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Looking for recommendations: Smart Bulbs (lemmy.zip)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I typically avoid anything smart, but given practicality, I'm looking for general tips or recommendations for smart bulbs?

I have just started self-hosting home-assistant, and would prefer ones which integrate well with that.

What should I look out for when buying them? Any brands to avoid? Any cybersecurity concerns you've come across? Or should I avoid them altogether?

**Thanks everyone for the responses! I may not get back individually, but it's a great point to jump in from

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[–] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

What about smart wall switches instead? What are you trying to automate?

Almost all of the lighting I have that I automate, I do with a zigbee smart plug instead of a smart light.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 month ago (1 child)

    The plugs then replace the existing wall switch, right? And do they then need an additional dongle?

    I believe I will head in the direction of smart switches instead as colour changing isn't important to me, only dimming and remotely turning off/on from central points without needing to rewire the house.

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