I have decided that is time to replace my PAR38 GE Links on the porch with either LIFX or HUE BR30s. Which one do you think works best with ST (I know neither are rated for outdoor and will void the warranty, but neither are the GE Links and have been using them for 2+ years on the front porch). An…

I use GE switches and regular led’s on the porch. Then for color… I use my osram gardenspot minis! [image]

These are outside lights which you will want at full brightness. In my experience LIFX has better color at full brightness. Besides, LIFX weighs more, so it must be better.

[image] whoismoses: Besides, LIFX weighs more, so it must be better. Weighs more = better? :joy::joy::joy: Personally I like lifx, no extra hub needed

Joke, but most people perceive weight as a measure of quality.

LIFX run very hot, so I would be particularly worried about them in a typical outdoor enclosure. [image] Outside fixture use The bulbs are not rated for outdoor use because they are not sealed and rely on airflow to cool themselves. If you put them somewhere that is sealed then they may h…

While Hue stuff is virtually flawless in reliability, their gen2 refresh should have fixed all the colour and brightness issues they suffer. They didn’t do this. My preference is now LIFX.

why no love for Lightify in survey?

[image] dshokouhi: why no love for Lightify in survey? Didn’t have a great experience with Osram connected to ST. Are you happy with them?

I own all Hue’s and while I do love them in their native app, they are a bit buggy with ST. Help has told me their are known issues with ST trying to control more than 8 at any one time. But I also have problems with fewer bulbs when used in Routines. No problem controlling them in Core so …

Very happy with them, I was not happy in the beginning however it seems a lot of issues I experienced are fully resolved after updates to ST and lightify firmware updates. I have a lot of their products. I have the A19 soft whites, A19 RGBW, Flex strips, gardenspots and the recessed fixture. All …

[SURVEY] Time to color my porch. LIFX vs. HUE BR30

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whoismoses (Eric) August 17, 2016, 11:46pm 18

Yea, I know. I did release LIFX Group of Groups, the bulb works, just not released yet.

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