Phil2:
Hi, I am trying to find out some probably basic answers. I have hall lights, if I replace the bulbs with wifi(smart) bulbs will I need to replace the actual switch also? I would think if you replace bulb with the wifi bulb and turn off the switch(without replacing with smart switch) it would cut power to it and not allow to be turned on with smart app and what not. So do I need to replace the bulb and the switch that controls the light to be able to control the light from app and still be able to use the switch on the wall?
You’re definitely right that that this can be a problem. Fortunately there are a number of good solutions, although most do require adding an additional device . See the following FAQ (this is a clickable link)
Thinking on a big move to Hue lights, the real question is - what switches to use with them? If they’re all automatable via ST and other devices, do I really want to put them all on controllable switches too? There’s the advantage that I can arrange to ensure those switches are on so that the the Hue bulbs would be too…but it also leaves open the ability for folks to just turn them off and leave them off.
Hmm. Thoughts?