Guys, out of curiosity would the lightify white work with smartthings UK version. I noticed that osrams are supported in the US version but I cant find them in the list of “things” in the UK version.
If yes - would I need an osram hub or can I connect to smartthings directly?
Thanks
Chris
You definitely don’t need the gateway – – it doesn’t integrate with smartthings. The bulbs get connected directly to the smartthings hub instead.
(Well, we should say that some people also get the gateway just so they can do firmware up date to the bulbs, but that process requires removing the bulbs from the SmartThings network, connecting them to the gateway network, doing the firmware upgrade, and then moving them back to the SmartThings network. But you don’t need to Gateway in every day use. )
For questions about which Lightify models work, ask the people in the following topic:
@drchris I’m in UK, and just bought 3 Lightify tunable white GU10 bulbs, with no Lightify gateway. Paired to ST hub fine.
@AutomateEverything did you get sorted? My house has probably another 30-40 GU10 and I don’t want to spend all on that, in fact I’d prefer a smart wall switch, so if wife turns it off ST can still control it, whereby at the moment if she turns off this wall switch where the bank of Lightify bulbs are, ST can’t do anything.
and thanks again to @JDRoberts whose helped me.
So is there a wall switch for UK that can replace our normal UK wiring, looped in live, that is ST compatible yet?
Thanks
Im opting to dononly mood lighting with HUE now and all the main light switches im moving to LWRF now that @adamclark_dev has created a fast and realiable integration for ST & LWRF lighting - as there is no uk solution for smart switches yet that doesnt require a neutral that most of us dont have…
Apparently there is though…
Just trying to confirm and check wiring details etc…
Thats a behind switch module useless for shallow back boxes or people renting property…
Suppose, I’m hoping it may be answer for me though as cheaper and easier, keeps existing wall switch (wife happy!), even if switched off can still be controlled by ST. Cheaper than filling all my fitting with smart bulbs.
I’m hoping that although my back box is shallow, if needed I can hang it down the plaster wall recess…
You will need to purchase a rocker seitch for each light switch you hook up to these as they dont work great with normal on/off 
Reading the thread there’s a parameter you change to enable it to work with normal on/off I thought, so won’t have to change the wall switch
Ive fitted several for several people, i can assure you the best way to eliminate issues is a rocker style switch - no/off normal switches tend to piss about with it and u find urself having to turn it on and off really quick to turn it down or same to do on . . .
Also no way to dim woth just on/off
Rather than create a new thread…
Same question, but colour bulbs? I have a nasty feeling its Phillips Hue or nothing.
Cheapest colour zigbee GU10 bulbs are normally the Osram RGBW GU10 bulbs. They are cheaper and smaller than the hue bulbs.
The cheapest I’ve found are from here: http://www.reichelt.com/OSR-99947252/3/index.html?ACTION=3&LA=446&ARTICLE=159780&artnr=OSR+99947252&SEARCH=lightify+gu10
Price was a little better before the brexit vote.
Oo. Never spotted those before! Thanks!
Hi,
I am a bit new to home automation and I just have to ask an off-topic question here since you recommended that light strip solution you are using.
What 20m BOG-standard led strip would you suggest buying that works with the “Dresden FLS-PP Module”? Since Im new i’m not entirely sure what would work.
Would this solution work together?
I currently use philips hue but need like 18m of led strips (living room roof) and dont wanna pay like $500+ for that.
So would really appreciate links to what you would recommend buying that will work well together with my HUB.
Thanks to anyone with any answer that helps!
As long as you do not exceed the max amperage of the device (max. output current of 6A (max. 72W@12V and 144W@24V) then any bog standard led will work including the one you’ve linked.
I would personally look for a LED strip which is RGBW to give you a little more flexibility with lighting options.
Thanks for your answer! Ofcourse I wanna get RGBW, easy thing to miss that W on the end…
What do you think about this one?
Is it possible to hook it up to the “Dresden FLS-PP Module” and still have the current module its connected to working with the remote? I mean, is there any way to connect it to both in some way? If you know?
Otherwise I’ll just have to disconnect it from that current module and connect it to the “Dresden FLS-PP Module”
I don’t know the actual draw of the LED strip but if it draws anywhere near to capacity of the PSU provided then it’ll exceed the desden’s capability.
Also, unfortunately you cannot have two control modules in place.