What detriment has the discussion had on your hukd experience?
ghostm4n to oliverhussick
1 Dec 164#27
Who died and made you King??
scotia2 to oliverhussick
1 Dec 163#29
Not everyone gets their news at the same time you do. I hope for the sake of your greying temples that you haven't had to deal with the 720p v 1080p viewing distance discussion TV threads. There wouldn't be enough ambien in the world for you then.
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rosskincaid
1 Dec 16#1
can these be used on there own?
hr08
1 Dec 16#2
Yes ; but u ll only get one colour; no point spending that much if you don't use a bride and app to control them!
rosskincaid
1 Dec 16#3
I've seen other lightbulbs that don't need a bridge though, such as the Lifx ones?
hr08 to rosskincaid
1 Dec 162#4
Yes- they are Bluetooth based; nowhere near as good as these! My advice DONT BUY- u ll get hooked till you be replaced all bulbs in house! Can end of being a costly hobby! :wink:
joesackey
1 Dec 16#5
Lifx r wifi based n don't require a hub as opposed to Philips hue
Kay135
1 Dec 162#6
Someone on here warned me how addictive these can be.... I thought I'd just try one, after all it's just once right but as per many addictions that one led to more. Avoid unless your willing up end up spending silly money replacing most of your bulbs :smiley: heat added
K0YS
1 Dec 16#7
Wait, so these bulbs can't be controlled via an app? You need a hub?
Shorne12003
1 Dec 16#8
Just got the bridge from Amazon Warehouse deals (like new) with the 20% off, these will do nicely. Tks
hovic7 to Shorne12003
1 Dec 16#31
Can u put link on pls
stevematt89
1 Dec 161#9
Thanks I can add my final room to my Hue setup. Cheers :smile:
H1 HWK
1 Dec 16#10
Also bayonet fitting at same price which is unusual..... Must resist..... Hot
Bepto
1 Dec 16#11
Bought thanks OP. Can you only buy one bulb at the deal price?
seismic2k to Bepto
1 Dec 161#12
Looks that way, though I guess you could just buy one of each fitting and an adapter.
tempt
1 Dec 162#13
Dimmer switch also on sale for £15.99
mluton to tempt
1 Dec 16#22
Thank you. Been after the switch today.
slliw
1 Dec 16#14
Bought one and don't even have the damn app or bridge.....but intend to once the whole bayonet set comes down
bilbob
1 Dec 16#15
Got one of each, thanks for the heads-up.
Heat.
ChrisWales48
1 Dec 16#16
100% claimed im on wait list now...
Adrian192 to ChrisWales48
1 Dec 16#17
Buy the E27 and adapter.
Adrian192
1 Dec 16#18
E27 are the same price.
oliverhussick
1 Dec 162#19
Can we NOT do an explanation of Hue and other smart home products and concepts every time one of these is posted?
Top tip: if you want to know about hubs and bridges and wifi and z-wave (not Bluetooth) try a home automation site, not a deal site.
You don't get food and drink deals posted full of comments about "Can I eat this? Will it make me fat?".
/rant
scotia2 to oliverhussick
1 Dec 168#23
What detriment has the discussion had on your hukd experience?
ghostm4n to oliverhussick
1 Dec 164#27
Who died and made you King??
mark9000 to oliverhussick
1 Dec 161#38
And I thought I was grumpy.
Northerndave to oliverhussick
1 Dec 161#42
So, tell me about Hue and why I would want it ?
wadz03
1 Dec 16#20
Hot hot hot. Must resist
Gannet
1 Dec 16#21
Luckily I have a small flat and all my bulbs are now Hue. But then... there's so much space for light strips, and mood lights, and...
nhodgetts
1 Dec 161#24
I have spent close to £700 now on light
redduck to nhodgetts
1 Dec 161#34
how big is your house?? I don't think you even need to be on this site :wink:
dazmar
1 Dec 16#25
Dam, missed the b22 ones :disappointed:
keanepw
1 Dec 16#26
Shame I could only buy one!
oliverhussick
1 Dec 16#28
Hmmmmm how about every time we come here to talk about it and where the deals are cheapest, we "in the know" have to explain to a bunch of lazy novices apparently without google just what it is that's on offer, somewhat distracting from the more useful deal-related chat........
scotia2 to oliverhussick
1 Dec 163#29
Not everyone gets their news at the same time you do. I hope for the sake of your greying temples that you haven't had to deal with the 720p v 1080p viewing distance discussion TV threads. There wouldn't be enough ambien in the world for you then.
Northerndave to oliverhussick
1 Dec 161#43
So, what is a lightbulb again ?
ChrisWales48
1 Dec 16#30
Got one in the end. Spent over £200 on hue stuff in last 2 weeks
loofer
1 Dec 161#32
I think the whole concept of wifi lighting is upside down. It's good as retro fit but I think going forward any house that is being built/retired should have the technology to control each electrical outlet remotely (such as an app), be it a light switch or a plug socket.
Doesn't matter which bulb you use or how often it fails. It's a normal priced bulb that doesn't require additional technology in the bulb or separate equipment. Accept that these bulbs in this deal offer additional colours.
Also think the whole start meter is a fallacy. Nothing smart about transmitting readings. It would be better if you could see real time usage remotely and drill that down to how much electricity is being consumed by each socket in real time or over a certain period.
Rant over!
P.S I won't be buying any, just in case that wasn't obvious :smirk:
OxWearingSocks to loofer
1 Dec 161#35
Check out LightwaveRF if those are your thoughts :smiley:. Smart meter in an app and retrofit sockets and light switches so keep your normal bulbs. Simples!
spruceyb to loofer
1 Dec 16#40
These, are what I considered for a while http://www.ibroadlink.com/tc2/ . Still might add them for certain lights that wouldn't be suitable for Hue.
Adrian192
1 Dec 16#33
E27's still available. 10mins before deal ends. Buy,Buy!
bailey87
1 Dec 16#36
Can these be used to replicate the 80s when it was the in thing to buy blue lightbulbs?
Randomste1985
1 Dec 16#37
Go Chinese through ebay forget apps you get a remote with them the outdoor ones are brill and they cheap as chips. Chinese make good lights but sh*te metal.
dealerxxx
1 Dec 161#39
Hue did this?
brdevine
1 Dec 16#41
Am I right in thinking that to be useful, the light needs to always be switched on at the wall switch? Presumably, if it's switched off then on again, it will take a little time for it to be controllable from the app? I would hate the thought of having to leave all of these electronic lights "on" with mains voltage going into them, just waiting to go up in smoke when they become faulty.
el sawi
1 Dec 16#44
Why am I not seeing this deal?
turbo_c
1 Dec 16#45
really want some, but even at 30 a pop, it soon adds up! heat since it is a good price, just hope that they have further to fall.
horizon-in
1 Dec 16#46
Is he deal expired? I only see price of 49
oliverhussick
1 Dec 16#47
Hahahahha. No. :disappointed:
jonnywishbone
1 Dec 16#48
Oos
fireman1
2 Dec 16#49
Can I eat these bulbs?
If I do will they make me fat?
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Heat.
Top tip: if you want to know about hubs and bridges and wifi and z-wave (not Bluetooth) try a home automation site, not a deal site.
You don't get food and drink deals posted full of comments about "Can I eat this? Will it make me fat?".
/rant
Doesn't matter which bulb you use or how often it fails. It's a normal priced bulb that doesn't require additional technology in the bulb or separate equipment. Accept that these bulbs in this deal offer additional colours.
Also think the whole start meter is a fallacy. Nothing smart about transmitting readings. It would be better if you could see real time usage remotely and drill that down to how much electricity is being consumed by each socket in real time or over a certain period.
Rant over!
P.S I won't be buying any, just in case that wasn't obvious :smirk:
If I do will they make me fat?