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1. lolind+1u[view] [source] 2023-09-27 02:27:59
>>pictur+(OP)
I'm gonna be honest, I've never understood the appeal of a smart bulb. I installed dimmer switches in each room of my house and bought LED bulbs that get redder when dimmed (like incandescent bulbs naturally do). I turn on the lights when I walk into a room, turn them down when it gets dark outside, and turn them off when I leave or go to sleep.

To those who do find value in WiFi-connected bulbs: what makes them worth it to you? I'm genuinely curious, because if Home Depot's lightbulb aisle is any indication I'm the odd one.

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2. Guvant+5w[view] [source] 2023-09-27 02:42:27
>>lolind+1u
The lightbulb aisle isn't a great indicator. More expensive things tend to be over emphasized in stores due to having better margins.

I don't have any bulbs, I have been replacing light switches instead since that seemed easier to me.

I like being able to remotely turn them off. Yes I turn off lights as I go but there are others in the household and they don't necessarily listen to my preferences on that lol.

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