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[return to "The Philips Hue ecosystem is collapsing"]
1. kstrau+W3[view] [source] 2023-09-26 23:45:48
>>pictur+(OP)
Rachel nailed it, as usual. I was an early adapter and have a houseful of Hue stuff, but over the last year or so I've switched to buying Nanoleaf bulbs. Hue is a little nicer, but not enough to make their terrible app worth the hassle.

I've seen a few recommendations now for the Ikea Dirigera hub, so fine. I've ordered one. Assuming it works as expected, I'll migrate everything next week. So long, Philips. I liked your stuff, but why'd you have to get greedy? Was being twice the price of your competition not enough?

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2. chrsst+Q6[view] [source] 2023-09-27 00:02:23
>>kstrau+W3
I use the Ikea lights and bridge, although mine is a few years old at this point. Everything just works and I've maybe had 1 issue in just over 4 years. Easily integrates with either Google Home or HomeKit or HA. My only complaint is (my) bridge needs hardwire ethernet access and each bridge only supports 5 devices. I bought one of the wireless physical switches which seemed like it would come in handy, but the battery died pretty quick. Not a big deal though as I never used it anyway, but having the option was nice.
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3. kstrau+ka[view] [source] 2023-09-27 00:21:20
>>chrsst+Q6
Wait, please define "device" as used in that sentence. Not counting bulbs, right?
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