Hi, I realise there have been a lot of posts and discussions on the smart bulb Vs smart switch topic over recent times but I wondered if there is now a preference for smart bulbs over smart switches. The cost of smart bulbs continues to reduce, manufacturers are beginning to offer wireless switche…

[image] Rhoob: So why would you install smart switches over smart bulbs? You don’t Install one or the other, you install both :grinning::wink: Because you don’t want the lights to shine in your eyes at 3AM after a power outage. Because if you flip the wall switch manually your lights won’t …

[image] SBDOBRESCU: You don’t Install one or the other, you install both :grinning::wink: Have you seen any products which are able to be integrated in this way?

I have a number of bulbs and in general I like them. But as with all “Things” “Smart” one size doesn’t fit everyone or every situation. Multi-bulb fixtures are better served by a switch. In some cases the default behavior of bulbs after a power outage is not desirable.

Honestly, there are already about 20 different threads discussing this topic, so I would just join in one of the existing active discussions. Smart bulbs are good, smart switches are good, they have different pros and cons and many people will use some of both in their homes depending on the exact …

[image] Rhoob: Have you seen any products which are able to be integrated in this way? Yeah, SmartThings :smile: I have Hue bulbs in most rooms and zwave switches in every room.

[image] Rhoob: Have you seen any products which are able to be integrated in this way? [image] FAQ: Philips Hue and Other Smart Bulbs - What sort of light switches to use with them? (Long FAQ) Wiki Thinking on a big move to Hue lights, the real question is - what sw…

[image] Rhoob: So why would you install smart switches over smart bulbs? Two small but very important words… Manual. Control. I have about 40 smart switches and about zero smart bulbs. I’m sure smart bulbs would be fine in a few select spots in my house but switches were significantly more …

How about three small but important letters? WAF My wife wants to be able to turn on and off lights without worrying about if the internet is working or it SmartThings is up.

Ah yes those are important letters!

[image] Rhoob: So why would you install smart switches over smart bulbs? I spent about $240 for 4 Hue BR30 bulbs for my kitchen. I haven’t messed with the possible colors for over a year. Should of just installed a $40 smart switch. On the other hand, I love the A19 Hue bulbs for my end tabl…

Have smart bulbs won the battle over smart switches?

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Have smart bulbs won the battle over smart switches?

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