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banger:
Got a TP Link Kaso Smart bulb and after a day it died. It was easy to set up and switch on and off and dim but while having a nap and coming back it was off after being on. Tried several power on off at the switch but nada. So ordered a smart switch instead as reading reviews all the smart bulbs on Amazon seem to have similar problems and the switch seems to have the least problems and lowest 1 star feedback. Anyone got one of these devices? I have now ordered a TP Link TAPO switch.

Alex Atkin UK:
I've had LIFX bulbs for many years, I've had some fail after a matter of months (they were very good at replacing them) but most have lasted years.  Not close to the 25 year they originally claimed mind you, the PSUs just run too hot for that.

Their latest models they seem to have reduced the wattage a little and run cooler, not had a dusk/dawn model fail yet.  I extensively use the dimming and Alexa to turn them off in bed so I honestly can't like without them now.

vic0239:
I don't have the TP Link system, but have been using the Philips Hue bridge and lamps for a number of years and they have proved to be very reliable with no failures. I also use the motion/light sensor. I have programed the hub extensively (which was great fun!) to control the system eg. lights coming on at a preset time before sunset or when the daylight fades during bad weather, it is really quite sophisticated. Also has an Alexa skill.

banger:
Thanks peeps. I like the look of the LIFX bulbs and advantage of not needing a hub? I will give this Tp-Link plug/switch for a while then decide.

Chunkers:
I got a few bits and pieces for smart home use, mostly for intergating with Amazon Alexa and Google Home voice control :


* A couple of TP-Link smart bulbs, two surveillance cameras and a plug switch, I find the Kasa app to be a bit clunky but the TP-Link integration with Amazon Alexa works well compared to others. The Kasa app also runs really well under Bluestacks on my PC which is very handy at times
* A Broadlink RM4 Pro smart hub for controlling infra red and RF devices, works better than the Logitech Harmony hub at a fraction of the price
* Two SONOFF Basic R3 Smart WiFi Switches, they work really well and are very cheap (£10 each)
* I also have my surveillance cameras linked to my Amazon account so i can view them
In my opinion / experience the one to AVOID is the Logitech Harmony hub, its horribly expensive, hard to setup and didn;t work reliably or integrate well for me.  It interesting because I usually find Logitech products to be pretty good, not this one though!

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