I haven’t been a huge fan of Arlo over the years, but my opinions are shifting. Of course, the prices for their products are still nuts. I can’t imagine what the profit margins are, but it is what it is. I’ve only used the first Arlo cams and have experienced every issue you can thinkRead more
I’m not sure why this isn’t getting more chatter. Up to this point, the biggest gap in smart home lighting has been adequate outdoor options. Philips Hue is trying to fill the void with four new products shipping in July. The possibilities are endless. Imagine you’re outside at night relaxing by the pool and someoneRead more
If you’re in the market for smart home lighting, you’ve likely seen or heard of Philips Hue. They have fantastic retail product placement and were the first real players in this space. However, there are others and the one I’m most impressed with is LIFX. LIFX, like Hue, offers a family of bulbs including whites, colors,Read more
As you may have figured out by now, Google Home doesn’t support Philip Hue Scenes. With Google Home you can turn on/off, dim, brighten and change the color of your Hue lights. That’s it, for now. HOWEVER, there is a workaround and if you’re not familiar with IFTTT, you need to be. Adding Hue Scene Control withRead more
I get this question a lot: I have Hue B30 color lights, but I don’t know which version (generation) I have. The good news is that you can tell just by looking at the bulb. If you’re shopping online or in the store, you can also tell by the model number. Note: although some HueRead more
All seemed well, and then reality kicked in… Before you get the itch to migrate your current Hue bridge V1 (round) to V2 (square), you first need to decide if it’s worth it. The only advantage to going with V2 is the added support of Apple HomeKit. Also, if you’re an Amazon Echo users, then V2 gives youRead more
So you want light strips in your house? Unless you already have a Hue house and want to stick with one solution and app, you MUST check out LIFX Z light strips. The new LIFX Z light strips are amazing and beat the Hue’s version in my very non-scientific, head-to-head comparison. The ZsRead more
I just received my LIFX Z Light Strips (9.9 feet) and will likely install them this weekend in the same appliation as my Hue Gen 2 lightstrips. I want to see how they match up (brightness, app responsiveness, color accuracy, etc). Key Features: 8 individually addressable zones per meter – this is awesome because it means oneRead more
OK, I’m becoming addicted to light strips. You can cram them everywhere around your house (well, not outside), apply millions of colors, and integrate them seamlessly into any Smart Home. I love ’em and apparently I’m not the only one. Why would you want light strips? Well, for me, it’s about mood lighting and night lights.Read more
If you’re new to Hue, watch this vid. Simply put, Hue is a wireless lighting solution for your home that can be controlled from anywhere. The controls go far beyond a typical on/off switch. With Hue, you can create millions of color options that can be set to scenes, timers (turn off lights at sunset),Read more
