Before I go and buy like 50 smart light bulbs and change everything in my house, I want to make sure I am going down the correct path. Let’s say I want to change all my bulbs in my living room, there are 12, all recessed lighting. If I buy some Phillips HUEs or some SYLVANIA Smart Connected A19 RGB…

Hello and welcome. A smart device like a bulb and switch require constant power. This allows the radio in the device to always be in contact with the hub. When installing a say bulb you do not install it online with a smart switch. The physical switch must also always remain on. I have a lot of …

Thank you, I look forward to hearing some ideas and other people’s setups.

The more I think about it, my optimal solution for me, what I would want, is a smart switch that had two functions. Maybe one exists so I’ll post my thoughts here. It’s connected like a normal smart switch with a neutral connection, but has two triggers… For example, a quick tap, or a long press. L…

If you have several recessed lights controlled by one switch, it would be better to use a smart switch and dumb bulbs. That way, they can still be controlled by the wall switch. You can get a smart dimmer switch, as long as any LED or CFL bulbs are dimmable. Besides, it’s a lot less expensive this w…

You’re definitely thinking of all the right issues. The FAQ should help ( this is a clickable link) [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 - …

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JDRoberts June 25, 2017, 4:31pm 6

You’re definitely thinking of all the right issues. The FAQ should help ( this is a clickable link)

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