Even this 70-year-old had fun with these Smart Bulbs—Easy to Use, Great with Alexa, and a Solid Value!
First off, I have to say that using my AI Dot made installing these bulbs a breeze! The setup was quick and effortless; controlling the lights with Alexa is just as easy. I bought a box of six, giving me full lighting control throughout my house.
As long as the bulbs can “see” the WiFi, everything works perfectly. The colors are vibrant, the lighting is bright and clear, and they even have a few fun party tricks—though I’ll admit, I didn’t test them all. At 70, I’m not much of a party guy, but I still had fun playing around! But I look forward to trying more of those features around Christmastime to help set the mood.
I did have one minor issue with a wall light socket—the bulb wouldn’t work in that particular fixture, even though regular bulbs do. It’s a standard 3-way light switch, and my other lamps (which also use 3-way switches) work fine. I suspect the center tab in the socket is the issue, but it’s not adjustable. That said, I don’t think it’s fair to take off a star, as it’s probably a problem with the fixture, not the bulb. One small note: the bulb’s center contact is very flat—maybe too economical. A slightly more pronounced bump could help compatibility in some sockets that need more reach.
The brightness, color clarity, and ease of use make this an excellent investment—especially for the price of an 8-pack. The bulbs also consume very little power so that I could plug them into existing surge protectors with no problem. That should help give them a long and healthy life.
Bonus: If you don’t want to use Alexa or Google, there’s a stand-alone app you can use on your phone to control the lights. Very handy!
I’ve wanted to upgrade the lighting in my home for a while, and the price was right—so now was the time. Recommend!
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