing and animation

[@Cashifyer]

Love the switches! However, would love if you could explain the difference between Bluetooth and WiFi. What's pro and con about them? A comparison maybe, benefits/downsides Thanks!

[@tannermeyers]

You deserve millions of subscribers, my friend. Your videos are so well made and are so helpful!

[@vfxguru]

What is a table clock near the TV? Is this xiaomi or no?

[@RickvanWijngaarden]

Amazing those switches for a ridiculous low price. Thnx for checking it out and sharing

[@xiaomify]

Thanks Rick! I am really quite happy with these; I won't be annoyed with anyone using the wall-switches no longer!

[@vedranart]

Which IP camera from Xiaomi acts as BLE gateway? I have an 1080p basic camera and it doesn't work as an BLE gateway.

[@TheJoshuaTeng]

Hi Xiaomify, thanks for the informative video! Do you happen to know if the SLISAON switch works with smart devices from other brands?

[@zhaoningjiang5514]

Great Review, Thanks to you for explaining the "Smart lighting is always on" concept so clear and easy to understand. Yeelight dev team would really appriecate you for creating more videos like this.

[@BlackAcvil2]

Hi! What are the main differences between philips zhirui and yeelight downlights? Is it only connection type or there are some differences in possibilities? Thank you

[@christophercrowley7574]

Is there an updated list of the lights that work with flex switch

Wow, that bouncing back button idea is just brilliant! This should work with no neutral setups if I'm not mistaken.

[@stefanoaristondo1571]

Very good video, there’s a lot of information. I got a question though, I have the old yeelight color bulb V2, can I use it with the new SLISAON switches? Or is it just exclusive for the newer products?

[@jinzunoh6699]

Hi xiaomify, I would like to ask does this lights support apple HomeKit or Google assistant ?

[@221akm]

to convert my whole aparment with Yeelight downlights, do i need one gateway or multible ones for each room?

[@joseseco6241]

Great video! Do you have any idea what is the consumption of the lamps when they are turned off (but still on with the new switch)?

[@sachin490]

Hi is it possible to control these lights using the traditional switch as well? Or will it be only through the app or alexa?

[@zhangedward3044]

Your videos are so helpful.I live in China and I could not find a Chinese video about these products that are better.

[@Hell-BoyPL]

Nice video! Can I use my Yeelight jiaoyue 480 lamp as a bluetooth gateway for these lights?

[@brooklinaeng5502]

Hi thanks for your video! May I check if I could connect these yee light downlights & the switches with the XiaoAi Speaker Pro, since it’s equipped with the Bluetooth mesh gateway technology too? Without buying an additional gateway? :) Does it work that way?

[@docal2]

What about security of this setup? Will your neighbor be able to turn your lights off or on by using the same application or is there some pairing involved?

[@MusicTeacherClassStuff]

Do the switches work for normal bulbs? And do they work with the old style yeelight?

[@filanfisteku1371]

Does this lights work with Aqara Hub and other aqara sensors? Does it work with Aqara App?

[@neil7902]

Can you explain how the yeelights work with grouped controls? The same as grouped automatons? No group dimming or hue control?

[@syedibrahim6991]

Whats the difernce between Bluetooth and WiFi usage? How the electricity consumption?

[@dmanprohere]

What kind of gateway did you use? Which server?

[@henkdevries2971]

Thanks for the clear explanation! 😄 Maybe you could tell a bit more about the new "mesh" functionality on these!? Using BLE is not really new (though the flex switches are what really adds value to these sets), but Mesh is a whole new Bluetooth feature. And I would love to know how your experiences are and if you can actually test the mesh functionality 😉

[@KaiyanLeong]

Hi there.. what's the difference between the xiaomi switch and the yeelight switch?

[@duco1526]

I still have the E27 V1 rgb bulbs will this switch work or do i need to buy new ones to use this product?

[@calmer2015]

Hi. Like your channel and videos. I have a question- is there (and wich one) xiaomi smart wall scitch that can control xiaomi 2way relay? So i can use any lamp and make it 'smart' either i press wall button or works with motion sensor.

[@Tomer9182]

Are they working with HomeKit or that depends on the hub capability?

[@evrebel4941]

Great review! I have the Philips ones that don't support Homekit and I was looking if these ones would do the trick, however, they don't. Hopefully in the future.

[@nunomoreira461]

Hi, thanks for your good video, can you help me ? I bought the xiaomi&philips downlight vertion, but I can not activate the flex switch on the app, have you some idea how can we use the slisaon switch from yeelight with the xiaomi&philips downlight ? thanks :)

[@JustACatLover]

Any idea what is the different between yeelight switches vs aqara wall switches (wired)? And which 1 should I use? With a smart light bulb?

[@xiaomify]

YES! I do have some of the Aqara wall switches as well. I might do a video about them?? The Aqara light switches connect over Zigbee to a Zigbee hub (Xiaomi gateway, Aqara gateway, etc) and they can be controlled using the APP. That means you can cut off the electricity using the Mi Home APP and Siri, etc.. When using this light switch with a regular smart light bulb it will still totally disconnect the bulb when the switch is turned off. I would say that these Aqara wall switches are great when you have non-smart lights and you don't want (or can't) to replace them with smart lights /yet you want to be able to make them smart... The Yeelight switches have a function that basically disconnects the power for a second to the light bulb so it will 'know' it is being turned off using the switch and will remain to be online in the APP. This only works with a number of supported lights (like the ones I reviewed and then some...) but they allow you to use the light switch as well as the APP and they will not be disconnected. It's kinda hard to easily explain in a short message, but I hope this helps!

[@JustACatLover]

@@xiaomify yap. Kind of get it thanks. Good to have a aqara switch (wired) videos. And sprinkle some yeelight switch vs aqara switch in it. 😁

[@5lose]

I think Zigbee Aqara Wall switches is better for you. Just get a zigbee hub (normal hub), replace traditional switch you Zigbee switch, then your dumb light can be controlled via the app

[@JustACatLover]

Btw what's the bottom button on the switch for?

[@eima24]

So you need to have bluetooth gateaway if you want use this yeelights with slisaon? Mi home app dont show that you need to have one

[@rchok2]

Any idea if these slisaon switches can work for automated gates? Else if you have idea what xiaomi switch might work to control automated gates?

[@telmobelo]

Hello! Love your channel. Can you check out the yeelight smart dual control module?

[@sebastianszefer4106]

Love it. Next on my home wish list with switch

[@TheAbdullas]

Hi, what’s the difference between Aqara, Xiaomi and Yeelight and can I connect them all to control on apple HomeKit?

[@xiaomify]

Hi Abdullah, what are you exactly referring to? Are you referring to the light bulbs or the switches?

[@TheAbdullas]

Hi xiaomify, im referring to the light switches of the aqara for HomeKit will it link the other devices from Xiaomi Mija to if i set automations to trigger certain scenes using only the aqara hub ?

[@braisdiazsanchez7123]

Are any of the bulbs compatibles witch Homekit throug the Aqara Hub or the Mi Gateway 2? And the flex switch? Is there any version of this type of switch compatible with homekit?

[@alvinlebon9368]

How does the new switch differ from the original aqara wired and wireless switch? They too have the always on feature.

[@xiaomify]

I am not familiar with Aqara offering the always-on feature? -Do you happen to know the product code? I have several of the wired Aqara switches installed in my apartment, and theres some big differences. The Aqara switches connect over Zigbee to the HUB and this allows you to remotely control the switch. (Either from the APP or with automation rules...) This would be great for non-smart lights to turn them on/off remotely and integrate them into your smarthome environment. The Yeelight (and Xiaomi) switches don't have any (Zigbee, Bluetooth or WiFi) connection but (when set to 'flex switch') but, as far as I understand the concept, just shortly interrupts the power to the light when you use this switch, which is telling this light that it is being turned off using the light switch. -So technically the power is just interrupted shortly which the light sees as a command to turn on/off. The main functionality of this switch is actually in the light bulb itself rather than the light switch (as that just bounces back). I hope this helps :)

[@5lose]

@@xiaomify , I am waiting for the switch comparison Zigbee & new SLISAON from you :)

[@alvinlebon9368]

@@xiaomify Thanks for clearing that up for me. I was referring to the Aqara over Zigbee.

[@darshan4216]

I would like to start a retail mobile and tv with all the smart xiaomi products installed. Can you plz help me with this process. What all things i can use on my store and how can i operate them?

[@vince086]

The switch is probably the most interesting thing personally. I like being able to still use the switches on the wall with smart lights.

[@xiaomify]

Yes I totally agree, that made me really like these new lights :)

[@drzefkovitsh]

I don't know if I get it right - those switches alone are not smart? You cannot add them to the app and control normal (dumb) light bulbs?

[@pogzie]

do the switches need a neutral wire? (from the video i dont think so, but i want to make sure)

[@kacperklepacz7988]

No. I just got Xiaomi version and they are working without neutral. But please be aware of compatible lights list - not all Yeelight lamps are supported (4 of mine do not have Flex switch option)

[@inout9662]

Great video! With these SLISAON switches, how do they differ from the Xiaomi Smart Wired switches?

[@tiloalo]

These new switch actually don't contain any smart element. Simply went you press they cut off the power only shortly and restore it immediately after. The light are made to react to this and toggle the light.

[@JoaoGabriel-bk6pn]

Can work with Google Home or Alexa?

[@Macarto]

If I understand your video correctly, even if I use Aqara smart switch and have the automation set base on movement sensor, none of it will work if I switch off the light switch physically? The only way to overcome is by using the slisaon switch? If the lights are physically off, I would have to on them either via the app or physically again to have the automation work?

[@ghailenbenothman761]

Excellente Video as usual. I have a question about the difference between the Yeelight and Xiaomi Flex switch ? Build quality Click sound etc. The connection : which do you recommend Bluetooth (Xiaomi / Yeelight) or Wifi (philipps) Thanknyou

[@bhargavpatel3281]

Hey what kind of drill you were using in this video to mount that switch ???

[@jojak19]

downlight works with aqara hub???

[@ghailenbenothman761]

How the build quality of the smart switche xiaomi vs yeelight please? What is better wifi or bluetooth for the lightbulbs please ?

[@007xico]

Great videos, watch all of them. Will this work with HomeKit ? Maybe one day you could make a video about what works with what when comes to voice assistant. Is so confusing with products being launched constantly.

[@yifanwu5205]

No, but I think the HomeKit supports will be ready via a firmware upgrade in the future, just like their Led Strip.

[@RadioTrefoil]

Do you know if the Yeelight LED 1s (shown at 5:45) supports the SLISAON function?

[@kukumalu255]

Are these downligts some new edition or the same Bluetooth mesh ones released like a year ago?

[@circuitdotlt]

I want a mechanical push switch with integrated zigbee and dimmer. Can't find one.

[@jerrywong1262]

Will the connectivity be stable for a 3,000 squared feet place? Thanks!

[@utkarshraj3272]

WOW I was requesting for this video for many months. Thanks for making the video on the BLE mesh lights I want to purchase it in India but I am unable to as it has not been launched in India. I 😍 XIAOMIFY I 😍 XIAOMI

[@pratikcharwad]

Which gateway device shall I purchase in order to get it work with yeelight app, Does it work with xiaomi alarm clock?

[@SMOTRYSYDA]

Hi, does they work with yeelight wireless dimmer?

[@JH-uh3cc]

Where do you live? Seems like you have so many of these xiaomi products that seem difficult to get.

[@xiaomify]

I live in Shanghai, so yeah, I am quite close to the source :)

[@JH-uh3cc]

@@xiaomify same here!

[@johnfletcher1343]

@@xiaomify awesome

[@al201103]

@@xiaomify Hey man, me too! New apartment looks lovely! Which area are you in? I'm in Long Bai (Changning), couldn't afford a lovely place like yours!!!! Isn't it quiet here right now?!?!?! Like stepping back to 12 years ago!

[@JH-uh3cc]

@@al201103 I live in changning district too

[@SilvestreElementarySchool]

Hi! Does Yeelight 1SE support SLISAON in Yeelight flex switch? Thanks

[@NecoH3llHD]

does this lights witch work with some of their led strips? that would be so great! I had the concept in mind of this light switch and they really made them!!

[@syedibrahim6991]

Do they work with led strips.?

[@Nabadalungt]

I have trouble connecting to mi home app with the zhirui downlight version. Do you have any suggestions?

[@xreds11]

My room has 2 lighting points with one swith. Is it okay if I want to install the ceiling light to both points? How does it affect the apps configuration?

[@ВиталийБезлуцкий]

It is clear when you come IN you want the lights turn on. But what happens when you go out? How not to have the lights go ON when you exit the apartment? Thanks

[@HomeBanao]

I wonder when they'll launch in India

[@debur22]

Great video again like always. I was waiting for this video. I ordered them (12pcs) and I was searching for a good review about this down lights. Keep up the good work. ✌

[@xiaomify]

Awesome! I am quite sure you have some Bluetooth hub's nearby to make them work ;) I have installed 13 of them as well at my place now; I think they're very nice

[@debur22]

Yes sure, I have some of the Bluetooth gateway's. I am planning to add this lights on the new Xiaomi Mijia ClearGrass Bluetooth wifi gateway.

[@Rosirazer]

I have this lamp.. but can't not conect with bluetooth cleargrass gateway..

[@debur22]

Hmm, this is not the news that I was expecting for, but any way I will have to add it on the Mija alarm clock or the Mijia gateway 3.

[@debur22]

@@Rosirazer do you still use it, do you face any problems with it?

[@DO-DIY]

Do we know why they have stopped to produce this version so fast? (Replaced by M2 product line)

[@joecach141]

Do you know if it has support for apple homekit?

[@iorgaadi]

I have Xiaomi European gateway with motion sensors. Do they work on the European servers? If not can you recomand a version that is compatible?

[@citpw]

Wait the xiaomi phillips can also support SLISAON concept right?

[@yoyogi131]

Looks like the Xiaomi smart switches i bought doesnt look the same as yours based on the back plate and mine is Xiaomi Mijia branded. Also, mine has a tiny switch below the smart switch which makes the smart switch work with always on concept. I noticed you seem to have the same tiny switch also on yours since you try to use it while you were installing it. But you did not mention it on the video at all :( Xiaomi/Xiaomify fan here from the Philippines :)

[@matthiascarlens6972]

Do the yeelight spots work with google home?

[@tomengelbosch5248]

What's the maximum of BLE mesh lights you can connect to just one V3 hub? I'm setting 20 of these lights controlled by 14 zigbee switches.

[@PanMikhail]

Does it work with yeelight ceiling lamp? Can you share the list of devices that work with the switch?

[@xiaomify]

Yeah it should work with the ceiling light. I'll ask for a list of the compatible devices (it is mentioned on the Xiaomi and Tmall product page which devices are compatible, but the translation of the names of those lights seems a bit weird)

[@syedibrahim6991]

I have Google home n mini..isit just enough to pay with yee lights downlights?

[@toma58uenaventur]

If i have the yeelight mesh downlights will I not be able to use the always on feature with Aqara smart switches?

[@vctgeek]

is this model capable with homekit?x

[@viljarniit2093]

Can these lights be turned on Gradually.. For example, You hit the light switch or through App/motion sensor and the light does not go instantly to Full brightness, but goes from 0 to100% in 1-2 seconds?

[@christophercrowley7574]

Are the Xiaomi flex lights in the mi home app? As I cant see them. Also are the yeelight flex switches in the mi home app

[@ah.l]

So how do you cut power from these if they are always powered on if connected with flex switch?

[@thomasphoto3735]

1. Xiaomi Xiaomi yeelight color temperature spotlight M2 2. Xiaomi Xiaomi yeelight smart light strip 3. Xiaomi Yeelight Free mounting knob Press down Bluetooth connection switch Can the three of them be used together?

[@castro7645]

Compatible with Amazon Alexa???

[@luxim2623]

Does it work with smart things???

[@neykovmaster]

That's this work with Aqara Hub ?

[@michatoek3853]

Are you able to control Mesh lights (installed trought Mi Gateway 3) using Google Assistant voice command? After linking Mi Home to Google Home all my WiFi lights are visible (I am able to control using Google Assistant), but none of Mesh LED.

[@ВиталийБезлуцкий]

Is it true the switches click loudly ?

[@miiihaaas]

can you pair with google assistant?

[@grubbylab805]

What's the point in 4 watt spotlights? where are they applicable?

[@juancarloslf1982]

Do you know if there is a 110v downlight versión that works with xiaomi ecosystem?

[@HomeBanao]

Really nice 👏👏👏👏 looks good

[@felipechaves3389]

Do they have a 110/120 V versions? I only see the 220v

[@diegodandaza4026]

What devices can i buy to use Bluetooth?

[@christophercrowley7574]

I've my sliason switches working with the downlights but I cant get them to work with filament bulbs.

[@pszenniak]

Has anyone tried the downlight in a bathroom? They don't say anything about its water resistance

[@jayprakash.82]

Hi, commenting fairly late to this video but could use some guidance. Really like your videos as I like Xiaomi and Yeelight products however very few reviews and videos about them here in the UK. I have installed 20+ Xiaomi Mijia downlights which are I believe similar to these lights working via Xiaomi Gateway (Chinese server). I was wondering if you knew how to make them work with Google Home/Voice, and secondly, if you know of any manual dimmer that could work with these lights. Tried various forums with little luck. Many thanks and pls keep up the good work with your Xiaomi/Yeelight ecosystem coverage.

[@werwertuu]

try the "Yeelight gateway" or another yeelight lamp with gateway functionality, this works for me in austria EU

[@playingsongs]

It is possible to connect bulbs through yi camera without hub? Or I just misunderstood?

[@daniels.1120]

Misunderstood