I’m going to setup a couple lamps and would like to standardize on devices that will work in locally processed scenarios. I’m tempted to dump the Cree Connected bulbs for standard LED’s with GE smart outlets.
Hey guys, just try using the GE link bulb device type. I don’t have Cree bulbs but I am using GE device type on a bunch of Ecosmart bulbs and they work locally. I was using the Cree device type but switched to GE because of this.
Too bad it doesn’t work with GE link. It’s the only local bulb device type I know of and I don’t have Cree bulb to try out before posting. Sorry about that.
It’s been about a month now and I just migrated to v2. The Cree Connected bulb continues to be a cloud only device. Is there any reason for it? Even the GE Link bulbs run locally.
I wrote to support about a month ago asking about this. Here’s the response I received:
“At this time the Cree bulbs are not enabled to run on the local app engine. As our developers work to add more devices and SmartApps to this service, I’m sure this will be on the list as it is an officially supported device.”
Thanks for the update! Sure appreciate it. Just picked up a couple more of them for the living room. Figured consistency is more important than anything at this point.
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At this time the Cree bulbs are not enabled to run on the local app engine.
[/quote]You can get the Cree bulbs to run locally if you use the device type “SmartPower Dimming Outlet”. The light appears to turn on/off and dim fine, but I’m not sure if using an outlet device type for a bulb will cause other problems.
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Wonder if I had an old Handler?[/quote]
I think the only way you could have an old DH is if when you got the bulb, the DH wasn’t available yet so you installed a custom one through the IDE. The one that runs locally is called “GE Link Bulb”.