New ST starter... going well so far

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Hi All,

So started out this weekend setting up ST etc and all good, thanks to a lot of information in this community.

Using iPhones as presence sensors was a good laugh and this afternoon i picked up a Hue Light Bulb and following the information in this forum (Hue bulb without Hue Bridge?) managed to get it connected, use the motion sensor and have a good fun and laugh with my family…

it actually works very well… now my darling daughter wants the Color hue Bulb! :grinning:

Happy automating :smiley:

captHedge

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Not sure the family will continue with the laughing as you have now been bitten…
All your spare cash will be on stuff you can buy to automate even more. :slight_smile:
Have fun though and as you have already alluded to, there is a wealth of knowledge here. (Not me obviously).

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If you’re overcome the SAF (Spousal acceptance factor) or in your case if the the whole family is on board you’re half way there!

Good luck, Like @bobbles says, this is the technical equivalent of crack. It’s going to consume you and you’re going to both love it and hate it :slight_smile:

Enjoy!

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It’s all fun and games until somebody cashes in their 401K to get “just a few more” switches/door sensors/plugs/motion sensors/smart vents/garage door openers. :smiley:

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Welcome! :sunglasses: If you want to look at some of the really fun and crazy stuff people have done, check out the “impress your friends” project reports list in the community – created wiki. Some of these are very practical, some are just for fun.

http://thingsthataresmart.wiki/index.php?title=How_to_Quick_Browse_the_Community-Created_SmartApps_Forum_Section#Quick_Browse_Links_for_Project_Reports.2FQuestions

Kids tend to particularly like the “mood cube” where you put a multi sensor, which has an accelerometer, inside a cube and then you can make turning to each side of the cube control something different. Many people use this to change colors on a Hue bulb. :sunglasses::bulb:

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Thanks @JDRoberts, @bobbles, @Danabw and @brumster for the welcome replies - have a great rest of the weekend

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Welcome!

My niece was the same way. She saw the color bulbs in the game room and asked “Can you change the color in my room?”

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sigh I just went out and bought another full spectrum bulb for her stay next weekend. I even have Smart Lighting setup just for her (mainly nightlight).

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The best Uncle ever I would guess :smiley: @MEarly

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