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Fast, easy connection to Echo Plus + works in ceiling fan!
By wildwoodla on Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018
Received this bulb with my new Echo Plus. It was so easy & connected almost immediately. The bulb is very responsive either by voice commands to the Echo Plus/Alexa or using the Alexa app on Fire tablet or cell. I'm brand new in the smart home arena & am now using 6 of these bulbs. I'm especially excited that the bulb works perfectly in my ceiling fans! Without paying attention, I'd installed a 'regular' 60 watt bulb that would only flash/flicker. A guy at Home Depot told me ceiling fan lights need a 40 watt bulb. Anyway, a 40 watt did work, but was so dim as to be almost useless. So I tried this Phillips Hue 60 watt smart bulb anyway & it works perfectly! I still use a remote for the ceiling fan itself, but am able to control the much, much brighter light with Alexa, with no flashing! There is a quirk when turning off the ceiling fan light though, in that it briefly dims to what appears to be 1%, before turning off. Lamps turn off immediately. Not sure why the fan light fades like that, but it doesn't bother me in the least. Just tickled that a brighter, higher watt smart bulb works in the ceiling fan & am actually using this light more because of it. I also have 2 of the Phillips bulbs in '3-way' lamps & they work perfectly as well -- no need for 3-way bulbs any more. These bulbs are packaged very securely, which I really like. I've only priced these bulbs at WalMart & Home Depot, but so far the best price is here on Amazon. Another plus for this bulb is that it connects directly to the Echo Plus' hub & does not go towards wi-fi device count. This is especially important, IMHO, to those like me with limited wi-fi device connection. I have an 8-device limit for my wi-fi, so I am able to use an unlimited number of these bulbs, which is great. I'm so happy with the performance of these bulbs and my Echo Plus & plan to replace all my lights over time. Obviously, the smart bulbs are more expensive than 'regular' ones, but you get so much more bang for your buck. Hopefully, prices will come down over time. The only other issue is how long the bulbs last, but only time will tell. So far though, I'm completely satisfied & highly recommend!
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1 people found this helpful
Light 'em up!
By Starcrescendo on Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2017
These are OK. The idea is great, smart bulbs, and I can use it with Alexa and ask her to turn on the X light. Another nice benefit is I can change the level of the light so I can have it be full bore or I can have it dimmed down, no dimmer switch or anything necessary. All controllable by Alexa, "Alexa, turn the kitchen light on to 50%." My only qualm is that you have to pay so much for what is at the end of the day, a lightbulb. It's going to die, granted they have longer life than others, but still, inevitably, it's going to die. And you will have paid $50 for a lightbulb. I really wish this light had the ability to change colors as well, but that is an additional upcharge. In my opinion, if they don't give you every color of the rainbow, each "white" bulb should at least be able to adjust between warm and bright white light. When you turn the white level up to above 50% it does get very bright and it is very responsive although not instantaneous. There is always a slight pause when issuing the commands, and a moment of silence where you wonder if its not going to work and then it does. One final note, I have no idea what happens in the event of a power outage. Will these be at risk of surges? If the Wifi goes out, will you be left lightless? These questions I don't know and I just have to hope they don't happen. Overall this is a great product, just know what you are getting at the end of the day.
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