I have been looking to buy some smart bulbs for a while but couldn't quite justify the expense. I had looked at Yeelights before but was put off with the lack of compatibility with the Echo.
However, they are now compatible, I have bought a couple and they work well. They don't need a hub so a much cheaper way to add smart bulbs to the home than some alternatives.
Echo functionality is still in the beta stage but it works well with a few minor limitations. Anyone can participate in the beta, instructions here:
Superb if you don't have a bridge for the other systems and a lot cheaper than the Hue colour, even on offer. Might grab one out of interest to play with and for my kids to use with their tablets for their bedroom lamps.
BungalowBill
23 Dec 162#4
I'm always nervous about mains powered products from cheap overseas retailers, not sure if that's just me. Xiaomi might be one of the better brands but I doubt these have been certified for EU?
These are yes (E27), I am going to buy some adapters and try in other fittings around the house.
ghostm4n to EarlBarrett
17 Jan 17#14
Can probably get them elsewhere but IKEA were selling adapters to convert screw to bayonet for about 49p in their lighting section. They work really well.
In order to use the beta you have to connect you're echo to the Singapore server!
PurpleTrousers to minesweeper
23 Dec 16#9
No, you connect your bulbs to the singapore server rather than the default chinese server, not your echo, the echo you simply add the skill and scan for devices
taneesha963
23 Dec 16#10
Can I just buy the bulb and control it with my echo or do I need other things as well?
PurpleTrousers to taneesha963
23 Dec 16#12
Yep other than setting up the apps that's all you need. I can say Alexa living room on and the lights come on :smiley:
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I have been looking to buy some smart bulbs for a while but couldn't quite justify the expense. I had looked at Yeelights before but was put off with the lack of compatibility with the Echo.
However, they are now compatible, I have bought a couple and they work well. They don't need a hub so a much cheaper way to add smart bulbs to the home than some alternatives.
Echo functionality is still in the beta stage but it works well with a few minor limitations. Anyone can participate in the beta, instructions here:
http://forum.yeelight.com/t/call-for-beta-users-for-ifttt-and-echo/193
cheers
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Original Xiaomi Yeelight E27 Smart LED Bulb - WHITE
Edit. On Amazon for example
LONGYEE( TM ) 6 x Bayonet BC Cap B22 To E27 ES Edison Screw Light Bulb Lamp Base Socket Converter Extender Adaptor Holder Fitting 220-240V https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M1FS069/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_5WFFybCWS48QP