I'm hoping Philips Hue continues to expand on the app and add new features, I really like the effects it provides. Expense seems to be the only downside from what I can tell. I had a bulb go out after buying it earlier this year and it was pretty easy for them to send me a new replacement no questions asked. Definitely paying for quality.
I LOVE the new candle and fireplace effects! I only wish you could change the color on them :( The fireplace is too orange, and it would be cool to change to green for instance on Halloween :P I also wish they would support more colors on the gradient strip instead of just three colors. At least it's good to see that they do change and add things to the app :D Cant wait to see what's next!
I’ve been using devices bought more than six years ago when we lived at our old house. All of it is still working. I now have over 60 different Philips lights and accessories around my new home.
Love your videos! I understand it's not for everybody, but I have the HDMI Sync Box with a "proper" setup of a gradient strip behind the TV, to evenly spread the light, and two Play Bars on the floor beside the TV table for extra effect, and I personally LOVE it. By far my favorite of all the Hue products. I'm very sensitive to light, especially if there is a high contrast between a darker environment and a light source (it's weird, I know), and watching TV has been awful on my eyes for years, UNTIL I got the Sync Box. It takes away the contrast in lighting when it matches what I see on screen (and for that only, it is worth it to me) AND I love how it adds to effects and "extends" the TV across my (white) wall. You have to find the correct setting and balance of sensitivity and brightness that works for you, but once you do, it's absolutely amazing. I don't use bulbs that are in clear view of my eyes as it can become very distracting. Another good tip for a better experience is to turn the brightness down to match the TV brightness (or just a bit lower) so it's less distracting, and keep the sensitivity to just above middle, so it doesn't go off when i'ts not supposed to 😁 You don't want the light to take away from what is happening on the screen! Thank you for creating such amazing videos 😊
It's not weird Xander. I have the exact same thing with my eyes. In the old days (without the sync box) after 1,5hr or so i would see double and had to squeeze my eyes for a "just enough"view. Now with the lights working with the tv it is completly over!! so great
Hue Sync is GREAT for gaming, especially since it doesn’t require the sync box on PC. I also have my Razer keyboard and mouse light-synced, and it’s really an immersive experience. Great video!
Thanks! That does sound like a cool gaming setup and I bet it's nice how you can sync all your lights from your Razer accessories too. Your comment here is getting me to reconsider my ideas about Sync. We'll see...
@@EricWelander The important thing about sync is setting up your lights to do sync instead of just using the ones already in the room the experience needs to be crafted with the idea of sync from the start otherwise I find it to be meh but love my set up
👍 Same except that I use it not just for games, since my big computer display is used for everything (no TV needed in my appartement), you are right, it's so immersive, but you have to set it up the good way for it. And I do not use the lights he used behind his screen, I use the strip made for it , which transform your screen into an ambilight display system, not just a bicolor stuff. And also I use Google assistant for my smart home, I'm not into Apple at all. I don't use switches, it's all automatic or I use voice. Very occasionally I use my phone for control, or some Google assistant with displays here and there. When it's smart it's smart.
@@ultrawidepc I use those already in my room, but I had already 6 in my room. I prefer lights all around to make a better cosy ambiance instead of big things. And it make them easier to make surround light for the display since they are everywhere. If you tell the system correctly where they exactly are, it's really immersive. You are right inside the scene. The only light I bought on purpose is the light strip for the screen, capable of multiple colors simultaneously (not just one at the same time) corresponding to the display. This strip is the most pricey but it worth it.
@@EricWelander Definitely reconsider, but make sure to do a proper setup (with gradient light strip around the TV and maybe even play bars to the sides) 😅
Hue always works and is very dependable. And works great with homekit. That’s also the reason I got the Hue system because in the Netherlands where not many other options available back then. Now with other brands working well with homekit. Its worth to check out other brands as well. Since Hue is very overpriced compared to other brands
We use the Hue Smart plugs for controlling our regular led fence lights. We also use the smart plugs for controlling Christmas tree lights. Lastly we also control our two portable Air-conditioning units with the smart plugs. So there are many useful options for these smart plugs.
Great intro to people unaware of Philips Hue. I was an early adoptor and I have lights close to 10 years old, still working like a charm! I use standard E27 lamps outside in freezing temperatures down to minus 10 celsius and up to 35 in summer time - no problem. One thing to meantion which I didnt see in this video, is the Ambiance products (where the lightstrip or lamp has severel light units). I use the Ambiance lightstrip behind my 49" Super Ultra Wide monitor for my pc and it is incredible immersive and changes the whole office / gaming environment. Using the two devices in this video, would understandably be pretty dull. I have a few of the ambiance lamps too and together with basically all other lights being Hue, this really makes it easy to program theft-prevention timers or throw disco parties that the kids loves. I also like the smartplugs and being the same eco-system as the rest totally makes sense. I even use them for other things than lights that I want rebooted on a weekly basis.
Hue Sync is to be connected to your OLED TV in the living room not your computer. That is why it has 4 HDMI inputs. That is where it makes sense. My family loves the effect. Never connected it to the monitor or PC ... makes little sense to me.
Thanks for sharing! You bring up a good point about entertainment on the TV. I might just be convinced to reconsider my Hue Sync thoughts some day soon.
@@EricWelander I second what Nuno said. Watching movies are just so much more immersive with the sync box. We’ve placed bulbs all around alongside the TV gradient light strip in our living room, giving us a “surround Lighting” in addition to surround sound!
@@EricWelander just a warning. The Hue Sync box its a money trojan horse. You buy the box but to work as intended you need to spend at least twice of that (gradient light strip or bar TV). Apart from that it creates a nice living room entertainment environment. I have it connected to my LG OLED C9. The TV detects the Hue Sync (HDMI Hub), so all the HDMI inputs become available from the UI ... changing inputs with the TV remote. Connected to it I have my Apple TV, TV Set-top box and Playstation. So get ambient light and syncing if desired for any kind of media in the living room. Wether at the rhythm of imaging or audio. Totally hands free operation (HDMI-CEC). For me the main drawback disabling and enabling light sync. In my case as I use Siri I need to use my phone for that. But if you use Google Home or Alexa you can configure it to respond to voice commands. "Ok Google, enable/disable light sync".
If you use Hue Sync with a PC it's more about controlling the lighting of devices (e.g. kboard, case) than bias lighting The Sync system needs an update to be compatible with latest release TVs (HDMI 2.1, etc...)
I have a Philips Hue Smart plug and I thinks it's great. Currently I use it to control my fan. Being able to control my fan and my lights on the same app is really convenient.
Hue makes high quality products, the newest version are bright with great color saturation. We tested a bunch of alternatives, and there are some more affordable options but philips hue really is the industry leader. If you've already got an entertainment space with a lot of Hue lightning and a decent sized TV, the sync box adds a cool effect, it'd be nice if they offered a package with the sync box, lightstrips and a couple of bars
I agree a package deal would simplify what people have to understand to get the sync setup, and I that's great to hear it's the best in the category. I guess I'm just not really into the category and I think it's easy, like I did, to get sold on the idea and then realize you don't like it after spending hundreds of $. There's always the option to return it though...
The outdoor range is great. Sure not cheap but when you buy a few items at a time and add on, it transforms the outdoor space beautifully and works easily with a switch you can use to control (as well as your phone).
Love all my hue lights, switches, light strips, and motion sensors. We just bought a brand new Samsung 65” QN90B 4K TV. I was surprised to find it had the Philips Hue Sync built in. Pretty sweet to just download an app on the tv and sync lights. No extra box to plug into tv.
8:55 yeah this is great if you want to control a smart light where the switch doesn’t have a neutral wire, but then again I think the Lutron Aurora dimmer is a better solution here
Over the last 7 years I’ve bought cheaper alternative smart bulbs on Amazon because Hue was so expensive. I’ve used them over wifi with the smart home app. My third set of bulbs just started failing and I finally bought a bunch of hue things to dive into the ecosystem. They’re definitely way more expensive but I’m done with failed pairings (my wifi router is on a different floor), having to program every phrase through Siri to get it what I want to do (no Alexa or google built in), Siri sometimes not understanding the exact phrases I’ve said 100s of times etc. excited for everything to get here!
10:17 well Eric, you may have missed the part where it’s meant to be used in a living room setup as another commenter pointed out and also maybe you missed the announcement earlier in the fall where Philips is launching a different version specifically for your computer
Hue just works with everything, every time. Automatically discovered in the home assistant, works with all the assistants: Alexa, Google, and Siri before Matter started to be a thing. I replaced all my lights with Hue and I have 0 reasons to choose another brand. Also, I have Philips The One and some light strips synced to it and it works perfectly.
I'm a long time user and here's what you truly need to understand about Philips Hue. I invested hundreds of dollars on Hue products and to thank me, Philips discontinued the Hub Hub I purchased by releasing a Hue Hub 2 and discontinuing the Hue App I was using. If I wanted to keep using my lights, I had to upgrade to the Hue Hub 2 or else, screw you, you'll have to use the old app that was never updated to modern phones and that is full of bugs that they never bothered to fix. That being said, I had to spend over a hundred more to get a new hub that doesn't do anything more than the perfectly capable one I had purchased 2 years prior. The newer app isn't less buggy. So let me paint you a picture here. If you purchase a Hub 2 system right now, know that within the next few years, they'll release version 3 and the V2 apps will not be working on the next iPhones or newer Android releases. You'll be stuck using your old phone or upgrading to the new hub. They did it once, no reason to not do it again. To summarize, when it works, it works, I appreciate the lights but Philips is shady company that sells overpriced product with minimal support.
Hi Eric, Just a few things to reconsider. Wall module: When installed you can add lights you want to control with the wall switch so not only the luminair that is original connected to the wall switch. The real thing they invented this module is the fact that it is not possible to cut off the electric flow to the luminair so if somebody accidentaly switch you are not able to use the app, you first have to witch it back. When using the module you never ever cut of the electricity. I have one myself and are more then pleased, Sync box: This is just great but the scene you showed is a very silly and indeed needless setup, that does not work, if you use these light bars they have to be close to the wall otherwise you do not see the light coming from them. Also only a lightbar behind the tv is not sufficient to have a good experience, it is best to have the gradient behind the tv (also close to the wall) and other lights divided thru your room, preferble all the lights in the same room. When the set-up in the app is done correctly (placement and height of the lamps) i guarante you will come back to your statement and even want to make a new video only about the sync box. Wall switch: believe it or not but not everybody has Apple products ;-) The switch is very handy if you want other devices beside light to remotely control via the Hue app or accesoires. For example i have connected my tv with the plug, now if i turn on my lights when i come home the tv automticaly turns on, same when all lights are turning off. So now my tv does not eat any electricity for standby mode.
The Hue Hub is the most rock solid controller I've used. I've had it two years and it's never disconnected. I use third party switch modules, not the Hue ones, and never have to worry about people turning off at the switch. One product I wouldn't recommend are the new light strips. They are way too expensive.
I bought a 4 pack with bridge starter kit for $80 on Black Friday in 2016. I also bought an additional 2 pack of bulbs for $20. I haven’t changed my light bulbs since.
As someone who uses the Hue light bar and strips on my monitor and theater setup, I absolutely love them. For my monitor I just like having the extra light becuase I stay more enganged with what I am doing and feel more relaxed overall, and for my theater setup I have the gradiant lightstrip which I find awesome for movies but also I run an emulation station on it as well and it really provides a great experience to some old classics and makes everything just feel more enjoyable overall. They are expensive and more of a novelty for most, but for those who spend a lot of time gaming or watching movies, you will have a blast!
@@Exlipse703 not that I have ever noticed, no. I've used the light bars, strips, bulbs, and even the gradient light strips and never have heard any static or buzzing.
Forgot to mention the big downside with Philips Hue system is the software Terms and conditions. Go take a read and see for yourself, those updates may cost you in 3 or 5 years.
Ive had WEMO/ihome and other HomeKit smart plugs. I just purchased the Hue Plug to replace all of the as they keep disconnecting. I noticed anything that uses a hub as far as lights go IE Hue and Lutron have been the most consistent with reliability
Why I have a lot of respect for your knowledge and the videos you do I have to disagree with you on the Sync Box. With Covid shutting down theaters I had no choice to create my own. Using the Sync Box with 10 Hue lights has given me an amazing experience that enhances the shows I watch. I do agree it is not for everyone and it is definitely not cheap (my setup is $800) but when watching a movie and the effects I get I feel it was worth every penny.
I use the wall switch module and smart plug together. One of our family members is blind and quite elderly, we have a system so she can switch on a 2kw oil filled radiator. The smart plug is rated at 2.8kw, and we mounted a surface mount light switch on the wall near her chair. This has no power connected to it, and simply acts as a remote switch for the smart plug. If she forgets to switch the radiator off, I can do so remotely. She cannot see the controls of the radiator and they are quite fiddly to use and this means she has one switch to operate instead of having to locate the radiator, and then use it’s controls.
Philips Hue noob here. Just moved into a new place and would like to get started with some home automation. Some people in the family never turn off lights so need to mitigate that to save energy. I know there are tonnes of eco systems out there but hue seems like I won't encounter a roadblock later on.
I initially invested in Philips Hue, but eventually, I switched over to Nanoleaf. The brightness, customization options, and unique designs that Nanoleaf offers are just unmatched.
Eric, I couldn’t agree with you more about the Sync. Last year, I had Best Buy install Hue lights throughout my home which I’ve used with Home Kit. But I also had sync boxes attached to my TVs i the family room and master bedroom with the Hue Lightstrips. The sync boxes were a disaster. There were so many problems. They constantly lost connection to the internet. The TVs took forever to turn on because of them and in the case of the one in my master, took more than 2-3 minutes at times. I got rid of them a couple of weeks ago and everything works well with the TVs again.
Hmm. Good info, but I was looking for operational info. What colors does it support? How do you change the color? How does the phone app work remotely? etc.
Innovelli makes switches that can pair directly with Hue bulbs, and can be set to not cut power to the bulb… but you need to have Hubitat, SmartThings or HomeAssistant.
Considering I’m having to change to Philips Hue because LIFX are a bunch of shites that ruined my life because my fucking bulbs refuse to turn off and I can not get it fixed not even through resetting and everything else I’ve tried and not including the bulbs refusing to connect and being constantly unresponsive on my HomeKit I’ve had it so this video really helps me figure out what I need and don’t need also I have the Philips Hue Bridge and Switches and the features on the switches I’ll be able to use finally!
@@eiremerald I went with LIFX due to the great colours and was debating on buying LIFX or Philips originally but after watching a bunch of RU-vidrs not recommending Philips I decided LIFX was the one how wrong I was 🙄 now I’m gonna be getting Philips especially because I already have the Philips Smart Switches and Hub.
I bought 4 GU10 "bulbs" to try it, and I'm now waiting for 2 additional GU10 and the bridge... I hate directional lights, but I don't want to change the current setup in my rooms.
I guess you mean when power goes out to one or more of the devices? That can happen often for some people. Yes, the devices reset to "full power on" when the power comes back on. There is no algorithm in the Hue Bridge to account for that and reset previous program, if that's what you're asking. Try making a request with the Hue people, I guess it's possible they have not tried to fix that in years.
@@razoraz it’s actually under Settings, Lights under on this Hue Bridge and it’s called Power Loss Recovery. This isn’t an uncommon feature on other platforms. My LIFX and Nanoleaf lights have this feature and it works as intended.
@@theattorney6072 so my Lutron Caseta and LIFX lights function properly. Hue lights have a setting to remember power State but it doesn’t work properly.
Great video with good info, I think the switch module is amazing in a rental home It was the perfect fit for my bedroom and also my TV room where there is only 1 old style wall switch and 1 ceiling outlet
i bought the hue light bulbs and bridge in 2013, had to buy the new bridge a few years later and by 2018 everything stopped working. The bulbs still work as bulbs but thats it, they don't have bluetooth if you bought them before 2019
Well about the Hue Smart Plug.. it’s made just for lights and it’s not safe to use with appliances. It’s useful if you want to have a reliable connection to control a non-philips hue fixture, to have the same benefits of all the other bulbs and fixtures that are part of the hue system.
Hi, thanks for the great content. I use sync on my computer via the hue sync app and 2 light bars. It works great for gaming as it lights up based on the colors on the monitor. However, I wanted to talk about the small hue button, it does have long press functionality and it is not limited to only hue products. I stuck mine to my bedside table and the long press function turns off all lights in the house including my lutron light switches. I am able to achieve this because it works with Homekit. If you don't use Homekit perhaps it is limited to only hue products.
I’ll give you an example of why you may want Bluetooth……out of range of your WiFi. I have that problem with my outdoor kitchen, I have a hue strip light and it’s the only strip light that operates via Bluetooth…hence you can operate with your phone.
the Bluetooth can also be used with google home devices (such as google Nest smart speakers) to replace the Hue Bridge since the home device becomes the bridge instead and be good if you need a way to get started with philips hue
I've got hie blubs that came with my starer kit in 2014 that are still perfectly fine i live in Birmingham UK & everyone knows how wet & cold the UK is lol & touch wood *knocking my head lol*lol they are all working a charm. I'm just about to open a parcel i purchase on amazon & what's inside I hear you ask? 2 Philips Hue Buttons lol. What he said about the Buttons is rubbish. I already have 1 Button & you can do long & short presses you can also add scean, but like someone else said. The Buttons are best when you just want a simple on/off & have your dimmer switches for your main rooms. I'm thinking about getting a sync box but, I need to get other stuff first that are more important.
Something you're telling is not right : the Philips hue Botton ( the round rubbery one K ) does have multiple options . I've been using it for years , the button in the hallway before I leave the house turns off all lights when I long press it :)
Can you make us an updated video for this year on the product that you tested or know about that work with Apple HomeKit? I have seen you’ve had one 2 years and it’s amazing. I think that would be great to be done again!
How do you make a timed smart plug foolproof? For example, the internet might fail momentarily when the switch is due to be activated. Also if you use Apple home, which device sends the signal to the smart switch?
I’m a little confused on the router requirement for the Hub. With a conventional router set-up, the router would broadcast the WiFi signal throughout the house. This also would provide for remote access. What if you don’t have WiFi, but you do have a router? Does the Hub coupled to a router broadcast the signal throughout the house? Of course then remote control usage away from the house would not be available.
Why don’t you recommend the wall switches from Hue? Coincidentally I ordered them while watching, before I got to the part where you were going to talk about them, so it kinda hit hard when I found out it was the first one on your list 😂😂🙃 My room has a switch directly around the corner when you walk in, so whenever I walk out of my room, I use that switch to turn off my GU10 spots which are mounted on the ceiling. I have four more bulbs there which don’t turn off using the switch, so those keep being turned on after I leave my room. I figured: using the wall switch will turn on and off all my bulbs, while even being able to turn on some selected scenes. Also, the switches you use in the USA aren’t common in the Netherlands where I live, so the wall switch is one of the only options I have to keep them connected to power. I hope I made a good decision!
you dont need the hdmi sync box to use hue sync on a pc, you only need a hue bridge, hue sync compatible lights and an entertainment zone set up in the hue app I'd assume you only need the sync box for a TV or similar
Got another Bridge. Do I have to connect it to a new account? I can manage it in the app at home but not from outside. When I try to connect to my account, I get a message that the login is already taken.
Do you think that people will regret buying into this right now as thread becomes more of the standard? Or do you think it will be fine regardless? Will hue be able to update to thread with an over the air update? Or is it a hardware issue? Will Hue continue to work seamlessly in my home even when my Wifi is down?
I recently encountered an issue with the bridge. Here's the story. I have too many devices (Synology, Apple TV, Smart TV, PlayStation, internet modem, wireless router, Hue bridge, etc.) I didn't want everything in the living room, so I moved it. I set up a hub in the basement where the internet comes into the house and connects to the modem. The modern connects to a switch which has all my network storage. A cable runs from the switch in the basement through the house to the livingroom. In the livingroom I have the wifi router, Playstation, hue bridge, and TV. The cable from the switch in the basement connects to a switch in the livingroom. Connecting the hue bridge to the livingroom switch breaks it. I tried connecting the bridge to the router directly, I tried connecting the bridge to the basement switch. The only thing that works is if I connect the hue bridge directly to the router and connect that directly to the modem. As great as Hue is I need to look for a different solution.
First… it seems like someone has unofficially made their official return…. I’m just saying. Whereas I’ve used the TP Link smart plugs, the Eve SmartPlugs are on a different level, and that’s before considering Thread. I’ve tried out a number of SmartPlugs, and nearly all of them needed some regular TLC. This meant putting them in our hard-to-access attic was I’ll advised (it controls a plug in light bulb that I prefer to turn on before climbing up). I need SIFI plugs (set it & forget it). Enter your other recommended SmartPlug: Eve. I have 22 of these in daily use around the house. Right out of the box, these babies are absolutely SIFI. Oddly, I find other Eve products need a week or so before they can be reliably SIFI. Now, consider the strengthening of your Thread network with 22 more Thread routers. Also consider that Thread is the communication standard for Matter and these SmartPlugs are SIFI, super fast, and future proofed. Done.
I couldn't disagree more about the Hue Wall Switch module! It's been a game changer for me, without this I would have not continued to use the Hue lights and I would have used regular bulbs with Zigbee in-wall relais instead.
You should check out the runlesswire switches. They have a dual rocker style, which allows up to 8 different functions per switch. Have them in every room, and work amazingly.
8:40 I actually think the Switch Module would be the ultimate solution to both the “smart bulb - dumb switch” and “smart switch - no colored lighting” issues if it wasn’t dependent on batteries.
Hue is good and high quality, but still it still costs more than other smart lights in the long run. My smart lights which are less than a fourth of the price has lasted me over 4 years already and the light also is bright enough.
HUE makes great products, but the main drawback is that it's TOO D*MN EXPENSIVE. I just looked on Amazon and a standard 60w color smart bulb is selling for $46.34. Competing brands (CYNC, Govee, Cree, Sengled, Ikea, Kasa, etc.) are selling them for around $15. The generic off brands are cheaper still - but I would steer clear of those because they likely won't be around 5 or 10 years from now if you need to replace something. In their favor, HUE has a huge assortment of products. So if you're going all in, and price isn't a concern, it's a good choice. All the name brand companies have the basics - bulbs, smart plugs, light strips, maybe a wall switch - but HUE has alot more 'specialty' products. Personally, I went with GE CYNC. It's a trusted name and has a good assortment, and also doesn't require a hub. It's a solid option for those who want to spend less and still get good functionality. I figure I spent about a third of what I would have with HUE... maybe less.
Btw, you can pair non Hue Zigbee bulbs with the Hue hub....and they are vastly cheaper. I think I probably can also pair most other Zigbee devices. (I haven't tested yet though). Non Hue bulbs will NOT work with Hue Sync though. However, there are 3rd party programs for Mac and Windows that will give you equally good light shows. This means that you have to watch movies through a computer connected to a TV... But honestly, ya should be doing that anyway instead smart TVs for a ton of reasons.
Why is the Bluetooth Funktion bad? I don't have a Smart Home System and I don't really want one, so the bluetooth funktion souded like a good alternativ. Also the bridge is not cheap.
Philips hue "White Ambiance" bulbs are not white, they are orangish amber out of the box. The bridge requires you to push the manual button on the box to connect to it with your phone - WHY? After you download the app into your Android device and attempt to connect with the bridge, it warns you that you must update the firmware in the bridge OR ELSE. The app then refuses to respond while the bridge is updating. The bridge update then fails for unexplained reasons, upon which the app once again insists you update the bridge. By the time you download the app into a different android device, the bridge has gone permanently offline, and the Android device cannot even find it. So much for "smart" lighting.
I had a similar experience when I got my first kit, it took me like a couple of hours to set everything up in the app because of linking issues. It's been a smooth sailing pretty much ever since, though, maybe some flickering in my Play Bars that persisted for a few months, but not anymore.
I have Philips hue lights in about 90% on my house , and the home app is frustrating, sometimes lights are unreachable, at times automations don’t work . Just frustrating
Is there a way to fix it if u have a bolb that keeps coming on, I've got 3 setup in the light in my bedroom and every time I come in one of the bolbs is on and it's not even set to the color I had
I have the Hue Sync and it has never worked right. Random switching between inputs and not picking up active signals, and the latest thing its started doing is just randomly losing signal. The only real miss in my hue collection.
Those higher lumens are only on warm white (orange). I HATE that and always have my bulbs set to daylight. You can instantly see them dim when you switch from warm white to daylight.
I have some hue bt bulbs that are no longer accessible because their new app upgrade is essentially a degrade. It only works on Android => 10 and Samsung doesn't provide that upgrade for my note 8..
I have my coffee maker on a hue smart plug and an alexa morning routine scheduled to turn on when I wake up so my morning coffee is waiting for me when I get out of bed! I also use hue’s away command which turns off all of my hue lights&devices when it detects I’ve left home so nothing will be accidentally left on.💡
Yeah baby! I wanna drink that coffee! I also love Hue's geofencing so the lights go on/off when you arrive/leave. Listen up people, this little stuff saves us time, just like robotic vacuums can. We're living in quasi- star trek times. Catch the vibe!
Randomly came across your channel tonight. Watched this video and liked it. I subscribed too. Wonder what your thoughts are on Nano Leaf? Seems like they copied Phillips Hue? What’s next Twinkly coping Hue? (Even though they sell lights and Christmas trees) and Kasa Smart?
light strips from phillips are pretty garbage what ever you do, do not cut them even along the intended part where it says to cut, you will just short the strip and then its dead and useless, i also find its lacking some functionality like individual LED choice you cant make a single light red or green or blue it has to be the whole strip
One caveat: if you replace your bridge (as I recently had to do), you either have to re-enter each bulb by serial number, or reset them by holding the dimmer within four inches of the bulb and holding down two buttons for what feels like 30 seconds, until it flashes. The app will not find them until you do this! These actions are a pain in the butt, especially when the lights are in the ceiling or some other place that’s not easily accessible. To make it even more annoying, the new bridge requires a new account to be created, using a different email account. I may have to start creating new emails solely for this purpose should I get a new bridge. Hue, do better!
any one knows how to make the motion sensor have more settings? you can only choose 2 time windows. id like more, so day/evening/night have different settings
