# \#lights **URL:** https://community.smartthings.com/tag/lights/302.md [Latest](https://community.smartthings.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.smartthings.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.smartthings.com/tags.md) --- ## [Rules to turn On / Off lights by rotating or scrolling](https://community.smartthings.com/t/rules-to-turn-on-off-lights-by-rotating-or-scrolling/309091)
**Author:** [@mocelet](https://community.smartthings.com/u/mocelet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/rules-to-turn-on-off-lights-by-rotating-or-scrolling/309091 "2026-04-26T12:41:12Z")
Adjust brightness action does not affect the on/off state, a sensible default I actually defended. That’s useful to reach the minimum brightness of a light, otherwise would turn off, and also to avoid turning on every… --- ## [\[Edge\] Virtual UDP Sender. Eases sending WiZ lights control commands](https://community.smartthings.com/t/edge-virtual-udp-sender-eases-sending-wiz-lights-control-commands/308637)
**Author:** [@mocelet](https://community.smartthings.com/u/mocelet)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 10:35am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/edge-virtual-udp-sender-eases-sending-wiz-lights-control-commands/308637 "2026-03-31T10:35:43Z")
I made a UDP sender able to send text messages and hex data to the local network from automations. Includes some tweaks for specific use cases like string interpolation to insert attributes from other devices. It is not … --- ## [Zigbee Downlights, non-A19 lights, and switches/dimmers directly with SmartThings](https://community.smartthings.com/t/zigbee-downlights-non-a19-lights-and-switches-dimmers-directly-with-smartthings/304334)
**Author:** [@SeanTek](https://community.smartthings.com/u/SeanTek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/zigbee-downlights-non-a19-lights-and-switches-dimmers-directly-with-smartthings/304334 "2025-08-05T14:58:47Z")
I am fixing up the lights in my rental property, which currently are half-LIFX and half-Lutron Caseta. I have struggled with LIFX for 9 years for them to respond reliably and am finally giving up. Based on my poor LIFX e… --- ## [Lights will randomly dim](https://community.smartthings.com/t/lights-will-randomly-dim/292697)
**Author:** [@kacole2](https://community.smartthings.com/u/kacole2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/lights-will-randomly-dim/292697 "2024-12-31T02:15:49Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve had GE Zwave Dimmer paddle switches for probably 8 years now. All of a sudden, when triggered by the motion routine, the dimmer will bounce all over the place but always ends at 100. It’s driving me ma… --- ## [Home Insight / Dashboard monitoring light status and other devices (virtual and non virtual switches)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/home-insight-dashboard-monitoring-light-status-and-other-devices-virtual-and-non-virtual-switches/292242)
**Author:** [@EB\_1](https://community.smartthings.com/u/EB_1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/home-insight-dashboard-monitoring-light-status-and-other-devices-virtual-and-non-virtual-switches/292242 "2024-12-17T23:27:54Z")
It’s just me or it will be useful to have two different categories for ON / OFF status devices in the Home Insight (Dashboard) section of the app?.. Let me explain, right know under the “Light” category I have lights and… --- ## [RESOLVED - Alexa won't turn on/off 1 light (previously did)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/resolved-alexa-wont-turn-on-off-1-light-previously-did/121906)
**Author:** [@pmjoen](https://community.smartthings.com/u/pmjoen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/resolved-alexa-wont-turn-on-off-1-light-previously-did/121906 "2024-05-05T16:08:02Z")
I have been using Alexa for a long time without issue. After having a connectivity issue with 1 light switch and deleting/readding in Smartthings, Alexa will not turn it off/on. I have the following in that room (in da… --- ## [FAQ: Best smart light bulbs to use \[2015\]](https://community.smartthings.com/t/faq-best-smart-light-bulbs-to-use-2015/21371)
**Author:** [@txsarge](https://community.smartthings.com/u/txsarge)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/faq-best-smart-light-bulbs-to-use-2015/21371 "2021-09-08T12:53:11Z")
So whats everyones opinion on the best light bulbs to use with ST? This will be my first time to use any kind of Zwave or Zigbee lights. Any info given is greatly appreciated along with pros / cons. Last, are the lights… --- ## [Dimming Light Below 1% or Adjusting Low End of Dimmer](https://community.smartthings.com/t/dimming-light-below-1-or-adjusting-low-end-of-dimmer/66532)
**Author:** [@Tailer](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Tailer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 7:09am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/dimming-light-below-1-or-adjusting-low-end-of-dimmer/66532 "2021-07-25T07:09:15Z")
I have a GE/Jasco 12724 dimmer switch for my many lights on SmartThings. On my incandescent and halogen bulbs, 1% on the dimmer is low enough to make a very dim light. However, on my LED bulbs, 1% is still quite bright. … --- ## [Easiest way to control wired lights in 2021](https://community.smartthings.com/t/easiest-way-to-control-wired-lights-in-2021/225492)
**Author:** [@Raeven](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Raeven)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 6:05am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/easiest-way-to-control-wired-lights-in-2021/225492 "2021-05-29T06:05:31Z")
Hello, I’m wondering what the easiest/simplest way of getting a standard light “smart” in 2021. We need something that’s reversible because we rent. I’ve seen that Hue is coming out with a gadget that can be added in th… --- ## [Hampton Bay LED Light](https://community.smartthings.com/t/hampton-bay-led-light/43210)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Thelin](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Eric_Thelin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/hampton-bay-led-light/43210 "2020-12-30T14:45:56Z")
Does anyone know if the Hampton Bay LED Flushmount Light sold at Home Depot will work with smart things? Because Home Depot sells Wink devices it is officially designed to to work with Wink. But it is ZigBee so I am hopi… --- ## [Flashing Cree lights - no reason](https://community.smartthings.com/t/flashing-cree-lights-no-reason/141940)
**Author:** [@mkyb14](https://community.smartthings.com/u/mkyb14)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/flashing-cree-lights-no-reason/141940 "2020-12-22T12:59:23Z")
Not sure if anyone else is having this problem. Google didn’t show anything when searching. I’m currently experiencing that the lights (cree bulbs, home depot) are flashing randomly in the house when off… so midnight, … --- ## [Light bulb shows offline when powered](https://community.smartthings.com/t/light-bulb-shows-offline-when-powered/213217)
**Author:** [@mjthor1](https://community.smartthings.com/u/mjthor1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/light-bulb-shows-offline-when-powered/213217 "2020-12-02T02:04:31Z")
Hello I have an interesting scenario. I have 4 different christmas light zones all powered by outdoor smart switches. They are come on with automation with no issues. At the end of one of my zones I built a pole with… --- ## [\[RELEASE\] Fibaro RGBW Controller (FGRGBWM-441) - Advanced DTH](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-fibaro-rgbw-controller-fgrgbwm-441-advanced-dth/84784)
**Author:** [@zcapr17](https://community.smartthings.com/u/zcapr17)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-fibaro-rgbw-controller-fgrgbwm-441-advanced-dth/84784 "2020-11-13T15:36:01Z")
\#Fibaro RGBW Controller (FGRGBWM-441) - Advanced DTH Version: 0.03 (2016-11-14) Source: https://github.com/codersaur/SmartThings/tree/master/devices/fibaro-rgbw-controller Woops! It appears I forgot to create a threa… --- ## [Scene turning on incorrect lights](https://community.smartthings.com/t/scene-turning-on-incorrect-lights/206075)
**Author:** [@Nicholas\_Brotherton](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Nicholas_Brotherton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/scene-turning-on-incorrect-lights/206075 "2020-09-23T17:38:35Z")
I’m having issues with simple scenes consistently not turning on the correct lights. Example: I have 4 sengland zwave bulbs in every room. I have a scene to turn out 2 bulbs for a room at 1% dim and 2700 lumens. HOWEVER,… --- ## [Sylvania/ Osram LIGHTIFY Gardenspot](https://community.smartthings.com/t/sylvania-osram-lightify-gardenspot/149441)
**Author:** [@IIIPgCIII](https://community.smartthings.com/u/IIIPgCIII)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/sylvania-osram-lightify-gardenspot/149441 "2020-07-16T01:33:17Z")
I have two sets of the garden spots. One works fine, the other constantly resets to purple. I have RMA’d the set, but the new one does the same. While the other still works fine. These are right next to each other, a… --- ## [Smart Color Recessed Integrated Bulbs](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-color-recessed-integrated-bulbs/197929)
**Author:** [@Nameless](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Nameless)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-color-recessed-integrated-bulbs/197929 "2020-06-23T22:42:05Z")
Due to a giant electrician / builder blunder, I’m going to be forced to get new can lights for a house I’m moving into in about a month. I am fairly invested into Sengled BR30s and love them, but will be forced into usin… --- ## [Keeping multiple physical switches (GE Zwave) in sync](https://community.smartthings.com/t/keeping-multiple-physical-switches-ge-zwave-in-sync/194382)
**Author:** [@Stoutjm](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Stoutjm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 10:51am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/keeping-multiple-physical-switches-ge-zwave-in-sync/194382 "2020-05-24T10:51:51Z")
Hi all! I have multiple GE Zwave wall switches on different exterior lights in my house (e.g. gargage, bedroom, deck, walkway, etc). When someone turns on any of those switches, I want all lights to turn on. And the opp… --- ## [STCT recognizing Ikea e26 as a thing. Unable to do anything](https://community.smartthings.com/t/stct-recognizing-ikea-e26-as-a-thing-unable-to-do-anything/174084)
**Author:** [@Alvarofg](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Alvarofg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 9:16am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/stct-recognizing-ikea-e26-as-a-thing-unable-to-do-anything/174084 "2020-05-14T09:16:38Z")
Hi, 1st post here. I got this light bulb from Ikea: IKEA TRÅDFRI LED bulb E26 1000 lumen, warm white, which I’m trying to set up with a V3 Hub, but all I’m getting is something called Thing in the app. I can’t do anyth… --- ## [Set Dimmer Settings Without Light Going On](https://community.smartthings.com/t/set-dimmer-settings-without-light-going-on/124694)
**Author:** [@shmuelsash](https://community.smartthings.com/u/shmuelsash)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/set-dimmer-settings-without-light-going-on/124694 "2020-04-22T02:25:39Z")
Is there a way to have a light set that if it’s turned on between Time X and Time Y it will only turn on to let’s say 20% but during Time A and Time B it will turn on to 50% BUT the key is that the lights shouldn’t go on… --- ## [WebCoRe - Dim Lights Over Time](https://community.smartthings.com/t/webcore-dim-lights-over-time/92659)
**Author:** [@emiautomation](https://community.smartthings.com/u/emiautomation)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/webcore-dim-lights-over-time/92659 "2020-03-05T16:07:47Z")
Apologies if this isn't the correct area for it. How might I go about setting my lights to dim steadily over a period of time within WebCoRe please? For example, bedside light dimming from 80% to 10% over the period of… --- ## [Lighting Ideas / Suggestions (UK)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/lighting-ideas-suggestions-uk/175022)
**Author:** [@KerrenL](https://community.smartthings.com/u/KerrenL)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/lighting-ideas-suggestions-uk/175022 "2019-10-14T13:21:01Z")
Hi all, Already have a Hue hub so would probably be easiest to get hue but open to other ideas. So, my idea is for the bedroom which currently has 5xGU10 bulbs controlled by standard on off switch. What I want; wall mo… --- ## [Smartthings newbie: Smart Light Bulb Lumiman LM520](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-newbie-smart-light-bulb-lumiman-lm520/174921)
**Author:** [@ygorth](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ygorth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 5:59am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-newbie-smart-light-bulb-lumiman-lm520/174921 "2019-10-11T05:59:40Z")
Hi everyone, I bought a few Smart Light Bulb Lumiman LM520. Unfortunately, these bulbs are ‘wi-fi’ based and not ZigBee or Z-Wave compatible. Is there any way to make those bulbs compatible with Smartthings Hub V3? Lin… --- ## [Best way to light up driveway upon arrival- any ideas?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/best-way-to-light-up-driveway-upon-arrival-any-ideas/102358)
**Author:** [@Foxtrot01](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Foxtrot01)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/best-way-to-light-up-driveway-upon-arrival-any-ideas/102358 "2019-08-15T18:20:32Z")
Hello all, first let me explain the setup, I have a couple amazon echos and an amazon show. I am looking to get a smartthings hub shortly. I park my car in the back of my house, I have a flood light that has a motion se… --- ## [This is How to Install 65' LED's Light Strips w/ Fibaro RGBW Controller](https://community.smartthings.com/t/this-is-how-to-install-65-leds-light-strips-w-fibaro-rgbw-controller/51004)
**Author:** [@hockeydan](https://community.smartthings.com/u/hockeydan)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/this-is-how-to-install-65-leds-light-strips-w-fibaro-rgbw-controller/51004 "2019-07-15T22:38:45Z")
I have researched and read and ask question and got a lot of help from people here on the forum. So I’m going to show how I installed my Strip Lights in my Crowned Molding in my Living Room. Someone might want to move… --- ## [Persistent Errors with WiFi Signal Strength, and SmartThings Z-Wave Signal](https://community.smartthings.com/t/persistent-errors-with-wifi-signal-strength-and-smartthings-z-wave-signal/160272)
**Author:** [@William2](https://community.smartthings.com/u/William2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 5:38am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/persistent-errors-with-wifi-signal-strength-and-smartthings-z-wave-signal/160272 "2019-04-07T05:38:31Z")
I setup this week a 3-pack of SmartThings WiFi hubs (v3) that I just acquired in a new home. The home is roughly 1750 square feet upstairs, and a similarly sized basement, plus an attached 2-door garage. I noticed the s… --- ## [ZigBee bulbs disconnected in ST app but work fine in Google Home](https://community.smartthings.com/t/zigbee-bulbs-disconnected-in-st-app-but-work-fine-in-google-home/156968)
**Author:** [@djsat2](https://community.smartthings.com/u/djsat2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/zigbee-bulbs-disconnected-in-st-app-but-work-fine-in-google-home/156968 "2019-03-09T22:14:48Z")
I have two Zigbee Osram bulbs, ST will often say they are disconnected but Google Home will be able to operate them fine. As they are connected to Google Home through ST this really confuses me. Any ideas? --- ## [Philips Hue Bulbs on Echo Plus or Smartthings](https://community.smartthings.com/t/philips-hue-bulbs-on-echo-plus-or-smartthings/146998)
**Author:** [@Thecircle](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Thecircle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/philips-hue-bulbs-on-echo-plus-or-smartthings/146998 "2018-12-19T19:28:09Z")
I’m pretty new to the home automation scene. To start with I purchased a 2018 Echo Plus. So far I’ve got a few WiFi plugs, 2 Hue bulbs, a peanut plug, and a zigbee contact sensor connected to it. It works pretty well! … --- ## [Bathroom lights and fan](https://community.smartthings.com/t/bathroom-lights-and-fan/89144)
**Author:** [@conradj](https://community.smartthings.com/u/conradj)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/bathroom-lights-and-fan/89144 "2018-10-07T16:51:53Z")
I'm getting our bathroom rewired and having an extractor fan installed - I would like it to: Automatically turn on the lights when someone walks in between sunset and 11pm, and turn them off after no movement in x min… --- ## [Filament LED bulbs? Do they exist?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/filament-led-bulbs-do-they-exist/138603)
**Author:** [@MikkelWinther](https://community.smartthings.com/u/MikkelWinther)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/filament-led-bulbs-do-they-exist/138603 "2018-10-06T16:31:07Z")
I’ve been searching high and low for filament LED bulbs that are SmartThings compatible, but do they even exist? Or is the option something like the Aeotec Smart Dimmer and control the lights in the outlet instead? --- ## [\[Solved\] Light switches in Spain](https://community.smartthings.com/t/solved-light-switches-in-spain/77169)
**Author:** [@soth78](https://community.smartthings.com/u/soth78)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/solved-light-switches-in-spain/77169 "2018-10-05T22:05:28Z")
Hi all, I'm completly new and I'm trying to build everything. I live in Spain (just in case it's a relevant thing to say) and I would like to have the light wall switches handled by the smartthings hub I have both si… [Next page](https://community.smartthings.com/tag/lights/302.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=lights)